Shop local and give local restaurants and small food businesses a much needed boost this holiday season by shopping small. You’ll get some wonderful gifts for your friends and family and you’ll be able to help the small businesses you know and love. Happy gifting!
For the person that has everything.
Give gift cards or a to-go lunch at some of the best locally owned restaurants in the city. We also included a few ways to give back to spread even more Holiday cheer.
Indigo’s Kitchen - A Pittsburgh-based private chef service that combines food and the arts. Check out their offerings for cooking classes for your next gathering.
El Sabor Latin Kitchen - Latin favorites and margaritas to go and the best micheladas in Pittsburgh!
Carmi Soul Food - Delicious soul food in the North Side and South Side.
Casa Brasil - Brazilian comfort food for pick up or delivery. Try the pan de queijo, it’s delish!
Everyday Cafe - Cozy spot in Homewood for coffee and a satisfying breakfast or lunch.
Neighbor Loaves - Donate a loaf of bread, baked by some of your favorite local bakers
Spread the Holiday Spirit(s)
Locally crafted Beer, Wine, and Spirit gifts for your favorite imbiber. Not ready to visit the bar in person this year? Just bring it home and enjoy a fancy beverage in your sweatpants.
East End Brewing Company - Hosting the Crafts and Drafts pop-up craft market December 12, 12-3 pm.
Strange Roots- Unique beers and seltzers for tap-room pickup and delivery
Shu Brew- Fun and funky beers available in Zelienople. Try the Pecan Pie Dessert Stout!
Country Hammer Moonshine - Holiday moonshines and other spirits, available in-store or for pickup or shipping
Maggie’s Farm Rum - Available at most PA Fine Wine and Good Spirts, curbside pickup and cocktail sales to go at the Distillery
Wigle Whiskey - Special holiday releases, available for pickup at the Bottle Shop and Ross Park Mall locations and shipping to PA and DC
It’s a Marshmallow World
Chocolate, candy and coffee gifts for the sugar rush you need to get through the holiday. According to Buddy the Elf, candy is one of the 4 basic food groups so these gifts are practically essential.
Le Beau Gateau - French-style pastries and special occasion cakes, yule logs, sticky buns, and cookie boxes available at the Bloomfield Winter Market (December 18)
Taian’s Tidbits - cookie boxes, cakes, and pies available for delivery
Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream - Hot chocolate bombs, gift cards, and of course ice cream available for pickup or delivery
A519 Chocolates - Chocolates and confections, subscription boxes, and classes, available for pickup or shipping
Chocolate Moonshine Bars - Chocolate gift boxes and subscriptions, available by shipping
Queen’s Berries - Chocolate-covered strawberries, available for Pittsburgh delivery
DeFer Coffee - Coffee sampler packs, cocktail kits, and more, available for pickup or shipping
Cocoa Bake Shop - Holiday cookies and decorate-your-own cookie kits, available for pickup or delivery
Community Kitchen Pittsburgh- Snack and coffee gift boxes
No Resolution Needed
Don’t want your belly to shake like a bowl full of jelly? These healthy treats are the way to keep fit despite all the eggnog.
Crust Worthy - Whole grain breads and treats. Holiday bake happening in December (so follow them to keep informed!), and offering e-gift cards
Best Ever Granola - Pittsburgh made gluten free + vegan granola. They’ve teamed up with other local Pittsburgh businesses to offer some amazing gift bundles this season!
Wild Rise Bakery - Gluten-free baked goods and gift cards, available for pickup at certain locations and delivery within a five-mile radius
Veggies N’at - Prepared meals and catering that offers a soulful approach to plant-based eating. Check out their website for a special holiday catering menu!
Power Bites - Soft granola bars that are vegan and gluten-free, available for online order or at 12 Pittsburgh stores
CorEats - Keto and Paleo diet-friendly baking mixes available by shipping
Blanket and Board - Give a custom picnic or charcuterie board experience, online bookings and gift cards available
The Olive Tap - Artisan olive oil and vinegar, available in-store, or for pickup and shipping
Old Tin Roof Farm- Candied ginger and garlic powders for sale in various locations
Give a Cup of Cheer
Glassware and ceramic upgrades for the friend or family member looking to outgrow their Red Solo Cup phase.
Pittsburgh Glass Center - Glassware and mosaic glass kits available for pickup or shipping
Handmade Arcade - Ceramics and housewares by local artists availabe by shipping
Small Mall - Ceramics, housewares, tea and coffee kits, and more available in-store (limited), for pickup and shipping
WildCard - Housewares, tea and coffee, confectionary, and cocktail kits available in-store, for pickup, and shipping
Stocking Stuffers
Crowd-pleasing goodies like maple syrup, BBQ sauce and more. Don’t know what to get Uncle Bob? Hot sauce. The answer’s always hot sauce.
Native Vinegar Co - Spontaneously fermented, barrel-aged high-end finishing vinegar available for delivery or pickup at the Gibsonia location
Uncle Jammy’s - Hot sauces and spice mixes, and gift boxes available by shipping and at various local supermarkets and stores
Mediterra Bake House- Flour, bread, gift boxes and other goodies
Jalsa by Veda - Signature spice blend, perfect for Indian-style cooking available for shipping
Anar Gourmet Foods- Indian spice blends and pre-made dishes
Forma Pasta- Locally made pasta subscriptions and holiday bundles
Batch - Artisan jams and other gifts, available in-store or for shipping
Butler Hill Maple Farm - Maple syrup, candies, and spice mixes available by shipping
Paul Family Farms - Breakfast kits, maple syrup, and Griller’s kits, available for pickup and shipping
The Pickled Chef - Pickles, Bloody Mary kits, jams, and gift boxes available for shipping or pickup in various Pittsburgh and Westmoreland Country stores
Aunt Carol’s Gourmet Dips - Gourmet dip mixes available for shipping