11 Best Birthday Gifts for Your Foodie Friend

It’s easy to pick-run-of-the-mill edible gifts for foodie family and friends, or stick with the those that everyone knows (**ahem, See’s Candies). But why not try something a little more artisanal, flavorful, unique, women-owned, Black-owned, and down-right delicious? We think the below will make delectable presents for your foodie friends - across a variety of budgets! From tea to cheese to itsy bitsy pies - send these scrumptious treats straight to your beloved birthday recipient.

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Caramel Caravan Co. 20-Piece Pick-Your-Own Box - $34

These are the best caramels we’ve ever had ;-) Made with Clover cream and Gilt Edge butter (churned in San Francisco), we don’t use dairy from those sad, crowded feedlots on I-5. Does that make our caramels taste better? It certainly does. We like the Pick-Your-Own box - go ahead and choose 1 Honey Lavender and 19 Dark Chocolate Marshmallow - we won’t judge.

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Equator Coffee Set - From $14

A B-Corporation, Fair-Trade certified, winner of a Good Food award, and women-founded, Equator coffees are dedicated to improving lives and serving a delicious brew. With a few shops sprinkled through the Bay Area, the company has grown steadily over time and has espoused an easy-going yet coffee-serious vibe. Easily send a gift to your birthday barista-wanna-be by choosing your coffee blend, grind, and duration of shipment.

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Brooklyn Tea Gift Box - $35

From superior grade Matchas to whole-tea-leaf favorites like Raspberry Green, a sampler box of high-quality blends is perfect for every tea-lover.

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Tubby’s Taste VEGAN Cookies - $20

Tubby’s Taste is a vegan cookie company inspired by founder Danielle “Tubby” Tubbs’ Jamaican roots. We like the monthly sampler boxes, featuring beloved and seasonal vegan cookies shipped right to your door! And the mango, coconut & lime cookie sounds dee-lish.

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Classic Cowgirl Creamery Cheese Collection - $85

If you’re ever in Point Reyes Station, a stop at Cowgirl Creamery is a must. Can’t make the trip? Send the cheese. We keep coming back to the classic: Mt. Tam, our favorite. This organic cheese collection is a real treat for any cheese lover.

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Compartes Chocolate Bar - Birthday Cake Gourmet - $10

Did someone say birthday cake and sprinkles?!?! Not only are these bars handmade in LA, they’re visually stunning and downright delicious.

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Stan’s Donuts - The Doughboy’s Bestsellers - $59

If you want to really splurge on something for the donut BFF in your life - send Stan’s. Poached from LA, the bakery now resides in Chicago. Choose amongst lemon pistachio old fashioneds to chocolate dipped to apple fritters in the choose-your-own pack.

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Tiny Pie Gift Box - $45

Send pies but make them tiny, please. How can we resist? Tiny Pies is based in Austin, and was founded in 2011. The company says it sources local ingredients whenever possible. Send a Tiny Pie bestseller box with these four drool-worthy flavors: Apple, Cherry, Sweet Texas Pecan & Texas Two Step (pecan and chocolate brownie) pies.

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Tartine Bakery Gift Pack - $65

Featured in just about everything, Tartine is one of the masters of bread and baked-goods baking in the U.S. From ingredient sourcing, to sustainability, to incredible freshness - go with a gift pack of teacake, bread, and cookies. Your foodie friend will thank you. Want to pair with something delicious? Send a shipment of We Love Jam’s Blenheim apricot jam as well.

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Olympia Provisions Good Food Award Winning Sampler - $50 + Free Standard Shipping

Who doesn’t want to find a salami in their mailbox? Olympia Provisions is a maker of fine cured meats, and a good one at that. Shipping on the Good Food Award sampler is free, and includes a “salami map” spelling out a sausage-y tour of Europe. I’ll meat you there ;-)

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Ginger Elizabeth 12-Piece Box of Chocolates - All Dark - $24

We love Sacramento-based Ginger Elizabeth’s focus on organic ingredients from local farms (such as Strauss, Fully Belly Farms, Capay Organics, and many, many more). The chocolates are exquisite - like the Good Foods award winner Eureka Lemon in Dark Chocolate. Also keep your eyes out for the macarons, pastries and more. Nice work, Ginger!

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