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The best holiday gifts in Toronto are for anyone looking to make sure their friends and family eat well and drink fabulously, all season long. From small tokens of affection to grand gestures sure to leave mouths agape, these are the gifts you'll want in your arsenal as the days of December tick on.
Gifts to bestow on people you know, those you adore, those hosting or those who (gasp) simply pop by, these treasures will make you look like a bona fide holiday hero, no matter the occasion.
Stock up on the best holiday gifts in Toronto, and spend the rest of the season basking in the beauty of having your sh*t marvellously together.
Truffle Kings
Sashay around the kitchen sprinkling Truffle Dust on everything from eggs to pasta, meat to fish, and you'll feel as extra as the holidays themselves. As delightful as fairy dust and (we assume) infinitely tastier, this is a treat sure to elevate eating throughout the season. Stock up, at Trufflekings.co.
Truffle Kings
Sashay around the kitchen sprinkling Truffle Dust on everything from eggs to pasta, meat to fish, and you'll feel as extra as the holidays themselves. As delightful as fairy dust and (we assume) infinitely tastier, this is a treat sure to elevate eating throughout the season. Stock up, at Trufflekings.co.
Tre Amici Wines
Go big with Tre Amici Wines' Best of 2023 Wine Pack. A selection of the team's favourite old- and new-world bottles, the line-up includes five reds, one white, and the eternal esteem of your giftee. Visit Treamiciwines.com to view the catalogue, and place your order.
Tre Amici Wines
Go big with Tre Amici Wines' Best of 2023 Wine Pack. A selection of the team's favourite old- and new-world bottles, the line-up includes five reds, one white, and the eternal esteem of your giftee. Visit Treamiciwines.com to view the catalogue, and place your order.
The Roasted Nut
The Roasted Nut's small and large Black Box gift sets make light work of planning for holiday snacking. Brimming with freshly roasted, seasoned nuts, each one needs little more than a few choice drink pairings to get the party started. Order at Theroastednutcompany.com for Canada-wide delivery.
The Roasted Nut
The Roasted Nut's small and large Black Box gift sets make light work of planning for holiday snacking. Brimming with freshly roasted, seasoned nuts, each one needs little more than a few choice drink pairings to get the party started. Order at Theroastednutcompany.com for Canada-wide delivery.
Stubbe Chocolates
Delightful inside and out, Stubbe Chocolates' Dreidel Box houses 16 truffles in a decorated, hand-made dark chocolate container. Available for pickup or delivery, this is the type of hostess gift that gets you noticed. Order at Stubbechocolates.com.
Stubbe Chocolates
Delightful inside and out, Stubbe Chocolates' Dreidel Box houses 16 truffles in a decorated, hand-made dark chocolate container. Available for pickup or delivery, this is the type of hostess gift that gets you noticed. Order at Stubbechocolates.com.
Soma
A spark of joy in the guise of salted caramel chocolate, roasted pistachios, barberries and a honey butter tree, Soma's latest bar is just the thing to slip into knapsacks, bags, stockings, (your mouth), all season long. Find them, along with a flood of other sweet surprises, in store and online at Somachocolate.com.
Soma
A spark of joy in the guise of salted caramel chocolate, roasted pistachios, barberries and a honey butter tree, Soma's latest bar is just the thing to slip into knapsacks, bags, stockings, (your mouth), all season long. Find them, along with a flood of other sweet surprises, in store and online at Somachocolate.com.
Short & Sweet Bakeshop
Frilly and fabulous, the Vintage Holiday Cake from Short & Sweet is equal parts nice and naughty — thanks to an inscription reading, "Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal." Not quite your style? Choose your preferred flavour and add a custom message that's as wild, or tame, as you like. Visit Shortandsweet.ca to place your order.
Short & Sweet Bakeshop
Frilly and fabulous, the Vintage Holiday Cake from Short & Sweet is equal parts nice and naughty — thanks to an inscription reading, "Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal." Not quite your style? Choose your preferred flavour and add a custom message that's as wild, or tame, as you like. Visit Shortandsweet.ca to place your order.
President's Choice
When gifting an entire turkey dinner seems like overkill, Turkey Stuffing chips from President's Choice are the poultry-flavoured token every cinq à sept needs. Ridged chips dressed with all the sage, pepper, parsley, celery and seasonings of the real thing, these snacks will surprise and delight, without breaking the bank.
President's Choice
When gifting an entire turkey dinner seems like overkill, Turkey Stuffing chips from President's Choice are the poultry-flavoured token every cinq à sept needs. Ridged chips dressed with all the sage, pepper, parsley, celery and seasonings of the real thing, these snacks will surprise and delight, without breaking the bank.
Pluck Tea
Pluck's Holiday Custom Teagrams are akin to sending a warm hug across the miles. Select your recipient's favourite tea — from After Dinner Mint to Holiday Apple Spice — then add a message and your preferred label, and the team will take care of the rest. For more info, visit Pluckteas.com.
Pluck Tea
Pluck's Holiday Custom Teagrams are akin to sending a warm hug across the miles. Select your recipient's favourite tea — from After Dinner Mint to Holiday Apple Spice — then add a message and your preferred label, and the team will take care of the rest. For more info, visit Pluckteas.com.
Pilot Coffee Roasters
What's better than the gift of beans from Pilot Coffee Roasters? The gift of coffee (the Holiday Winter Blend, perhaps?) coupled with a cupping session at the chain's Ossington location. Led by coffee educator Marr Otten, each multi-sensory event will guide tasters through cupping protocol, allowing them to better understand personal preferences and what makes each coffee unique. To learn more, visit Pilotcoffeeroasters.com.
Pilot Coffee Roasters
What's better than the gift of beans from Pilot Coffee Roasters? The gift of coffee (the Holiday Winter Blend, perhaps?) coupled with a cupping session at the chain's Ossington location. Led by coffee educator Marr Otten, each multi-sensory event will guide tasters through cupping protocol, allowing them to better understand personal preferences and what makes each coffee unique. To learn more, visit Pilotcoffeeroasters.com.
Nibbl.
Sometimes, life requires a tasting box hiding a tidy number of delicious tidbits. At others, only the Ultimate Board — a box bursting with cheese and charcuterie essentials — will do. A company that offers small gifts, big gifts, and everything in between, Nibbl. is a boon when holiday gift lists are as long as your arm. Visit Nibblcheese.com for more info.
Nibbl.
Sometimes, life requires a tasting box hiding a tidy number of delicious tidbits. At others, only the Ultimate Board — a box bursting with cheese and charcuterie essentials — will do. A company that offers small gifts, big gifts, and everything in between, Nibbl. is a boon when holiday gift lists are as long as your arm. Visit Nibblcheese.com for more info.
Nadège
Few things gladden hearts like a hot pink package from Nadège — holidays, or not. With a catalogue of seasonal chocolates, curated boxes, macarons, and snow-flake-topped cakes, this local legend has gifts for everyone on your list. Order at Nadege-patisserie.com.
Nadège
Few things gladden hearts like a hot pink package from Nadège — holidays, or not. With a catalogue of seasonal chocolates, curated boxes, macarons, and snow-flake-topped cakes, this local legend has gifts for everyone on your list. Order at Nadege-patisserie.com.
Moon Milk Ice Cream & Cake Club
Activity, snack and stunning centrepiece all rolled into one, Moon Milk's Deluxe Gingerbread House Kit is a masterpiece just waiting to emerge. In each kit, find pre-cut, baked house parts, candies, royal icing, and the perfect outlet for your unbridled holiday creativity. To order, visit Moonmilktoronto.com.
Moon Milk Ice Cream & Cake Club
Activity, snack and stunning centrepiece all rolled into one, Moon Milk's Deluxe Gingerbread House Kit is a masterpiece just waiting to emerge. In each kit, find pre-cut, baked house parts, candies, royal icing, and the perfect outlet for your unbridled holiday creativity. To order, visit Moonmilktoronto.com.
Le Creuset
With a dazzling new boutique at The Well, it's easier to get your hands on Le Creuset's colourful cookware than ever before. Kitchen enthusiasts will swoon with a piece from the new Noël Collection, whether it's the small cocotte or Dutch oven, in Artichaut, Cotton or Cerise.
Le Creuset
With a dazzling new boutique at The Well, it's easier to get your hands on Le Creuset's colourful cookware than ever before. Kitchen enthusiasts will swoon with a piece from the new Noël Collection, whether it's the small cocotte or Dutch oven, in Artichaut, Cotton or Cerise.
La Bottega Di Terroni
A veritable treasure trove of house-made goodies and wine, La Bottega Di Terroni is a one-stop shop for every type of edible gift. Made by the team at Spaccio, the classic and chocolate panettone are traditional Italian sweets that — for good reason — are nonnegotiable on many a holiday table.
La Bottega Di Terroni
A veritable treasure trove of house-made goodies and wine, La Bottega Di Terroni is a one-stop shop for every type of edible gift. Made by the team at Spaccio, the classic and chocolate panettone are traditional Italian sweets that — for good reason — are nonnegotiable on many a holiday table.
Grape Witches
There's still time to invest in the gift of natural wine (for yourself, or loved ones) via a Grape Witches Advent Calendar. Four options cater to a range of personalities, whether you identify as Classic, Freaky, or a perfect blend of both. Visit Grapewitches.com to secure yours.
Grape Witches
There's still time to invest in the gift of natural wine (for yourself, or loved ones) via a Grape Witches Advent Calendar. Four options cater to a range of personalities, whether you identify as Classic, Freaky, or a perfect blend of both. Visit Grapewitches.com to secure yours.
Yorkville
Manulife Centre
Eataly Toronto
Italian
Even people who have it all can use a night of sumptuous Italian cuisine, that's ready in minutes. Packed and ready to ship, Eataly's Butta La Pasta gift box delivers exactly that. Find it, along with other gift-worthy Italian staples, at Shoptoronto.eataly.ca.
Eataly Toronto
Yorkville
Manulife Centre
Even people who have it all can use a night of sumptuous Italian cuisine, that's ready in minutes. Packed and ready to ship, Eataly's Butta La Pasta gift box delivers exactly that. Find it, along with other gift-worthy Italian staples, at Shoptoronto.eataly.ca.
Italian
Dillon's Distillery
A few steps up from the ubiquitous holiday treat, Dillon's Chocolate Orange Kit allows you to savour the flavours of the season in a decidedly more adult way. Also on offer? A kit for making Espresso Martinis, Amaretto Sours, Hot Toddies and more. Visit Dillons.ca to find your fave.
Dillon's Distillery
A few steps up from the ubiquitous holiday treat, Dillon's Chocolate Orange Kit allows you to savour the flavours of the season in a decidedly more adult way. Also on offer? A kit for making Espresso Martinis, Amaretto Sours, Hot Toddies and more. Visit Dillons.ca to find your fave.
Church and Wellesley
483 Church St
Craig's Cookies - Church
Dessert
Delight fans of Craig's Cookies' unrestrained approach to baking with a Holiday Mix Pack featuring candy cane shortbread, mint brownie, cranberry bliss, and other flavours of the season. Holiday cookies are available at all five Craig's Cookies locations, as well as online, at Craigscookies.com.
Craig's Cookies - Church
Church and Wellesley
483 Church St
Delight fans of Craig's Cookies' unrestrained approach to baking with a Holiday Mix Pack featuring candy cane shortbread, mint brownie, cranberry bliss, and other flavours of the season. Holiday cookies are available at all five Craig's Cookies locations, as well as online, at Craigscookies.com.
Dessert
Chocolate de Kat
Featuring the flavours of iconic Jewish sweets — from raspberry rugelach to apple and honey cake — Chocolat de Kat's Hanukkah Box is the type of limited-edition treasure the holidays demand. Ship them across the GTA, and the country, from Chocolatedekat.com.
Chocolate de Kat
Featuring the flavours of iconic Jewish sweets — from raspberry rugelach to apple and honey cake — Chocolat de Kat's Hanukkah Box is the type of limited-edition treasure the holidays demand. Ship them across the GTA, and the country, from Chocolatedekat.com.
Cavinona Wine Club
When you need a gift that keeps on giving, few things deliver quite like a membership to Cavinona Wine Club. Delivered on a monthly basis, each box includes six singular bottles of native Italian wine. With tasting notes and producer info, invitations to wine tastings, and other perks included with membership, just don't blame us if your recipient's taste in wine suddenly surpasses your own. Visit Cavinonawineclub.com to learn more.
Cavinona Wine Club
When you need a gift that keeps on giving, few things deliver quite like a membership to Cavinona Wine Club. Delivered on a monthly basis, each box includes six singular bottles of native Italian wine. With tasting notes and producer info, invitations to wine tastings, and other perks included with membership, just don't blame us if your recipient's taste in wine suddenly surpasses your own. Visit Cavinonawineclub.com to learn more.
Butter & Spice Bakeshop
When you can't be with loved ones over the holidays, soften the blow with a mailer box brimming with Butter & Spice Bakeshop brownies. With a mix of cornflake, cookies and cream and chocolate chip flavours in each box, these are sure to distract from your absence — for a time, at least. Visit Butterandspice.ca to order, for delivery in the U.S. and Canada.
Butter & Spice Bakeshop
When you can't be with loved ones over the holidays, soften the blow with a mailer box brimming with Butter & Spice Bakeshop brownies. With a mix of cornflake, cookies and cream and chocolate chip flavours in each box, these are sure to distract from your absence — for a time, at least. Visit Butterandspice.ca to order, for delivery in the U.S. and Canada.
Leslieville
1121 Queen St E
Bobbette & Belle
Patisserie
If just the sight of Bobbette & Belle's flawless cupcakes can calm even the most frazzled holiday nerves, imagine what one taste can do. Order a selection, along with cookies, cakes, gingerbread, and more, and guarantee a deliciously serene season for every guest. To order, visit Bobbetteandbelle.com.
Bobbette & Belle
Leslieville
1121 Queen St E
If just the sight of Bobbette & Belle's flawless cupcakes can calm even the most frazzled holiday nerves, imagine what one taste can do. Order a selection, along with cookies, cakes, gingerbread, and more, and guarantee a deliciously serene season for every guest. To order, visit Bobbetteandbelle.com.
Patisserie
Trinity-Bellwoods
124 Ossington Ave
Bellwoods Brewery
Brewpub
An assortment of hoppy styles, sours and barrel-aged beers populate Bellwoods Brewery's 12 Days of Beer Gift Box. Available for pick-up or shipping across Ontario, this one is a must for every beer buff on your list. Visit Bellwoodsbrewery.myshopify.com to get yours.
Bellwoods Brewery
Trinity-Bellwoods
124 Ossington Ave
An assortment of hoppy styles, sours and barrel-aged beers populate Bellwoods Brewery's 12 Days of Beer Gift Box. Available for pick-up or shipping across Ontario, this one is a must for every beer buff on your list. Visit Bellwoodsbrewery.myshopify.com to get yours.
Brewpub
Bakerrae
Featuring scrumptious Asian flavours (think calamansi merengue and ube mochi), Bakerrae's pre-orders aren't often available for long. So, if you want to be the person who shows up to holiday events with gasp-inducing pastries, you'll want to set a reminder, and watch the team's website every Monday for new flavours and menu items. You could also pop by the shop and hand-pick the treats that scream your (or your recipient's) name. For more info, visit Bakerrae.com.
Bakerrae
Featuring scrumptious Asian flavours (think calamansi merengue and ube mochi), Bakerrae's pre-orders aren't often available for long. So, if you want to be the person who shows up to holiday events with gasp-inducing pastries, you'll want to set a reminder, and watch the team's website every Monday for new flavours and menu items. You could also pop by the shop and hand-pick the treats that scream your (or your recipient's) name. For more info, visit Bakerrae.com.
Aunt Beth Bakes
Treats with a message we can all get behind, Everyone's Welcome to the Party cookies from Aunt Beth's are holiday goodie and goodwill in one. Made in collaboration with Daniel Reyes Cocka, of Do The Daniel, these cookies combine Siempre Tequila Blanco and a flurry of candy add-ins to glorious effect. Stock up on these, along with Aunt Beth's other booze-infused sweets, at Auntbethbakes.com.
Aunt Beth Bakes
Treats with a message we can all get behind, Everyone's Welcome to the Party cookies from Aunt Beth's are holiday goodie and goodwill in one. Made in collaboration with Daniel Reyes Cocka, of Do The Daniel, these cookies combine Siempre Tequila Blanco and a flurry of candy add-ins to glorious effect. Stock up on these, along with Aunt Beth's other booze-infused sweets, at Auntbethbakes.com.
