Chelsea Market Baskets — Local services in New York

This is my absolute favorite place in the city to buy gifts for people. The NYC themed trinkets aren't as cheap as you can get at some of the other souvenir stores but I the stuff here is better quality and the store has more things that people would actually want rather than junk that would pile up and be forgotten. The store is packed with lots of odds and ends, with mostly unique food items. The special thing about the food selection is that much of it is niche, small vendor, imported, or local with lots of fun flavor combinations. You can full sized products but I like that there is a good selection of smaller sample sized treats. This means you can buys lots of little things and curate a specific variety rather than just one big item. It's a great place to go for a unique thank you/housewarming/just because gift that won't break the bank. Like the name suggests, they are originally known for their gift baskets - the staff can help you put together the perfect gift in your budget - they are super nice and helpful and have let me sample most of the wares when I ask.

I will personally recommend: coconut curry cashews (by the pound candy) truffle potato chips blueberry shortcake candy...

We had an excellent experience shopping for gift baskets at Chelsea Market Basket. They had a very diverse and plentiful selection of snacks, candles, soaps, etc. that were all very unique, well-priced and not some thing that you would find in a typical corporate gift basket. The staff were all friendly and helpful. The best part is that you can customize exactly what goes in your basket, choose your own basket and then they will arrange and wrap the basket for you. We were so pleased with the gorgeous arrangement and will definitely be returning in the future. If you want something unique, reasonably-priced and support a local business, definitely come here for your gift...

This is one of the best Gift/Novelty stores in NYC. They have every type of product used in custom gift baskets as well as other oddities. Huge gourmet food/sweet and savory selection, candy and chocolates, Lady Liberty and NYC souvenirs, a basement full of toys and empty wicker gift baskets of all sizes. There is a lot to see in this place, so don’t bring your bags here, everywhere you turn is another cool item. I came here to buy some products to make my own gift basket! They even have their own 15th Street entrance, so you can skip the Market side of it. (Pre-Covid Chelsea Market got real busy, so having another way...