10 Brooklyn shops to buy Holiday gifts: LAST MINUTE GIFTS!
Procrastinators rejoice. With only a few days left, shopping online is not even an option anymore, not that you would even consider that when you have a wealth of local Brooklyn businesses to choose from. Here are some of our favorite shops that will delight, family, friends and hosts alike.
Jomart Chocolates
Midwood
2917 Ave R
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 375-1277
http://www.jomartchocolates.com/
JoMart Chocolates was founded by Martin Rogak in 1946 and is now run by 3rd generation candymaker Michael Rogak. JoMart manufactures all of their products on the premises where they still hand-dip all of their chocolates. Products range from chocolate bars to chocolate novelties, a full range of assorted chocolates featuring their world famous handmade marshmallows. Gift certificates are available.
Smart Hair Studio
Windsor Terrace, South Slope
282 Prospect Park W
b/t 18th St & 17th St
(347) 689-9081
http://www.smarthairstudiony.com/
Smart Hair Studio specializes in organic hair coloring, organic facials, eco-friendly nails, and much more. HOLIDAYS are about GIVING! Give a gift of BEAUTY to your LOVED ONES. 10% OFF your gift certificate purchase.
*Please check the website for other specials*”
Nobletree Coffee
Red Hook/Downtown Brooklyn
Headquarters / Roastery / Tasting Room
499 Van Brunt Street, Unit 3A
Brooklyn, New York 11231
718-643-6080
Second location:
Cafe – Dekalb Market
445 Albee Square West
Brooklyn, NY 11201
https://nobletreecoffee.com/
Nobletree Coffee is the culmination of passion and precision. Through their dedicated work as farmers, roasters, and baristas, they offer specialty coffees meticulously produced on their own farms and sourced from around the world.
This Holiday season, get a Coffee Gift Set from Nobletree Coffee – 2 sets, each includes an 8oz bag of coffee from their farm in Brazil and a single origin option.
Tipsy
Clinton Hill
584 Myrtle Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205
b/t Emerson Pl & Classon Ave
(347) 599-1672
http://shoptipsy.com
Tipsy has something for everyone on your list. From wine club subscriptions to local distillery gift packs to glassware designed by Brooklyn-based Love+Victory. Stocking stuffers ideas: gift cards, wine glass markers, cocktail recipe cards and carry-on kits.Shop online or in the store. Email cheers@shoptipsy.com for corporate gift orders. Delivery available to Brooklyn, Manhattan, and parts of Queens. Shipping available upstate and select states.d’mai Urban Spa
Park Slope
157 Fifth Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(between Lincoln and St. Johns)
(718)398-2100
https://www.dmaiurbanspa.com/gifts
This Holiday season, treat that special someone to a d’mai Urban Spa gift card. This full-service spa offers a full range of face and body treatments in a laid-back, relaxing atmosphere.
Liddabit Sweets
Midwood
2917 Avenue R
Brooklyn, NY 11229
b/t Nostrand Ave & 29th St
718-375-1277
http://www.liddabitsweets.com/
Liddabit Sweets is committed to using as many local and seasonal ingredients as possible to create fresh, delectable, responsibly made sweets for you to enjoy. Their products are delicious, unique, and handmade with pride locally, in Brooklyn.
Awesome Brooklyn
Flatbush
617 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225
917-573-7202
https://www.awesomebrooklyn.com/
Awesome Brooklyn is a family-owned independent gift store located in the PLG area of Brooklyn with smart, well-designed, cool, and culturally aware gifts. Here are the sorts of goods they carry: Hip-hop and pop culture enthusiasts can buy a Rihanna candle, a Biggy Smalls Christmas Ornament and a variety of cool Beyonce keychains, cards, and magnets or a Michael Jackson record clock. Woke feminists can find Michelle Obama pouches, Ruth Bader Ginsburg mugs, The Future is Female keychains and Chirlane de Blasio cards. They have scarves, wallets and weekend bags for women. Money clips and socks for men. Well-designed barware, pillows, and other gifts for your home. You can also pick up a coveted BKLYNER T or tote, which help support BKLYNER’s #saveBKLYNER campaign.
Marine Park Coffee
Marine Park
3602-B Quentin Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11234
b/t 37th St & 36th St
(347) 857-8499
http://marineparkcoffee.com/
Marine Park Coffee was founded in 2017 to serve the coffee needs of the Marine Park community and surrounding areas. They strive to use and sell only locally roasted beans, and aim to cater to all of their neighbors — from those that brew at home to the macchiato aficionado. Gift cards now available on marineparkcoffee.com.
Gourmanoff Supermarket
Brighton Beach
1029 Brighton Beach Ave
Brighton Beach, NY 11235
b/t Oceana Ter & Brighton 11th St
(718) 517-2297
https://www.facebook.com/gourmanoff/
This Holiday season, Gourmanoff supermarket is your destination for gourmet gifts from around the world, including products from France, Germany, Italy, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Latvia and Russia. Rows of caviar, unique cooking artisan oils, cheeses, countless assortments of teas, candies, chocolate, cookies and so much more. What could be better than saying Happy holidays with gourmet gift baskets for the whole family?
Brooklyn ARTery
Flatbush, Ditmas Park
1021 Cortelyou Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11218
b/t Coney Island Ave & Stratford Rd
(347) 425-7770
http://www.brooklynartery.com/
Brooklyn ARTery offers one-of-a kind, affordable and fine quality handmade merchandise. Their mission is to inspire people to buy handmade merchandise and to support working artists. Here you will find a variety of goods from handbags and jewelry to reclaimed merchandise, artisanal food, home decor, housewares, health and green beauty products. You can also support independent local news through the purchase of a BKLYNER T or canvas bag sold here.
The Holiday Gift Guide is part of BKLYNER’s series to promote Shop Local, Shop in Brooklyn. For more information email HERE.