Shipping: $24, 4 to 7 business days | Highlights: 8 pears, 2 seasonal apples, gouda and white cheddar cheeses, Busseto Milano Italia dry salami, wood crate with hand-tied bow

Harry & David is famous for its bountiful gift baskets. Many shoppers report that its sweet and savory treats are consistently delicious and that its premium fruits manage to be flavorful any time of year. This basket hits all the right notes, loaded with everything from juicy pears and apples to gouda cheese, dry salami and mixed nuts.

Shipping: Free, local carrier-dependent | Highlights: 8 servings, choice of add-ons like sausage links, spicy BBQ sauce, and Franklin tees and aprons

The true barbecue aficionados in your life have probably sung praises of Texas BBQ joints. Thankfully, Franklin Barbecue, one of the most lauded brisket makers (by Food & Wine, Bon Apetite, The New York Times and more), offers its 4- to 5-pound whole barbecued brisket, along with a bottle of Texas Original BBQ sauce, in the form of a mail-order package.

Shipping: $23, 3 to 6 business days | Highlights: Viu Manent cabernet, Hanover smokehouse garlic sausage, greeting card and instant email notification

Your favorite red wine lover will be delighted by this assortment from Gourmet Gift Baskets. It includes a bottle of cabernet from Viu Manent alongside savory treats like crisp artisan crackers, cheese straws, vegetable cheddar cheese and sausage, plus sweet hazelnut wafer rolls and cinnamon pecan straws.

Shipping: $8, 2 to 5 business days | Highlights: Gift box included, choice of Salt and Pepper or Sweet & Spicy Chipotle pistachios, free gift message

For the recipient who goes nuts for, well, nuts, this affordable gift box might as well be the jackpot. Featuring a mix of the most popular snacks from Nuts.com, it includes a variety of sweet, salty, crunchy and chewy treats, each inside its own 3-ounce bag. From wasabi peanuts and roasted cashews to dark chocolate sea salt almonds and dried strawberries, there’s something for everyone to munch on.

Levain Cookie Tin Bundle

Shipping: Free, local carrier-dependent | Highlights: Gift tin and hand-tied blue ribbon; choice of assortment type (e.g., Signature, Chocolate Lovers, Decadent)

These New York City originals are known by loyalists as the best chocolate chip cookies (and we agree, given its top spot on our best cookie delivery service list that’s based on taste tests). Now, your recipient can sample their signature sweets without waiting in a queue. Levain bakes to order and ships an assortment of its eight signature (read: most popular) cookies, including chocolate chip walnut, dark chocolate chocolate chip and dark chocolate peanut butter chip. Editorial director Brinda Ayer describes these decadent treats. saying they’re “supremely fudgy, gooey and gingerly toe the line of being underdone.” 

Shipping: Free, 2 to 5 business days | Highlights: Decorative gift tin, 2 red and 2 white wines, customizable satin ribbon

Wine lovers will delight in the delicious trio found in this gift basket, which consists of a pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, sauvignon blanc and chardonnay sourced from the company’s diverse and well-stocked wine cellar. They’re accompanied by tasty gourmet treats like seasoned pretzels, roasted cashews, strawberry granola bark and milk chocolate cannoli truffle bars. Our favorite part: the satin ribbon you can personalize with your color of choice and text.

Shipping: $24, 4 to 7 business days | Highlights: Wicker basket, bamboo cutting board, cheese knife, sparkling French apple cider, 2 apples, 2 pears and 2 types of cheeses

Give the gift of a lovely meal with this picnic-ready basket from Williams Sonoma. It’s filled with a gourmet spread that includes Manhattan Fruitier’s finest selection—seasonal fruit, freshly baked artisanal bread, handcrafted cheese and salami, and sparkling apple cider. The reusable wicker basket also comes with paper napkins, a bamboo cutting board and a cheese knife.

Shipping: Free (Prime), 1 to 3 business days | Highlights: Assortment of milk, dark and white chocolate candies; gift tin, heat-resistant packaging with ice pack; individually wrapped

If you’re looking for a versatile gift box that works for various occasions, from co-worker birthdays to Father’s Day, Bonnie and Pop’s assortment of chocolate treats is a great choice. The beautifully embellished tin is packed to the brim with over a pound of individually wrapped milk, white and dark chocolate candies, making it perfect for sharing. And there’s a treat for every type of chocolate lover: Flavors include Peanut Butter Squares, Pretzel Clouds, Almond Clusters, Pecan Snappers, Sea Salt Caramels, Coconut Haystacks, French Meltaways and more.

Shipping: Free, 1 to 5 business days | Highlights: Prosciutto-stuffed pepper shooters, Cerignola olives and Di Bruno Bros. cheese spread; optional add-ons like greeting card, mini cutting board and cheese hatchet

If you have a loved one who enjoys the finer things in life, Philadelphia-based Di Bruno Bros. Italian Market Crate, which is packed with cheese, charcuterie, antipasti and other specialty foods, is right up their alley. The delights inside include buttery Cerignola olives, crunchy candied nuts, and a spread of Italian meats and cheeses. Make it an extra-special package by throwing in a charcuterie board. 

Shipping: Free (Prime), 1 to 3 business days | Highlights: Specialty coffee from Jamaica Blue Mountain, Yemen, Hawaii and Indonesia; tasting info and postcards

The coffee lover in your life may have heard of Atlas Coffee Club’s diverse selection of coffee from around the world. (It garnered a spot on our Best Coffee Subscriptions story because of it.) If not, gift them the company’s Rare Coffee Sampler, a “tour” through specialty flavors hailing from Yemen, Indonesia, Jamaica and Hawaii. The gift set includes colorful postcards from each country and helpful note cards with tasting info for true coffee nerds.

Shipping: $10 and up, 1 to 3 business days or date of choice | Highlights: Choice of soup and cookie, keepsake ladle, personalized greeting card, gluten-free and vegan options

Spoonful Of Comfort specializes in cozy foods like soups, rolls and cookies. This gift basket—also our favorite “get well soon” gift—is designed to comfort and soothe your loved one who’s sick, in recovery or feeling blue. Choose two 32-ounce containers of soup or mac n’ cheese, six rolls, six cookies, a keepsake ladle and a greeting card personalized with your heartfelt note. Plus, there are gluten-free and vegan versions, too.

Beekman 1802 There’s No Place Like Foam Bar Soap Gift Set

Shipping: Free (Prime), 1 to 3 business days | Highlights: 8 full-sized goat milk bar soaps, cruelty free

Updates writer Claire Epting highly recommends this “tasteful,” Yellow Brick Road-inspired gift set anyone on your list who’s a fan of The Wizard Of Oz (or, we think, anyone in need of gentle, moisturizing skincare). “I’ve used the soap bars in the shower, as well as for my hands, and I love how soft they make my skin feel,” she says. “The scents are lovely and smell very natural; my personal favorites are the Honey & Orange Blossom and Coconut Cream.”

Shipping: Free, 3 to 7 business days | Highlights: Choice of 3 scents, personalized engraving

If you don’t have time to put together a curated basket for your best friend, we recommend this personalized box from small business Joygiftbox. Along with a personalized message, your recipient will get a total of nine items, including a handmade soy wax candle (with the scent of your choice), a body oil, a black silicone soap dish, an all-natural peppermint lip balm and more. 

Shipping: Free, 3 to 5 business days | Highlights: Embossed gift box with bow, sourced from local California farms, handwritten note, recyclable pumps

Give your recipient a taste of the Flamingo Estate, the lifestyle company based in a lush villa that sits atop the hills of Los Angeles. This beautiful, garden-inspired gift set includes the company’s “greatest hits”—the result of a collaboration with hundreds of local farmers: sage-infused body wash and hand soap, honey from California hives, and olive oil hand-harvested from 150-year-old trees.

Do Your Whisky Infusion Set

Shipping: Free (Prime), 1 to 5 business days | Highlights: 100% natural, climate neutral, 3 wood chip flavors, 6 botanical tubes, 2 filters, stainless steel whiskey stones

The adventurous whiskey drinker will be delightfully surprised by this DIY kit from the aptly named brand Do Your Whisky. All your giftee needs is vodka (which basically functions as un-aged whiskey), and the box contains everything else: three flavors of wood chips, six tubes with botanicals like orange peel and cocoa beans, two filters, two bottles and stainless steel whiskey stones.

Shipping: $7 and up, 1 to 7 business days | Highlights: Graza Drizzle EVOO, farfalle and wooden spoon included

Fresh Sends, one of our favorite flower delivery services thanks to its viral The Send bouquet, also makes a cute, date night-ready gift set with all the tasty ingredients you need for an Italian dinner. Deputy editor Jane Sung, who tested the Pasta Night gift box, says, “The flowers come in excellent condition and stay that way with proper care, and the striped pasta is a fun touch to incorporate into your menu. I’m planning to send this to newlywed friends.”

Shipping: $12 and up, 2 to 5 business days  | Highlights: 20+ Japan-exclusive treats, accompanying culture guide, purchase supports family-run Japanese businesses

Senior home and kitchen editor (and resident foodie) Amanda Arnold can’t recommend Bokksu’s snack box enough. Its uniquely curated assortment includes authentic Japanese snacks, candies and teas sourced from family-run businesses in Japan. Choose the subscription option and select one month, and your recipient will get a themed box brimming with 22 sweet and savory treats, along with a tasting guide. Arnold shares, “The most recent box I received was the Sakura Box, in celebration of cherry blossom season, which included extra-crunchy potato crisps dusted with tart Nanko plum powder that I haven’t been able to stop thinking about.” 

Shipping: $9 and up, 3 to 7 business days | Highlights: Makes 30 cups total, Iowa-grown corn, flavors include Jalapeño, Rosemary Garlic and Caramel

Cheerie Lane, one of our favorite snack subscription boxes, stands out for its unique “corn pods”: which consist of heirloom corn kernels and cacao butter, all melted together with all-natural flavors. What’s better is that folks without a microwave can make them on a stovetop. Gift these unique movie night snacks in the form of this Ultimate Popcorn Tin, which Sung also recommends: “It features a mix of the brand’s most popular flavors (which I can vouch for are all delicious) along with a bag of pre-popped caramel corn. I love it because we don’t have a microwave, and it’s so easy to make seasoned and all—and so delish!”

Shipping: $10 and up, 1 to 4 business days | Highlights: Gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free and plant-based; optional gift note; add-ons include confetti, candles and hot cocoa mix

Who says you can’t enjoy luxurious desserts with a gluten or dairy sensitivity? If your recipient has special diet requirements and misses sweet decadence, Sweet Diplomacy’s gift boxes are the solution. This curation of confections is all gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free and vegan/plant-based—but rest assured, it’s packed with flavor. The desserts include Chocolate Confetti Mini Cakes, Gingersnapperdoodle Cookies and (the most surprising one and my favorite) the oh-so-fudgy Diplomatic Brownies.

Shipping: $20, 2 days or date of choice | Highlights: Nuts can be removed upon request, instruction sheet and video tutorial included, optional gift message, partners with No Kid Hungry

A gourmet charcuterie board is always a welcome date night gift—but what if you gifted your favorite couple a charcuterie experience, instead? With Platterful’s charcuterie kits, you can. The company’s bundles include well-packaged artisan cheeses, meats, sweets, spreads and savory snacks, along with written and video instructional material to create their personalized, picture-perfect board. (We also appreciate that Platterful accommodates dietary restrictions.) These bundles pair the build-your-own kits with a handcrafted bamboo board and a knife set, too. With every box purchased, the company donates 10 meals to fight childhood hunger.

Shipping: Free, 4 to 7 business days | Highlights: 500ml bottle of Berry Apéritif, 2 jars of Ghianduja, 2 artist-designed handmade Totem Glasses, optional gift note

Teetotalers who miss nursing a spicy cocktail can rejoice: The maker of one of our favorite non-alcoholic drinks (“spicy delights,” according to our tester), Ghia, also has a gift set that balances the fruitiness of berries with the drink’s typical bite. Sung shares, “Ghia’s aperitif tastes like a bitter, citrusy amaro, and the berry version in this set is a nice addition: more tart, fruity (thanks to strawberry juice) and just as delicious mixed with sparkling water.” She highlights the two pretty glasses designed by artist Sophie Lou Jacobsen, too. “They make anything that goes in them—whether a homemade cocktail or scoop of ice cream with that crunchy gianduja drizzled on top—feel that much more festive.”

Voluspa Mountain Lavender & Chamomile Retreat Ritual Gift Set

Shipping: Free, 3 to 7 business days | Highlights: Includes candle, room spray and bath soak; vegan and natural

Fans of floral home fragrances will appreciate this recommendation from Epting. “I love the smell of lavender, but I always struggle with finding one that feels natural, not artificial. Voluspa’s Mountain Lavender & Chamomile gift set gets it just right,” she says. The key is in this 3-piece collection’s clean-burning coconut wax candle and its natural wick; plus, all the items are free from sulfates, phthalates, pesticides and parabens. The blend of aromas is divine, too, with notes of Provence lavender, eucalyptus, blue Chamomile and cedarwood. Epting adds, “I recommend gifting this set to anyone who likes to create a little spa-like magic in their home; the scent is so soothing at the end of a long day.”

Shipping: Free (Prime), 1 to 5 business days | Highlights: Bohemian theme, muslin swaddles, small business, 5 items total

New moms (and new parents in general) will no doubt appreciate this gift basket of cute baby essentials in adorable packaging. The earth-toned items include a muslin swaddle blanket, two stretchy headbands with bows, a baby teether made with natural wood and silicone, and a “Hello World” greeting card. And at $25, this gift is also a great value.

Yes, a gift basket makes a good gift, especially if it’s been curated with useful and thoughtful gift items. Says Bell, “I always focus on the ‘nice to haves,’ not necessarily the ‘need to haves’”—for instance, a satin eye mask for an overnight trip. Hensley also recommends focusing on utility. Her gift basket recommendations include sustainable items like reusable shopping bags and beeswax food wraps or “multipurpose products,” like a cutting board that doubles as a serving platter or a decorative bowl that can be used for both display and serving.

Both experts suggest sticking to five to 10 items when putting together or shopping for a gift basket. “[It depends] on your budget or the size of the item. You want the gift to feel substantial but not be overwhelming,” says Bell. Hensley advises always including a keepsake item in that number, such as vintage candles or high-quality socks. If you’re crafty, Hensley says, “Consider making something yourself, such as a homemade candle, infused olive oil or a photo album. These personal touches are often deeply appreciated.”

Yes, perishable food can spoil in gift baskets if not consumed immediately. Fruits, vegetables, and cheeses should be refrigerated, while most nuts, crackers and spreads can be stored in a cool, dry place. However, read the label, as many dips and spreads must be refrigerated after opening.