Top Gift shops in New York, United States

Great selection and service! When we got home, one of the ceramic bowls we purchased that had a sign saying it was locally made by women, actually came from China..which was very disappointing. We love supporting local artist and knowing that wasn’t the case was disheartening.

My favorite dishes from this Italian restaurant are grilled Bronzino, Beet salad and fried calamari. The calamari is tender and crispy, lightly breaded. Grilled Bronzino was cooked perfectly. We plan to go back here in June for a farewell party.

This store is a treasure trove of unique finds! With an abundance of exclusive items, it's perfect for selecting one-of-a-kind gifts.

Very special perfumes from France are hiding amidst all the colorful, handmade treasures here. Don't miss out. Ask for a sample.

One of my favorite stores in New York City- unique and stunning accent pieces for the home. A great place to buy holiday and birthday gifts. I recommend browsing and visiting this store.

Great store for shopping gifts for your loved ones

I always find something special at this shop. Clark is knowledgeable about the product he sells and provided great customer service.

Super cute store which I go to when I need inspiration for gift ideas. They have a small selection of clothes as well which are pricey but excellently curated.

Google forced me to rate this place but the owner responded like a toddler before I could remove it so it's 1 star now. Garbage people selling garbage.

Love this place! Friendly and helpful staff, nice atmosphere, and very interesting things. I’m a oddities and curiosities collector so if you are one too I highly recommend this place for you!

an absolute gem and amazing spot to find gifts for yourself and others, books, crystals, natural creams and sprays etc and beautiful cards!

The best bread!! Baked on the premise, I'd come here for the bread alone. Great spot for summer late afternoons, sitting outdoors with a cold drink and a bunch of apps. Their menu changes quite frequently so it's refreshing but would definitely love some of the more floral dishes to come back.

Attended a work event here and had a grand time! Drinks were great along with finger food like meatballs, mushroom arancini, sliders, and chicken skewers. The highlight was the bouquet station where we could create our own batch to take home. Super fun! Shout out to Karina and Armando for great attention and support.

This store is a neighborhood gem! Artsy, chaotic, hippie, full of cool little things. A great place to find an original gift.

Great NYC-themed items! Also great to support the city by making a purchase.

This year I wanted to gift my sisters one of a kind, high quality ornaments.

I went in on Christmas Eve and bought two ornaments. I watched the associate wrap them up while making small talk and went straight home.

These sat in their John Derian bag on my dining room table, wrapped as they had been given to me, for a week because I was too busy to send them until New Years Day.

I literally unwrapped them just to rewrap them in more tissue, only to find that the more delicate one (a clip on yellow flower) was snapped at its stem.

I couldn't call them New Year's Day because they were closed, so I sent an email via their website and then called them on my lunch break today.

The manager immediately was nasty to me, told me that I was lying and that it has already been 10 days since I bought it so they wouldn't honor an exchange because I was asking for a "replacement" not an "exchange".

I was willing to ignore the uppity nature of the staff while shopping in store, but am no longer going to frequent this based upon how they respond to a client. If I was "lying", how would one ornament be damaged and the other snapped if they were in a single bag?

You can find unique beautiful things at another store more worthy of your money.

Luxury and class and quality should not be synonymous with poor customer service and condescending attitudes.

If you shop here, be aware it comes with an attitude and no returns or exchanges.

I've worked luxury retail for over 10 years. I've never seen any person on my team speak or treat a client like this.

Keep your measly $110 I spent with you. I'm never shopping here again.

UPDATE: Jan 3rd. Changing from once to three stars, because Scott (who answered my panicked email I sent to the general inbox) was so kind and APOLOGIZED before saying anything else. Instead of accusing me of lying, he believed me. His customer service, in dramatic contrast to the manager on duty so answered my phone call, was prompt and amiable.

He kindly issued me a credit to use for a replacement ornament.

I will never shop this store in person again, but may be back to shop online in the future.

Thank you for treating me like an honest customer, instead of a thief or liar.

This store has BEAUTIFUL items!
Michelle was incredible. She really went above and beyond to make sure I found what I was looking for. I will definitely be back.

Incredibly racist staff member, decided to racially profile and follow my friend throughout the store very obviously so! Super disappointing CHARLES! Cute store none the less but won’t be coming here again

they have rare wooden trains

This is my favorite restaurant in NYC that never disappoints! Went here most recently over the weekend for the happy hour. Food was great and service amazing. The bartender did a great job of explaining the cocktail menu and suggesting pairing options for our food. Will be back!

Nice souvenirs to choice but not a big variety as our guide told us.

My husband and I stopped in John Derian while in New York for the Thanksgiving holiday. The shop is always a joy to visit but is extra special at the holidays. The variety and quantity of Christmas ornaments available is outstanding. I work in retail so have the benefit of seeing thousands of ornaments and even so their selection is impressive. I especially loved the display of vintage tree toppers. The service was excellent and they made sure to pack up our selections very carefully and even offered to ship them home for us. This is a must hit shop when in NYC.

Gorgeous home goods and decorations . The store is divided into three shops that are each visually delightful and wondrous. Prices are on the higher end . You will find one of a kind pieces here . One store is primarily ceramics, another Christmas decorations and the third home textiles. The displays themselves are works of art and well worth the visit.

I love this store so much. Such a great place to buy gifts for you loved ones (or yourself!)

I was gonna go to Izakaya Nomad but it was closed so I just entered this restaurant to have a little drink. It was happy hour time and price was decent. Half off for house wine(bottle), good price for appetizer

A bit pricy but you can find a lot of fun, unique gifts here for people of all ages. I got my friend a cool bartending book with “healing” drinks plus a small deviled egg plushie.

The service was 10/10. Everyone behind the counter was helpful and wholesome.

Magasin chaleureux. La musique rend la visite de ce dernier agréable. Je retire néanmoins une étoile pour les prix parfois beaucoup trop élevés par rapport aux autres magasins que j'ai pu visiter...

Really weird store (in a good way). Definitely worth stopping by if you are in the area and are into bones, taxidermy, and fossils.

If you are visiting the city from outside the country, I do suggest going here because you can pick up some priceless keepsakes for a reasonable price. Additionally, the Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall Station, a hub for several important subway lines, is a short distance away.

Very lovely store with lots of reasonably high-quality goods and friendly employees. I do endorse this location.

An great visit for tourist information, gifts, and souvenirs. Everyone that worked here was friendly and polite.

Beautiful products

GREAT selection and really kind staff. We came to find a NYC themed gift for a friend, and ended up getting that plus a bunch of adorable baby/toddler gifts and also some earrings for my wife 😁

Food was good but the burger was quite small for the price and didn’t come with a side. The ambiance is super pretty and perfect for brunch. A bit on the pricey side especially with the portion sizes. The buckwheat pancake was amazing though and I would highly recommend that for brunch.

this store is so cool! really amazing pieces and the staff, Niko and Andes, were helpful and friendly. they explained the concept of the store really well and were open to answering any questions i had. this is definitely going to become a store i show friends and family when they visit the city.

Love shopping here!! Great product to choose from whether you’re looking for your own home or gifting. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Always stop by when I’m in the neighborhood!

Absolutely love Current Home! Great selection and amazing service. I would’ve registered there in a heartbeat. I’m going to definitely tell my friends and family about the Gift Registry at Current Home!

What a fantastic experience.

We found this place on Google while looking for spots with tasting menus that were reasonable, and this fit the bill perfectly. The interior is very cool (and floral), the atmosphere is cozy, and the staff great. We did the tasting menu (4 courses but 8 dishes) and had wine and the total was $300 before tip. They even brought us champagne because it was my wife’s 30th birthday, which was unexpected and so nice. The hostess was very fun and spent time getting to know us.

The food is creative, floral, and delicious. Portions are nice also, which was appreciated. The trout tartar was one of the best dishes I’ve even had; the pappardelle was delicious; the deserts were excellent as well. All dishes incorporate flowers in some manner, which is fun and creative as well. 10 out of 10.

This shop is beautifully curated and always so fun to visit! They have vintage clothes, products from all over the world and also includes works by local artists! I get gifts here for my friends, family and of course myself;)

Purchased a fragrance here and asked about the return policy ahead of making my purchase. I was told it was 7 days for store credit upon purchase (with no additional stipulations). The tester fragrance was out and the store is heavily fragranced so it is extremely difficult to tell in store if you like a scent. When I brought this back (within the terms provided) I was told that this was not eligible for store credit as the plastic wrapping was off the outside. Please add clarity and detail to your return policies for future customers.

What a fascinating store! I highly recommend to at least stop by if you are in the area. If you like science and evolution this is a store for you. It could be a store or an amusement experience. I would give 10 stars if I could.

What an absolute gem of a shop! All kinds of one-of-a-kind artisanal goods. I got this really cool ceramic ashtray (I don’t smoke, love the irony though!). Some of the items are a bit pricey, but everything is so wonderful. You can’t pass this place up!

i can easily say it was the most unique store i've ever been too. it i can justify spending $250+ for the taxidermy of a chipmunk i'd do it. maybe at some point in the future! the employees here are beyond friendly however. i'm sure most people coming in are just browsing and not coming it with intentions of buying something, but there's definitely a large selection of cool stuff!

Souvenir carini

Absolutely love this shop. It’s filled with their signature print backed glass plates, and a new line of melamine serveware. These would be perfect host gifts! Always check for the whimsical and unusual - elegant paper flowers, ceramics shaped like realistic vegetables, Italian cake candles. My favorite is also drooling over the extensive Astier de Villate.

I bought some magnets that were fun and are still working on my fridge. The custom novelty jewelry is fragile and irritated my neck but the CS was cool and the place is in a good location.

RUDE blonde woman! I come here every time i am in NYC and buy things for my apartment every other month or so. I trudged through a snowstorm, rang the doorbell only to be greeted by the most rude woman, opening the door and just looked at me with a blank stare - i finally asked if they were open and without apologizing or providing any explanation, given the store hours posted they are clearly open on Saturdays, she said NO and slammed the door in my face. While most of the merch is garbage, occasionally i find some coasters, tableware, etc. and try to support a neighborhood business. NEVER AGAIN!!! Too many real design shops to waste my time and money here ever.

Beautifully curated store with exceptional pieces for the home. Some items are a bit expensive, but these are investment pieces for sure.

The chicest gift shop with ceramics, candles, jewelry and clothing! They carry the most unique items that are so thoughtfully arranged. The owner, Clark is so lovely and kind.

A little gem of a shop! Everything is designed and made with such thoughtfulness. I go there to stock up on plastic-free staples, like toothpaste, soap and shampoo bars - but it's also a great place for unique and ethical gifts and cards.

Food was very good earthy flavors. Drinks were strong but tasty, great outdoor dining and super cute greenhouses for larger parties. Prob fix requirement for greenhouses and indoors but a l cart options for other outdoor tables. Service was a little slow for the price of the restaurant and we would have like a little more attention which is why we rated 4 stars. But overall it was a good experience, good food and great presentation.

Went there today to grab some cards (which were very cute and fun) and homemade candles (which smelled great) and the store owner was really friendly! Highly recommend!

If you're looking for the perfect set of skulls carved from vintage billiard balls, a 5' long snake skeleton, pieces from that special meteorite, a mounted butterfly collection, skeletons for your family closet, slices of colorful minerals, or geological decor . . . this is the place.

It's pricey, a little snooty, somewhat aloof staff, and a whole lot of fun. When our kids were younger, and Evolution was in Soho, we couldn't keep them away from the place. After it moved, we lost track. Just happened to walk by Saturday.

The store has improved. It's bigger than it used to be and seems more varied. The oddities are great! It's very entertaining. Prices are a bit high, but I think that's what you'd expect for the unique

What an absolutely fantastic place. Filled with lots of goodies. Cards, candles, gift's you name it, they probably have it.
It was a real treat to stop in here and find quality merchandise that it's well thought out and presented.
It's a nice little jewel on the lower east side.
Check it out..

I’ve been coming here for years, finally getting around to reviewing. I get all my cards here for every occasion - this spot always come through where drug stores, papyrus, etc fall short. The cards are always original, funny and feature nice designs. There is also a wide assortment of gifts and other chachkies, the baby gifts are particularly good. I feel like it’s a neighborhood staple standing in the face of chain stores.

One of the best decor store i’ve ever been to!
It is pricey but definitely worth a visit at least. Candles of any shape and colors, plates, ornaments, lamps and so much more!

Super super cool!

Always interesting to just walk in and browse at all their taxidermy collection! The butterfly they have are just amazing. This store is special in the sense that city people get to reconnect with the nature through taxidermy art. Every piece of specimen is very well done with live-looking and postures. It’s truly an icon for Manhattan. Almost like a mini- Natural History Museum. Give it a visit while in town !

Very nice establishment with lots of relatively high quality merchandise and nice staff. I attended the FDNY Advent Calendar signing here, and it was quite an amazing experience. I do recommend this place if you are in the city from abroad, as you can grab some memorable souvenirs for generally low prices. It's also just steps from the Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall Station, served by multiple major subway lines.

Ordered items for Christmas - delivered when they said they would be and all so nicely individually wrapped. Loved by recepients and me (cause I kept some presents for myself 😉). Will 100% order again. Thanks!

Great shop! Super cute stuff, mostly hand made, small batch and low waste. A perfect example of socially conscience retail!

Great prices on shirts. They have a great selection of things to buy.

Beaucoup de souvenirs comme des vêtements et des tasses, pin's...de qualité !

Amazing little shop full of quality handmade items. I value shopping locally, and the wonderful women who own the shop even goes as far as to give back to various organizations when purchasing select items. I will certainly be buying many gifts from them going forward.

I love this shop, the owner Sierra is the sweetest. I purchased her homemade grounding spray and I love it! I use it as an air freshener, fabric freshener, and whenever I want to relax. She has lots of selections from other Brooklyn natives too! What a great community building shop! Check it out!

Best service and lowest prices in the city must check it out

Good place to stop for tourist information, souvenirs, and gifts. Everyone working here was nice and pleasant.

It has the best music, best service and best prices in thee city!. Make you feel comfortable 💎👌👍✔💯

Best music in the city, the state, the country, and possibly the world.