Check out our Best Subscription Boxes for Gifting, the Best Gift Subscriptions for Kids, and Best Beauty Box Subscriptions. Updated October 2026: I've added entries in several sections, including food, gaming, and travel; removed discontinued options; and updated all links and prices. They may not be all that imaginative, but electronic gift cards let your loved ones choose what they actually want, and it's never disappointing to receive one (assuming it's at a place you like).
Gift cards are everywhere—you can also look beyond the retail giants to find highly rated independent stores near your giftee. Etsy gift cards work with a huge variety of independent sellers, and it’s a virtual treasure trove of quirky and unique items that make great gifts. Amazon gift cards are an obvious pick for the sheer breadth of choice.
Brooklinen gift cards enable your giftee to level up their sleep with some of our favorite weighted blankets and bed sheets. CardSnacks offers many ecard options and gift cards from more than 400 retailers. Target, Best Buy, REI, Walmart, and Home Depot are other good choices. (Use our Walmart promo codes for extra savings on gifts.) The way to anyone’s heart is often through their stomach.
Food can bring comfort and joy, and everyone loves an excuse to treat themselves and skip the chore of cooking for a night. Many local restaurants and delis will offer gift cards or picnic baskets, so it's worth checking if your giftee has a favorite. Milk Bar gift cards open up a world of delectable desserts, from cakes and pies to cookies and truffles.
Omaha Steaks offers gift cards so folks can order their preferred cuts, from ribeyes to filet mignons, plus burgers and franks, seafood, chicken, desserts, and more. Goldbelly gift cards let you order culinary delights from across the US. If your giftee complains they can no longer get their favorite cakes, sandwiches, or fried chicken because they moved out of state, there’s a good chance they’ll be able to find it, or something similarly great, from a small restaurant or shop on Goldbelly.
OpenTable offers gift cards for restaurants in various locations, making it easy to find top-rated eating spots near your giftee and set them up with a tasty treat. GrubHub gift cards let family and friends order in from their favorite restaurants. They simply enter their address to see a list of nearby restaurants that offer delivery or takeout.
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