Chocolates, caramels, truffles and barks made by hand in Boise, packed in boxes that look like you tried harder than you did. A two-pack of truffles is an easy add-on to any gift, and the downtown shop scoops gelato too.

An Eagle tasting room with more than 40 olive oils, aged balsamics from Modena and a shelf of boutique wine. Taste before you buy, or grab one of the ready-made gift boxes, which run about $38 – $75.

The North End wine shop next to the Co-op is where Boise goes for a bottle that’s a step up from the grocery aisle. The staff will point you to something good at your price, and there’s craft beer and canned cocktails too.

Telaya makes Idaho and Washington wines in a tasting room right on the Greenbelt in Garden City. A bottle or a wine club membership is an easy gift for the wine person, and the tasting room makes a good afternoon on its own.

A Basque Block favorite with a deli case, a wall of Basque and Spanish wines and imported pantry goods. Build a gift basket of Spanish cheese, chorizo and a bottle of wine, and come back for the paella they cook on the patio on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon.

Fresh-roasted nuts, brittles, gourmet popcorn and nut butters, made downtown. The holiday tins and bags of brittle are easy add-on gifts, and most things run about $7 – $15.

Lee’s has made chocolates by hand in Boise since 1947, and the candy is still made in its Vista kitchen. The downtown shop on Bannock makes it easy to grab a box on the way somewhere.

Push & Pour roasts in Garden City and runs cafes on the Bench and downtown. Bags of beans run about $16 – $18, and there’s merch for the coffee person who has everything.

A downtown cafe on 10th Street that roasts its own coffee. Pick up a bag of beans to give, and stay for a pour-over while you’re there.

Downtown’s quirky coffeehouse has been at 5th and Idaho since 1992, roasting its own coffee and running a gift shop stocked with off-beat gifts. One stop gets you a bag of house-roasted beans and something you wouldn’t find anywhere else.

Boise’s beloved independent bookstore, with booksellers who know their stuff. If you don’t know what to get, ask. They’ll match a book to the person. There’s a big kids’ section too.

A downtown bookstore that sells only romance, from fantasy romance to historical to YA. If someone on your list reads two books a week, this is their store, and the merch and gift cards make it easy.

Rediscovered’s sister store on State Street is all used books, with more than 25,000 titles to dig through. It’s a good place to find an out-of-print favorite or fill a stack on a budget.

Caldwell’s indie bookstore on Kimball Avenue carries new books plus cards, candles, puzzles and LEGO sets, a lot of it from local makers. Pair it with a walk along Indian Creek.

A cozy used bookstore in downtown Nampa with fiction, mystery, sci-fi, YA and kids’ books, and chairs that make it hard to leave.

The downtown outdoor shop for Patagonia layers, Nordic and backcountry ski gear, bikes and camping gear. The staff actually uses this stuff, so ask before you guess at sizes or specs, or grab a gift card and let them pick.

A Boise ski and bike shop with a downtown store and a ski shop on the way up Bogus Basin Road. It’s the go-to for skis, snowboards, bikes and disc golf, plus brands like Stio, Patagonia and Howler Bros.

The State Street running store where Boise runners get fitted for shoes. A gift card here is a safe bet for anyone training for a race, and the free group runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays are a bonus.

Right next to the Boise Whitewater Park, this shop sells and rents kayaks, rafts and paddleboards, plus river-ready apparel. It’s the spot for anyone who lives on the Boise and Payette rivers all summer.

Boise’s fly shop since 1993, with rods, flies, fly-tying supplies, apparel and guided trips. A gift card or a spot in one of their classes is a good gift for someone who’s been wanting to learn.

A women-owned consignment shop for new and used outdoor gear and clothing, from Patagonia and Osprey to skis and bikes. It’s a good way to give quality gear on a budget.

A bright downtown toy store with LEGO, plush, blind boxes, locally made toys and play stations kids can try out. It’s women-owned and the sister shop to Re-POP Gifts.

A Hyde Park classic for old-school toys, games, craft kits and science sets. It’s the kind of toy store you remember from when you were a kid.

A family membership to Boise’s hands-on science center gives kids a year of visits, and it includes reciprocal admission at more than 300 science museums, which pays off on road trips.

A downtown game store with board games, puzzles, role-playing games and trading cards, plus Yoto and Tonies players for younger kids. Tell the staff who you’re shopping for and they’ll point you to a game that fits, from family game night to serious strategy.

A downtown pet shop with fresh, raw and natural food, treats, toys and beds, plus locally made treats and a self-serve dog wash. Pick up a stocking for the dog, or a gift card for the friend with a new puppy.

This Hyde Park shop carries handmade goods from more than 90 Mountain West artists: ceramics, jewelry, prints, leather, plants and skincare. Everything feels one of a kind, because most of it is.

A packed Hyde Park shop where every shelf holds something different: journals, art objects, quirky jewelry, home decor and even chandeliers. The aisles are narrow and the stock keeps changing, so it’s the place to browse when you don’t know what you’re looking for yet.

A downtown gift shop packed with modern, local and handmade goods, from cards and candles to home goods. It’s where to go when you need a gift in 15 minutes and still want it to feel thoughtful.

A Boise greenhouse with houseplants, flowers and a garden store full of local artisan gifts. A plant makes an easy housewarming gift.

The museum shop in Julia Davis Park sells creative gifts for all ages, from art books to prints to kids’ kits. A museum membership makes a good gift for the art lover, too.

Small-batch soy candles made in Boise since 2012, with a pour-your-own fragrance bar where you can make a custom candle. Candles run about $24 – $69, and the shops are in Hyde Park and the West End.

Handmade bar soap, lotions, body butter and men’s shaving goods from a small shop on State Street in Eagle. The gift boxes make an easy present, and smaller items start around $6.

A big Nampa garden center with houseplants, pottery, decor, candles and seasonal gifts, plus classes. It’s a good stop for the gardener or anyone who needs one more plant.

A BoDo gallery that’s been around for 40 years, with handcrafted jewelry from more than 100 artists plus art glass and custom design. It’s the spot for a special piece of jewelry that isn’t from a chain store.

Ward Hooper’s paintings and prints of Boise and Idaho landmarks are some of the most recognizable local art around. Prints, posters and cards make easy gifts, and the shop does custom framing.

This gallery started in Meridian and opened a downtown Boise space in 2025 with a gift shop of earrings, small works, vases and ceramics by local artists.

Downtown’s go-to for contemporary men’s and women’s clothing and shoes, with brands like Frame, Paige and James Perse. It’s the place for a nice sweater or a pair of boots they’ll wear for years.

An 8th Street women’s boutique that’s been around since 2003, with relaxed clothing from brands like Rails and Sanctuary plus cozy loungewear and home and body gifts.

A Broadway Avenue vintage shop known for denim, leather jackets and custom chain-stitching, and named one of the best clothing stores in America by The New York Times. Go for a one-of-a-kind jacket.

A woman-owned shop for handmade jewelry, chain extenders and purse charms, with stores downtown and in Hyde Park. Small, pretty and easy to wrap.

A downtown boutique since 1983 with women’s clothing, jewelry, bags, hats, candles and incense, plus a good selection of greeting cards. It’s an easy place to find a gift for a mom, sister or friend, and a card to go with it, in one stop.

A mother-daughter boutique in the 8th Street Marketplace with women’s basics plus gifts and home goods like lotions, soaps and candles from local makers.

A Caldwell boutique for Western-inspired women’s clothing, handbags and jewelry, with a trucker-hat bar where you can build a custom hat.

More than 160 dealers under one roof on Overland Road, with mid-century furniture, vinyl, holiday decor and plenty of things you didn’t know you needed.

A State Street shop with more than 25 vendors selling vintage clothing, records, crystals and handmade goods.

A Vista shop in the historic Hoppie Building with vintage clothing from the ’70s through the 2000s, home decor, and Western-scented soy candles made in-house.

Downtown’s vintage, streetwear and sneaker shop, with sports jerseys, fleece, hats and outerwear for men and women, plus a wall of sneakers. It’s the stop for the teenager or the sneakerhead on your list.

Everything here is handmade by more than 60 Idaho makers, from pottery and jewelry to stationery and art. It’s the best one-stop shop for a gift that says Boise without being a souvenir.

The home of the Idaho Spud bar, made in Boise for more than a century, plus Cherry Cocktails, Huckleberry Gems and Owyhee toffee at the downtown factory store. A box of Spud bars is the most Idaho gift there is. Check hours before you go, since the store hasn’t always been open on weekends.

A downtown shop for pop culture and nostalgia gifts, with work from more than 30 local artists alongside socks, stickers and posters. Great for the person who’s hard to shop for.

An Idaho apparel brand that’s been printing since 2011, with tees, hats, sweatshirts and stickers covered in mountains, morels, rivers and Idaho outlines. The designs are made for people who love living here, and the shop on 9th Street is an easy stop for a gift that’s very obviously from Idaho.

A Boise apparel brand selling since 2017, best known for its hats: retro snapbacks and trucker caps with Idaho script, mountain peaks, fish and antlers, plus heavyweight hoodies, crewnecks, tees and mugs. The downtown shop in the Clearwater Building is open late every night.

Boise’s record store has been selling new and used vinyl and CDs downtown for decades, with a gift shop and coffee bar inside. A gift card lets them dig through the bins themselves.