There’s no better way to find a truly meaningful gift than wandering through your local stores and coming across something that makes you think: Oh this is perfect for them. What was the moment of that discovery? You can’t reproduce that online.
When we asked our Instagram viewers what their favorite local store is to buy holiday gifts, the answers kept coming. Today we’ll be sharing a big list of popular local Twin Cities shops that are worth visiting as holiday gifts. (Just in time for this weekend’s Small Business Saturday). Happy shopping!
These are my (and your) favorite Twin Cities gift shops with tons of holiday gift ideas…
St. Paul Gift Shop
1. Betty’s Antiques | Website
Go here: Vintage European tableware, fine china, glassware and millennium style treasures.
2.Black blue | Website
Check out: The perfect selection of menswear, accessories and grooming essentials.
3. Emery’s Playhouse | Website
Go here: quirky kids gifts, party supplies, and super cute costumes.
4. European Christmas Markets | Website
Check out: Handmade European crafts, mulled wine, and Christmas treats from over 80 vendors.
5. Fair play projects and toys | Website
Go here: From toys to art supplies, accessories and decorations, we have unique and fun items for kids of all ages.
6. Golden Fig | Website
Check out: American-made homemade foods, cookbooks, candles, dog treats, and more.
7. Haymie’s Haberdashery Shop | Website
Visit us here: Custom clothing and accessories, tailoring services, and beautiful aesthetics.
8. Idun | Website
Go here: Featuring a beautiful selection of women’s clothing, shoes, leather goods, and jewelry by up-and-coming designers.
9. June Room Vintage | Website
Check out: A selection of vintage homewares, furniture, clothing, jewelry and art.
10. Mischievous Toy Shop | Website
Products included: Games, comics, art supplies, outdoor gear, and thoughtful gifts for tweens, tweens, and the kids in us.
11. Moloney’s Irish imports | Website
Go here: Authentic Irish products range from wool hats and Belleek pottery to imported biscuits and chocolates.
12. Wet paint | Website
Go here: Best Art Supply Stores. It’s the perfect place for unique (and useful) stocking stuffers like oil pastels, marbled paper, journals, and special pencils and erasers.
minneapolis gift shops
13.14 hill | Website
Go here: cookbooks, tableware, decorations, candles, children’s toys, and more.
14. Mano | Website
Here you go: Gorgeous pottery handcrafted in Minneapolis.
15. Rare bird antiques | Website
Go here: Interesting antiques and household items for the stylish homes of all of us.
16. Alma | Website
Go here: A collection of neighborhood cafe vibes (and delicious baked goods) and thoughtful handcrafted items for the home, kitchen, and bath.
17. Bench press | Website
Check it out: Letterpress greeting cards (printed in-house!), art supplies, artisan food, unique objects, and more – there’s a little something for everyone.
18. Curiosity | Website
Go here: Unique homewares, kitchenware, decorations, clothing, jewelry, and children’s items.
19. Dayton’s Holiday Market | Website
Go here: Enjoy delicious snacks, hot beverages, and handcrafted gifts from over 100 local makers.
20. Foxwell | Website
Check out: Forward-designed homeware, candles, pillows and gifts with a modern aesthetic.
21. Gallery 360 | Website
Go here: Local art, sculpture, and pottery, plus a great selection of jewelry.
22. Hazel & Rose | Website
Check out: Sustainably and ethically made clothing, accessories, homeware and beauty products.
23. Hermine | Website
Go here: A selection of vintage apparel from the 80s to 2000s made with natural fibers. Think ’90s sitcom wardrobe meets coastal France.
24. Madge Home | Website
Go here: A beautifully curated selection of homewares, from candles and artwork to coffee table books and decorations.
25. Majors & Quinn | Website
Go here: cookbooks, novels, coffee table books, children’s books, The spacious interior has a nostalgic atmosphere and welcomes you right away. Grab a coffee at one of the many cafes on the block and take a while to browse.
26. Muna Muno | Website
Check out: A fun selection of hand-picked homewares, stationery, children’s gifts, and Korean skin care. Order a specialty coffee or tea and enjoy it while you browse.
27. Mother Co., Ltd. Plants | Website
Go here: A lovely selection of cacti, plants and terracotta pots in a beautiful, sun-drenched space.
28. Northern Clay Center | Website
Go here: Beautiful handmade pottery collected from all over the country, including tableware, tableware, ornaments, jewelry, and ornaments.
29. Senti | Website
Go here: Unique treasures and unique gifts with a European flair.
30. Sound Woven Goods | Website
Check out: Fun atmosphere and unique discoveries featuring local artists and makers.
31. The Foundry Home Goods | Website
Go here: Handmade household items and beautiful everyday treasures.
32. Mia’s store | Website
Go here: We stock art books, cookbooks, artisan jewelry, Asian-inspired tableware, and products from local manufacturers, as well as children’s toys and art supplies.
33. Walker Museum Shop | Website
Go here: New Idea House 3 features design-forward contemporary gifts, contemporary art books, and collectible furniture, lighting, and tableware that blurs the lines between art and objects.
Gift shop with multiple locations in the Twin Cities
34. Bellecour | Website
Location: Edina and (coming soon!) Minneapolis
Go here: French pastries, croissants, and beautifully crafted baked goods
35. Pacifier | Website
Location: Edina, Minneapolis, Wayzata
Go here: A nice selection of baby and children’s clothing, toys and decorations.
36. Patina | Website
Location: Minneapolis, St. Paul, Roseville, Golden Valley, Eden Prairie, Maple Grove, Woodbury
Uses: Various gift options include ornaments, candles, and cards. I like choosing ornaments for kids here. There’s something for everyone and makes a great gift.
37. Penjis | Website
Location: Minneapolis, St. Paul, Lakeville
Go here: Great spices, condiments and gift boxes for home cooks. No doubt!
Gift Shops in the Twin Cities Suburbs
38. Cocoa & Figs | Website
Location: Shakopee
Go here: These delicious and artistic baked goods are perfect as gifts (or to enjoy while shopping).
39. Content Book Store | Website
Location: Northfield
Go here: Carefully selected books, gifts and stationery. Then grab a sandwich at Hogan Brothers.
40. Gray Home & Lifestyle | Website
Location: Excelsior
Go here: A selection of clothing, household items, and a nice pharmacy.
41. Golden Age Design | Website
Location: Robbinsdale
Check out: Carefully restored mid-century and Danish modern furniture, homewares and art
42. Golden Rule | Website
Location: Excelsior
Go here: Art, custom jewelry, gifts, and handcrafted items from local and national manufacturers.
43. Mill | Website
Location: Edina
Check it out: Feminine, travel-inspired pieces made to be worn in real life.
44. Rose and Loon | Website
Location: Rosedale
Check out: Midwest Manufacturer Products including jewelry, candles, art prints, pottery, artisan gifts, and more.
45. Rare pair | Website
Location: Northfield
Go here: Unique shoes, accessories and gifts. Enjoy the quaint downtown setting.
Kate is the founder of Wit & Delight. She is currently learning how to play tennis so forever testing the limits of her creativity. Follow her on Instagram @witanddelight_.
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