It’s always good to support local businesses and with current shipping and supply chain issues, this is the best time for gift givers to check out the treats of Pike Place Market. Below is our culinary team’s favorite foodie gifts for the holidays:

Joe Chocolate Co

Joe’s handles everything coffee and chocolate related. Their variety of chocolate bark flavors make a tasty and fun stocking stuffer.

It’s also the spot to grab a warm mocha and dessert while perusing the market.

Seattle Cutlery:

If you’re into beautiful, sharp and shiny objects this is the place for you. This is where our team gets their Japanese knives as they are the exclusive distributor for the Tojiro Shippu brand. Their durable knife bags also make a statement. Chef Eric doesn’t leave home with out his!

Truffle Queen

You can’t go wrong in this boutique of culinary delights. It’s hard to choose favorites but our top three for gifts are 1) the truffle salt which contains 10% concentration of truffle 2) the Truffe sauce which is a truffly hot sauce that goes well on eggs, strata, burgers, tacos…ok, everything! 3) and the white truffle cream which spruces up any mashed potatoes or cream sauce.

Don’t miss their holiday pannetones and wine selection. Both make thoughtful host/hostess gifts at holiday gatherings.

Also, if you just need a break from the holiday craziness you can belly up to their bar for a glass of wine or bellini (peach juice and prosecco).

Market Spice

Tea, hot chocolate and spice blends make perfect gifts for the “I don’t know what to get” people on your list. The Signature Cinnamon Orange is their number one seller and we love their Spicy Chai. They also have all the tea accessories to complete your gift.

Indi Chocolate

If you were not aware that one of the few bean-to-bar factories of Seattle resides in Pike Place Market then it’s about time for a visit! This is a chocolate lover’s dream that not only includes their single origin chocolate bars but also creative gifts like infusion kits, teas, soaps and lotions. Indi is located in the new part of the market at 1901 Western Ave. Make sure to treat yourself to a warm chocolate chip cookie and coffee!

Totem Smokehouse

We love to play with smoked salmon dishes for the holidays like the savory herb and salmon roulade

The PNW has some of the best salmon in the world and we are proud to work with a company that smokes it to perfection. Both the hot smoked salmon and salmon jerky presented in their cedar box make the quintessential PNW gift.

Chukar Cherries

We are talking sweet cherries and chocolate ! The gift sets are the way to go so that you can give a variety of chocolate enrobed cherries to your loved ones. In addition to their confections, they have jarred cherries for pie filling or your holiday old fashioned and a selection of dried cherries and nuts. Signing up for their catalog is the best way to keep up with the latest and greatest.

Happy Holidays!