The Ultimate Greenwich Village Gift Guide
We’ve curated a guide to help you find something special for everyone on your list—whether they’re a foodie, wellness enthusiast, or design lover.
The Ultimate Greenwich Village Gift Guide
Make gift-giving simple this season with the all-around amazing options in the Village. From stocking stuffers to show-stoppers for the ones who have it all, discover unique and thoughtful gifts from Greenwich Village’s beloved local businesses. We’ve curated a guide to help you find something special for everyone on your list—whether they’re a foodie, wellness enthusiast, or design lover.
The 2025 Locavore Guide to Shopping NYC, available now at Locavore Variety Store on 6th Ave.
For the Host with the Most:
📍 Locavore Variety Store: 434 6th Ave.
○ True bayberry taper candles—traditionally burned for good luck on Christmas and New Year’s.
○ Bellocq Tea Atelier’s mulling spices—pair with a bottle of wine for a clever and festive gift.
○ Handcrafted wooden tongs— a unique and practical dinner party gift.
○ Transcendence Coffee Co. syrups—elevate beverages with festive flavors like vanilla bean, french lavender, or the new cinnamon social.
Transcendence Coffe Co. syrups, made right here in New York City.
For the Food & Drink Lover:
📍See’s Candies: 60 W 8th St.
○ A box of truffles and the famous See’s lollipops—With the option to build a custom box with your gift recipient in mind or choose from dozens of pre-selected gift boxes at all price points, See’s is one of the sweetest options on this list.
📍Culture Frozen Yogurt: 60 W 8th St.
○ Gift card—the gift of fresh, frozen yogurt whenever they please, with traditional and rotating flavors like original, chocolate, maple bourbon, unsweetened cherry, and organic blueberry almond.
📍Citarella: 424 6th Ave.
○ Gift basket—buy your favorite foodie the treats they won’t get themselves, like international cheeses, gourmet grocery items like imported olive oils and vinegar, and more.
Boar-hair brushes—the top-shelf solution to hair care.
For the Self-Care Devotee:
📍C.O. Bigelow: 414 6th Ave.
○ Mason Pearson boar hair brush—perfect for natural hair care, the very best you can buy.
○ Italian-made beard set—perfect for men’s grooming.
📍Karine Kazarian Facial Spa: 27 W 8th St.
○ Spa gift card—experience pampering perfected at this high-end spa, with bespoke treatments for face, body, and hair.
📍Sundays Nontoxic Nail Studio: 71 4th Ave.
○ Eco-friendly nail services—self-care without compromise, utilizing their own non-toxic nail polish formula, which is the salon’s signature product
📍A Sustainable Village: 50 University Pl.
○ Fragrant candles and bath soaps—indulgent picks that are as kind to the body & senses as they are to the earth.
Eco-friendly soaps and suds at A Sustainable Village on University Place.
For the Wellness Warrior:
📍CorePower Yoga: 56 W 8th St.
○ Gift membership—intense workouts with the mindfulness of yoga.
📍Y7 Studio: 18 W 8th St.
○ Gift membership—beat-bumping, sweat-dripping, candlelit yoga for a truly unique workout.
📍barre3 Yoga: 63 W 8th St., 2nd Floor
○ Gift membership—ensure your loved one starts the new year on the right foot with a variety of focused classes.
There are plenty of addictive scents in A Sustainable Village’s candle collection.
For the Kids:
📍Locavore Variety Store: 434 6th Ave.
○ Children’s books—whimsical stories by local authors and publishers.
📍Chess Max Academy: 466 6th Ave.
○ Chess Classes—strategic lessons to develop and strengthen young minds. With group, private, and online options, there are plenty of options for enrolling the little genius on your list.
For the Bigger Kids:
📍Goods for the Study: 50 W 8th St.
○ Study space upgrades—elegant and functional items like fine stationery, sleek notebooks, stylish lamps, and cozy candles to help them create the perfect desk setup.
Some of the beautiful desk-inspo at Goods For the Study.
For the Fashion-Forward:
📍A Uno: 31 University Pl.
○ Stylish, seasonal, and carefully curated designer clothing.
📍Atelier New York: 20 [Men’s] & 29 [Women’s] W 8th St.
○ Avante-garde designer wear for men and women—new designs in footwear, jackets, bags, and more.
For the Philanthropist
Give back to one of the Village’s fantastic organizations, a thoughtful way to honor someone while supporting the community.
Greenwich Village is bursting with inspiration this holiday season. By shopping local, you not only find unique treasures but also support the small businesses that make our neighborhood so vibrant.
