Another thread someone made recently had me wondering, where are the local businesses people love to go to for gift shopping? I’m especially interested to hear of the brick-and-mortar stores people go to in person, vs ordering from online.
I’ll share a list of places I’ve been going to to get some gift shopping done:
Zakka-ya in Japan Town/International District: this place has been perfect for super cute stationary, art prints and accessories by local artists!
Friday Afternoon Tea in Wallingford: they do their own tea blends, have nerdy fandom-themed tea and do custom blends! It’s been perfect for the geeky tea lovers in my life.
Boon Boona in the Central District: their locally roasted coffee is divine, I have friends on the opposite side of the country who ask for a bag each year after I sent some as a gift several years ago.
Totem Smokehouse in Pike Place: I have a friend in the Midwest who really wanted to try smoked salmon and this place has very convenient gift-boxes just for that lol. the owner was super helpful with recommendations when I went in to check them out.
Bakery Nouveau on Capitol Hill: I’ve been going to them for years to buy the house-made jams with the extra-unique flavor combos, they’re perfect for mailing and they’re always a hit.
submitted by /u/illusenjhudoraOTP
[link] [comments]