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The Best Philly-Made Gifts Under $100
Philadelphia is quietly one of the best cities in America for locally made goods. The maker scene here is real — not just farmers market candles, but serious artisans building brands out of Fishtown studios, South Philly kitchens, and Kensington workshops. Every gift on this list is made in the Philadelphia region, costs under $100, and is something people actually want to receive.
Fante's has been selling kitchen tools on 9th Street since 1906 — four generations of the same family. This is where Philly chefs and home cooks go for hand-selected Italian espresso makers, pasta machines, specialty knives, and kitchen gadgets you won't find at Williams-Sonoma. Everything is curated with genuine expertise.
For gifts: the Italian stovetop espresso makers ($35–$60) are a classic. Pair one with a bag of locally roasted coffee from a nearby roaster and you've got a perfect $50 gift.
Most of the shops on this list will gift-wrap for free or for a small fee. Yowie and Art Star are particularly good at it. If you're buying from the Italian Market, grab some butcher paper and twine for a rustic wrap that looks intentional.
Art Star is a craft boutique and gallery in Northern Liberties that stocks handmade goods from over 100 independent artists — most of them local. Handmade jewelry, letterpress cards, enamel pins, screen-printed tees, ceramic mugs, and art prints. It's the kind of store where you walk in for one thing and leave with four gifts.
They also host craft workshops (candle-making, jewelry, screen printing) which make excellent experience gifts. Check their calendar — workshops book up fast.
Elixr is one of Philadelphia's top specialty coffee roasters — sourcing single-origin beans and roasting them in small batches in-house. A bag of their fresh-roasted coffee ($16–$22) is the kind of gift that feels personal but works for anyone. Their seasonal blends and limited releases make repeat gifting easy.
For a bigger gift: pair a bag with one of their ceramic pour-over sets or a branded mug ($35–$45 total). They ship nationwide too, so it works for out-of-town recipients.
Philadelphia has a deep specialty coffee scene. Other excellent local roasters for gift bags: ReAnimator Coffee (Kensington), Rival Bros (Fitler Square), and La Colombe (citywide). All roast locally and sell bags in the $15–$22 range.
The ultimate Philly food gift destination. Di Bruno Bros. has been a Philadelphia institution since 1939 — starting as a tiny cheese counter on 9th Street and growing into the city's premier gourmet food shop. Their pre-made gift boxes ($35–$95) are stacked with artisan cheeses, cured meats, olive oils, and crackers — many sourced from local producers.
For a custom gift: build your own box at the counter. A wedge of aged cheese, a jar of local honey, some truffle oil, and a box of crackers runs about $40–$60 and looks like you spent twice that.
A collectively-run shop in Old City where every single item is made by a Philadelphia-based artist or maker. Prints, ceramics, jewelry, candles, bags, zines, apparel — it's a one-stop shop for Philly-made gifts. The roster rotates seasonally, so there's always something new.
This is the answer to "where can I find something actually made in Philly?" Prices are accessible (most items $15–$50) and the quality is high. Perfect for stocking stuffers, teacher gifts, or housewarming presents.
Philadelphia Independents, Art Star, and Yowie all have online shops with local pickup or shipping. If you're in a pinch, order online and grab it same-day. Di Bruno Bros. ships gift boxes nationwide with 2-day delivery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy locally-made gifts in Philadelphia under $100?
Philadelphia Independents in Old City (35 N 3rd St) is collectively-run and stocks only Philly-area artists. Art Star at the Visitor Center, Open House on 13th, Occasionette in South Philly, and South Street Art Mart are the other top spots — all curated, all majority Philly-made, and most items fall in the $20–$80 range.
What are popular Philadelphia souvenir gifts?
Anything by a Philly artist is preferred to mass-market souvenirs. Top categories: Art Star prints and tea towels, Occasionette gift cards and stationery, Shane Confectionery chocolates (Old City, est. 1863), Bassetts Ice Cream merchandise from Reading Terminal, and locally-roasted coffee from La Colombe or Elixr.
Which Philly gift shops ship nationwide?
Shane Confectionery, Bassetts Ice Cream (via Goldbelly), Di Bruno Bros., and Metropolitan Bakery all ship their core inventory across the US. Most independent boutiques (Occasionette, Art Star, Philadelphia Independents) also ship from their websites — useful when you're buying for someone out of town.
Where's the best place to buy a gift for someone who already has everything?
Skip products and buy an experience: a tasting at Shane Confectionery, a class at Fante's Kitchen Shop, dinner at one of the Bib Gourmand restaurants, a tour of Reading Terminal Market with a guide. Most of these are bookable for under $100 per person.