Gift (card) Ideas reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 139 Reddit reviews across 26 subreddits and 26 posts to rank the best Gift (card) Ideas brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Hawaii, r/unt, r/uchicago, r/GiftIdeas, r/villanova. Top-rated brands include Amazon (4.7/5), Target (4.1/5), Costco (4.8/5).
Stats
Reviews139
Subreddits26
Posts26
Brands86
Products44
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#1
Amazon
4.7
(10)
"Amazon."
"Amazon. that will be the most helpful"
"I got 300 stickers for $9.00, which is a great deal!"
"She’ll love you forever with this gift!"
"I chose Amazon for my gift card, and it worked out great!"
"Convenient for getting essentials like toothpaste delivered."
"A general gift card for anything else would be appreciated."
"Amazon gift card. They have everything and anything a teenager would want."
"Answers are usually easy things like Amazon, target, Starbucks, Panera"
"Even Amazon would work."
#2
Target
4.1
(11)
"Target has a good variety of options for her"
"Target, Seminary Co-Op, Plein Air !!"
"But still ultra hip and 25 to target!"
"Target or amazon."
"Target, Costco, Whole Foods."
"CPK, Target should be good."
"They charge by the cup now, which is 6$ for small."
"It has makeup, skin/hair care, and I believe some circuit stuff!"
"Target is a great option."
"Great place to spend Maroon Dollars."
#3
Costco
4.8
(5)
"Costco, Amazon, Target"
"Costco, Sams, Walmart, Consolidated Theaters, Regal Theaters."
"Can't go wrong with CostCo."
"Costco."
"Cookies ( yeah Costco/Sam’s) for everyone else"
#4
Sephora
4.8
(4)
"I think I’d give $75 to one of these stores."
"Yep get her sephora or ultra or target."
"Buy a Sephora or Ulta gift card is probably going to be a huge hit with her."
"Look up which is closer to where she lives and pick Sephora or Ulta."
#5
Insomnia Cookies
4.8
(4)
"Insomnia cookies is a good suggestion too but you can order those to be delivered also if you want to focus on gift card for meals."
"Insomnia cookies!"
"Students also love a place called Insomnia Cookies especially during late nights and studying."
"Insomnia Cookies is a tasty choice."
#6
Foodland
4.3
(4)
"I've used Foodland gift certificates to splurge at the poke counter."
"Foodland, donqi, Safeway gift cards."
"Foodland is great because it’s so versatile."
"Foodland, bath and body works, any bubble tea shop, Starbucks if I’m in a crunch."
#7
Visa
4.7
(3)
"A great gift for anyone!"
"She can use it wherever she wants, so you don’t have to stress too bad about where she shops."
"Try just getting her a visa giftcard, or maybe a walmart one!"
#8
Trader Joe's
4.7
(3)
"Great suggestion for local grocery shopping!"
"Great place for grocery shopping."
"There's a Trader Joe's in Hyde Park for when they want to get non-dining hall food."
#9
Beth Marie's
4.3
(3)
"Best ice cream in town!"
"Beth Marie’s and west oak coffee bar are on the Denton square too."
"Beth Marie’s was my first thought."
#10
Lotte
5.0
(2)
"Lotte gift cards are also a nice option."
"Lotte gift cards are versatile and can be used in many places, making them a great gift."
#11
Lioncash
5.0
(2)
"Lioncash is the way to go"
"Put money on her Lioncash. It used to be a discount for using that on campus and you can use it a lot of places downtown as well."
#12
First Watch
5.0
(2)
"Personally, I’d go for First Watch - it is relatively close to campus and is great for a weekend brunch."
"Personally, suggest First Watch."
#13
Beth Marie's Ice Cream
5.0
(2)
"Beth Marie’s I’ve Cream is wonderful."
"Beth Marie’s ice cream is wonderful."
#14
Recycled Books
5.0
(2)
"A wonderful collection of books at great prices."
"Recycled Books on the square is fantastic."
#15
Shinsegae
5.0
(2)
"Shinsegae gift cards can buy every E-mart!"
"Shinsegae gift cards cover a wide range of options, allowing for luxurious or practical purchases."
#16
Patchouli Joe's
4.5
(2)
"Patchouli Joe’s is a cute local bookstore as well as Recycled Reading!"
"Patchouli Joe’s is a cute local bookstore."
#17
Barnes and Noble
4.5
(2)
"A gift card to the campus bookstore is a great idea as it can be used for textbooks and school gear."
"There is a Barnes and Noble on campus for UNT swag."
#18
Ulta
4.5
(2)
"Buy a Sephora or Ulta gift card is probably going to be a huge hit with her."
"Look up which is closer to where she lives and pick Sephora or Ulta."
#19
Crooked Crust
4.5
(2)
"Delicious pizza and friendly service."
"Crooked crust a second."
#20
Giftly
4.5
(2)
"Giftly has a universal gift card so the recipient can use it wherever they want."
"Many of these on the list seem like restaurants, but they're places I have enjoyed or I have heard of."
#21
University of Wisconsin
4.5
(2)
"The unions have gift cards!"
"They can get more Badger gear!"
#22
Spa Gift Card
4.0
(2)
"A bit further than Durham is Spa Euphoria in Peterborough."
"$100 would be enough for a massage or a Mani/pedi."
#23
Chick-fil-A
4.0
(2)
"Or even fast food like Chick-fil-a."
"I’ve received vouchers from chick fil a for just a cone or brownie"
#24
Art Studio
3.0
(2)
"Great experience with glass blowing workshops and a fun atmosphere."
"The beer selection is average and nothing special."
#25
Gulifty's
5.0
(1)
"Gulifty’s is great"
#26
Food Fight Inc.
5.0
(1)
"Https://shop.foodfightinc.com/gift-cards/"
#27
Bourbon
5.0
(1)
"Probably likes whiskey. You can't go wrong with a nice bottle of bourbon?"
#28
House of Mana Up
5.0
(1)
"I always like anything from House of Mana Up (houseofmanaup.com), which has three stores in Oahu."
#29
Paper Source
5.0
(1)
"I know Paper Source in the La Jolla village square plaza sells many cute gift cards and other stationary!!"
#30
Hopes Cookies
5.0
(1)
"Hopes Cookies, Campus Corner, First Watch, Insomnia Cookies, Gulliftys"
#31
The Brandy Alexander
5.0
(1)
"Something I do recommend in Whitby and within budget is any service at The Brandy Alexander on Brock St. in downtown Whitby."
#32
Thermea Spa
5.0
(1)
"Thermea Spa was incredible."
#33
Vetta Nordic Spa
5.0
(1)
"Vetta nordic spa is luxurious and affordable"
#34
Kwik Trip
5.0
(1)
"General useful gift card: Kwik Trip. They're everywhere and very Wisconsin-y."
#35
Grubhub
5.0
(1)
"Grubhub and the like!"
#36
McCully Bicycle
5.0
(1)
"McCully Bicycle GC. 100y/o local sporting goods shop. That my go-to."
#37
The Home Depot
5.0
(1)
"Home Depot or Lowe’s gift card."
#38
Lowe's
5.0
(1)
"A Lowe’s or Home Depot gift card is perfect."
#39
Nimbus Massage
5.0
(1)
"Nimbus Massage"
#40
Luna Aesthetics
5.0
(1)
"Luna Aesthetics in the West End. They also offer massage."
#41
True North Cafe
5.0
(1)
"True north cafe hyde park"
#42
SodaGift
5.0
(1)
"You can try this, even though you are meeting face to face?"
#43
Madison Originals
5.0
(1)
"Gift card is good at more than 40 local restaurants."
#44
Downtown Madison
5.0
(1)
"Are good at lots of State Street and Capitol area business."
#45
Monroe Street Merchants
5.0
(1)
"Have gift cards for a variety of fun stores."
#46
Moka
5.0
(1)
"Selling $25 cards for $20 right now."
#47
Little Seedling
5.0
(1)
"This place is awesome if they're not ready to go out yet."
#48
Body Conscious
5.0
(1)
"A gift card for post natal massage from body conscious."
#49
HelloFresh
5.0
(1)
"HelloFresh."
#50
Hush Life
5.0
(1)
"They have everything and it’s local!"
#51
Caffe Strada
5.0
(1)
"A fantastic local coffee spot!"
#52
Blue Bottle
5.0
(1)
"A well-known coffee chain with a great downtown location!"
#53
PSU
5.0
(1)
"It was nice because it gave me a chance to splurge on the cute PSU hoodies/shirts/sweats I would never have gotten for myself."
#54
Chef's Choice
5.0
(1)
"Taking a knife skills class improves kitchen skills by a lot and is usually short and fun for couples."
#55
Irving St Kitchen
5.0
(1)
"They’ve got great wine and really tasty food."
#56
Domino's
4.0
(1)
"I use to do dominoes gift cards for main teachers"
#57
The Refectory
4.0
(1)
"The Refectory is right on campus, would be convenient especially if they’re a freshman without a car"
#58
Hardware Store Gift Card
4.0
(1)
"Serious suggestion would gift cards to whatever the most convenient hardware store is"
#59
Kitchen Appliances
4.0
(1)
"Kitchen stuff: Air fryer, toaster or toaster oven, coffee maker, ice machine, utensils, fun coffee cups, nice Tupperware"
#60
Voertman's Gift Card
4.0
(1)
"There's a bookstore called Voertman's close by campus that sells/rents textbooks and merch."
#61
Petco
4.0
(1)
"Perhaps from PetCo?"
#62
Taiyaki
4.0
(1)
"Taiyaki sweets is a nearby boba shop that just opened."
#63
West Oak Coffee Bar
4.0
(1)
"Beth Marie’s and west oak coffee bar are on the Denton square too."
#64
Seminary CoOp
4.0
(1)
"Buying books can be expensive."
#65
GrubHub
4.0
(1)
"Perhaps a GrubHub gift card."
#66
Free Play
4.0
(1)
"Free Play (entrance fee then unlimited arcade game playing)"
#67
Banco Atlántida
4.0
(1)
"A Visa gift card from Banco Atlántida."
#68
Diunsa
4.0
(1)
"Diunsa gift cards or even supermarkets like La Colonia, or Walmart gift cards could work."
#69
Giuseppe's Italian Restaurant
4.0
(1)
"If he enjoys pasta, guisseppes Italian restaurant is a good local place."
#70
Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa
4.0
(1)
"Hand and stone has online gift cards."
#71
Scents of Serenity
4.0
(1)
"Scents or serenity is amazing and does instant gift cards online to print for today."
#72
California Pizza Kitchen (CPK)
4.0
(1)
"CPK, Target should be good."
#73
Katz's Delicatessen
4.0
(1)
"I like Katz Deli or Milkbar."
#74
Milk Bar
4.0
(1)
"I like Katz Deli or Milkbar."
#75
Whole Foods Market
4.0
(1)
"Whole Foods or even Foodland."
#76
The Cheesecake Factory
4.0
(1)
"I would be happy with like a Cheesecake Factory card."
#77
Dunkin'
4.0
(1)
"Dunkin and Chipotle are on main street and are good gift cards."
#78
Chipotle Mexican Grill
4.0
(1)
"Dunkin and Chipotle are on main street and are good gift cards."
#79
Sheetz
4.0
(1)
"I would’ve loved Sheetz, Uber, and Grubhub cards!"
#80
Zippy's
4.0
(1)
"I'll second Zippy's or Foodland - those are usually pretty safe."
#81
Ian's Pizza
4.0
(1)
"I’d like to add Ian’s pizza—very popular late-night pizza by the slice spot."
#82
Barnes & Noble
4.0
(1)
"Barnes & Noble - can be used at the UD book store."
#83
Kung Fu Tea
4.0
(1)
"Kung Fu Tea gift card if your relative likes bubble tea."
#84
Food Fight
4.0
(1)
"You can buy a gift card from the group that will be good at all the restaurants."
#85
Aura Coffee
3.0
(1)
"Aura coffee is nearby campus as well but I’m not sure if they do gift cards."
#86
Wayspa
1.0
(1)
"Do NOT get a wayspa card! It’s very limited in where you can use it and the places that accept it are not very good."
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