Gifts reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 110 Reddit reviews across 38 subreddits and 52 posts to rank the best Gifts brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Gifts, r/AskWomenOver60, r/JapanTravelTips, r/BabyBumps, r/Genova. Top-rated brands include Amazon (4.7/5), Aura (5.0/5), Japanese Knives (5.0/5).
Stats
Reviews110
Subreddits38
Posts52
Brands98
Products58
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#1
Amazon
4.7
(3)
"You can buy ‘ physical amazon vouchers’ too online, like a card in a box"
"Give them Amazon or Flipkart voucher, they can buy anything they want."
"One of the items on the list that might work for your friend is the Diamond Art painting set. They're from Amazon and cost around $20-$25, they come in Disney and fantasy designs so you might find something she would enjoy."
#2
Aura
5.0
(2)
"Aura frame? You can upload new photos daily/weekly."
"Buy them an 'Aura' picture frame. It sits on their countertop and scrolls the family photos."
#3
Japanese Knives
5.0
(2)
"Knives. Japanese knives. We love them."
"Yep the answer is knives."
#4
Old Bay
5.0
(2)
"Old bay, utz old bay chips, otterbein cookies, Berger cookies, fishers popcorn..."
"Have you considered food? We have such a great variety of things to eat (and drink) that are local..."
#5
Trader Joe's
5.0
(2)
"Trader Joe's, as what the other comments have mentioned."
"Maybe goodies from Trader Joe’s."
#6
Bombas
5.0
(2)
"Bombas socks are amazing. And they last forever. They're expensive- but so comfortable!"
"I love Mack Weldon for underwear (he’s made so many comments about how nice these feel), Bombas for socks."
#7
Owala Free Sip Water Bottle
5.0
(2)
"These popular water bottles come in cool color combinations, keep drinks cold for 24 hours, and are leakproof."
"An Owala free sip water bottle."
#8
Royce
5.0
(2)
"Royce chocolates and tokyo banana you can just get at the airport going home"
"Royce Chocolate"
#9
Apple
5.0
(2)
"Does she have AirPods or similar? Some kind of wireless earbud headphones."
"My husband gave me an iPad so that I could watch movies or shows whenever I was nap trapped."
#10
LEGO
4.5
(2)
"I would go with lego or something a long those lines."
"There's also Playdoh or Legos and a camera if you want to challenge them to try some stop motion!"
#11
Speed Cubes
4.0
(2)
"Depending on his other interests (like say a favorite football team like most 14 year old boys have) [one of these might do the trick]"
"Gonna be different than what most people say, but depending on his other interests."
#12
Francesca Sacco
5.0
(1)
"There is a Genovese artist (Francesca Sacco). She does collage portraits. Take a look to her shop, you will find a very original and unique gift from Genova."
#13
Custom Pickleball Bands
5.0
(1)
"Custom Paddle Bands are awesome! I got one and I was able to customize it for me with no added logo, just my design from Custom Pickleball Bands"
#14
Les Néréides
5.0
(1)
"Earrings or a necklace or charm from Les Néréides - which you can find in the jewelry section of Galeries Lafayette. They have charming cats that are beyond cute"
#15
Kitchen Tools
5.0
(1)
"Look for more unusual objects. Sugar/flour duster, danish dough whisk, bamboo salt cellar."
#16
Onitsuka Tiger
5.0
(1)
"Onitsuka tiger yellow/black for dad cause Bruce lee."
#17
Benriner
5.0
(1)
"Benriner mandolin. The 64mm is about 55 euro."
#18
Royal Kludge
5.0
(1)
"A nice mechanical keyboard for work?"
#19
Typhur
5.0
(1)
"One item I could recommend is a Typhur Instand Read Thermometer."
#20
Artisan Ceramics
5.0
(1)
"I'd probably buy her artisan ceramics, you don't even have to go out of your way to find them since you can usually buy them at most nicer department stores."
#21
Kimono Reborn Tokyo
5.0
(1)
"Maybe check out Kimono Reborn Tokyo? They have a variety of goods combined/made with repurposed kimonos."
#22
Glassware
5.0
(1)
"Otherwise, I like to give my mother glassware from Japan. She really enjoys the quality and craftsmanship of the plates and bowls."
#23
Sailor
5.0
(1)
"I got a Sailor fountain pen and inks and it is one of my prized possessions."
#24
Design Book
5.0
(1)
"The best bet is a design book, or cool desk item or whatever."
#25
Japanese Knife
5.0
(1)
"We got our parents a nice knife from Japan at a shop in Tsukiji."
#26
Heated Shiatsu Neck Massager
5.0
(1)
"I recently got one of those heated shiatsu neck massagers they sell for like 35 bucks online."
#27
Museum of Science
5.0
(1)
"Both are great museums and we spent a lot of time in them when kids were little."
#28
Make Way for Ducklings
5.0
(1)
"If they’re preschool age, a copy of Make Way for Ducklings (and some stuffed ducks)"
#29
MyBreastFriend
5.0
(1)
"If she plans on breastfeeding, the MyBreastFriend nursing pillow is fantastic."
#30
Drip Maple
5.0
(1)
"Maple syrup, like Drip Maple. Also maple candies and cookies."
#31
Toniebox
5.0
(1)
"My daughter had a tonie box for her 1st birthday and she loooves it."
#32
Thermos Mug
5.0
(1)
"Also a thermos mug each for mom and dad so that their tea/coffee stays warm through feeds/diaper changes"
#33
Tree Hut Body Products
5.0
(1)
"My 10 year old would love this! She likes Tree Hut products, fake nails, face masks, etc, so I think some sort of basket would be great."
#34
Salad Spinner
5.0
(1)
"I noticed a salad spinner and said that would be a hit😅 I’d be so excited if I received one since I love making salads."
#35
Olive Oil
5.0
(1)
"Good olive oil, good balsamic vinegar."
#36
Hex Ferments
5.0
(1)
"Hex Ferments has local items at their shop on York Road..."
#37
Tovolo Kitchen Tool
5.0
(1)
"A new cutting board, a microplane or bench scraper if they are without, a set of nice measuring cups."
#38
Hedley & Bennett Apron
5.0
(1)
"Another gift I have gotten and was very delighted - Larousse Gastronomique."
#39
Keen Hiking Shoes
5.0
(1)
"A pair of great Keen hiking shoes!"
#40
Auro Chocolates
5.0
(1)
"Local but premium chocolates from Auro."
#41
Coffee Mug
5.0
(1)
"I got my husband a new coffee mug. He's not big on the ones that say papa bear."
#42
Prada Sunglasses
5.0
(1)
"I got her cute Prada sunglasses (that she could wear to the wedding)."
#43
Romanengo Confectionery
5.0
(1)
"I would bring them a box of Romanengo confectionery. They have a couple I shops in Genova."
#44
iRobot
5.0
(1)
"How about an iRobot vacuum? Not dragging a heavy vacuum is a blessing for me!"
#45
Smartwool
5.0
(1)
"I absolutely loved smartwool socks."
#46
Merino Wool
5.0
(1)
"Merino wool socks might be useful."
#47
Kindle
5.0
(1)
"My Kindle Paperwhite became my library, and I love it."
#48
Leatherman
5.0
(1)
"A quality multitool like a leather man micra or squirt."
#49
Fiddle Leaf Fig
5.0
(1)
"How bout a nice fiddle leaf fig live plant?"
#50
Furoshiki
5.0
(1)
"Furoshiki (towel to wrap up things or use as table cloth for a coffee table) or Tenugui."
#51
Frameo
5.0
(1)
"A wi-fi enabled picture frame, like Frameo (approx $100-$150). Digitize all her family pictures."
#52
Ring
5.0
(1)
"Ring doorbell"
#53
Yamaroku Soy Sauce
5.0
(1)
"If he likes Asian food yamaroku soy sauce."
#54
Mondello Park
5.0
(1)
"If they like cars and racing, mondello park do experiences."
#55
Streaming Service
5.0
(1)
"Also a streaming service subscription is always good if she likes to watch old tv shows."
#56
Electronic Tablet
5.0
(1)
"How about an electronic tablet? She can download Kindle, read books, listen to podcasts and play games!"
#57
Omaha Steaks
5.0
(1)
"Omaha steaks work."
#58
Steakhouse
5.0
(1)
"A gift card to a steakhouse or some nice products."
#59
Hello Fresh
5.0
(1)
"She might enjoy a food service like Hello Fresh - they have quick prep meals."
#60
Lululemon
5.0
(1)
"My husband surprised me with a really nice yoga mat from Lululemon."
#61
Food 52
5.0
(1)
"Check out the online store for Food 52, they have all kinds of unique cooking gifts."
#62
Rough Neck Beard Company
5.0
(1)
"The New Beard Kit and a tin of Holy Grail Mustache Wax is in the cards!"
#63
Manitobah
5.0
(1)
"They are LIFE CHANGING (Manitobah Street Mocs)."
#64
Baby Bub
5.0
(1)
"The one item I’m loving is the baby bub pillow."
#65
Etsy
5.0
(1)
"What about an Oracle Deck off of Etsy?"
#66
Nintendo
5.0
(1)
"Nintendo Entertainment System Lego set."
#67
Laneige
5.0
(1)
"A hamper with laneige lip mask, l’occtaine shower oil, shower steamers and adonola or other trendy socks;"
#68
Bokksu
5.0
(1)
"What about a Japanese subscription snack box, like bokksu or something with traditional snacks in it?"
#69
Harry and David
5.0
(1)
"Consumables. Harry and David. Williams Sonoma. Chocolates, wines, nice olive oil and balsamic vinegar."
#70
Thera-Ice
5.0
(1)
"You can also get her a cooling migraine relief cap!"
#71
Barefoot Dreams
5.0
(1)
"I got a barefoot dreams blanket, barefoot dreams robe and some comfy pajamas."
#72
Dyson
5.0
(1)
"I can definitely see myself wanting a mommy make over once this kid comes out lol Botox gift card, mani/pedi, hair appt gift card, new make up, a Dyson air wrap."
#73
Ember
5.0
(1)
"They make amazing, heated mugs, travel mugs, and even baby bottle products that are app controlled."
#74
Made in Baltimore
5.0
(1)
"You MUST go to the Made in Baltimore store... They have so many unique gift ideas, you can't go wrong."
#75
Gluhwein
5.0
(1)
"The Gluhwein from the Christmas market was a hit gift a few years back for me."
#76
Chef Knives To Go
5.0
(1)
"Anything from Chefknivestogo."
#77
Makeup Brush Cleaning Kit
5.0
(1)
"You could get the girl a fancy makeup brush cleaning kit!"
#78
All Around Bustletown
5.0
(1)
"I recommend All Around Bustletown by Rotraut Susanne Berner."
#79
Hot Wheels
5.0
(1)
"Can’t go wrong with a 5 pack of hotwheels!"
#80
Ace Hardware
5.0
(1)
"Handy man gift card. There’s always something that needs to be done or hung or changed."
#81
Merci
4.0
(1)
"Merci is a great gift shop!"
#82
Total Wine
4.0
(1)
"Total Wine gift card"
#83
John Lewis
4.0
(1)
"John Lewis seem to have a bouquet selection of flowers with chocolate and they have some nice silver necklaces there too."
#84
Mezzero, Confetteria Romanengo
4.0
(1)
"The Mezzero would be great as it's not bulky. Otherwise locally roasted coffee, biscotti, chocolate from Confetteria Romanengo."
#85
Strega del Castello
4.0
(1)
"You could bring home some locally made perfumes, there's a shop called Strega del Castello."
#86
Pandora
4.0
(1)
"Pandora jewelry"
#87
Amaro Camatti
4.0
(1)
"If you like alcohol, I would recommend the Amaro Camatti."
#88
Amazon, Urban Outfitters, Skims, White Fox, Princess Polly, Hot Topic, Target, TJ Maxx, Etsy, eBay
4.0
(1)
"Good brands are Amazon, urban outfitters, skims, white fox, princess polly, hot topic, target, TJ maxx and etsy! also ebay if you want to link something that’s vintage or such."
#89
Urban Outfitters, Amazon, John Lewis, Etsy
4.0
(1)
"Urban outfitters a good one. They also have amazon. John lewis, for perfumes and such. Etsy, I think."
#90
Cavour21
4.0
(1)
"Pesto by Cavour21. Online shop available"
#91
The Chocolate Box by Charlotte
4.0
(1)
"Chocolate Bouquets from The Chocolate Box by Charlotte"
#92
Coucou Suzette
4.0
(1)
"You'll find a handful of cat-themed objects like claw clips from the french brand Coucou Suzette, mugs, socks..."
#93
Irish Design House
4.0
(1)
"Or even one of each? Something like this cashmere merino blend."
#94
UC Berkeley
4.0
(1)
"UC Berkeley t-shirts (Bear Basics on Telegraph usually has the most affordably-priced ones) are things they likely wouldn't be able to get there."
#95
L’Occitane
4.0
(1)
"...a lovely hand cream such as L’Occitane; a coffee table book about something that piques their interest."
#96
Jo Malone
4.0
(1)
"Jo Malone candles and a nice bottle of wine for the friends and maybe good quality candy for the kids?"
#97
Diptyque or Aesop
4.0
(1)
"I recommend something from Diptyque or Aesop. Bougie but not that expensive."
#98
Himalayan
4.0
(1)
"Maybe a salt lamp?"
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