17 Valentine’s Day gifts from NYC, with love

January 29, 2025

Shower your person(s) with love while showing your love for New York City with our collection of sweet treats and treasures. All of the below items can be found at local shops and businesses–or ones that were born in NYC.

All of these products have been hand-selected by team 6sqft. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these affiliate links. All prices reflect those at the time of publishing.

Photo credit: Katz’s Deli

One of NYC’s most iconic Jewish delis, Katz’s, knows the way to the hearts of deli lovers. Their $145 Valentine’s Day package brings the deli to you, with a spread that includes their famous pastrami with all the trimmings, heart-shaped rye slices, classic sour pickles, babka, rugelach–and an egg cream-scented candle to set the mood.
Katz’s Valentine’s Day Package, $145


Photo courtesy of Economy Candy

While we’re on the Lower East Side, Economy Candy may be NYC’s best destination for sweet nostalgia. In business since 1937, the sweet shop carries just about every treat you remember loving as a kid, and plenty of today’s favorites. Their Valentine’s Day Candycare Packs offer a colorful collection that’s sure to make anyone with a sweet tooth feel loved.
Economy Candy Candycare Packs, $39.95 – $100

Photo courtesy of Baked by Melissa

For cupcake lovers, New York-based Baked by Melissa offers itty bitty confections with a special Valentine’s Day theme.
Baked by Melissa February Fix cupcakes, $37-$135

Photo courtesy of Williamsburg Pizza

If nothin’ says lovin’ like something from the pizza oven, a Heart Shaped Grandma Pizza delivered from Williamsburg Pizza is sure to speak volumes.
Heart Shaped Grandma Pizza from Williamsburg Pizza, $30.75

Photo courtesy of Marie Belle

You can’t go wrong with classic chocolates. These chocolate caramels from New York City chocolatier Marie Belle have a NYC theme: Each one features an iconic scene from the city.
16-piece New York Chocolate Caramel Box, $39

Photo courtesy of Goldbelly

Another NYC icon, Brooklyn’s own Junior’s has made its famous cheesecake a worldwide favorite. Offer your loved one a slice of the good old days with cheesecake to go.
Junior’s Red Velvet Cheesecake, $89.95 from Goldbelly

Bees Knees Spicy Honey, 12.5 oz Pure Honey Infused with Oleoresin Habanero Peppers, Gluten Free, Paleo Friendly, Wildflower Natural Hot Honey, Hot Sauce Gifts, Food Gifts, Unique Gifts

Made in Brooklyn, spicy honey from Bushwick Kitchen, is a sweet way to say “bee mine.” Bees Knees Spicy Honey, from $14.99 at Amazon

Photo courtesy of Via Carota Craft Cocktails

Enjoy martinis for two without leaving your cozy spot. West Village Italian favorite Via Carota will send the festivities to you in a kit that contains one espresso martini, one signature martini, a gold stirrer, and a pair of Nick and Nora glasses.
Martini set from Via Carota, $99

Photo courtesy of Michele Varian

The Ace of Hearts gold necklace from Michele Varian is a sure way to ace the gift-giving game with jewelry that’s precious without being cloyingly cute.
Ace of Hearts gold necklace from Michele Varian, $540

Photo courtesy of Catbird

This shimmering charm from Brooklyn-born jewelry shop Catbird shows everyone exactly where your heart is.
NYC Pearl Heart Charm by The Sight of the Stars, 14K Yellow Gold, $198, available at Catbird and catbirdnyc.com

Photo courtesy of Frances Valentine

The XO Heart Keychain from NYC shop Frances Valentine is a small–but useful–token of love.
XO Heart Keychain, $58, available in stores and online at francesvalentine.com

Photo courtesy of Helen Ficalora

Soho jewelry shop Helen Ficalora is brimming with charm-ing custom-designed treasures like this disk charm adorned with a single tiny diamond.
“Love” disk charm with diamond, $175 at Helen Ficalora

Photo courtesy of MoMA Design Store

The MoMA Design Store is a modern design showcase and a gift from NYC to the world. This daring chair in Valentine red is a MoMA exclusive.
RM58 Classic Chair, $1,995, available from store.moma.org

Photo courtesy of Friends NYC

Your coven of Galentines might find just what they’re looking for in this book of love spells from the colorful Bushwick shop, Friends NYC.
The Witches Love mini spell book, $6.95 at Friends NYC

The New York Times Sweetheart Sunday Crosswords: 75 Puzzles from the Pages of The New York Times

This portable collection of 75 classic Sunday New York Times crosswords, edited by Will Shortz, will provide the perfect thing to do with your sweetie when it’s too cold to go outside.
Sweetheart Sunday New York Times crossword collection, $15.38 at Amazon

Photo credit: Riccardo Piazza courtesy of QC NY

While this might not be the island vacation you’ve been dreaming of, a couples’ massage at QC NY spa on Governors Island may be a perfect getaway, for two.
Couple Massage at QC NY, from $209

Central park, flowers, spring
Photo credit: Larry Siegel/Pexels

Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to have flowers planted in Central Park in someone’s honor. With a minimum tax-deductible donation of $50 ($1 per bulb), the Central Park Conservancy will plant tulips or daffodils in the park in your loved one’s name, with a mailed notice to let them know.

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