2025 Astoria Gift Guide
It's shopping season! Avoid the big box retailers and support our local makers, shops, and businesses instead with truly unique and special items.
It's also the Shop Small Astoria Retail Crawl until December 7th! Check it out for local special offers!
For the Cat Lover
Bodega Cats Art Print
$18
You may know Astoria based Talisa Almonte from her murals that have graced 31st Ave, Welling Walls, and Earth & Me (RIP) in Astoria, as well as streets all over the city. She sells a ton of beautiful and fun colorful prints that will brighten up any walls.
For the Community Activist
Winter Jerry for Zohran Highball Glass
$20 for 1, $70 for set of 4
Celebrate Zohran’s win with a quirky highball glass (or other merch!) by local artist Caryn Cast.
For the Consummate Host
Oval Serving Tray
$68
This serving tray is elegant and versatile, or stop by in store for the full array of beautifully curated homewares.
For the Planner
AJ the Awful’s 2026 Calendar
$36
A New York or Astoria calendar filled with beautiful black & white illustrations of landmarks is perfect for your favorite urbanite.
For the Foodie
Cinnamon Infused Raw Honey
$19.95
Swing by Honey House by Astor Apiaries for a full selection of honeys and other sweet items by local beekeepers. This cinnamon option is the perfect choice for winter treats.
For the Aspiring Chef
Miso Caramel Brownie Baking Mix
$28
Oh So Easy is a new baking mix brand based here in Astoria! The flavors are chef-crafted and globally inspired - ube blondie, miso caramel brownie, and spiced yellow cake.
For the Devoted Pet Parent
Custom Pet Portrait
Starts at $80
John of Johnnerdraws is a Queens-based artist who specializes in custom pet portraits and other whimsical animal and city-themed art. A portion of all proceeds go towards local animal rescue organizations.
For the Crafty One
Ceramics Class
$50–150
Gift a unique and intimate art experience (or craft your own gifts to give!) at Mostly Good Studios. Explore mediums like pottery, printmaking, culinary arts, painting and more!
For the Very Angry Woman
Angry Woman Tee
$35
Get this t-shirt for the Angry Woman in your life, and peruse ceramic artwork by local artist and owner of Mostly Good Studios, Kaitlyn Sather.
For the Charitable Book Worm
Projekt NYC: Teen Voices Anthology
$19.99
New York City is a symphony of voices, a collision of cultures, a mosaic of dreams. In Teen Voices from the 5 Boros, high school poets from across New York City come together to capture the rhythm, struggles, and triumphs of growing up in the heart of one of the world's most vibrant places.
For a BFF Experience
Candle Pouring Workshop
$35–85
Give the gift of experience this holiday season; a night of creativity, connection, and hands-on fun at a Planet Sis workshop. Perfect for friends, family, or anyone who’d love to pour, paint, or craft something beautiful together.
For the Native New Yorker
NYC Food Stickers
$2 - $5
Need a cute stocking stuffer or want to decorate your gifts? Get these adorable stickers representing LIC and NYC Eats.
For the Spiritual One
Inner Siren Kit
$35–75
The Inner Siren Kit by Inner Pttrn invites you to reconnect with your essence and break free from inherited patterns. Made in Astoria, each kit features a collection of oils, mists, and herbal blends paired with guided videos that weave remembrance, ritual, and self-discovery into everyday life.
For the One who Hibernates in Winter
Red Ginger Scented Soy Candle
~$20
Handmade in Astoria, these candles set a cozy mood. Their red ginger candle is unique and smells amazing!
For the History Buff
Hidden History of Queens
$23.99
Packed with surprising firsts, forgotten sites, and colorful characters, Hidden History of Queens is an ideal gift for any history buff who loves uncovering the stories beneath the surface. Not your jam? Astoria Bookshop has a ton of books, puzzles, and more for every age and interest.