Gift Box Guide: Foodie Gifts for Men That Are No-Brain Buys (2024)

Have a grill master in your life? This subscription box delivers premium BBQ sauces, dry rubs, and grilling surprises monthly, plus pitmaster-approved recipes and exclusive deals from award-winning suppliers.

"Love these boxes! Always a great surprise as we grill a lot and what’s inside are products we are trying out for the first time." — Susan T.

Elevate their snacking and break time to a luxurious level with these high-end gourmet gift boxes. Treat them to a monthly selection of three small-batch artisan cheese selections (about a half-pound each) featuring high-quality and rare ingredients, along with tasting notes, cheese profiles, pairing recommendations, and serving suggestions. If the friend or family member you’re shopping for loves gourmet food or enjoys entertaining friends, this unique gift box is a wise and delicious way to celebrate them.

“Amazing cheese, I see myself being a subscriber for a long time.” – Ashley N.

Looking for the ultimate snacking subscription? This box delivers between 11 and 13 surprise snacks every month centered around a fun or seasonal theme. There are four snacking plans to fit different lifestyles: classic, vegan, gluten-free, or vegan and gluten-free.

“I am enjoying everything that came in my monthly box, there wasn't a bad snack in the entire selection! Also, I love the cute bag to keep my snacks in; it's a really nice touch. I can't wait to see what other delights are in the other months to come.” — Kareema B.

Aficionados at the Heat Hot Sauce Shop are bringing the heat to everyone who claims hot sauce as their favorite condiment with the Hot Sauce of the Month Club. The atomic-sauce experts put their skills to good use, selecting 1 or 3 full-size bottles of award-winning hot sauces in a preferred heat range.

"I bought this as a gift for my boyfriend and so far it’s amazing! He loves putting hot sauce on his eggs in the morning and this subscription is such a fun way for him to try different kinds of hot sauce and so far he’s loving it!" - Emma P.

Honestly, who wouldn't love a monthly delivery of fresh cookies?! Each gift box includes either 12 freshly baked cookies or one 8" cookie pie, using seasonal flavors and ingredients! Past boxes have included cookie flavors like ginger molasses, double chocolate peppermint, and s'mores, while cookie pie flavors have included caramel snickerdoodle and kitchen sink cookie pie! They can also accommodate any food allergies or sensitivities! The perfect gift for any sweet tooth!

"Omg! These are so delicious and fresh! Thank you!" - Angela P.

Support coffee with a cause by upgrading your morning Timmies' brew with a monthly subscription box from Brothers Coffee Company. This box focuses on single-origin, ethically sourced coffees, and tells the unique story of a different independent roaster and their mission on how to make the world a better place. Choose the single, double or triple for up to 3 bags of fresh coffee roasted to your personal specifications.

“I gave this as a Christmas gift to my boyfriend and he tells everyone about how amazing it is! Every time we have a cup of coffee, he repeats how amazing each cup is even though it’s from the same bag; it’s like a renewed enjoyment in every cup! After the 3-month subscription, we resubscribed—and I know I’ll be subscribing again after that.” – Lindsay R.

Mix things up by giving them a craft cocktail subscription box. Each month, subscribers will get three unique and tasty cocktail recipes, along with everything needed (minus the liquor) to whip up 12 delicious drinks. Every Shaker & Spoon box focuses on a specific liquor, so they’ll be able to make the most of their home bar. Whether they’re celebrating a special occasion, getting together with friends, or just building their bartender expertise, this monthly box will have subscribers raising a glass in delight.

"Gave this as a gift and got to try some of the cocktails. The cachaca box was really fun! Really interesting combinations and usually some ingredients leftover for another batch of cocktails." - Leyna M.

Tinned fish is having a moment in the culinary world—and with good reason. Not only is tinned fish a versatile ingredient or snack on its own, it’s also just downright delicious. Not to mention fish comes packed with Omega-3s and other nutritional benefits. From cod to salmon to sardines, with this subscription, they’ll fill their pantry with self-stable fish from around the world.

“Excellent product and service. Bought this as a gift and they couldn’t be happier with this box. I am getting my own subscription after seeing the gift.” – Travis C.

If coffee is a must-have, they'll appreciate every delicious cup from MyBean. Featuring ethically-sourced coffee that's grown by family-owned cooperatives and roasters, they'll get a much-needed pick-me-up from 2 different, freshly-roasted whole bean coffees every month.

“My husband loves this subscription! He's from Seattle and a total coffee snob. He brags about me to his work buddies now! I'm extending it now.” – Amanda W.

It’s the sweetest complement to your tea lover’s daily cup. Honeycomber Club delivers premium raw honey from family-owned and operated bee farms. And, each box includes informational leaflets describing each honey in the monthly curation.

“Love the variety and information on these honeys! Jars are nice sizes, not just samples, and subscription is a very reasonable cost. One of my favorite subscriptions!” -Linda C.