A Very Philly Gift Guide makes last-minute shopping easy
The Philadelphia Inquirer presents A VERY PHILLY GIFT GUIDE

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The Inquirer's A Very Philly Gift Guide  is your last-minute lifesaver, packed with picks for every personality — from the friend who insists they “have it all,” to the cozy homebody, to the stylish trendsetter who’s always ahead of the curve. 

 

Shop Inquirer-curated local faves and national hits, and cross everyone off your list before the clock runs out.

Bag

For the One Who Has It All

Bag

For the One Who Has It All

 
Basket

City of Brotherly Love basket

For the friend who moved away but still talks about Wawa

Send them a care package that tastes (and looks) like home. The City of Brotherly Love Basket from the Pennsylvania General Store is overflowing with Philly classics — from Tastykakes, Uncle Jerry’s Hard Pretzels, and Melrose Diner Butter Cookies to Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews, Mike & Ike’s, and Herr’s chips. There’s even a Philadelphia LOVE mug, a replica Liberty Bell, and a mini U.S. Constitution tucked inside for good measure. It’s the ultimate sampler of city pride — part snack stash, part nostalgia trip.

Buy from Pennsylvania General Store ($199+)
 
Gift

For the Homebody

Gift

For the Homebody

 
Candle

Figs & Pink Pepper candle

For the friend whose home always smells like a good decision

Mount Airy Candle Co.’s small-batch soy candles have scents inspired by comfort, craft, and a touch of city soul. A standout: Figs & Pink Pepper, a rich, layered blend of caramelized brown sugar, pink peppercorns, and dark musk that feels equal parts sophisticated and cozy — like a dinner party that lingers long after dessert. Each Mount Airy candle burns clean and long, with fragrances that fill a room without overwhelming it.

Buy from Mounty Airy Candle Co.  ($24.50)
 
Shades

For the Trendsetter

Shades

For the Trendsetter

 
Made by Hank

Made by Hank bag

For the friend who wears their Philly grit on their sleeve — and their shoulder

Handmade by Philly artist and former restaurant worker Katie Henry, Made by Hank bags have become a bona fide local obsession. Crafted from durable duck canvas (sourced from one of only two mills left in the U.S.) and adorned with Henry’s signature triangle patterns, each bag is stitched in her South Philly studio — and spotted everywhere from Palizzi Social Club to Paris. They’re the kind of accessory that tells a story: a little tough, a little soft, and entirely Philly.

Buy from Made By Hank ($89+)
 
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