The Best Holiday Gifts for Anyone Who Loves Chicago

 Got a friend who is downright obsessed with Chicago? Don’t worry – so do we. And because we know that you can only buy that friend so many Blackhawks jerseys, Cubs hats and L maps, we’ve compiled a list of all the best locally sourced, Chicago-themed gifts around. Each and every item on this list comes from an awesome small business located right here in the city, meaning that your purchase not only makes for a great gift, but also helps to support Chicagoans at home. Here are the best holiday gifts for anyone who loves Chicago.

For Him

1. Smoked Applewood Gold Growler from Moody Tongue: Moody Tongue is a local Chicago brewery serving up delicious – and creative – beers. This growler of Smoked Applewood Gold is sure to delight your fav beer lover.

2. Lavender Essential Oil Soap from Taylor Street Soap Co.: Taylor Street Soap Co.  is the craft soap and oils company of your dreams. Grab this lavender essential oil soap for just $7 to stay smellin great in 2018.

3. Vintage Style Chicago Cubs Baseball Hat from Two PennyBlue: Okay, okay – I know I said no Cubs hats. But this vintage inspired cap from Two PennyBlue is truly unlike any Cubs gear I’ve seen, making it the perfect holiday gift for the Chicago sports fan in your life.

4. Bicycle Perch Moose Head from Heritage General Store: This moose head mounts onto the front of a bicycle, so that your hipster friend who always brags about how “Chicago is a biking city” can add a little flare to their wheels.

5. Hot Sauce and Salsas from Co>op Sauce: Chicago may not necessarily be known for it’s hot sauce, but the salsas and sauces from Co>op are pretty much guaranteed to impress even the pickiest of hot-heads in you life.

6. Tailored Fit Medium Wash Denim from Dearborn Denim & Apparel: Grab an awesome pair of jeans at a totally reasonable price from Dearborn denim. We’re talking $61 for high quality pants people! Amazing.

7. Cedar + Pine Beard Oil from Scratch Goods: Has your Chicago lovin buddy fully embraced the lumberjack style? Keep his beard looking well groomed with this great smelling beard oil from Scratch Goods.

8. Blue Wool Path Stripe Bow Tie from The Tie Bar: Oh come on, everyone needs at least one bowtie. You know it’s true.

9. Chicago Flag Whiskey Glass from Transit Tees: Who wouldn’t love a Chicago-themed whiskey glass? No one, that’s who.

10. Matte Blue Tie Bar from The Tie Bar: Keep your friend who loves Chicago looking sharp this winter with this gift from Tie Bar.

11. Barrel Aged Cocktail Kit from Chicago Distilling Company: After all, nothing says “Happy Holidays” quite like a well made cocktail.

12. Heavy Face Oil from Scratch Goods: Protect your face from the winter chill in the new year with this awesome face oil from Scratch Goods.

13. Chicago Flag Dress socks in heather grey from Transit Tees: Fun patterned socks are totally in right now, meaning this locally made pair are both awesome and stylish.

14. Roaster’s Choice Bean Flight from Dark Matter Coffee: Dark Matter is the kind of Chicago coffee. Keep your buddies well caffeinated with a selection of beans right from their stores.

15. Chicago Neighborhood Map from Ork Posters: Give the person who loves Chicago a way to show off their hometown pride with this cool map from Ork.

Views the PDF version with links, here.

For Her

1.  Winter Flower Bouquet from Flowers for Dreams*: Flowers are always a great gift, and these beautifully – and locally – arranged buds are a great choice.

*Each month, every purchase benefits a different local charity. F4D contributes 1/4 of all profit.

2. Red Velvet Bow Clutch from Alice & Wonder: Alice & Wonder makes extra-cute, Chicago based gifts for women. This bow clutch is not only adorable, but also only $35!

3. ORD Chicago Hat from Alice & Wonder: Show off your Chicago pride with this O’Hare themed hat, also from Alice & Wonder.

4. Horseshoe Drop Earrings with a cause* from Mazi: As a business, Mazi is all about conscious consumerism, meaning that these earrings are not only beautiful, but ethical as well.

*Earrings sold help supply Africa with clean water

5. Mauve Tassel Earrings from Vo Jewelry: Tassel jewelry is the bomb right now, grab these pair of on trend earrings from Vo Jewelry now.

6.  Merry Gift Tags from Four Hats Press: Know someone who’s favorite part of the holidays is giving? Grab them a few of these oh-so-cute Merry gift tags from Four Hats Press.

7. Lash + Brow Oil from Scratch Goods: Keep those lashes and brows looking on point with this oil from Scratch Goods. Oh, and it also smells amazing.

8. Jasmine Rose Skin Drink from Scratch Goods: Everyone’s skin is gonna need a little extra love when winter finally hits.

9. Pilsen Rooftop 11×14 Print from Katherine Corden: Pilsen pride never looked better!

10. A Dozen Cupcakes from More Cupcake: Food, like alcohol, is always an awesome gift. Grab the Chicago-obsessed person in your life a dozen cupcakes from More Cupcakes for an extra-sweet gift.

11. Loop Stripe Coffee Mug from Transit Tees: Coffee Mug + The L = An awesome Chicago gift.

12. Circle Star Dress Socks from Transit Tees: Let your love for our city follow you anywhere with these socks from Transit Tees.

13. Skinny High Rise Medium Wash from Dearborn Denim & Apparel: Again I say, high-quality, locally made denim at just $63?! It doesn’t really get any better than that.

14. Hey Chicago Print* from MG Fancy Font: This subtle Cubs-themed gift is a great choice for anyone who wants to keep their baseball love just slightly more low-key than a giant W flag (although, a W flag isn’t a bad holiday gift plan either…).

*Shop reopens in January 2018

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All photos courtesy of the brands presented.