Gift Guide: Locally-owned Boise Businesses
I’m wrapping up this year’s gift guides with a big one featuring a bunch of locally-owned businesses located right here in Boise! There truly are many gems to be found right here in the Treasure Valley. This post includes over 25 local businesses—which is nowhere near exhaustive—that offer everything from kitschy, unique gifts to home goods to sweet treats to apparel and candles and more!
If you want to shop in person, I shared the address(es) of each business if applicable. There’s an interactive map at the end of the post where each category has its own color so you can plan your stops if you want to hit up a bunch in one day—maybe on Small Business Saturday?! Most of these shops also offer online shopping if you’d prefer that or if you live out of state but still want to support them; just click on their name to be taken to their website! Almost all of the images below are from and link back to their respective Instagram accounts (some photos are mine).
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This post was updated in November 2024.
Gift Guide: Locally-owned Boise Businesses
Books, Music, & Gift Shops in Boise
Rediscovered Books
Address: 180 N 8th St in Boise
Shop new and slightly used books. I purchase physical copies of books here! Pick-up and shipping available.
Once and Future Books
Address: 1310 W State St in Boise
This is Rediscovered’s sister book store that offers a selection of used books. Their stock is always changing!
The Record Exchange
Address: 1105 W Idaho St in Boise
New and used CDs, DVDs, vinyl records, and unique gifts (this is my go-to place for new records). Pick-up and shipping available.
Taters
Address: 801 W Main St #105 in Boise
A one-stop-shop for any and all Idaho-themed and -made products and souvenirs: apparel, food, knick-knacks, books, puzzles, etc.
Mixed Greens
Address: 213 N 9th St in Boise
A catch-all curated gift shop with unique gifts for anyone on your list. Many products are local and handmade. Pick-up available.
Re-POP Gifts
Address: 210 N 10th St in Boise
Curated selection of pop-culture-related gifts and local products. Shipping available.
Sagebrush Collaborative
Address: 905 W Warren St in Boise
A local artist runs this inclusive shop that features handmade, slow-crafted goods made by local and regional artists all over the west.
Flying M Coffeehouse
Address: 500 W Idaho St #100 in Boise
Coffeeshop with house-roasted coffee that also offers unique gifts.
Food & Home Decor Shops in Boise
a’Tavola
Address: 1515 W Grove St in Boise
House-made salads, soups, and bakery items, plus imported specialty foods, gifts, housewares, and seasonal home decor.
Dunia Marketplace
Address: 1718 W Main St in Boise
Non-profit, fair trade store featuring handmade items from local and global artisan families. Free local delivery available.
Capital City Public Market
Address: The Grove Plaza, 827 W Main St in Boise
Check out this market full of local makers located on the Grove Plaza on Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm until just before Christmas.
Boise Farmers Market
Address: 690 Robbins Rd or 1118 W Idaho St in Boise (winter market)
The winter market is happening on Saturdays (swapping between two locations) until just before Christmas and offers local produce and other products from local businesses and makers.
Snack & Treat Shops in Boise
Idaho Candy Company
Address: 412 S 8th St in Boise
Candy and chocolate treats (including the famous Idaho Spud Bar) are made right in their factory. Apparel and gifts also offered. Shipping available.
The Chocolat Bar
Address: 801 W Main St #103 in Boise or 600 S Rivershore Ln Suite 170 in Eagle
Chocolates and other sweet treats with unique flavor combinations sourced from local ingredients. Pick-up, local delivery, and shipping available.
City Peanut Shop
Address: 803 W Bannock St in Boise
Artisan peanuts and other tree nuts, brittles, flavored corns, fresh-ground nut butters, and more. Pick-up and shipping available.
Lee’s Candies
Address: 840 S Vista Ave or 805 W Bannock St in Boise
A Boise mainstay for over 75 years, indulge in their handmade chocolate and variety of candies! Shipping available.
Apparel & Eyewear shops in Boise
Shift Boutique
Address: 807 W Bannock St in Boise
Women’s apparel, shoes, and accessories from brands including Free People, Levi’s, Thread & Supply, BB Dakota, Billabong, and more. Shipping available.
Banana Ink
Address: 214 N 9th St in Boise
Locally-made, Idaho-inspired apparel and accessories. Shipping available.
Keystone Station
Address: 811 W Bannock St in Boise
Men’s apparel from brands including RVCA, Stance, Tentree, DU/ER, and more. Shipping available.
The Boise Babes
Unique, on-trend statement apparel, stickers, accessories, and stocking stuffers. Custom apparel also available. Free U.S. shipping.
Lumos Optical
Address: 116 N 5th St in Boise
Direct-to-consumer prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses at affordable price points. Read about my experience at Lumos Optical!
Candle, Antiques, & Garden Shops in Boise
Idaho Candle Company
Handmade, unique soy candles with scents inspired by locations in Idaho and beyond. Local delivery and shipping available.
Lit&Co. Candles
Address: 1517 ½ N 13th St or 3019 W State St in Boise
Small-batch soy candles and home fragrance. Custom-blended scents also offered. Pickup available.
Enchanting Objects
Address: 4906 W State St in Boise
Antique home decor and knick knacks. Pick-up available.
Rhiannon Antiques
Address: 1526 S Vista Ave in Boise
Curated selection of timeless antiques and vintage pieces from the Victorian era to mid-century modern and more.
Edwards Greenhouse
Address: 4106 Sand Creek St in Boise
Year-round greenhouse and flower shop with seasonal home decor.
A Succulent Day
Address: 2753 W State St in Boise
Unique succulent arrangements. Pick-up available.