Just 20 Truly Delightful Advent Calendars That Make The Best Foodie Gifts (Or Just Grab One For Yourself)

The simple countdown kids sprint toward every morning. Cute art, one small milk chocolate behind each door, and peace restored if you grab one per kid. Zero setup, zero stress. Just a daily “yum” before school drop-off.

Buy it for $1.49.

This one comes in a huge festive box that my kids lose their minds over — bright, gift-y, super fun to open. Inside are chewy fan-favorite candies that feel celebratory but a little lighter, perfect for lunchboxes or the after-school “open a door, pick a treat” moment. It looks adorable parked by the stockings, and the countdown hype stays strong all the way to the 24th.

Buy it for $39.50.

Buttery, crisp, and exactly right with tea or cocoa. Slip a cookie into lunchboxes, pair with your afternoon coffee, or save one for that end-of-day sweet bite once backpacks are unpacked. It’s the classic everyone actually eats, and the daily packet keeps things fresh and pre-portioned.

Buy it for $20.99.

Breakfast becomes an event instead of a scramble. Twenty-four mini jars of jams, marmalades, and honey that make toast, yogurt, and biscuits feel special without any extra work. I set out the day’s jar with buttered toast and let everyone call dibs.

Buy it for $34.99.

Little French pantry gems that instantly dress up the simplest dinners. One day, you get a jewel-toned jam for a cheese board, the next a savory condiment that makes roast chicken or grilled cheese taste restaurant-quality. It’s such an easy way to test new flavors without committing to a whole jar — and yes, it earns a permanent spot in the “grazing board” rotation.

Buy it for $34.99.

A countertop-pretty box with 24 pyramid infusers that turns “I should wind down” into a small nightly moment. Black, green, herbal — there’s always something that fits the mood, especially with a buttered toast situation or a cookie. Cozy ritual, unlocked.

Price: $31.50.

Morning magic without the guesswork. You get twelve full-pot bags for the drip crowd, and if you’re a Keurig household, Door County also makes a single-serve cup version so nobody’s left out. Cozy holiday flavors that still taste like real coffee, brewed while the tree lights are on. Perfect.

Buy it for $34.99.

Or: Buy the single-serve option for $19.99.

A month of Scandinavian treats without leaving the kitchen table. Each door is a new Swedish bite to try together. Maybe salty licorice one night, buttery cookies the next, so dessert turns into a tiny taste test with just enough “Ooh, what’s this?” to keep everyone curious. The booklet provides quick context, which I love, because it feels like a little field trip while you're passing plates.

Buy it for $34.99.

A tiny spice discovery every day, which is my favorite way to get out of a dinner rut. Sprinkle a new sachet on roasted veggies, whisk one into vinaigrette, or finish a pot of soup, and suddenly Tuesday tastes special. By the 24th, you’ve found a few new “house” flavors without having to buy full jars.

Buy it for $55.

Open the doors, and you’ve basically got a built-in appetizer plan. Mini bottles of their oils, vinegars, tapenades, and finishing salts turn five-minute bites into “oh wow, what is this?” moments — drizzle over roasted veggies, whisk into a quick vinaigrette, or set out with warm bread and call it a board. It’s tidy, beautiful, and such an easy way to play with new flavors without committing to full-size jars.

Buy it for $99.95.

A merry little heat parade, from friendly to “okay, we’re awake now.” The mini bottles make it easy to test new favorites on eggs, tacos, and leftovers without committing to a giant bottle. Spice-curious families will have way too much fun with this one.

Buy it for $49.99.

A sweet little daily ritual for kids who love to create. Each door reveals a pre-baked cookie and edible markers, so they can decorate and then enjoy their masterpiece. It’s festive, hands-on, and perfectly sized for that after-school moment when everyone wants “a little something” fun.

Buy it for $22.97.

American Girl… in the kitchen… all December? I’m in. Each day, your kid opens a door and adds another doll-sized baking piece to the setup. Tiny tools, “ingredients,” little bits that make their world feel just like yours. By Christmas, you’ve built a full mini bake station. It’s exactly the kind of quality time I love: they bring what they love (dolls) into what we love (holiday baking), stay on theme, and get to spark real kitchen curiosity while you bake together. Memories, made daily.

Buy it for $55.

A cookie project in a box, one day at a time. Behind each door is a real tool you’ll actually use. I love that it’s equal parts fun and functional: Open a door, add the new tool to your setup, and keep the cookie train rolling so you can bake your way through December without a last-minute craft store run. Perfect for weekend bake days, class treats, or a cozy night of “just one more batch.”

Buy it for $47.97.

A winter-scene box with 12 little doors, each hiding two cocktail cubes, so you get 12 doubles or 24 singles without touching a sticky syrup. The flavors are themed to the song (think "Partridge in a Pear Tree" with pear-cinnamon-fig bitters, "Golden Rings" with grapefruit-rosemary-bergamot, even Pumpkin Spice for “Ladies Dancing”). It’s all small-batch and handmade in Buffalo, and the whiskey version drinks like effortless Old Fashioneds; there are vodka/champagne and gin calendars, too. Add spirit, stir, clink, repeat.

Buy it for $50.

One perfect glass at a time, no pressure to open a whole bottle. It’s great for a tree-trimming sip, a quick pairing while you wrap gifts, or a low-key tasting flight at home. Fancy energy without fuss.

Buy it for $129.

A little French history lesson with your chocolate? Yes, please. The Palace of Versailles was the home of King Louis XIV in 17th-century France, and in 1668, the Bissinger family was appointed Confiseur Imperial by the king. So, this calendar leans into that heritage in the prettiest way. The box is grand, the confections are classic, and every drawer feels like a tiny gilded moment.

Buy it for $225.

Turn it on, press play, and you get that instant, little-kid Christmas feeling. The display lights up, a playlist fills the house, and the drawers open to truly special chocolates. My kids will put the music on just for background vibes. Inside each drawer: pause-worthy pieces like crisp toffee, chocolaty “mushrooms,” pistachio bonbons, spicy mango caramels, and wild blackberry truffles. Rotate the drawers as you go, and a greenhouse scene appears. Bonus points for practicality: It comes with its own USB-C charger and block (Apple could never), the shipping box literally reminds you to save it, and you can buy refills so this stunning piece stays part of your traditions year after year.

Buy it for $375.

This isn’t candy. It’s a month-long tradition you actually build. Every door hides real porcelain from the Toy’s Delight line, including anniversary pieces you can’t buy separately. So by the 24th, you’ve created a full holiday tablescape (for 2). It feels heirloom-level and genuinely unique, the kind of thing you bring out year after year and eventually pass down.

Buy it for $499.99.