The A-List: Top Gift Shops On Long Island

Here are the top gift shops on Long Island from the November 2023 edition of the Press!

Long Island’s Top Gift Shops

Artisan Jules Gifts And Goodness

215 Glen Cove Ave., Sea Cliff, artisanjules.com

Focuses on curating handmade and fair-trade products from around the globe, especially those made in the U.S.A and products that give back to specific causes. Every link in the supply chain is subject to strict rules set up by fair trade to make sure that local producers, farmers, and consumers all uphold worker rights, pay fair salaries, and ensure that products are produced in ways that preserve the environment.

Buckabee Honey

23 E. 24th St., Huntington Station, buckabeehoney.com

A family-owned company producing wildflower honey on Long Island.

Chip’n Dipped Cookies And Chocolate

342 New York Ave., Huntington, chipndipped.com

Long Island-made chocolate, including vegan options. They offer Christmas gifts and Hanukkah gifts.

Emile’s Candies

229 Merrick Rd., Oceanside, emilescandies.com

One of Long Island’s rare remaining vintage chocolate factories is Emile’s Candies. The chocolate enrober, a nearly 70-year-old candy-making machine that appears to have been taken from the iconic I Love Lucy episode, is Emile’s pride and pleasure. The chocolate recipes, first developed by the store’s founder and namesake, German confectioner Emile Wagenknecht, remain unchanged.

Fire Island Vines

17 East Main St., Bay Shore, fireislandvines.com

Smooth and rich, the FIV 2016 Pinot Noir, which has spent 18 months in French oak barrels, is the most well liked. It has flavors of cherry, blackberry, and plum.

Gallery North

90 North Country Rd., Setauket, gallerynorth.org

Local artisan-made crafts and workshop classes across all art mediums. Since diversity strengthens the arts, Gallery North aims to exhibit works by artists from diverse racial, ethnic, gender, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Good Westhampton + Gallery Iii

141 Main St., Westhampton Beach, goodwesthampton.com

The center of Westhampton Beach for furnishings and regionally sourced presents for the whole family (even pets). The emphasis of the store is on a distinctive selection of exquisitely picked goods created by local and international artists.

Hitch Handmade Market

37 E Main St., Babylon, hitchlongisland.com

Hitch proudly offers the most distinctive handmade things you’ll find by sourcing products from more than 200 suppliers. Hitch’s luxury boutique features authentic upcycled accessories.

Joyful Treasures

48 Lido Blvd., Point Lookout, joyful-treasures.com

Joyful Treasures gives everyone access to a locally owned and operated full-service holistic experience that evokes joy, insight, and awakening by paying close attention to every detail and offering inspired gifts. A new Healing Room provides therapeutic massage, Reiki with sound healing and crystals, organic facials, Ayurvedic treatments, and other services.

Levittown Florist & Flowers by Phil

2728 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown, levittownflorist.com

Phillip J. Heron founded it in 1960; it is now run by his family and serves the Levittown neighborhood. There are many different kinds of arrangements, including sympathy and funeral items, retail catalog products, and custom arrangements.

Lolamina Designs

lolaminadesigns.com

Handmade designs are available in silver- and gold-toned bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and rings. A portion of the proceeds from each purchase is donated to local animal shelters, charities, and organizations across the region.

Lucky Finds Boutique

7A N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre, luckyfindsboutique.com

A store that specializes in name-brand and designer clothing, shoes, and accessories. The store carries one-of-a-kind, unique, and fashionable items that you almost certainly won’t find anywhere else.