5. Books Kinokuniya
9.4
1073 Avenue of the Americas (btwn W 40th & W 41st St), New York, NY
Bookstore · Midtown East · 203 tips and reviews
Amanda Y: This is my kind of bookstore: eclectic assortment of stationery, cool Japanese books, unique gifts, and a cafe.
Katie N: Mini Cafe Zaiya upstairs - awesome gifts, stationery, magazines and more books downstairs!
Linda Chow: Love it here! Great place to browse or get a gift. Japanese books, gifts, and stationery in lower level, English books on main floor, and manga/anime and Zaiya cafe on second floor.
7. Pink Olive
8.4
439 E 9th St (1st Ave), New York, NY
Gift Store · East Village · 25 tips and reviews
Mommy Shorts: Incredibly precious little baby gift store with a unique selection of plush toys and children's books
Village Voice: Winner of Best Shop for Baby Gifts in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Try a skull and crossbones onsie for your edgier babies!
Gabrielle Zigi: Not sure what to get for a baby shower? Head here! Adorable, lush, one of a kind gifts
9. Minamoto Kitchoan
8.6
509 Madison Ave (btwn E 52nd & E 53rd St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Midtown East · 38 tips and reviews
Derrick Chen: High quality mochi and treats, great for gifts. They can customise boxes and gift wrap in the Japanese tradition.
Michelle R: Deliciou, calm atmosphere. The store associates selectively greet people though, which I hate. Great for important office gifts.
Timelessnomad: So happy to have found this place. You can try most items individually for 3-4 dollars first before investing in a larger box. Just like the Japan shops I remember! Makes an amazingly unique gift.
Harumi U: A whole bunch of great gifts to make "gift basket". (Or just wrap one or two gifts for that matter). Always have some free samplings.
Jinnie L: they have a lot of fun randoms things ;P very cool place to get gifts as well as sweets/treats♥
Andrew Cerda: This is a great place to make your own gift for anyone in your life: chocolates, sauces, snacks, spicy things and even small gag gifts.
15. Strand Bookstore
9.4
828 Broadway (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Bookstore · Greenwich Village · 591 tips and reviews
Lloyd G: Fantastic selection of books, magazines, and gifts. Definitely worth a visit - be sure to grab a good read and hang out in the stacks!
Lauren Patrick: Excellent place for gifts for all occasions. Including a 'treat yo self" gift occasion.
Christine Arboleda: Great place to buy new York type gifts and knick knacks