Leah KlostermanValentine’s Day Gifts From Small Businesses
We have rounded up some great local gift ideas to help you support local this Valentine’s Day! Whether you're looking to treat your significant other, yourself, or your galentine, we've got you covered. Many of these businesses are women- and minority-owned, and your purchase of any of these gifts supports a small business.
Keep scrolling to find local stores & restaurants you can support across Ohio:
Southern Ohio
Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge
Don’t miss out on this Over-the-Rhine wine bar featuring minority- and women-owned wines and spirits. They are hosting the perfect early Valentine’s date (or Galentine’s celebration for the girls!). Visit their Cincinnati storefront, get carryout or dine-in.
Flour Girls Baking Company
Sprinkle some sweetness on Valentine's Day! This family run bakery in Gallipolis, Ohio offers a wide array of fresh baked goods, including cookies, pies, breakfast pastries, and special occasion cakes. Fill out a cake or cookie inquiry online.
Eleven/22 Vegan
This Valentine's Day, Eleven/22 Vegan is offering 25% off your entire purchase. They are dedicated to supplying toxic free, plant based, and nutrient rich hair care, skin care, supplements and more.
Central Ohio
The Pastry Factory
Does your loved one have a sweet tooth? This North Market bakery specializes in gourmet desserts made from scratch and offers gluten free and vegan options! Pick up from their store to get baked goods delivered to your home for a small fee of $8.95 (within 20 miles)
Fruits & Roots
We all know someone who is obsessed with coffee or tea. Spoil them with small batch freshly roasted whole bean specialty craft coffee and loose leaf tea. Fruits & Roots is a small batch, specialty coffee roaster, located in the heart of Ohio. Order local delivery, shipping, or find them at a local farmers market!
Good Energy by Seven
Pop by this Easton Town Center store (Columbus, Ohio) with your galentines to get creative and make custom candles, sugar scrubs and lotions! Or you can order online for the perfect custom self-care gift.
MMELO Boutique Confections
Your nearest and dearest will adore these treats. MMELO offers hand crafted, beautifully decadent artisanal confections and fine chocolate gifts. All orders can be picked up at Polaris Fashion Place (Columbus, Ohio).
Northern Ohio
CouCou Sentiment
Your one stop shop for greetings and gift in Lakewood, Ohio! Pop into this minority-owned retail store or get free domestic shipping leading up to Valentine’s day on the following dates: Feb. 6th & 7th.
SK's Creations of Love
Looking for a romantic experience that you'll never forget? This small business is a romance concierge service located in Cleveland, Ohio. Their services include Romantic Suite Experiences, Date Night Planning and Last Minute Romantic errands. There are only 5 spots left for their Be Mine Valentine's Day Suite Experience for $299 per couple.
The Cultura Collective
Your go-to for candles, crystals and self-care goods. The Cultura Collective specializes in hand-made home fragrances, hand-blended body care products and providing sustainably sourced crystal and metaphysical goods to bring the beauty of meditation and relaxation. A perfect gift for those who need those who need to take time to love themselves. Get free shipping on orders over $75.
Dancing Birds Wine Tours
Looking to treat your significant other to a romantic wine tasting experience? Try a signature wine tasting package at this wine tour company in the Greater Cleveland area. Enjoy a customized romantic tasting for two or a day out with three of your closest friends. Sip back, relax, and let Dancing Birds take care of you.
Need more ideas? Check out our online "Support Local Store": ecdi.org/store