Valentine's Day Local Gift Guide

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Whether that fact makes you grin or groan, there’s

no doubt that, after the year we just experienced, we all deserve a killer Valentine’s Day.

We’re making it easy to help your special someone – whether that’s your partner, your parent, your sib, your galentine or yourSELF – feel loved this year. When you shop local, you show someone that you took the time to select a thoughtful gift. AND you help support a great small business. Win, win!

Here are some of our favorite local stores and restaurants you can order from across Ohio:

Gourmet Girl Custom Cakes – Cleveland, OH

Capture your unique story with Gourmet Girl Custom Cakes. They specialize in creating Pinterest-worthy cakes for the sweetest memories. (Such as Valentine’s Day!)

Order your dream cake here: gourmetgirlcustomcakes.com

Cleveland Heights Shop and Delivery Priced Upon Mileage

Lane And Kate – Cincinnati, OH

Lane & Kate is here for you this Valentine's Day to make your loved one swoon. Try one of their Valentine Gift Sets, which will be available for pick-up on Feb. 13-14.

Shop for jewelry for your loved one here: laneandkate.com

Cincinnati shop and nationwide shipping

Coco Cat Bakery & Chocolates – Columbus, OH

Coco Cat has an adorable selection of fruit & flower bouquets, heart boxes, and chocolate strawberries. Offering pick-up in Columbus and delivery state-wide!

Shop for your unique Valentines’ treat here: cococatconfections.com

Local pick-up or nationwide delivery available

Catlin Naturals Luxury Body Care – Cleveland, OH

Make this Valentine’s Day extra special with this natural body care collection for men and women. There is a wide variety of luxury body care items, including body butter, bath tea, salve, beard oil, soap, and more.

Pamper yourself or a loved one: catlinnaturals.com

Free ground shipping on all domestic orders of $50 or more

Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge – Cincinnati, OH

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!) with their “Rhythm & Wine” guided tasting series on Feb. 13 at 3:00 p.m.

Make a reservation here: nostalgiaotr.com

Located on Vine Street in Cincinnati

Growlers Dog Bones – Columbus, OH

Pets deserve Valentine's Day love too! Treat them to healthy, hand-made dog bones made from local brewery spent grains, peanut butter, farm eggs, and brown rice four. They even have a wheat-free option, and a catnip treat. Spoil your pup (or kitten) with these Growler’s Dog Bones or, alternatively, impress your date with a gift for their beloved fur baby this Valentine’s Day.

Order your furry friend a treat here: growlersdogbones.org

Delivery in Columbus area and nationwide shipping

Marla’s Flower Truck – Toledo, OH

This woman-led business is a mobile flower shop “petaling” around Northwest Ohio & Southeast Michigan. They have a Valentine’s Day bundle between three local businesses for only $40!

Pre-order a beautiful bundle here: marlasflowertruck.com

Pick-ups on Feb.13 in Toledo

Unique’s Passion – Cleveland, OH

Spoil yourself or a loved one with a love bird box, chocolate-covered strawberries, or a fruit bouquet. These colorful fruit arrangements are a no-brainer to brighten someone’s day.

Order your perfect treat here: uniquespassion.com

Delivery available for local Cleveland area

Daves Artisanal Cheesecakes – Columbus, OH

Looking for a mouth-watering dessert? Nationwide delivery is now available for these special-occasion cheesecakes! Try the Red Raspberry Swirl, Neapolitan, or Bailey’s Irish Cream Cheesecake. There are cheesecake styles for everyone, including gluten-friendly.

Order your perfect cheesecake here: davesartisanalcheesecakes.com

Delivery in Franklin County and nationwide shipping available