7 great spots for local gourmet gifts in Huntsville + beyond

An assortment of truffles from Pizzelle's Confections — An artful assortment of truffles from Pizzelle’s Confections (Lisa Battles / Hville Blast)

If you’re still shopping for holiday gifts or ran out of time for something special to bring to a party, we have the answer: tasteful treats made here in Huntsville and surrounding towns.

Here’s a quick list of places to pick up locally made sweets, teas and other gourmet goodies that will delight as presents under your tree, tucked in stockings or delivered at the door to holiday party hosts.

1. Pizzelle’s Confections

Pizzelle’s Confections (Ryleigh Scott / Pizzelle’s Confections)

Locals love the dazzlingly artful treats from Pizzelle’s Confections, as do people all over, especially after the shop took top honors as the best chocolate shop in the nation, as voted by USA Today readers. They’re almost too pretty to eat — almost. (You definitely should eat them.)

Where: 2500 Clinton Avenue W, Suite D, Huntsville, AL 35805
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2. Piper & Leaf Tea Company

Piper and Leaf fall drinks coffee shop tea — Piper & Leaf introduces seasonal blends alongside its perennial favorites. (Elizabeth Hobbs / Hville Blast)

This Huntsville-based, family-owned tea company says that serving tea is “about serving joy to all people,” and what better season than now to celebrate that sentiment? We can confirm you’ll have joyful gift recipients of goodies from Piper & Leaf.

Where:
- Lowe Mill: 2211 Seminole Dr SW Studio 151, Huntsville, AL 35805
- Downtown Huntsville: 109 Gates Ave SE, Huntsville, AL 35801
- Madison: 7504 Hwy 72 W A4, Madison, AL 35758
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3. The Moon Bakeshop

Interior of The Moon Bakeshop — The Moon Bakeshop (Lacey Spear / Hville Blast)

Fresh pastries, cakes and pies from The Moon Bakeshop will make you the star guest of any holiday gathering, the favorite neighbor or the most iconic office potluck contributor.

Location: 201 Jefferson St N Suite B, Huntsville, AL 35801
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4. Edgar’s Bakery

health score honor roll — Grab cinnamon, herb and sourdough breads from Edgar’s. (Lacey Muenstermann / Hville Blast)

We love having three locations of this Birmingham-based business here in the Huntsville area. They’re perfect spots for quick lunches while wrapping up your gift list shopping, plus you’ll find a selection of goodies worth giving. I have one out-of-state relative who visits every holiday season, and she brings an Edgar’s shopping list from friends.

Where:
- Providence: 472 Providence Main St NW #100, Huntsville, AL 35806
- Airport Road: 2004 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
- Madison: 125 Stadium Way, Madison, AL 35758
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5. Morgan Price Candy Company

A selection of gift baskets containing chocolates and candies at Morgan Price in Decatur — Holiday gift baskets on display at Morgan Price Candy Company (Lisa Battles / Hville Blast)

For over 30 years, North Alabama folks have known the legendary English toffee at Morgan Price Candy Company is a prized gift any time. Even at the holidays and surrounded by sweets, these treats stand out.

Check in early during the remaining holiday hours; they’re selling as fast as they’re made!

Where: 1735 6th Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601
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6. Walker’s Market

Goods on display at Walker's Market — A selection of small-batch goods on display at Walker’s Market (Sarah Gronberg / Hville Blast)

Stop by Walker’s Market in Five Points for a selection of curated wines, gifts, prepared foods and small-batch goodies from Huntsville and around the region.

Location: 813 Wellman Ave NE, Huntsville, AL 35801
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7. Alabama Goods

A selection of infused olive oils, herbs and spices by Guntersville based Epicurious Infusion for sale at Alabama Goods, a favorite gift shop among cooking stores in Huntsville. — A selection of infused olive oils, herbs and spices by Guntersville-based Epicurious Infusion at Alabama Goods. (Alabama Goods / Facebook)

And for one more shop where you’ll find a nice variety of gourmet gifts from producers throughout Alabama—the aptly named Alabama Goods. This stop is also perfect for sending mementos of home to those who can’t gather ’round the table with you.

Where: 2722 Carl T Jones Dr SE Ste c1, Huntsville, AL 35802
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