The 30 Best Valentine’s Day Gifts of 2025

Here’s the great thing about Valentine’s Day gifts: You don’t have to be coupled up to partake. There’s no V-Day gatekeeper, no matter what the starry-eyed lovebirds tell you. It’s a day meant for celebrating all sorts of love: friendships, family, and—absolutely yes—self-love. Here at Serious Eats, we’re firm believers that holidays are a perfect excuse to spoil the ones you care about, and Valentine’s Day is no exception.

As our staff’s most prolific romance novelist (okay, our only romance novelist), I’ve been tasked with scouring every corner of the internet for the best Valentine’s Day gifts. I asked my colleagues, Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm and Grace Kelly, for help, and together we found the best chocolate, indulgent cookbooks, delicious drinks, and a little bit of everything else. Whether you’re shopping for your honey, your pals, or yourself, I’m certain this list contains your perfect gift.