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Countdown to Delicious: The Best Food Advent Calendars of 2025
- Madison
- 14 minutes ago
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The best advent calendars this year aren’t waiting for you in December—they’re selling out now. And trust me, these aren’t your grandma’s waxy chocolate squares. We’re talking miniature jams, artisanal chocolates, rare spices, Japanese treats, and even tiny cocktails to sip your way through the month.
December is stressful enough—why not make it delicious, one tiny surprise at a time? Here’s your ultimate guide to the 2025 foodie advent calendars that are worth scooping up before someone else beats you to them.
This French chocolatier’s calendar doesn’t just deliver—it performs. The 3-D Arc de Triomphe–inspired packaging is so chic it could double as holiday décor. Inside: a mix of pralines, bonbons, and bite-sized molded chocolates that taste like Parisian luxury. Hang it up, open a window a day, and pretend you’re spending December strolling the Champs-Élysées.
Move over, sugar—this one’s for the savory souls. Beloved Wisconsin-based spice company Penzeys has a cult following for good reason (fans have opinions about their “Outrage of Love” blend). This calendar features 24 tablespoon-sized samples of their signature mixes, each with its own story and mood. Basically, it’s edible aromatherapy for your kitchen.
A classic for a reason. Bonne Maman’s mini jam jars are so adorable they’ve practically gone viral every year, and this 2025 edition is no exception. Expect 24 tiny pots of jam and honey in flavors like peach blackcurrant Sichuan pepper and caramel coffee. Pro tip: save the jars—they make perfect little containers for spices or homemade vinaigrettes later.
If you’d rather unwrap cheese than chocolate (respect), this one’s a December must. NYC’s legendary Murray’s Cheese offers 12 days of perfectly portioned delights—think aged Cheddars, Parmigiano Reggiano, crackers, and jams. Snack your way to Christmas or use it to build the ultimate holiday cheeseboard. Either way, Santa’s going to wish he stopped at your house.
Because holiday chaos requires caffeine (or calm). This 24-day tea collection includes everything from soothing herbal blends to rare single-estate teas. Bonus: each cotton packet comes with a QR code linking to audio stories and legends behind the blends, like this year’s special “Joie”—a cozy mix of green tea, roasted buckwheat, and almond. It’s mindfulness in mug form.
Spice fiends, this one’s your holy grail. Fly By Jing’s 12-day box is packed with sauces, spices, and pantry must-haves that’ll have your taste buds doing backflips. Expect the iconic Sichuan Chili Crisp (of course), plus rare and exclusive new blends. Perfect for travel, gifting, or livening up your in-laws’ holiday casseroles.
Because “cheers” shouldn’t be limited to December 25th. Straightaway Cocktails’ advent set includes a dozen of their pre-mixed classics—like the Bee’s Knees, Margarita, and Oregon Old Fashioned—so you can toast your way through the season. It’s sophisticated, festive, and way easier than shaking your own after a long day of gift wrapping.
Go big or go home. Bokksu’s luxe Japanese advent calendar is inspired by Edo-period Japan, complete with ukiyo-e woodblock–style artwork inside and out. The $199 price tag might make you blink, but inside you’ll find 40 snacks, cakes, and even handcrafted pottery imported straight from Japan—basically, a month-long edible (and collectible) holiday adventure.
For the Pokémon- and Sanrio-loving crowd, Sugoi Mart has you covered. This 30-day advent calendar is bursting with Japanese candies, quirky toys, and collectible surprises. Think of it as a daily dose of kawaii joy leading up to Christmas—or a brilliant way to bribe the younger crowd into holiday cheer.