December 2, 2025
If you’re one of those people who has their Christmas shopping finished by August, good for you, a gold star to your name, ten points to Ravenclaw or whatever house you represent, because you are truly one-of-a-kind. The rest of us, which is most of us, only started thinking about our shopping when we saw how much better our neighbours were at holiday decorating, why can’t I be number one in the street for once? Or maybe it was Black Friday, or Cyber Monday deals, that were the kicker to get ourselves into gear. Nevertheless, whatever it is, now is the time to get those stocking stuffers sorted nice and early so you’re not sweating in the December 24th cold looking through shop windows and asking yourself why didn’t you sort this sooner?
Downtown Hamilton has got your back with these fantastic stocking stuffer ideas with something for everyone!
For the Coffee Lover
Relay Coffee’s Ratio & Yield Signature Blend
Beans just taste better when they’re made locally! Relay Coffee’s Ratio & Yield Signature Blend is made right here in Hamilton, and better yet, you can try before you buy by ordering a coffee at their King William Café! Relay Coffee have a variety of different blends, so if their Signature Blend isn’t hitting the spot for you, they will have something else on their shelves that will work for you or your gift recipient.
📍 27 King William Street.
🌐 https://www.relaycoffee.com/
De Mello Coffee Roasters Redchurch Cafe Dark Roast
If your gift recipient frequents this amazing spot, give them the gift of Redchurch at home with De Mello Coffee’s Dancing Goats roast. A coffee brand from our cousins up the road in Toronto, De Mello is sure to be a great stocking stuffer to add this holiday season. Redchurch Cafe also have their own blend by De Mello, the Redchurch Cafe Dark Roast, and is available for purchase inside.
📍 68 King Street E.
🌐 https://www.redchurchcafe.com/
For the Athlete
RaceFace Bike Grips & Crane Bike Bells from Downtown Bike Hounds
Whether your gift recipient is a passionate cyclist or just likes to switch up their commute occasionally, Downtown Bike Hounds has you covered! Their RaceFace Bike Grips are adjustable and should fit most bikes, suitable for any type of cycle-related activity, these grips are functional, and fun, with several different colours available! For any gift recipient braving the roads, traffic, schools or bike lanes, a Crane Bike Bell might be just the item they need! With a gold and silver option, these Japanese-made bells are high-quality, produce a clear sound, and have a lovely ring to them!
📍 19 John Street N.
🌐 https://www.bikehounds.ca/2021/
Sports and athletic apparel from City Threadz
It’s been a good run for sports teams in the GTHA, the Forge and Tiger-Cats both came very close this year, the Blue Jays had a brilliant season, the Raptors haven’t looked this good since 2019, and the Maple Leafs… maybe tread carefully around your Maple Leaf supporting friends this holiday season! City Threadz on King has plenty of supporters gear under $30 including Toronto FC merch, Blue Jays merch, and other teams, alongside a wide range of sportswear. The full list of ‘threadz’ can be found on their website!
📍 17 King Street E.
🌐 https://citythreadz.ca/
For the Four-legged Family Member
Canine treats, grooming care and bandanas from The Dapper Dog Den
While the concept of the holiday season might be lost on them, opening presents isn’t! While they might be more interested in the wrapping paper, or the box it came in, or the delight of having friends and family around, our canine companions deserve to have their stockings filled too! The Dapper Dog Den has a range of fantastic stocking stuffers including but not limited to high quality dog biscuits, pet wipes and poop bags, and of course their wonderful seasonally themed bandanas that will make them fit right into the household portrait in amongst ugly sweaters and PJs!
📍 120 King Street E.
🌐 https://www.thedapperdogden.ca/
For the Significant Other
Dolce Chocolate at Florista
I don’t know about you, but the way to our hearts is our stomachs! Did you know that Florista stocks a wide range of handcrafted Dolce Chocolate? Well, you do now! The perfect stocking stuffer for your partner, spouse, friend, or someone who just really likes chocolate! Florista is stocked year-round with seasonal chocolates from Dolce, so once you’ve tried their delicious options including but not limited to pistachios, hazelnuts, almonds, peppermint and much more, you’ll have to come back in spring to see what else is in-store!
📍 6 John Street N.
🌐 https://florista.ca/
Records and other Christmas Stuffers from Dr. Disc Hamilton
How nice does it sounds to be snuggled up to the fire on Christmas morning with a 7-inch Paul McCartney vinyl filling the air, while, keeping on theme, he, along with the rest of the Beatles, adorn your musically themed tree?! Dr Disc has these holiday themed products, and many more options under $30 for those who would like a less seasonal listening experience! Whether the gift is for your resident music aficionado, or just someone who just loves to vibe to a good record, this will be your stop to shop this December!
📍 20 Wilson Street
🌐 https://www.instagram.com/drdischamilton/?hl=en
For the Fashionista
Assorted products from The Brow Room
Showing up for Christmas lunch with the best eyebrows, effortless for some, a challenge for others. It doesn’t matter where your eyebrow game is at, or your gift recipient, The Brow room has a range of great products available in-store for the brows, and beauty in general. Feeling uncertain? You can grab a gift-card so they can come in-store themselves to get what they would like, or give their brows the treatment they deserve!
📍 61 King Street E.
🌐 https://thebrowroomhamilton.com/
Socks from Charles & Hunt
It feels completely fitting to finish a write-up on stocking stuffers, with stockings! Socks on Christmas is up there in life’s certainties of death and taxes, and there isn’t a better place in Hamilton to get amazing dress socks other than Charles & Hunt. The menswear store located on James street has a variety of plain colours to fun patterns that are sure to make your recipient feel great at the office, date night or that one corporate New Years party they’re not sure how they got an invite to. Fill that stocking with some socks today!
📍 28 James St N.
🌐 http://charlesandhunt.com/