51 Best Subscription Boxes for Gifts That Keep Surprising in 2025

Subscription boxes make gifting feel bigger than a single moment. Instead of something that gets unwrapped and forgotten, these packages keep showing up, bringing fresh surprises each month.

Are subscription boxes still popular? Absolutely, especially when received as gifts. And according to the University of Illinois, many people see subscription boxes as a “want” rather than a “need,” which means they often hesitate to buy them for themselves. That’s what makes them such a thoughtful gift — you’re giving something they secretly want but might not splurge on.

Unlike traditional gifts that sit on a shelf, subscription boxes build momentum. Each delivery is a reminder of your connection, whether it’s a box of specialty coffee, a new novel or skincare they’d never think to try on their own. They stretch out the joy of gift-giving, turning one occasion into a series of moments.

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• Best Beverage & Food Subscription Boxes
• Best Art Subscription Boxes
• Unique Monthly Subscription Boxes for Couples
• Best Subscription Boxes for Young Adults
• Best Clothing Subscription Boxes
• Best Subscription Boxes for Women
• Best Subscription Boxes for Men
• Fun Subscription Boxes for Kids

Best Beverage & Food Subscription Boxes

1. Coffee Subscription Boxes

If you have coffee addicts in your life, a coffee subscription box from Bean Box makes a great gift for coffee lovers. You can choose from whole bean or ground coffee, and a curated selection of coffees will be sent right to their door. There's a blend for every mood or occasion. 

2. Shaker & Spoon Cocktail Box

For the budding mixologist, Shaker & Spoon sends cocktail recipes with all the ingredients to match. Each delivery feels like a private bartending class, making it one of the most fun subscription boxes for adults and a home run gift for cocktail lovers.

Cocktail subscription boxes also make great gifts for Millennials who want to try out new best cocktail recipes in an easy, accessible way.

3. Wine Awesomeness

The name might make you smile, but Wine Awesomeness takes its curations seriously. Each delivery brings unique wines and historic bottlings right to their door. A subscription like this turns an ordinary evening into a relaxing ritual, making it one of the most thoughtful relaxation gifts you can give.

4. Baked Goods Box 

For friends who live for fresh bread or pastries, a baking box subscription is a great choice. Each kit includes ingredients for a featured recipe, with the option to swap if they’re not in the mood. If you're looking for gifts for bakers who love variety without the cost of buying in bulk, this is your pick.

5. Sustainably Sourced Meat

A meat subscription box might sound unusual, but Crowd Cow proves it’s worth a second look. With each delivery, you get responsibly raised beef, chicken and more, all packed in recyclable packaging.

It’s a great choice for home chefs who want quality cuts without the grocery store markup — exactly the kind of splurge-worthy treat we talked about earlier. You can build a custom box or let their experts curate one, with options that even include Wagyu beef.

6. Tea Subscription Box

A tea subscription box is a cozy gift for your best friends that feels personal. Tea Favors sends four premium teas each month — black, green, herbal, and fruity blends — tailored to your tastes. That’s more than 40 cups per box, enough to keep your favorite tea drinker stocked without repeat grocery runs. It’s a way to explore new global flavors while still having something warm and familiar in hand.

7. Satisfy Their Sweet Tooth

Candy always works for a sweet tooth, and a subscription makes the fun last. Candy Club lets you choose between sweet or sour profiles, then sends a curated mix of unique flavors each month. If a full subscription isn’t the right fit, their one-time gift sets and specialty candies make an easy alternative.

8. Indulge in a Cheese Club Membership

A cheese subscription box from Murray's Cheese Club is like having a cheesemonger on call. Each month brings a hand-picked selection from top producers, chosen at peak flavor. With clubs ranging from artisan cheeseboards to mac and cheese comfort, there’s an option for every kind of cheese lover. 

9. Support Your Vegan Friends

For friends or family who follow a plant-based lifestyle, vegan subscription boxes are an easy win. These boxes can be packed with healthy snacks, pantry staples or even self-care products like spa essentials. It shows you’ve been paying attention to their choices while giving them something new to enjoy each month.

10. Bread Lovers Box

Wildgrain subscription boxes bring bakery-fresh bread, pastries and pasta straight from the freezer to the oven. It’s a clever way to keep homemade carbs on hand without constant grocery runs.

Best Art Subscription Boxes

11. Eco-Friendly DIY Pottery

If you are looking for gifts for artists but are also concerned about the environment, try a sustainably sourced craft subscription gift like Pottery With a Purpose. You can choose from air-dry or ceramic clay and give the gift of sustainable crafting this holiday season. 

For those who prefer experiences to supplies, gift cards for artists are another creative option.

12. Monthly Craft Kits

Some of the best gifts for crafters are items that give them the freedom to enjoy their hobbies. Annie's Kit Clubs take the stress out of starting new projects by sending everything from knitting to sewing supplies right to their door. For the friend who always says they’ll pick up a hobby “someday,” these subscription boxes make someday happen now.

13. Give the Gift of Reading

Book subscription boxes are classics for a reason. You can find subscriptions by genre or ones that pair new releases with extras like crafts or seasonal treats. It’s a great way to keep a book lover stocked.

14. Combine Crafting and Family Time

We Craft Box is designed to get parents and kids creating together. Each kit includes themed projects that double as entertainment and memory-making. It's a great choice for families who’d rather spend a Saturday afternoon making than be glued to screens.

15. Inspire their Art Journal Habit

If someone you know keeps an art journal but struggles to come up with new art journal ideas, why not give them an art journal subscription box that includes the materials and inspiration they need to keep up with their habits? They might just be the nudge creatives need to keep their sketchbooks fresh and full.

Unique Monthly Subscription Boxes for Couples

16. Solve a Mystery Together

Finders Seekers is a subscription box that turns family date night into a puzzle-solving adventure. Each kit includes global mysteries and brain teasers that are tricky enough to keep everyone entertained but never violent or graphic — just good fun.

17. Liven Up Your Space

If your friends or loved ones have a green thumb, a plant subscription box is a wonderful gift idea that brings the great outdoors inside. You can choose from different options like pet-friendly plants, plants that are easy to care for, or even specialty blooms like orchids.

18. The Adventure Challenge

Designed for couples, The Adventure Challenge is a unique subscription service that sends you ideas for strengthening your relationship and making memories together. From mini date ideas to flirty options, this kit makes a great gift for couples at all different stages of their relationship. 

19. Subscriptions for Dog Lovers

If you are looking for gifts for dog lovers, the PupBox subscription should be at the top of your list. Each monthly box is tailored to a pup’s age and stage, from puppy teething toys to training treats, so both the dog and its humans get a thoughtful surprise.

20. Subscriptions for Cat Lovers

Don’t forget gifts for the cat lovers. Meowbox delivers monthly toys and treats, with the added bonus of the box itself — because every cat owner knows the packaging can be just as exciting as what’s inside. It’s a fun way to keep both the pet and its human happy.

21. Couple's Scavenger Hunt

For a creative, interactive subscription box for couples, The Scavenger Box includes all of the building blocks you need to construct a fun scavenger hunt. Each box includes clues, props and playful twists, with options ranging from romantic date-night hunts to classic scavenger themes. It’s an interactive subscription that turns ordinary nights into memorable ones.

22. Monthly Date Night Ideas

Date Night subscription boxes for couples are a great way to keep the romance alive without having to worry about planning monthly date nights. Each delivery comes with a curated date night activity, letting couples focus on fun instead of logistics. It’s a sweet way to keep things fresh all year long.

Best Subscription Boxes for Young Adults

23. For the Comic Book Lover

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for a superhero-obsessed young adult, a comic book subscription box is a great option. Each box comes with 16 different comic books, ranging from new editions to collector’s editions.

24. Subscribe to Self-Care

Self-care gifts are definitely on trend for this holiday season, so why not keep the self-care going into the new year with a Therabox subscription that delivers essential (and fun) wellness and self-care items on a monthly basis? For students or young professionals under stress, it’s a monthly reminder to slow down and recharge.

25. Get Outside!

If you're looking for Christmas gifts for teens who’d rather be outside than anywhere else, Think Outside boxes deliver monthly gear, challenges and activities designed to spark adventure. From camping tools to hiking guides, each box encourages them to trade screen time for fresh air.

26. Lifestyle Subscription Boxes

FabFitFun mixes beauty, wellness, skincare and fashion into a single subscription, so every box feels like a seasonal refresh. It’s a fun gift for someone who loves variety — full-sized products they’ll actually use, plus a few surprises they didn’t know they needed until they opened the box.

27. Fragrance Subscription Box

High-end perfumes and colognes are a gamble. Splurge on the wrong scent and you’re stuck with a full bottle gathering dust. Scentbox takes out the guesswork by sending a new designer fragrance each month in a travel-friendly size. It’s an easy way to sample without the commitment.

28. Don’t Forget the Singles

If you have single friends in your life, SinglesSwag is a fun monthly subscription box filled with self-care products, treats and organic beauty items. We often overlook self-care when searching for gifts for adulting, but this box makes it easy for singles to prioritize their mental and physical well-being.

29. Streaming Subscription

It might feel like it's impossible to find gifts for Gen Z, but a subscription to a popular streaming service like Hulu is always a safe bet. They’ll be able to binge their favorite shows and movies all throughout the holiday season.

Best Clothing Subscription Boxes

30. Personal Styling from Stitch Fix

Stitch Fix is a personal styling subscription service that delivers a curated box of clothes and accessories each month. It’s a great gift for the fashionista in your life (especially if they’re short on time) since it makes updating a wardrobe feel effortless. Perfect for the friend who never has time to actually shop but still wants to look pulled together.

31. Wantable Boxes

Wantable is similar to Stitch Fix, but what sets it apart is the variety. You can choose from fashion-forward style boxes, activewear boxes or cozy loungewear and pajama boxes. That flexibility makes it easy to match the subscription to someone’s lifestyle. It’s a fun pick for the friend who lives in yoga pants, the one who loves dressing up or anyone who wants to refresh their closet without ever setting foot in a store.

32. Bejeweled Boxes

Rocksbox isn’t a subscription box in the usual sense, but it deserves a place on this list because it makes designer jewelry feel accessible. Instead of buying pieces outright, you can rent, wear and swap them as often as you like. And if your most glamorous friend falls in love with something, her monthly credit (which comes with every subscription) can go toward keeping it forever.

Best Subscription Boxes for Women

33. Custom Hair Care

Makeup subscription boxes get a lot of attention, but don't overlook a hair care subscription. Prose creates high-quality, individualized hair care products tailored to each person’s needs. Along with their customized formulas, subscribers also receive trial products and special gifts, making it a subscription that feels like it really goes the extra mile.

34. Flower Power

Bouqs delivers fresh flowers straight to the door, turning every month into an occasion. Their subscription program rotates through signature blooms, seasonal bouquets and even houseplants, so your friends will always have something new to brighten their space. 

35. Mindfulness Gifts

If your friends are stretched thin with work, a mindfulness subscription box can be a gentle reset. These boxes often include crystals, aromatherapy and other calming tools designed to help them slow down and relax at the end of the day.

36. Luxury Candles

A candle subscription is perfect for friends who love turning their home into a cozy retreat. Wickbox delivers a monthly candle in unique scents and stylish vessels, so they’ll always have something new to light when it’s time to unwind.

Best Subscription Boxes for Men

37. Outdoor Gear

For your hiking friends, The Nomadik subscription delivers a monthly box of high-end outdoor gear from trusted brands, curated around the season or their adventure style. It’s the kind of gift that fuels their next trip and saves them the hassle of shopping for the latest essentials themselves.

38. At-Home Escape Rooms

If your friends love the thrill of an escape room but prefer staying in, a bi-monthly escape room subscription kit brings the adventure to their living room. Each delivery comes with everything needed for a game night that feels just as immersive as the real thing.

39. Gifts for the Science Guy

For the guy who can’t resist a brainteaser or quirky collectible, Curiosity Box is a subscription that delivers puzzles, science toys and conversation-worthy finds right to his door. 

40. Bespoke Boxes for Every Interest

Still not sure which subscription box fits your friend best? Bespoke Post makes the choice easy with curated boxes built around specific themes like scotch, travel, cooking or outdoor survival. Each month, they release new collections, and you can either pick the one that fits or let them be surprised. It’s a flexible option that works for the hard-to-shop-for friend since there’s always something new and tailored to their interests.

41. Gifts for the Golfer

If your friends can’t stay away from the links, a Golf subscription box like Mullybox makes a great gift. Each month, they’ll receive five to seven items ranging from golf attire to gear that will help them take their game to the next level.

42. For the Tech Savvy

Breo Box makes a great gift for your tech-loving friends. Each delivery comes with a curated mix of gadgets, home goods and lifestyle gear, all chosen for their innovative design. It’s the kind of subscription that lets them try out the newest tools without having to hunt them down themselves.

43. Artisan Jerky

Jerky doesn’t have to be a gas station snack anymore! With Craft Jerky Co., you can send your friends a monthly subscription box that has artisan jerky in a variety of meats and flavors.

Fun Subscription Boxes for Kids

44. For the Future Travelers

Little Passports is a subscription box for kids that teaches them about other places and cultures. Each box includes fun games and activities that will spark their interest in the world around them.

45. NatGeo Kids

National Geographic has a long history as a publication, and your children will love their kids' magazines. A subscription to the National Geographic Kids Club includes a monthly magazine delivery that’s perfect for the little readers and learners in your life. 

46. Discover Kiwi Co.

KiwiCo is a subscription service that delivers hands-on projects for kids of all ages, from toddler-friendly play kits to advanced engineering and art crates for teens. Each box is designed to spark creativity and discovery, making it a fun gift that grows with their interests.

47. Learn to Code

It’s never too early to help your kids learn a new skill! Help them do just that with Bitsbox, a monthly subscription that features computer science projects designed just for kids. 

48. Monthly Toybox

If you’re looking for a fun gift that will keep your kids entertained month after month, Toybox Monthly is a relatively inexpensive monthly subscription that delivers a variety of small toys each month.

It’s not always easy to find quality subscription boxes for cheap, but this is a monthly option that fits the bill!

49. Slime Kits

If you have kids who are obsessed with slime, Sloomoo's monthly slime kits make the perfect holiday gift. Each box includes everything they need — from recipes to ingredients — to create a new slime each month. It keeps the fun fresh, saves you from hunting down supplies, and guarantees plenty of squishy, stretchy playtime

50. Boxes for the Little Bookworms

Like a Stitch Fix box for your kids’ reading adventures, Literati sends you specially curated boxes of five books, and you can pick which you’d like to keep for the month. It takes the guesswork out of choosing, introduces them to new favorites, and makes reading feel like a monthly surprise. No matter their age or stage, it’s a gift that builds skills and sparks excitement.

51. Cook or Bake Together

It can be fun to give your kids experience gifts like vacations, classes or lessons and Raddish Kids brings that same spirit right into your kitchen. Each monthly cooking club box gives them new recipes to try and skills to practice, turning dinnertime into a fun, hands-on learning adventure you can share together.

Traditional gifts can be fun in the moment, but subscription boxes stretch that joy out for weeks or months. They’re thoughtful in a way a one-time present isn’t. It's a regular reminder that you know what they love, whether it’s wine, books, plants or puzzles. And because many people don’t splurge on these little luxuries for themselves, your gift feels like both a treat and a thoughtful gesture.

From kids discovering new hobbies to adults indulging in a favorite passion, subscription boxes prove that the best gifts don’t always come wrapped in a bow — sometimes they arrive right on schedule at the doorstep.

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