Where to Shop in Astoria for Last-Minute Gifts

Astoria Bier and Cheese
34-14 Broadway
$25 and up

You can't go wrong with beer and cheese, and this Astoria specialty store offers gift baskets filled with both. You can grab one of two pre-made baskets: the "Secret Santa" for $25 which comes with two seasonal beers, one kind of cheese and petits toasts, or the "American" that's filled with three American beers, three cheeses, salami and chips for $60. Or create your own basket with goodies from the shop and they'll wrap it up for you for an additional $5.99.

The Brass Owl
36-19 Ditmars Blvd.
$20

It's baking made easy, with all your ingredients in one jar. Choose from applesauce, gingerbread or brown sugar cookie recipes, which come from Astoria custom bakery Aloria Cakes.

"Hamilton: The Revolution" Hardcover Book
Astoria Bookshop
31-29 31st St.
$45

If you can't manage to score the gift of "Hamilton" tickets, here's the next best thing: the book. This hardcover offers an extensive behind-the-scenes look at the hit Broadway musical and is sure to delight the Lin-Manuel Miranda fan on your gift list.
 

The Geekery HQ
42-11 Broadway
Prices Vary

The Geekery offers a number of options for the gamers in your life, from popular board games to card games like Magic: The Gathering and more.