If you’ve lived in or visited Germany, you probably miss the food — I certainly do. That’s one reason I make so many German desserts at home.
Some authentic German items are hard to recreate from scratch, though, and others can be difficult to find locally.
Since returning to the U.S., I’ve hunted for my favorite sweet and savory German foods. I don’t have a German market nearby, but I’ve found cherries at Trader Joe’s, seasonal cookies at Aldi, and delicious Brötchen and pastries at our local German bakery.
There are still many items I can’t source locally, so I turn to Amazon. It’s like having a German grocery store at my fingertips and an easy way to find specialty products you don’t see in regular supermarkets.
My husband and I order so much online now that buying German favorites on Amazon is a convenient option for us. I was surprised how many German food products are available there — everything from bread and salad dressing to candy, chocolate, paprika-flavored chips, fresh pretzels (or pretzel mix), cheese, and sausages.
To make shopping easier, I compiled a list of German foods you can find online, along with a few themed gift basket ideas. A curated basket of German treats makes a thoughtful present for birthdays, anniversaries, Mother’s or Father’s Day, or just because.
Guten Appetit!
German Food Gift Basket Ideas:
#1 – Kaffee und Kuchen (Coffee and Cake)
For the perfect Kaffeepause.
- Jakobs coffee
- Red berry fruit tea
- Chocolate-covered marble cake
- Black Forest liquor cake
#2 – German Cake Mix Sampler
Ideal for anyone who loves German cakes.
- Black Forest cake mix
- German cheesecake mix
- Cherry streusel cake mix
- Bee sting cake mix
#3 – Traditional German Dinner
Everything you need for a classic Abendessen.
- Red cabbage (Rotkohl)
- Spätzle mix
- Salad dressing mix
- Rouladen mix
- Schnitzel mix
#4 – German Condiments Sampler
Perfect for pairing with Wurst and sandwiches.
- Thomy Delikatess-Senf (mustard)
- Bavarian-style mustard
- Extra hot mustard
- Curry ketchup
- Frites sauce
#5 – German Chocolate Sampler
For the true chocolate enthusiast.
- Duplo crisp sticks
- Schogetten variety pack
- Lübeck marzipan box
- Strawberry Yogeretta
- Mini Ritter Sport variety box
#6 – Best German Snacks
Great for satisfying cravings, German style.
- Paprika chips
- Erdnussflips (peanut puffs)
- Hanutta wafers
- Knoppers
- Chocolate butterkekse
If you’re building a gift basket, mix sweet and savory items and include a personal note. Thoughtful combinations — a coffee with cake mixes, or sausages paired with condiments and pretzel mix — make great themed gifts that bring a little taste of Germany home.