Local Food Gifts from Harford County: 4 Easy Picks

by Josh Tessier

Four local food gifts in Harford County are a box of chocolates from Bomboy's in Havre de Grace, cheese or sausage from Broom's Bloom Dairy in Bel Air, a gift card from Independent Brewing on Main Street in Bel Air, and a bottle from Harford Vineyard in Forest Hill. All four are Harford County businesses.

1. Bomboy's Candy (Havre de Grace)

Bomboy's is a family business that says it uses the same recipes it started with over 40 years ago. Its site lists boxed chocolate assortments, non-pareils and chocolate crabs, plus seasonal fudge.

Where: 329 Market Street, Havre de Grace
Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
Phone: 410-939-2924

Confirm before you go. Holiday hours can change.

2. Broom's Bloom Dairy (Bel Air)

Broom's Bloom is a working dairy farm. It makes its own ice cream, artisan cheddar cheese and pork sausage. It also sells local honey, bread, local coffee beans and books from local authors.

Where: 1700 South Fountain Green Road, Bel Air
Winter hours (Oct. 31 to April 1): grocery and ice cream Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; lunch cafe 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays.
Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day
Phone: 410-399-2697

Broom's Bloom offers seasonal ice cream pies and cakes. Call 410-399-2697 for availability and pricing.

3. Independent Brewing Co. (Bel Air)

Independent Brewing on Main Street sells gift cards in person or online, as a physical or digital card. They're redeemable for beverages and merchandise at the taproom. You can also grab four-packs, six-packs or a 32 oz. crowler to go. Its beer is brewed to be gluten free.

Where: 418 N. Main Street, Bel Air
Phone: 410-937-0108
Taproom hours: Monday noon to 9 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday noon to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

4. Harford Vineyard (Forest Hill)

A bottle of local wine works as a host gift. For hours and details, see my full post on Harford Vineyard and Winery in Forest Hill.

Tips for local food gifts

Shop early. Small shops can sell out of holiday items.
Mind the cold stuff. Cheese, sausage and ice cream need a cooler in the car.
Shipping one? Check my holiday shipping deadlines and ask the shop if they ship.
Need a last-minute gift? Independent Brewing offers digital gift cards.

For more holiday ideas, see my 2026 holiday hub.

Have a local favorite to add? Call or text me.

FAQ

What are good local food gifts in Harford County?

Chocolates from Bomboy's in Havre de Grace, cheese and sausage from Broom's Bloom Dairy in Bel Air, a gift card from Independent Brewing in Bel Air, and wine from Harford Vineyard in Forest Hill.

Where is Bomboy's Candy?

329 Market Street in Havre de Grace. It is open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Call 410-939-2924.

What are Broom's Bloom Dairy's winter hours?

From October 31 to April 1, grocery and ice cream are open Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is closed Mondays and on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

Does Independent Brewing sell gift cards?

Yes. You can buy them in person or online, as physical or digital cards. They're redeemable for beverages and merchandise at the taproom at 418 N. Main Street in Bel Air.

What's a good last-minute local gift?

Independent Brewing offers digital gift cards.

About the author: Josh Tessier is a Harford County REALTOR® with the Lee Tessier Team at eXp Realty, based in Bel Air. He has been licensed in real estate since 2011, and the Lee Tessier Team has sold 5,900+ homes. He lives in Harford County and is raising his family here. Call or text (443) 617-2099.

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