The Horn & Hardart Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for a holiday gift for a coffee lover, an Automat fan, or someone who appreciates a little history with their morning cup?
This year, we’ve brought together some of our favorite Horn & Hardart coffees, treats, mugs, books, and keepsakes in a collection of holiday gift sets. From freshly roasted Automat Coffee and Cold Brew Concentrate to our limited-edition Classic Hot Chocolate, there’s something for longtime H&H fans and those discovering Horn & Hardart for the first time.
Here’s our guide to finding the right Horn & Hardart gift for everyone on your list.
For the Horn & Hardart Fan: The Horn & Hardart Collection
If you’re looking for the ultimate Horn & Hardart gift, this is it.
The Horn & Hardart Collection brings together coffee, hot chocolate, the story of the Automat, and some of our favorite H&H pieces in one generous set. It’s made for someone who remembers Horn & Hardart fondly, loves Automat history, or simply wants the full H&H experience.
The set includes:
- Medium Roast Automat Coffee
- Dark Roast Automat Coffee
- Classic Hot Chocolate
- The Automat book
- Two 15 oz Memories Mugs
- Two Times Square Automat Coasters
- Horn & Hardart Coffee Scoop
- Horn & Hardart Postcard
With two coffees, two mugs, hot chocolate, and plenty of Horn & Hardart history, it’s also a gift that can be opened and enjoyed together.
For the Coffee Lover: The Automat Coffee Set
For someone who takes their morning coffee seriously, start here.
The Automat Coffee Set features both of our signature blends: Medium Roast Automat Coffee and Dark Roast Automat Coffee. We’ve paired them with a mug, coffee scoop, recipe cards, and postcard to create a coffee gift with a little Horn & Hardart history mixed in.
The set includes:
- Medium Roast Automat Coffee
- Dark Roast Automat Coffee
- All Method Grind Mug
- Horn & Hardart Coffee Scoop
- Horn & Hardart Recipe Cards
- Horn & Hardart Postcard
Choose ground or whole bean coffee depending on how they like to brew.
For Someone Who Wants a Little of Everything: A Taste of Horn & Hardart
Not sure what to choose? Give them a little taste of everything.
A Taste of Horn & Hardart combines three different ways to enjoy H&H: our bestselling Medium Roast Automat Coffee, smooth Cold Brew Concentrate, and limited-edition Classic Hot Chocolate.
The drinks are paired with a Memories Mug and a few pieces inspired by Horn & Hardart history, making this a good introduction to the brand as well as a thoughtful gift for someone who already knows it well.
The set includes:
- Medium Roast Automat Coffee
- Cold Brew Concentrate
- Classic Hot Chocolate
- 15 oz Memories Mug
- Times Square Automat Coaster
- Dolphin Spout Magnet
- Horn & Hardart Coffee Scoop
There’s something to brew hot, something to pour over ice, and something chocolatey for a cold winter day.
For a Little Old-Fashioned Chocolate Comfort: The H&H Hot Chocolate Set
Some holiday gifts are meant for slowing down.
The H&H Hot Chocolate Set pairs our limited-edition Classic Hot Chocolate with the 15 oz Memories Mug and a Times Square Automat Coaster.
Our Classic Hot Chocolate is thick, rich, and chocolatey, with real, simple ingredients. Add it to hot milk, stir until smooth, and settle in with a warm cup.
The set includes:
- Classic Hot Chocolate
- 15 oz Memories Mug
- Times Square Automat Coaster
Our Classic Hot Chocolate was made in a limited batch for the season and is available only while supplies last.
For the Cold Brew Drinker: Cold Brew Essentials
For the person who reaches for iced coffee no matter what the thermometer says, there’s Cold Brew Essentials.
This set starts with Horn & Hardart Cold Brew Concentrate, which makes cold brew simple: mix the concentrate with water or milk and serve it over ice. We’ve paired it with our 16 oz Cold Brew Tumbler and Dolphin Spout Magnet.
The set includes:
- Cold Brew Concentrate
- 16 oz Cold Brew Tumbler
- Dolphin Spout Magnet
It’s a simple coffee gift for easy mornings, afternoon pick-me-ups, or anyone who prefers their coffee cold.
For Cozy Winter Days: The Cozy Classics
The Cozy Classics is made for slowing down with something warm and a good story.
It brings together Decaf Automat Coffee and Classic Hot Chocolate with The Automat book and our Automat Coffee Crew Sweatshirt, inspired by a vintage 1928 Horn & Hardart advertisement.
The set includes:
- Decaf Automat Coffee
- Classic Hot Chocolate
- The Automat book
- Automat Coffee Crew Sweatshirt
- Horn & Hardart Postcard
Pour something warm, put on something cozy, and spend some time with the history of the Automat.
For the History Lover: The Automat Book Bundle
For someone who wants to know the story behind Horn & Hardart, start with The Automat: The History, Recipes, and Allure of Horn & Hardart’s Masterpiece.
Our Automat Book Bundles pair the hardcover book with coffee and a collection of H&H keepsakes inspired by the original Automats.
The Coffee Bag Edition includes:
- The Automat hardcover book
- 12 oz Medium Roast Automat Coffee, ground or whole bean
- All Method Grind Mug
- Dolphin Spout Magnet
- Times Square Automat Coaster
- 57th & 6th Avenue Automat Postcard
Prefer single-serve coffee? The Pod Edition swaps the bag of coffee for a 24-count box of Automat Coffee Pods.
These sets make especially good gifts for history lovers, architecture and design fans, former Automat customers, or anyone fascinated by the story of one of America’s most famous restaurant institutions.
Shop the Automat Book Bundle: Coffee Bag Edition.
Give a Little Horn & Hardart This Holiday Season
A good gift should feel like it was chosen for someone.
That’s what we had in mind when putting together this year’s Horn & Hardart gift collection. There are gifts for coffee drinkers, cold brew fans, history lovers, hot chocolate drinkers, and, of course, the person who still lights up when they hear the words “Horn & Hardart.”
Explore all of our holiday gifts and find something special for someone on your list.
