We all love delectable, delicious and to-die-for foods to indulge in every now and then. Even better, we love when it’s shipped to our door — fresh.
Whether you’re on the hunt for a good gift idea for foodies or want to treat your household to something special for an after-work meal, the Post Wanted team recommends Goldbelly as one of our favorite food delivery services we’ve tried.
Yes, we had some of the best treats from Goldbelly delivered to our sprawling NYC office, from the New Orleans-based Central Grocery Muffulettas to the Jersey City-originated Shortbread Society treats. Not only does everything ship perfectly packaged but the online destination allows you to try some of the best bakeries, restaurants and hot spots from around the country.
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However, since we are the New York Post and we tout our “I Heart New York” pride everywhere we go, there’s no better edit than this one.
While you can have the best of NYC shipped to you whether you live in Alabama or Wyoming, these are all locales that hail from the Big Apple.
So, bring your appetites (and your credit cards), because this is the ultimate roundup for your next yummy order. Plus, use promo code NYPOST20 for $20 off your first Goldbelly order of $100 or more.
What is Goldbelly and how does it work?
Goldbelly is an online marketplace for food products where shoppers can order from eateries, restaurants, bakeries and more from around the country. The food delivery powerhouse has seasonal picks, bundles and options for dinner, breakfast, dessert and more.
For shoppers, all you have to do is checkout, schedule a delivery date and enjoy your order. Pay careful attention to instructions and notes on serving, as some items come fresh while others require you to freeze right away.
“Taste of New York” Weekender Box
If you want to “be a part of it” (Frank Sinatra style), the “Taste of New York” Weekender Box is the ultimate offering from Goldbelly. Fit for a crowd, it includes two of John’s of Bleecker New York Style Pizzas, a Gray’s Papaya New York Hot Dog Kit that makes12 hot dogs, a 6-inch Junior’s Original Cheesecake and 12 Kossar’s Assorted Bagels. This package feeds eight to 12 people and is filled with some of NYC’s most celebrated foods.
Brooklyn Blackout Company Brooklyn Blackout Cookie Tin
One of the best deliveries Goldbelly has brought us is the Brooklyn Blackout Company Brooklyn Blackout Cookie Tin. It’s exactly like the one-of-a-kind Brooklyn Blackout Cake, but in cookie form! Upon ordering, you’ll receive a gift tin of 18 Brooklyn Blackout Cookies that arrive ready to enjoy.
What’s more, these cookies may be stored at room temperature for one week, in the fridge for two weeks or in the freezer for up to three months.
Junior’s Cheesecake Junior’s Favorites Mini Cheesecake Sampler — 18 Pack
Another of Goldbelly’s most divine offerings that we displayed at a dessert hour of our own is the Junior’s Cheesecake Junior’s Favorites Mini Cheesecake Sampler — 18 Pack. This package serves 18 people and includes 18 mini cheesecakes to enjoy, all perfectly portioned.
From Raspberry Swirl to Red Velvet and Devils’ Food, the flavor assortment is unreal. This item is packed in a custom-fit cooler with a frozen ice pack and then placed in a branded corrugated box and shrink-wrapped.
Ess-a-Bagel New York Bagel Brunch Package for 6
You can’t have a best-of-NYC list without a mention of the city’s bustling, brag-worthy bagels. That’s why the Ess-a-Bagel New York Bagel Brunch Package for 6 is one we wholly recommend and ideal for your next weekend brunch.
The bundle includes six bagels, nova and cream cheese of your choice. Bagels are made fresh-to-order and individually wrapped and, upon arrival, you can serve the bagels immediately or cut them in halves and store them in the freezer for up to six months.
John’s of Bleecker Street New York-Style Pizza — Choose Your Own 4 Pack
The John’s of Bleecker Street New York-Style Pizza — Choose Your Own 4 Pack is a genius offering that can ship right to your door, thanks to Goldbelly. Pizza options include “The Sasso” Classic Cheese (classic cheese pizza with aged mozzarella and tomato sauce), Pepperoni (classic cheese pie with pepperoni), Sausage (classic cheese pie with crumbled Italian Sausage) and Mushroom (classic cheese pie with mushrooms).
Additionally, each pizza serves two to three people, while the four-pack as a whole is recommended for your next dinner party of eight to 12 people.
Crumbs Bakeshop Cupcakes Best Seller — 12 Pack
As residents and employees in NYC, we can’t recommend the Crumbs Bakeshop Cupcakes Best Seller — 12 Pack. Yes, the brand has recently made a comeback and we’re all heart-eyes for its oversize cupcakes and delectable frosting.
This package serves 12 people and includes your choice of 12 Jumbo or Classic Cupcakes. Plus, the Cookies & Cream, Red Velvet and Squiggle flavors are the grand trifecta any dessert lover would be honored to receive.
L’Artusi “Taste of L’Artusi” Pasta Kit for 12
Give us all the pasta. We’re thanking Goldbelly ten times over for the L’Artusi “Taste of L’Artusi” Pasta Kit for 12, a foodie’s miracle. Save yourself the hassle of cooking for a dinner party with this offering, coming with the Tagliatelle Bolognese Pasta Dinner Kit for 4, the Rigatoni with Mushroom Ragu Pasta Dinner Kit for 4, the Taglierini all’Amatriciana Pasta Dinner Kit for 4 and fresh parsley to garnish atop all of your dishes.
You can even opt to add the food spot’s signature olive oil cake to your order. The pasta and sauces ship fresh with ice packs, though may thaw during transit. Upon arrival, store pasta and sauce in the refrigerator for up to two days, or in the freezer for up to two months.
Cookie DŌ Cookie Dough — Choose Your Own 6 Pack
Enter the all-consuming late-night snack. The Cookie DŌ Cookie Dough — Choose Your Own 6 Pack is fit for the loved one you know with a sweet tooth. For less than $100, they’ll appreciate choosing six flavors, some of which include Signature Chocolate Chip, DunkaDŌo (sugar cookie + vanilla icing + sprinkle dust + graham cookies), Heavenly (sugar cookie + Nutella + chocolate chips + caramel bits + sea salt) and more.
The cookie dough ships frozen with ice packs and may thaw during transit. Upon arrival, store in the fridge for up to two weeks or in the freezer for up to two months.
Ferrara Bakery Homemade Lasagna + Focaccia
Italian cooking, made easy. Add the iconic, mouth-watering Ferrara Bakery Homemade Lasagna + Focaccia to your cart. This package serves six people and includes one three-cheese lasagna and homemade focaccia. You know, for dunking. Additionally, you can choose to add a tiramisu cake or New York cheesecake to your order.
Blue Ribbon Sushi Special Sushi — DIY Kit for 2-3
Blue Ribbon is one of our favorite NYC spots for sushi, so the Blue Ribbon Sushi Special Sushi — DIY Kit for 2-3 is only fitting to include on our Goldbelly Top 25 list. Conveniently, this package includes everything you need to makes up to four to five and two crispy rice. Shipping fresh, they can safely be held in the refrigerator for up to three days before you must enjoy them.
Levain Cookie Gift Tin— 8 Pack
Our heart stops when we receive Levain Cookies (and we’re not even being dramatic). The Levain Cookie Gift Tin— 8 Pack is a gift in and of itself, complete with a choice of eight jumbo-style cookies that you can hand-pick. Flavors include Two Chip Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Chocolate Chip Walnut (our favorite) and more. Oh, and the cookies arrive as fresh as they would straight out of the NYC bakery.
William Greenberg Desserts Famous Giant Black & White Cookies
Speaking of bakeries, the William Greenberg Desserts Famous Giant Black & White Cookies are some of the most iconic dessert options NYC has to offer. Now, they can arrive straight to your door with Goldbelly. It’s the dozen-load everyone wants.
To ensure peak freshness, the cookies can be stored at room temperature for up to five days or in the refrigerator for up to eight days. If you want to save your cherished black and whites for longer, the cookies may be frozen for up to six months as well.
Gramercy Tavern The Gramercy Tavern Burger — 4 Pack
Yes, you can order fresh burgers to your doorstep without firing up the grill. The Gramercy Tavern The Gramercy Tavern Burger — 4 Pack fit the bill, a fabulous NYC-based offering from Goldbelly that comes with four burger patties, four homemade sesame seed buns, four slices of 1-year-old Shelburne Cheddar, eight slices of Smoked Belly-cut Bacon, Gramercy Tavern’s Signature Smoked Onion Aioli and pickles.
Items ship frozen with ice packs and may thaw during transit. If cooking within three days, store the burgers, cheese, bacon, smoked onion aioli and pickles in the refrigerator and store buns at room temperature on the counter.
Jing Fong BBQ Roast Pork Buns — 18 Pack
For some unique eats, the Jing Fong BBQ Roast Pork Buns — 18 Pack are some of the most well-received on Goldbelly’s it-list. Namely, the package serves three to four people and includes 18 pork buns, each two inches in size. This package ships frozen with ice packs and may thaw in transit, and it’s best for them to be kept in the fridge for up to five days or frozen for up to two weeks.
Ferrara Bakery Tiramisu Cake
The most delectable sweet treat, unlocked. The Ferrara Bakery Tiramisu Cake is one we’re salivating over, the most photogenic dessert that feeds 10 to 12 people. The best part? It ships frozen and can last a whopping six months in the freezer.
Raffetto’s Pasta Choose Your Own Ravioli + Sauce — 3 Pack
Shop the Raffetto’s Pasta Choose Your Own Ravioli + Sauce — 3 Pack, any Italian lovers’ dream. This pack includes your choice of three boxes each containing approximately 48 (1 3/4 inch square) ravioli, your choice of three containers of homemade sauces, a Ciliegene salad and a rice pudding.
Each box of ravioli serves three to four people and any ravioli not eaten within two days of delivery should be frozen. Not to mention, all of Raffetto’s ravioli can be frozen up to three months, and if stored frozen should be cooked frozen.
Russ & Daughters Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons — 8 Pack
Your run-of-the-mill sweet treat just became sweeter. The Russ & Daughters Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons — 8 Pack is one of the most affordable food deliveries to order straight from Goldbelly and arrive ready to enjoy. We can practically *feel* our taste buds craving the soft miniatures.
Breads Bakery Breads Chocolate and Cinnamon Babka — 3 Pack
The Breads Bakery Breads Chocolate and Cinnamon Babka — 3 Pack is a unique food delivery to receive and certainly not a bundle you come across every day. Fairly priced, it includes one cinnamon and two chocolate babkas, each serving four to six people.
Babkas are pulled from the bakery’s ovens at 4:00 or 5:00 pm the day they are shipped, so you can expect them to arrive incredibly fresh at your doorstep the next day. It’s best to enjoy your babkas within 24 hours of arrival, though you can opt to freeze them immediately for up to 60 days. If frozen, thaw at room temperature for two to three hours; they will still taste delicious and fresh.
Chip City Cookies JUMBO Cookie Sampler — 6 Pack
Renowned and well-adored, the Chip City Cookies JUMBO Cookie Sampler — 6 Pack are a sweet treat lover’s delight. For less than $75, it makes the ultimate gift, too, complete with six jumbo cookies to serve six people (or more, if you want to share half-sies.
Flavors include Chocolate Chip, Confetti, Cookies N’ Cream, Oatmeal Apple Pie, S’mores and Triple Chocolate. Cookies come individually wrapped and ready to enjoy in up to four days or in the freezer for three months.
Gray’s Papaya Complete New York Hot Dog Kit + Papaya Drink for 6
One of the most unique Goldbelly finds hailing from NYC is the Gray’s Papaya Complete New York Hot Dog Kit + Papaya Drink for 6. This package includes 12 hot dogs, 12 buns, a pouch of onions, a pouch of sauerkraut, a bottle of mustard and three pouches of Papaya Drink.
The kit ships frozen without ice packs and may thaw in transit. However, upon arrival, store the hot dogs, onions, papaya drink and sauerkraut in the fridge or freezer, and be sure to store buns in a cool, dry place or in the freezer. It’s time to start thinking about summertime favorite meals again, that’s for sure.
Lombardi’s Pizza New York-Style Pizza — Choose Your Own 4 Pack
Grab the Lombardi’s Pizza New York-Style Pizza — Choose Your Own 4 Pack, the ultimate pizza lover’s dream. This package serves eight people and includes your choice of four New York-style pizzas, either Margherita or Pepperoni. Each pizza serves one to two people and will be the talk of any dinner party, hands down.
2nd Ave Deli Kosher Pastrami Sandwich Kit for 3-4
Add the 2nd Ave Deli Kosher Pastrami Sandwich Kit for 3-4 to your Goldbelly cart as a tasty souvenir from NYC. Inside, unpack sliced pastrami, a quart of sour pickles, Russian dressing, rye bread and a bottle of mustard.
The kit ships with ice packs and may thaw in transit. If enjoying within the recommended two to three days, store everything in the refrigerator. Alternatively, the rye bread can be stored at room temperature.
Nom Wah Nom Wah Dumpling Best Seller
The Nom Wah Nom Wah Dumpling Best Seller is a fabulous find on Goldbelly, coming with 1.5 pounds of pork soup dumplings and 1.5 pounds of chicken and cabbage dumplings, both of which contain approximately 18 to 23 pieces. With this purchase, you can also opt to add sauce.
Nom Wah’s dumplings ship frozen with dry ice and must be frozen immediately. They can be kept in your freezer for up to three months, too.
Union Square Cafe Lasagna — 4 Pieces
Grab the Union Square Cafe Lasagna — 4 Pieces while you can, one of NYC’s favorite and tastiest lasagna options you can have delivered. Each pack includes four pieces of lasagna that each serve one person and ships frozen in one container, which can be kept in the refrigerator for up to three days or for up to three months in the freezer.
To serve, leave the covered pan of lasagna out at room temperature for 60 minutes, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, place the pan (still covered) on the center or top rack of the oven and bake for 45 minutes. Then, carefully remove the lasagna from the pan with a small spatula.
Pastrami Queen Soups by the Quart — 4 Pack
Soup is great for any time of the year, and the Pastrami Queen Soups by the Quart — 4 Pack is one of NYC’s finest. Each quart contains 32 ounces of soup and the package at large also includes 16 slices of Orwashers Unseeded Rye Bread.
Soup options include Chicken Noodle, Split Pea Soup, Mushroom Barley and Matzah Ball Soup, the latter containing Matzah Balls. What’s more, you can choose to add on four Matzah Balls and/or Kreplach to your order before checkout.
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For over 200 years, the New York Post has been America’s go-to source for bold news, engaging stories, in-depth reporting, and now, insightful shopping guidance. We’re not just thorough reporters – we sift through mountains of information, test and compare products, and consult experts on any topics we aren’t already schooled specialists in to deliver useful, realistic product recommendations based on our extensive and hands-on analysis. Here at The Post, we’re known for being brutally honest – we clearly label partnership content, and whether we receive anything from affiliate links, so you always know where we stand. We routinely update content to reflect current research and expert advice, provide context (and wit) and ensure our links work. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.