Every time Papu and I go to Vegas, we always want to bring something home for our parents and siblings to enjoy. For years, we were stuck because it didn’t seem like Vegas was known for anything in particular.
For example, when people go to Los Angeles, they love to bring home Porto’s (we personally like to bring home Randy’s Donuts). When people go to New York, they try to find ways to bring home bagels, pizza, Junior’s Cheesecake, Italian cookies, and the list goes on and on.
So we thought to ourselves, what is Vegas known for?
We gave it a long hard thought and took stock of what Vegas was known for. And while Vegas might not be known for that many “made in Vegas” establishments, there are endless amounts of world-famous bakeries, chocolatiers, and restaurants that have made their way to Vegas over the years.
This means instead of traveling to places like New York, Chicago, Hawaii, Japan, etc. to bring home their specialties, you can get them right here in Vegas!
Of course, Las Vegas is home to some wonderful locally-owned and operated brands which we’ve included on this list too.
Milk Bar
Originating in New York City, Milk Bar has become a sensation with its unique approach to desserts. Created by Christina Tosi, the founder of the desserts program at Momofuku restaurants, Milk Bar delivers a delightful blend of nostalgia and innovation.
Christina has changed the face of baking with her innovative creations that have gained worldwide recognition, including the iconic Cereal Milk soft serve, Compost Cookies, and Milk Bar Pie.
The Vegas location is inside of The Cosmopolitan.
What to Order: Sink your teeth into the famous Compost Cookie – a delightful mishmash of sweet and salty that perfectly captures the playful spirit of Milk Bar. We personally love the Cornflake Chocolate Chip Marshmallow and the Confetti cookies!
Address: Floor 2 of The Cosmopolitan, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Zippy’s
Originally hailing from Hawaii, Zippy’s is a fast-food chain that has gained a devoted following for its menu featuring the best fast-food style Hawaiian comfort food. While lots of dishes are good here, Zippy’s is most famous for its chili, which tastes heavenly over a bed of rice.
Yes, even people who don’t enjoy typical chili will love this. Because that’s just it — it’s not your typical chili.
The Las Vegas location, just a short drive from the Strip, provides a taste of the islands right here on the mainland.
What to Order: For you, don’t miss out on the Zip Pac – a hearty plate lunch featuring favorites like teriyaki beef, fried chicken, and a side of macaroni salad — or a plate of the Korean Fried Chicken (our personal fave). For your family/friends, try to bring as much chili home as you can! They will thank you for it.
Address: 7095 Badura Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89118
PRO TIP: The takeout prices are cheaper than the dine-in prices, so if you dine here, order the chili (and anything else you plan to bring home) from the takeout line by the door!
Ethel M’s Chocolates
Ethel M’s Chocolates is a local gem known for its commitment to making excellent chocolate.
Established by Forrest Mars Sr. in honor of his mother Ethel, this local chocolate shop has been crafting premium chocolates since 1981. Their flagship store is located in Henderson about 20 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip.
When you’re there, don’t miss the most picturesque botanical cactus garden surrounding the factory! Some people come just for the cactus garden (and end up going home with chocolates too).
Can’t make it to Henderson? They also have locations at Caesars Forum Shops, California Hotel & Casino, Town Square, Downtown Summerlin, and a little kiosk at the LAS Airport.
What to Order: The Pecan Caramel Raptures are a divine combination of rich caramel, crunchy pecans, and silky chocolate.
Address: 2 Cactus Garden Dr, Henderson, NV 89014
Honolulu Cookie Company
Straight from the shores of Hawaii to the desert oasis of Las Vegas, the Honolulu Cookie Company has made a name for itself with its irresistible shortbread cookies inspired by the flavors of the islands.
Located in The LINQ Promenade, this cookie shop carries refreshing shortbread cookie flavors such as mango, guava, and pineapple.
What to Order: Treat yourself to the Chocolate Dipped Macadamia Shortbread – a delightful balance of buttery goodness, chocolate, and the crunch of macadamia nuts. For more exotic flavors, buy a mixed assortment of options to bring home.
Address: 3545 S Las Vegas Blvd L21, Las Vegas, NV 89109
ROYCE’ Chocolate
Originating in Hokkaido, Japan, ROYCE’ has gained international acclaim for its meticulous craftsmanship when it comes to chocolate. Over the years, they’ve expanded throughout the USA, with locations in California, New York, Georgia, Illinois, Washington, and Texas.
The Las Vegas location can be found in the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian.
What to Order: Get their signature Nama Chocolate – velvety, smooth cubes that melt in your mouth — or the chocolate-covered potato chips!
Address: Floor 2 at Grand Canal Shoppes, 3377 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Coffee beans from local roasters
One of the things Papu and I love bringing home when traveling is coffee beans from third-wave coffee spots. They’re perfect as a “souvenir” to ourselves or as gifts for other coffee fanatics like us.
Unlike the majority of other foods on this list (which need to be consumed rather quickly), coffee beans keep well.
Here are three charismatic coffee spots that take pride in their commitment to good and slow coffee and sell freshly roasted beans (single-origin included):
- Yaw Farm Coffee Roaster – 7034 W Charleston Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89117
- Vesta – 1114 S Casino Center Blvd #1, Las Vegas, NV 89104
- Mothership – 1028 E Fremont St STE B122, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Calbee Snacks
Another brand straight from Japan to Las Vegas, Calbee brings a touch of Asian snack culture to the Strip! Known for its inventive and crispy creations, the Calbee kiosk can be found in the Fashion Show Mall.
I grew up on Calbee snacks so I was so happy to find that they opened a little pop-up in Las Vegas. Sure, you can find Calbee snacks at your local Asian supermarket, but this kiosk is going to have lots of hard-to-find goodies not sold at supermarkets too!
What To Get: Don’t miss the chance to get some Calbee merch and their limited-time offer of Truffle Salt fries.
Address: 3200 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Hello Kitty Cafe
Tucked in The Park (next to Park MGM) on the Las Vegas Strip, the Hello Kitty Cafe is a whimsical pop-up cafe perfect for fans of the OG Sanrio character.
Originating from Sanrio’s kawaii culture, Hello Kitty brings her timeless charm along with cute cookies and pastries to this Instagram-worthy spot.
There’s also a separate location inside Fashion Show Mall that has some seating.
What To Get: Cookies or cupcakes in the shape of your favorite Sanrio characters.
Address: Park MGM – 3784 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 / Fashion Show Mall – 3200 Las Vegas Blvd S Ste. 600, Las Vegas, NV 89109
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Randy’s Donuts
No other donut shop triggers drooling for me as bad as Randy’s Donuts. These donuts are truly unbeatable when it comes to pillowy-ness, fluffiness, and softness.
Most donuts get hard if you don’t consume them within 24 hours or bag them up so they’re not exposed to air. Donuts from Randy’s DO NOT follow this rule. I really don’t understand how their donuts stay soft for days.
Opened in 1952, Randy’s has remained California’s top donut destination with its simple yet savory recipes. Seen in countless movies and commercials, Randy’s colossal donut has made a name for itself.
But the big donut statue is not just a gimmicky way to entice you to buy from them. Their donuts are the BEST. #1. Point blank.
I was blessed to live 2 minutes away from the original Randy’s in LA years ago, but nowadays, you’ll find Randy’s all over SoCal. They’ve recently even opened up a couple of shops in Las Vegas!
What To Get: Glazed Raised is always delicious — we’ll usually get a dozen of these because they’re so basic and yummy. The Butter Crumb Raised is another one of our favorites!
Address: Multiple Locations
- Resorts World: At the pop-up window inside the breakfast-themed restaurant, Sun’s Out Buns Out.
- Rainbow Location: 2170 South Rainbow Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89146
Junior’s Cheesecake
When you find yourself at Resorts World, indulging in a slice of Junior’s Cheesecake is not just an option – it’s a MUST if you’re a cheesecake lover.
Hailing from New York City, Junior’s Restaurant and Bakery has made its West Coast debut right here in Vegas.
Sure, Junior’s serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even a late-night menu, but the real star of the show? The super dense cheesecake that Junior’s has been mastering since the 1950s.
With over 20 flavors to choose from, including the original New York plain, swirled strawberry, chocolate mousse, red velvet, pumpkin, key lime, and Oreo, each bite is a little nibble of heaven.
What To Get: We personally love the strawberry cheesecake and plain cheesecake! The slices are on the larger side, so you should plan on sharing with someone unless you typically down slices of cheesecake all on your own. They also sell full-sized frozen cheesecakes you can bring home.
Address: Resorts World Las Vegas (3000 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109)
Dunkin’ Donuts
Okay, so you might be wondering about why Dunkin’ Donuts is on this list, especially if you come from a city or area that already has a Dunkin’s.
Well believe it or not, there are parts of the USA and the rest of the world that don’t have Dunkin’s! Before a few years ago, we had NO Dunkin Donuts locations in the Bay Area (California).
If your friends and family love donuts but don’t have a Dunkin’ near them, this could be a fun food/snack to bring home from Vegas.
What To Get: Donuts, duh!
Address: Multiple Locations
Garrett Popcorn
Originating in the Windy City better known as Chicago, Garrett Popcorn has been a popcorn powerhouse since 1949. Known for its secret family recipe and the perfect blend of sweet and savory, Garrett Popcorn is a Chicago staple.
Lucky for Vegas visitors, you can now find this iconic popcorn haven at the Miracle Mile Shops (connected to Planet Hollywood) on the Las Vegas Strip!
What To Order: Garrett’s signature mix of CaramelCrisp and CheeseCorn — it’s so addictive and because of it, I’m now a part of their loyal fan base!
Address: Floor 1 of Miracle Mile Shops, 3663 S Las Vegas Blvd Suite 50, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Vegas 808
Bringing the snacks of the Hawaiian islands to the desert, Vegas 808 is a delightful snack shop within the California Hotel (also known as “Little Honolulu”) in downtown Las Vegas.
This shop is a fusion of tropical flavors and local snacks. From beef jerky to rock salt plum, locally-made Chinese sausage to li hing-covered candies, each item there is going to be unique to you if you’ve never been to Hawaii. And if you have been, it’s going to be that much easier to get local Hawaiian snacks!
They’re located on the 2nd floor next to the ice cream shop and across the way from Aloha Specialty.
What To Order: Everything is travel-friendly and delicious. For starters, you can opt for the Furikake popcorn, it’s immensely popular in Hawaii. And if you know you like li hing, get the gummy bears and sour belts! Get yourself a shave ice while you’re there, too.
Address: 12 E Ogden Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101
M&M’s Store
Before you get to thinking you could just get these at your local grocery store, hear me out! The M&M’s store in Las Vegas is kinda crazy — and totally fun for kids.
Located near the MGM Grand at Showcase Mall, this M&M’s Store is four floors of nothing but M&M’s and M&M merchandise. How they were able to fill 28,000 square feet of space with M&M-related things is beyond me, but it sure is a ton of fun if you’ve never seen it before.
In just 2 minutes, you can create your very own one-of-a-kind M&M’s with the personal printer, combining customized messages, a variety of images, and 16 different colors of M&M’s candies. Personalized candies make a perfect gift for someone back home.
If you want to turn your M&M’s into a Vegas-themed souvenir, you can! There are 14 iconic Las Vegas images available for the personalized printer, including the “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign, a deck of cards, wedding bells, and champagne.
Alien Fresh Jerky
This one is specifically for people who have driven from California to Las Vegas or are heading to California by car after spending time in Las Vegas. Located about an hour away from Vegas in Baker, California is one of the most kitschy stores that you must visit if you’re passing through. Alien Fresh Jerky!
This beef jerky shop is all about its hilarious packaging, which makes it seem like you’re buying alien jerky (which is so fitting for this area of California/Nevada, with Area 51 nearby). No, their jerky is not made out of alien meat, but it would be cool if it was.
Alien Fresh Jerky has become a beloved pit stop for hundreds of thousands of travelers every year. Some people come for the jerky, some people come for the decor — there are alien props everywhere you look!
What To Get: Their bestsellers include Sweet & Spicy, Roadkill Original, and Honey Teriyaki Beef Jerky
Address: 72302 Baker Blvd, Baker, CA 92309
PRO TIP: For jerky closer, to Las Vegas, you can head to Las Vegas Jerkys or The Beef Jerky Store in downtown Las Vegas.
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