5 Jigsaw Puzzles for Food Lovers

This time of year, you might want to stay home with your loved ones, get cozy in front of a fireplace, and complete some jigsaw puzzles. Luckily for design and food lovers, puzzles have never been more gorgeous…or more appetizing. Whether it be for a cozy activity or week-long project, these five puzzles are the perfect gift for people who love food. 

Ramen Lunch by Ordinary Habit ($20) 

Homeware brand Ordinary Habit strives to create objects that help people access “the habitual moments of calm and connectedness,” and Ramen Lunch does just that. Illustrated by Petra Eriksson, this vibrant 100-piece mini puzzle depicts two friends enjoying hot bowls of ramen, complete with eggs, bok choy, and scallions. A portion of the proceeds from each puzzle sold is donated to organizations that support emotional and mental wellness.

Piecework Tiers of Joy by Piecework Puzzles $40

F&W’s December 2022/January 2023 holiday issue cover, an epic seafood tower stacked with lobster, oysters, and shrimp captured by food photographer Eva Kolenko, was a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach. Now, thanks to our partnership with puzzle and homeware brand Piecework, it’s also a banquet for puzzle lovers as a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle that captures the joy and generous spirit of the season.

Morning Goss by Puzzle Weekend ($36)

A calming composition of breakfast — coffee, croissants, eggs, and citrus on a striped picnic blanket — by U.K.-based print designer Charlie Taylor graces this 500-piece beauty, which is printed onto a thick blue board made from 100% recovered paper. Gift it to your coffee date, brunch buddy, or maybe even yourself.

Little Puzzle Things by Areaware ($15)

Not all puzzles take time. Areaware’s Little Puzzle Thing puzzles, shaped like popular dishes, drinks, and ingredients (think blue cheese, beer, and durian) are roughly 70 pieces and can be completed in 20 minutes or less. Keep an eye out for new releases, and when you spot one you love, buy it quickly: Each puzzle is available only for a limited time.

Midnight Snack by Le Puzz ($38)

This 1,000-piece puzzle is bound to give you the munchies (if you don’t already have them). Midnight Snack, produced by “the wonderfully whimsical weirdo wigsaw wuzzle wumpany” Le Puzz, features the beautifully chaotic inside of a fridge packed with cake, sandwiches, Easter eggs, and more. Plus, this puzzle is random-cut, meaning every last piece is unique.