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Darlene Murphy
October 15, 2026
Not sure what to give? A Forage Kitchen gift card shares a fresh, healthy and delicious meal on their own schedule, no guessing required.
Some gifts are fun to unwrap. Others become part of someone's everyday routine. A restaurant gift card can do both by giving the recipient a meal to look forward to, whether they're squeezing in lunch between meetings, grabbing dinner after class, or taking a break from a busy day.
Here are a few ideas for who to give a Forage Kitchen gift card to and ways to make it feel personal.
Picking a gift can be difficult when you don't know someone's taste. Giving the gift of food is easier, especially when they will get to order exactly what they want.
Forage Kitchen serves grain bowls, salads, and wraps, made with all kinds of fresh, delicious combinations. The menu includes the Power Bowl with organic black rice, rosemary lentils, roasted sweet potatoes, and guacamole, as well as the Cashew Bowl with mixed greens, roasted vegetables, cucumber salad, and Thai cashew vinaigrette.
They can go for the Power Bowl one week and a wrap the next, and you never have to remember who can't stand cilantro.
A food gift doesn't need a big celebration behind it. A gift that makes someone’s day a little more delicious can be all it takes.
When you're shopping for someone who enjoys trying different meals, a Forage Kitchen gift card can be a welcome alternative to another mug, candle, or gift basket. It gives them the freedom to choose a bowl, salad, or wrap that fits their mood.
Pair the gift card with a handwritten note suggesting a favorite menu item or inviting them to catch up over lunch. That small personal touch can make a practical gift feel more meaningful.
Between classes, work deadlines, and packed calendars, planning every meal isn't always easy. A restaurant gift card gives students and professionals a tasty and convenient meal whenever they need it.
For a friend starting a new job, a college student settling into a semester, or a coworker managing a busy stretch, it's a thoughtful way to say, "Take a break and enjoy lunch."
Want to thank a teacher or a neighbor? A gift card says thanks without feeling too formal, and they can use it whenever they like.
Chipping in as a group? Pass around a note everyone can sign.
You don't have to chase restaurant trends to appreciate a good meal. If someone likes delicious flavors and fresh ingredients, a Forage gift card is a good fit.
Forage Kitchen's menu offers plenty to work with, from crunchy tortilla strips to toasted cashews. Someone who likes bold Southwest flavors might gravitate toward the Fiesta Bowl, while a fan of fresh, savory combinations might prefer the Tuna Poke Bowl.
The menu also includes Make Your Own Bowl, so guests can build a meal around their preferred bases, vegetables, proteins, and dressings. Even if you aren’t sure what someone likes, the Make Your Own has you covered.
The best gift is one the recipient can use easily. Keep it simple and add a personal touch..
Forage Kitchen has locations across Wisconsin in Madison and Milwaukee; and in Champaign, Illinois. Find your nearest one on our locations page for hours and addresses.
At any Forage Kitchen location, at the Forage Kitchen website or the Forage Kitchen App.
That's when it works best. The menu has bowls, salads, and wraps that can be customized, so they can build whatever sounds good to them.
Gift cards can work for birthdays, thank-you gifts, graduations, new jobs, student care packages, or a simple surprise for someone who could use an easy meal.
Our online menu lists every bowl, salad, and wrap with ingredients. There’s a downloadable menu on our website, too. Menu items can change, so give it a quick look before you recommend a specific dish.
Thoughtful gifts don't always need elaborate planning. Sometimes, they're as simple as giving someone the chance to pause, enjoy a satisfying meal, and choose something they love.
A Forage Kitchen gift card is an easy way to share that experience with a friend, family member, student, or coworker.
Send a Forage Kitchen gift card and give someone a meal to look forward to.
Darlene Murphy is Vice President of Brand Development at Forage Kitchen. A veteran of both restaurant and retail marketing, she makes sure everyone knows and loves the Forage Kitchen vibe and is focused on strengthening the brand, menu innovation and creating a community for both existing and new guests.
