Graduation Gift Guide
Give the grad a Downtown Ottawa — one card, over 30 local businesses to choose from. Dinner, new clothes, a spa break after finals. Delivered instantly.
A card tied to Ottawa — they’ll remember home every time they use it.
over 30 local businesses — dinner, clothes, books, spa. Their pick.
Schedule delivery for graduation morning. They find it waiting in their inbox.
All of these Ottawa businesses accept the Downtown Ottawa Card. Let the grad decide.
Treat the grad to one of Ottawa’s best restaurants — their choice.
Food & Dining
1012 N LaSalle St., Ottawa, Illinois, 61350
Food & Dining
604 W MAIN ST, Ottawa, Illinois, 61350
Food & Dining
213 W Madison St, Ottawa, Illinois, 61350
Food & Dining
704 LaSalle Street, Ottawa, Illinois, 61350
Food & Dining
700 La Salle St., Ottawa, Illinois, 61350
Food & Dining
1219 Fulton St., OTTAWA, Illinois, 61350
Interview outfit, first-job clothes, or just something new to mark the milestone.
Retail
726 La Salle St, Ottawa, Illinois, 61350
Retail
211 W Madison st, OTTAWA, Illinois, 61350
Retail
224 W Madison St, Ottawa, Illinois, 61350
Retail
224 W Main st, Ottawa, Illinois, 61350
Retail
112 West Main St, OTTAWA, Illinois, 61350
Retail
712 La Salle St., Ottawa, Illinois, 61350
Local cafes and shops — practical gifts the grad will actually use.
Out of town for the ceremony? Schedule delivery for graduation day and the grad finds it waiting in their inbox on graduation morning.
Pick the delivery date during checkout. No shipping, no wrapping.
Any amount from $5 to $500 — typical graduation gifts run $25–$150.
Write a personal message — what you’re proud of, what’s next.
Delivered by email — no shipping delay.
A Downtown Ottawa lets the grad celebrate on their own terms at over 30 local Ottawa businesses — dinner with friends, a new outfit, or a spa day after finals. Unlike a check, it reminds them of home every time they use it. It supports the local economy and never expires.
Yes — and many grads love receiving one right before moving away. Use it to treat friends to a last dinner out, stock up on essentials from local shops, or save it for visits back home. The Downtown Ottawa does not expire.
Common amounts for a Downtown Ottawa Card graduation gift range from $25 for acquaintances to $100+ for close family. For high school grads, $25–$75 is typical; for college grads, $50–$150 is common. Any amount from $5 to $500 is supported — pick what feels right for your relationship.
The Downtown Ottawa is accepted at over 30 local businesses in Ottawa, including restaurants, boutiques, spas, coffee shops, and more. The grad picks where and when.
Yes. During checkout you can pick the delivery date, so it arrives on graduation morning. No wrapping or shipping required.
Yes. Our Corporate / Bulk Orders flow supports multi-recipient purchases with individual messages — perfect for a family with multiple grads, a graduating class gift, or an employer sending to new hires. Visit the /corporate-sales page to get started.
A Downtown Ottawa they can use at over 30 local Ottawa businesses. Delivered instantly — a gift they’ll actually use.
Buy Downtown Ottawa Card for the Grad
