Just recently, I have written a blog post on how to make miniature food, and I intend to write many more tutorials. But I also wanted to share with you lots of miniature foods (looking like real food) that you can purchase on Etsy.
Let’s dive into 6 Etsy stores today, but first, I want to give you some insights on something!
updated 09/08/23
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But first: where to buy REAL Miniature Food?
The reason I wanted to throw in this question first on this blog post, was because I have actually seen it frequently on miniature food cooking blogs and on social media, which I found peculiar enough to try and answer it for you!
So this question : “where to buy Real miniature food” was a bit difficult for me to answer, because what you actually get to see on selling sites, is mostly miniature food kitchen equipment, and not the food itself!
And the miniature “food” that you DO see in stores online, are just packages and don’t contain actual food that you can do your miniature cooking with.
I found one exception though and that is this product called “Hello Tiny”, sold on Etsy, which has tiny little edible popcorn, tiny marshmallow rice bars, and even a complete kit for making miniature edible smores!
Edible miniature food by @conglomertron on Etsy.
The other “real” miniature food used in tiny miniature food kitchens is actual food used in tiny portions (or IS actually tiny, like a tiny fish or fine rice noodle), and you can find 1000+ recipes all over the internet, as in the video below:
For dry baking ingredients, use small pinches of standard items, and for liquids, employ a medicine dropper to control small quantities in miniature containers.
When it comes to eggs, consider using quail eggs, and for fish, opt for actual tiny fish like anchovies for an authentic seafood touch.
Trim or pinch bits of full-size items like meat, cheese, fruits, and vegetables to achieve realistic proportions.
Use small mushroom varieties like Enoki or White Beach for mushrooms, and choose smaller pasta options like angel hair or orzo.
Utilize the tiny core of a red onion as a mini onion. Lastly, for miniature shrimp dishes, select extra small shrimp, and cut grape tomatoes to represent realistic miniature tomatoes.
I hope that this answers the question?
Let’s head over to our miniature food reviews, made from polymer clay now 😉
Store number 1: MiNiMeByJessica
This store has the coolest little miniature foods and more.
Some more info about this shop.
This store sells all kinds of miniature food and some cutlery, cups, and plates. Although it isn’t mentioned, I presume everything is on a scale of 1:12.
The price :
Variable prices, check out the store.
Beware that some of the prices are for 1 piece of fruit (like 1 strawberry) and not a whole basket!
Overall Rank
Where to get this item.
On Etsy.
The good and the bad :
The Good.
- very affordable miniatures
- good looking craftsmanship
- Buyers are raving over this shop, which means that it gets a lot of 5-star reviews in the past 7 days
The Bad.
- returns and exchanges not accepted
Final Conclusion.
I would definitely buy miniature food from this shop!
Store number 2: MiniatureHobby
Realistic Miniature food in 1/12 and 1/6 scale
Some more info about this shop.
This store sells:
- miniature fruits
- miniature vegetables
- miniature bread
The price :
Different prices for the miniature foods, so check out the store. Very affordable!
Overall Rank
Where to get this item.
On Etsy.
The good and the bad :
The Good.
- Star seller, which means that the seller sets a shining example for providing a great customer experience, with a history of 5-star reviews, on-time shipping, and quick replies.
- all real handmade and beautiful mini food
- returns accepted
- fast shipping
- 2 different scales are handy for your usual size dollhouse on a scale of 1:12, but also for your Barbie size dollhouse on a scale of 1:6
The Bad.
- exchanges not accepted
Final Conclusion.
I surely would buy miniature foods from this store!
Store number 3: FunworldMini
This Etsy shop makes or sells.
Lots of different miniature items, there is a list below.
Some more info about this shop.
These miniatures are all made on a scale of 1:12, not so many mini foods though, but still: a list of minis:
- home and decor
- mini food and beverage
- Alcohol beverage
- bathroom
- garden
- tableware
- electronics
- kitchenware
- furniture
- office
- medical
- holiday
- others..
The Price.
Variable prices, check out the shop below!
Overall Rank.
Another:
Where to get this item.
On Etsy.
The good and the bad :
The Good.
- Buyers are raving, you know by now what that means, no? 🙂
- Has some very original food miniatures, all still packed and wrapped in plastic, like they are bought straight from the store. I love the idea!
- quick shipping
- returns and exchanges accepted
The Bad.
- I see only one ‘bad’ review, but it was totally the fault of the mail service, not the seller. So it’s fine to say that I did not find anything bad about this shop
Final Conclusion.
Do you think I would buy from this store? Euh, yes, of course 😉
Store number 4: MoonBijoux
This Etsy shop makes or sells.
All kinds of miniature food and food platters.
Some more info about this shop.
This store sells a lot of different food miniatures, a list:
- miniature food platters
- “lots” of miniature foods, meaning several pieces in one go
- (Christmas) cakes, sweets
- salad
- plates (without food)
- pizza and bread
- 1/6 scale Barbie food minis
The Price.
Variable prices, check out the shop.
Overall Rank.
Where to get this item.
On Etsy.
The good and the bad :
The Good.
- What can I say? WOW! These actually look so real and ready to eat, very professional!
- fast shipping
- items well packaged
- great customer service
The Bad.
- returns and exchanges not accepted
Final Conclusion.
Of course, I would buy from this terrific store, these are lovely and affordable!
Store number 5: Mungiithings.
This Etsy shop makes or sells.
Handmade Needle Felted Goodies and Collectibles and a few miniatures.
Some more info about this shop.
This store mostly sells felted stuff, but also a few miniature food items. Mostly packages and tiny bottles.
The Price.
Variable prices, check out the store.
Overall Rank.
Where to get this item.
On Etsy. This store is sadly no longer available!
The good and the bad :
The Good.
- These tiny miniature food packages and bottles of all kind are cute plus affordable and they will fill up your kitchen cupboards quite quickly.
- free shipping when purchasing over $40
- everything well packaged
- includes surprises in the shipment 🙂
The Bad.
- returns and exchanges not accepted
Final Conclusion.
If I needed a lot of packaged mini food and couldn’t make them myself, I would surely buy from this store.
Store number 7: Irinaminiatures
This Etsy shop makes or sells.
All kinds of miniatures.
Some more info about this shop
This store sells, on a scale of 1:12:
- mini food
- miniature jars and bottles
- Halloween series
- mushrooms
The Price.
Different prices, go see the store.
Overall Rank.
Where to get this item.
On Etsy.
The good and the bad :
The Good.
- Buyers are raving over this shop, which means that it gets a lot of 5 star reviews in the last 7 days.
- Beautiful craftsmanship, especially the tiny fishes!
- fast shipping, even though it ships from Russia
The Bad.
- doesn’t mention if she accepts returns and exchanges
Final Conclusion.
I would buy from this shop, I’m especially interested in the little fish!
My Final Conclusion
In this blog post on miniature foods that you can purchase on Etsy, I have reviewed 6 stores instead of the usual 5.
I hope that you find what you are looking for and if you have any questions or just want to chat, please leave a message below or join me on my Facebook group or other social media channels. 🙂
I wish you happy crafting!
Best regards,
Lizzy
Hi everyone!
My name is Lizzy, and I am an amateur miniaturist obsessed with everything in the dollhouse and miniature world, ever since I was a teenager.
So far, I have created 2 dollhouse projects, a backyard shed and a miniature treehouse, tons of DIY dollhouse kits, and “hacked” some.
I also created a fairy garden, and lots of small and simple miniature projects on my YouTube channel. (mostly made from trash or everyday items).
I love to write as well about all things happening in the miniature world, hence the reason why I created this blog!
I wish you happy reading and crafting!
Lizzy
Thank you for sharing this wonderful article. Where To Find Miniature Foods – 7 Store Reviews. Whether you are purchasing items as collectables or as a display for entertainment, it is not easy to find certain items. Your store review has made it easy to find items. Miniature items are very detailed and catches the eye
Thank you very much for the positive comment Diana and I wish you happy crafting/collecting, enjoy!
Best regards,
Lizzy
I’m both a seller and buyer on Etsy, so vested interest declared. I’ve been using Etsy frequently for both in the last two years and I’ve not had any problems. It just feels a lot nicer than eBay, there just doesn’t seem to be the starting point of an assumption of criminality / cheating that you get on there. Also, as a seller of handmade goods, it’s better as everyone knows what they are getting; you probably pay more but it won’t just be cheap stuff off Alibaba imported and sold on cheaply by a logistics company.
Hi Emmanuel!
I totally agree with you, I buy lots of things on Etsy myself, and so does my family! I just love the way you can buy personalized gifts for everyone on Etsy. And most of all: handmade 🙂
Thanks for your comment!
Best regards,
Lizzy