Salt Lake City

It started in a bathroom in Salt Lake City…

Pair text with an image to focus on your chosen product, collection, or blog post. Add details on availability, style, or even provide a review.Every winter, a few old friends and I make a trip to Salt Lake City. It’s our way of keeping a decades-long friendship alive.

One morning after a long stretch of skiing, I noticed something in the bathroom: a glass vase filled with colorful restaurant matchbooks.

“I love your matchbook collection,” I said.

“They’re from my time living in New York.”

Each matchbook was more than decoration — it was a memory.

The Spark

Then came the idea

When I got back to Denver, I started looking for restaurants that still gave out matchbooks.

There weren’t many.

So we decided to do something about it.

Matchbook Club

Matchbook Club is a collection of neighborhood-based releases featuring the places that define a city.

Each drop focuses on a single neighborhood and a small group of spots—restaurants, bars, cafés, and others that shape how people experience a place.

Released in limited quantities. Collected over time.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

General Questions

What is Matchbook Club?

Matchbook Club is a collection of neighborhood-based releases featuring the places that define a city.

Each collection includes a small group of spots—restaurants, bars, cafés, and others—captured as a limited set of matchbooks.

A physical record of where people go.

How do the collections work?

Each collection focuses on a single neighborhood.

We release a limited collection tied to a small group of places. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.

New collections are announced via email and social. Members receive early access.

How are places selected?

Each collection is curated independently.

We look for places that shape how people experience a neighborhood—spots that define its character, not just its popularity.

Which cities are featured?

Matchbook Club currently focuses on Denver.

Future collections will expand to other cities over time.

Collections & Ordering

What comes in a Matchbook Club collection?

Each collection includes a small set of matchbooks tied to a single neighborhood.

  • Four matchbooks from selected places
  • One Matchbook Club matchbook

Released in limited quantities.

What is the Matchbook Collection?

The Matchbook Collection includes the full set of matchbooks from a collection.

Designed to be collected over time.

  • Four neighborhood matchbooks
  • One Matchbook Club matchbook

Do you offer candles?

Yes. Our Matchbook Club candle can be added to your order.

Each candle is designed to complement the collection—subtle, warm, and tied to the character of the city.

Where are Matchbook Club candles made?

Made in the USA.

Hand-poured in Texas using soy-based wax and clean fragrance oils.

For Businesses

How can my business be featured in a Matchbook Club drop?

Each drop is curated independently.

We select a small group of places that define a neighborhood—restaurants, bars, cafés, and others that shape how people experience the area.

We keep a running list of places we’re considering for future drops.

If you’d like to be on our radar, feel free to reach out.

Does my business need to already have matchbooks?

No.

Matchbooks are created as part of the collection.

Can I suggest a restaurant to be included?

Yes.

We’re always interested in hearing about places that define a neighborhood.

You can send suggestions to info@thematchbookclub.com.

Shipping & Policies

Where do you ship?

We currently ship within the United States (not including Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico).

If you’re interested in international shipping, please contact us at info@thematchbookclub.com and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

What is your return policy?

Because our collections are limited-run drops, we generally do not accept returns on opened matchbook collections.

If your order arrives damaged or incorrect, please contact us within 7 days of delivery and we’ll make it right.

Unused and unopened candles may be returned within 30 days of delivery.

For any questions, reach out to info@thematchbookclub.com.

Contact Us

Still have questions? Reach out to us at info@thematchbookclub.com or follow us on Instagram @thematchbookclub to stay updated!