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What Does Caroline Like in Stardew Valley?

Caroline Stardew Valley

Caroline is a beloved NPC in Stardew Valley to whom you can provide gifts. While she responds in a wholesome and caring manner, she is not a marriage candidate. You can give her the items she likes to maximise your friendship points with her.

Like all NPCs in the game, you can gift various things to Caroline that she likes to increase your bond with her. Wondering what items Caroline likes and hates? Here are all the items that she likes, loves, hates, and is neutral about.

All Giftable Items for Caroline in Stardew Valley

Caroline's Liking

Caroline is a loving and straightforward mother who tends to like even the simplest of gifts. However, like other characters, she loathes and is neutral about various items you can find in the town or other islands. Here are all the items you can gift to Caroline, and what her reaction to them is:

Loved Gifts

Oh, *your character’s name*, you’re spoiling me! I love it!

  • Fish Taco
  • Green Tea
  • Summer Spangle
  • Tropical Curry

In addition to these items, Caroline loves the universally loved gifts. You can give those special items to her or any other NPC in the game to increase your friendship points significantly.

Liked Gifts

For me? This is such a thoughtful gift! Thank you!

  • Tea Leaves
  • Wild Horseradish
  • Daffodil
  • Universally Liked Gifts

Excluding Amaranth, Mayonnaise, and Duck Mayonnaise.

Neutral Gifts

Oh, that’s sweet. Thank you.

  • Universally Neutral Gifts

Disliked Gifts

Oh…I see. I’ll, uh…make sure to put it to good use…

  • Universally Disliked Gifts
  • Snow Yam
  • Winter Root
  • Mayonnise
  • Leek
  • Holly
  • Ginger
  • Hazelnut
  • Dandelion
  • Duck Mayonnaise
  • Amaranth
  • Common Mushroom
  • Chanterelle
  • Magma Cup
  • Morel
  • Purple Mushroom

Hated Gifts

Um…I guess I could use it for compost…

  • Quartz
  • Salmonberry

With these gifts and random Heart Events, you will eventually reach the maximum level of friendship with Caroline in no time!