All of the Best Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Father’s Day is this Sunday, which means this is your last chance to secure the perfect present for all the dads in your life. And because doing so is no easy feat, our writers and editors have been working tirelessly to compile gift ideas to help you shop for your dad, grandpa, husband, or any other paternal figures in your life.
To find items even the hardest-to-please dads can’t turn down (and that will arrive on time), we consulted cookbook authors, outdoorsmen, brewmasters, PGA directors, and more to bring you this list of standout gift ideas. We’ve added father-friendly Strategist favorites — some that we’ve tried ourselves or given to our own parents, plus others that are longtime favorites on our site. With that said, we made sure to feature gifts at every price point so you can find something that fits your budget.
Best Last-Minute Father’s Day Gift Ideas
If you haven’t found a Father’s Day gift yet, don’t panic. We put together a list of the best last-minute Father’s Day gifts that’ll arrive in time, including a stylish charging tray that doubles as a catchall for keys and coins, an affordable utility wagon for beach days, and a kickstand-slash-MagSafe wallet that’s ideal for quick errands and FaceTime calls. Read more here.
Best Father’s Day gifts for every type of dad
Whether you’re shopping for a dad who’s always whipping up something new in the kitchen or a dad who recently discovered the wonders of pickleball, our gift guide for every type of dad doesn’t discriminate. In it, you’ll find 56 stellar gifts, including a bread-making kit for the father who’s perfecting his sourdough, a massage cushion for the dad with a bad back, and a low-profile baseball cap for the dad who can’t resist a summer sporting event. Read more here.
A Gift for Every Type of Dad at Every Price Point
We did our best to think of the quirks that really make our dads our dads, then came up with 50 stellar gift ideas at every price point. Try some popcorn seasoning for the dad who’s always suggesting a family movie night or an Apple AirTag for the dad who wants to stay on top of everything on travel days. If you have room in your budget for a splurge gift, we’d suggest a pair of Glerups slippers for the dad who loves getting cozy. Read more here.
Best Father’s Day Gifts Under $50
Over our many years of covering Father’s Day, we’ve learned that a truly special gift doesn’t have to break the bank. With that in mind, we curated a list of 46 standout gifts under $50. Some of our picks include a sturdy fleece that he’ll want to wear for beach bonfires, a duo of Japanese barbecue sauces that are great for drizzling, and a handy gardening tool for the dad with a green thumb. Read more here.
Best Father’s Day Gifts Under $100
If your budget is a little higher, we found 45 Father’s Day gifts under $100. Some of our favorite affordable finds are olive-oil spray bottles for the dad who’s counting down the days until grilling season, stretchy shoelaces for the dad who loves a slip-on, and some sleek Crocs that don’t look like Crocs. Read more here.
Best Father’s Day Gifts on Amazon
With such a vast inventory, Amazon can be difficult to navigate if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Luckily, the site has plenty of Strategist-approved Father’s Day gifts that staff writer Kitty Guo plucked from our archives. Some of our top gifts that will arrive well before Father’s Day thanks to Prime’s two-day shipping are a Bluetooth adapter to connect your own headphones to inflight entertainment, a portable pickleball set for the sports enthusiast, and a durable countertop burner that he can use to cook his favorite proteins and veggies anywhere. Read more here.
Father’s Day Gifts for Dads Who Don’t Want Anything
When your dad says he doesn’t want anything for Father’s Day, but you still don’t want to show up empty-handed, it’s best to go for a practical gift. We recommend this sleek box-cutter knife that’ll help him open Amazon packages with ease, or our sleep writer’s favorite pillow. Read more here.
Best Gifts for Every Type of Husband
Whether you’ve been married for five years or 20, finding the best Father’s Day gift for a husband who has everything is a challenge that presents itself every year. To help you tackle the task with ease, we’ve tapped into experts on our team to find plenty of options that should surprise and delight your recipient — including this indoor garden for the dad who’s big on herbs. There’s also a clever book that’s packed with puzzles and murder mysteries that increase in difficulty, for the dad who likes a challenge. Finally, for grilling sandwiches of all kinds, there’s an affordable cast-iron grill press that one restaurant owner uses to toast sandwiches in-house. Read more here.
Best Father’s Day Gifts for New Dads
If you’re buying for a first-time father, you’ll want something special enough to make it worthy of such a momentous occasion yet practical enough that he’ll actually use it. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up 30 Father’s Day gifts for new dads, including a clip-on light for his evening jog and a mini putting green if he’s been yearning for the golf course. If he’s more the sentimental type, consider a line-a-day diary, so he can remember details from this special time.
Best Gifts for Grandfathers
Consider it Father’s Day 2.0. To get the lowdown on what he’ll really appreciate, we consulted with some actual grandfathers and their grandchildren to hear about the best gifts they’ve received and given. Some of our favorites: a kit with 12 prompted letters for him to fill out for the grandkids, a silly book that includes tips on how to “babysit” a grandpa, and a special picture frame for him to cherish each piece of artwork from his grandkids. Read more here.
Best Gifts for Foodie Dads
For the dad who will never pass up an opportunity to serve you his newest kitchen creation, we have 68 stellar gifts that will honor his love language: food. Just in time for grilling season, we’re recommending this carbon-steel pan that is similar to cast iron in its usefulness, but thinner and lighter and easier to maneuver over a live fire. Then, there’s a stainless-steel koozie that will keep his beer cold on even the hottest of days. To top everything off, there’s a hot-sauce bundle that our team can’t stop recommending. Read more here.
Best Father’s Day Gifts for Chefs
The cook of the family deserves a Father’s Day gift as outstanding as his kitchen skills. To help you find a worthy option, we spoke to chefs and restaurant owners who recommended gifts that go beyond the classic grill spatula, including book darts for keeping track of memorable recipes, a pair of small but mighty cooking scissors, and the peeler that’s used on the line at the French Laundry. Read more here.
Best Gifts for Outdoorsy Dads
Strategist writer Jeremy Rellosa will be the first to tell you he has quite a few things in common with outdoorsy dads (including how they dress), so he crafted a gift guide for his kinsmen. It counts recommendations from dads who love to hike, fish, kayak, and camp, and includes plenty of unexpected options like a camping stove that can cook food and charge small devices at the same time. You’ll also find the best gift Rellosa has ever given his own dad: a smart bird feeder that records live video of feathered friends. Read more here.
Best Father’s Day Gifts for Techie Dads
The dad who’s always doling out tech tips (solicited or not) deserves a Father’s Day gift that celebrates his love for gadgets. It can be difficult to keep up with all of the latest releases, so our tech writer Jordan McMahon did the hard work for you and curated a list of gifts for your techie father based on his own reporting and testing. There’s a Find My–compatible tracker that’s thin enough to slip into his wallet without extra bulk, a digital picture frame that doubles as a smart speaker, and a smart mug that keeps their drink of choice consistently warm for hours. Read more here.
Best Father’s Day Gifts for Grilling Enthusiasts
Is it a coincidence that the beginning of grilling season coincides with Father’s Day? We think not. For the fathers who celebrate both occasions, we have 47 grilling-related gifts recommended by people who love to grill. There’s a range of innovative picks, including a dishwasher-safe grilling basket for veggies and fries and a neat tube that turns any grill into a smoker. Read more here.
Best Golf Gifts for Father’s Day
If he prefers the golf course to the grill, we have plenty of present ideas that’ll arrive before he hits the green on Father’s Day. There’s this pack of sensors that attach to club heads and track his performance, or a solid and soft polo that he can wear over and over again. For a splurge, consider this data-driven device from Voice Caddie that’ll help him improve his form. Read more here.
Best Subscription Boxes to Gift for Father’s Day
Father’s Day may happen just once a year, but a subscription box keeps the festivities going far beyond the holiday itself. For the dad who likes to wind down with a cup of tea, we recommend this Tea of the Month Club membership with single-origin teas from around the world. If he’s an afternoon snacker, consider this four-month popcorn-kernel subscription with delicious savory flavors like Rosemary Garlic and Tomato Basil. And if he would prefer a non-food-related gift, we found a History by Mail subscription that sends detailed replicas of historical documents to our beloved history buffs. Read more here.
Best Coffee Subscriptions to Gift for Father’s Day
And if he can’t start the day without a cup of coffee, we have you (and him) covered. Trade Coffee’s subscription gift is our favorite of its kind, with a wide array of coffee and personalization options. For those looking to expand their coffee palates, consider Atlas Coffee Club’s coffee subscription, which sends blends from around the world. Finally, there’s the Driftaway Coffee Subscription, ideal for dads looking to learn more about the craft — he’ll even have the option to chat with an expert over Zoom and learn how to better understand and describe what he’s drinking. Read more here.
This article was originally posted on The New Yorker’s Strategist.