Father’s Day — which falls on Sunday, June 19, this year — is just over a week away, so if you haven’t started looking for a gift, now’s the time. We know sorting through the thousands of options out there is no easy task, however, so we’ve done a lot of the legwork for you. Below, we rounded up the best gifts for every type of dad at every price point, from a top-of-the-line Bluetooth speaker for the dad who’s into tech to the cutting board a Michelin-star chef recommends for the dad who loves to cook. At this point, everything below should arrive by Father’s Day unless otherwise noted. But given how quickly that can change, we’ve also rounded up the best last-minute gifts for dads, along with the best online gift cards if you don’t even want to think about shipping. (As always, if you want to stay on top of our gift coverage, sign up for our newsletter so you won’t miss a thing.)
Best last-minute gifts that will arrive by Father’s Day
While there’s still time to shop for a gift for your dad (or granddad), it won’t be long before we enter into last-minute shopping territory. In case you find yourself there, we’ve put together a list of 43 last-minute gift ideas for every type of dad. This expert-approved Topo Designs Dopp kit comes in 15 different colors and is perfect for his next vacation. Read more here.
Best Father’s Day gifts for every type of dad
If you’re a one-stop shopper, we’ve rounded up 55 of the best Father’s Day gifts for every type of dad — with most eligible for two-day shipping. If he’s always complaining about his back, he’ll appreciate this heated massage cushion that’ll soothe his after a long day. Read more here.
More gifts for every type of dad (at every price point)
If you want even more ideas, our roundup of the best Father’s Day gifts for every dad (at every price point) has 66 options. Whether he’s an avid golfer or he just started getting into it, he’ll enjoy being able to practice golfing in his living room with this indoor putting green. Read more here.
Best gifts for techie dads
If you’re trying to buy a more high-tech gift for Dad, this is the guide for you. There are electronic gifts at every price point, from a set of Wi-Fi smart plugs to this Strategist-favorite Bluetooth speaker that lets him take high-quality tunes on the go, including on hikes and bike rides. Read more here.
Best gifts for foodie dads
From the Kitchen Confidential superfan to the dad-slash-pitmaster, we found all of the best gifts for foodie dads. If his cutting board has seen better days, give it an upgrade. This John Boos board comes recommended by a Michelin-star chef (among other experts). Read more here.
Best Father’s Day food gifts
For the dad who’s always ready for a seaside vacation, this lobster roll kit comes with lobster meat, split-top rolls, butter, and mayonnaise so he can enjoy a taste of Maine’s best summer sandwich at home. If lobster’s not his thing, we’ve got ideas for dads who like meat, pizza, sweets, and much more. Read more here.
Best designer Father’s Day gifts
We found the cheapest, nicest gifts from designer brands for the dad who enjoys the finer things in life, like this sandalwood-scented Aesop shaving serum that’s a big upgrade from Barbasol. Read more here.
Best Father’s Day gifts that do good
One way to do good this Father’s Day is to give directly to a charity, but we’ve also rounded up some gifts that do good, such as this personal water filter that’s great for outdoorsy dads. For each one sold, LifeStraw will donate safe drinking water to a child in Kenya for an entire school year. Read more here.
Best Father’s Day gifts for new dads
If you’re shopping for a first-time father, you’ll want to get something that marks this momentous occasion but is still practical — so he will actually use it. We’ve rounded up more than 60 Father’s Day gifts for new dads that we think will help any parent rediscover sanity — whether he’s a golfer, designer, or nature lover. If it’s really just a laugh he needs, gift him this box set of adult bedtime picture books. Read more here.
Best Father’s Day gifts for grandfathers
We’ve rounded up delightful gifts for the grandfathers in your life — according to, well, other grandparents (and some thoughtful grandkids). If you always find him birding, this kit, which you can assemble with him, comes with all the pieces needed to build a “bird bungalow.” Read more here.
Best Father’s Day gift sets on Amazon
If you’re having trouble picking one individual gift, a gift set is an ideal way to make sure you (and your dad) have options. This stainless-steel Japanese blade set will keep him busy in the backyard all summer long. But if gardening isn’t Dad’s thing, we found a bunch of other bundles, each of which can be found on Amazon. Read more here.
Best Father’s Day gifts for outdoorsy dads
Being an outdoorsman means being prepared for any kind of wilderness. Cyclist Chris Cosentino — who is also a chef, a restaurateur, and a dad — says this heart-rate monitor, which your dad can use at the gym or in a jungle, “is equipped with Bluetooth and will connect directly with your training apps.” Read more here.
Best virtual Father’s Day gifts
For many people, virtual gifts may still be the best option, especially for dads who’d rather have an experience than receive a physical object. So we’ve rounded up the best virtual gifts for every type of dad, including this 60-minute class where he’ll learn how to mix, strain, and bottle his own fiery hot sauce. Read more here.
Best Father’s Day gift cards
If you’re struggling to think of the perfect Father’s Day present, an online gift card to his favorite store might be the way to go. To that end, we’ve rounded up 45 gift cards that will appeal to all sorts of dads, whether he’s a voracious reader, constant snacker, or golf lover. Read more here.
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