The 162 Best Father’s Day Gift Ideas

“The key to Father’s Day is figuring out a gift that they didn’t even know they wanted, like aplush robeto replace the decade-old one or the cookbook of a restaurant they once saw onAnthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown,” says senior writerDominique Pariso. She found this year’s 37 best gifts for every kind of dad, with ideas at every price point.Read more here.

And for even more ideas, writerErin Schwartz, who’s been looking for gifts for dads all year for many years now, has come up with a list that’s sure to have something your dad will like. Many of the items on their list are ones Strategist staffers have tried and loved themselves (or gifted to their own dads). And to make it even easier, Schwartz has organized everything by price, starting with gifts under $25. Some of their favorites include a Strategist-favoritefoot massagerfor the achy dad, the wok Munzzy Uddin and Harvey Wong of Brooklyn’s Monkey Kinghave used for years, and indestructiblewool socks.Read more here.

As of right now, most every pick in this mega-guide will arrive on time, but as we’re getting down to the wire for shipping, senior writerAmbar Pardillarounded up a list of thoughtful and delightful picks that ship quickly, from an especially nourishing foot cream to some new fishing lures.Read more here.

And for even more fast-shipping gift ideas, writerArielle Avilafound two dozen thoughtful gifts at a variety of price points that ship in two days for those with Amazon Prime, from an indoor putting green for the dad wants a little more practice to the popular Brick device for reducing screen time.Read more here.

If you’re looking for a not-too-expensive but still thoughtful gift, Schwartz has plenty of those, too. They pulled together a list of 48 ideas, including standout picks from our “Celebrity Shopping” column (like thesocks Mickey Drexler giftsandJimmy Butler’s domino set) and lots of doodads for every hobby (like stainless-steel popcorn popper and a clip-on grill fan).Read more here.

And for even less-expensive gifts, Pariso found 51 things under $50 that will make him feel special. Some items on her list: a particularly nice bar of soap (on a rope), a portable keyboard so he can work form anywhere, and a Carhartt coat for his best friend (his dog).Read more here.

Some of the best gifts for a dad who’s likely doing a bit ofeverything— “from balancing work events and perfecting the lawn to making it to all of your family gatherings” — is something to make his life easier. Trust writerBrenley Goertzenandher gadget-obsessed dadto know something about usefulness. She rounded up 20 of the best ideas under $50 that will make it easier for him to grill, pack, fix things, or just relax.Read more here.

There are many dads who insist they don’t want anything for Father’s Day. “But if, like me, you feel like a jerk showing up empty-handed, you still have plenty of options,” says senior writerLiza Corsillo, whose own husband is one of those dads who wants for nothing. She suggests finding something exciting but still practical, or perhaps something he can do with his family. That could be a battery organizer or particularly nice body wash, or something more sentimental like a bead kit he can do with the kids.Read more here.

Senior writerMichael Zhaois the Strategist’s resident picky guy. He writes a monthly “Ask a Picky Guy” column, where he answers readers’ trickiest shopping questions, and he wrote ourdefinitive gift guide to what to buy for a picky guy. So he knows a thing or two about men with very particular preferences. His suggestion is to strike a balance between whimsy and utility. Some of his recommendations that do just that: an easy-to-learn card game, a fast-drying yet luxurious-feeling robe, and the one coffee gadget he (probably) doesn’t already have.Read more here.

And for even more especially nice versions of practical things, senior writerLauren Rofound 20 of the Strategist’s nicest Father’s Day gifts that are truly worth the price tag. They’re all things he’ll actually use (depending, of course, on his hobbies), from calf-targeting Hyperice compression sleeves for the dad who recovers as hard as he trains to one of thenicest and most efficient pepper grinderson the market for the dad who loves to cook.Read more here.

When shopping for new dads, Ro suggests finding a balance between something momentous enough to mark the occasion but practical enough he’ll actually use it — bonus points if it helps him navigate the early, sleepless days of fatherhood more smoothly. She found 25 such gifts, from acoffee-subscription servicehe’ll look forward to receiving every month to some newsweatsfor his at-home lounging.Read more here.

“Shopping for a Father’s Day gift for your grandfather is kind of like shopping for the dad who ‘has everything’ — but supercharged,” says writerBella Druckman. “He’s had a lifetime to collect gadgets and gizmos.” Druckman’s advice: Upgrade one of the items he’s had forever with something a little fresher, like an unfaded ball cap or holelessslippers. She spoke to a handful of grandparents (and some of their grandkids), then sifted through the Strategist archives to find 52 gifts bound to stand out in your grandpa’s collection of gizmos. Some of her favorites include aBobby Flay–belovedlip balm, a cozyrobe, and asmart bird feeder.Read more here.

And for even more picks, Druckman curated a list of 49 more gifts for every kind of grandfather, including an under-$50back massagerfor the grandpa with aches, a frame for displaying his grandkids’ artwork, and luxe truffle salt for the granddad who likes to entertain.Read more here.

Of all the kinds of difficult-to-shop-for men, husbands might be the hardest. “When you ask them what they want, their response is usually ‘nothing,’ which obviously doesn’t help you as a spouse,” says Ro (a spouse herself). Having carefully hunted down many a gift for her own husband over the years, Ro knows what works. She found 39 Father’s Day gifts for every kind of husband, including some of her personal favorites, from a fancy nut butter recommended byDavid Lebovitzto the sleep maskKevin Morbysays has earned him hours of extra shut-eye.Read more here.

And for even more, writerJordan McMahonfound a few dozen more gifts for husbands of every type, whether he’s a coffee snob, a pasta aficionado, or a camper.Read more here.

Nothing quite says “I see you” like a personalized gift. Senior writerLiza Corsillofound two dozen of the nicest-looking, non-cheesy personalized gifts for dads that show you’ve been listening to him and paying attention to his hobbies. Note that some of these items have longer production times, so they may not arrive on time or will require expedited shipping. Check carefully before ordering, and make sure you have a card on Father’s Day letting him know something’s on the way.Read more here.

When it comes to shopping for a grilling enthusiast, writerKat Gillespiesuggests keeping it simple. “A practical, non-novelty accessory(or, quite frankly, just an expensive cut of meat)will be much better appreciated,” she says. She spoke to people who grilla lot— many dads among them — to find those actually useful items, like the grill brush a Steak Master Series finalist uses on his own grill and an insulated can cooler for the beer he likes to drink while he cooks.Read more here.

And if none of those quite strike his fancy, Gillespie has almost 50 more gift ideas for anyone who loves to grill.Read more here.

And if it’s cooking (and food) in general he likes, kitchen and dining writerEmma Wartzmanfound nearly 60 sauces, spices, and cooking tools he (probably) hasn’t tried yet, along with several cookbooks for the dad who wants to expand his recipes.Read more here.

Another group that’s difficult to shop for is the outdoorsy set, who tend to be “gearheads who research and buy the things they covet as soon as they become aware of them,” says Gillespie. So she did the research for you and put together a range of gear, tools, and beverages that are nicer than anything they’d buy themselves, like one of ourfavorite camping hammocksor one of the more affordable Yeti coolers.Read more here.

And for even more ideas, Gillespie updated her year-round guide to gifts for dads who love the great outdoors with more options, from a powerful light he can keep on his keychain to the one of thebest multi-tools out there.Read more here.

For the dad whose ideal Father’s Day consists of a round on the links, Zhao spoke to a spate of golf dads (and their sons) to find the shoes,bags, balls, and other gear on their wish lists. Some of his top picks are actually stylish golf shoes, a custom ball marker, and a brush for cleaning his clubs. Note that some items may not arrive on time (or require expedited shipping), so check carefully before ordering.Read more here.

If he’s obsessed with tech, you’re in luck: “Even if he prefers to buy all his own gadgets, he could always use more accessories to keep them organized or charged,” Zhao says. He rounded up some of the top tech gadgets Dadmightnot already have, along with a bunch of accessories he definitely doesn’t have, including a color-screenede-reader(and a handy strap for holding it) and arobot vacuumto help him get his weekends back.Read more here.

Goertzen’s dad is gadget-obsessed — he “loves things like mixology spoons and golf-swing trainers,” she says — soahead of Father’s Day last year, she asked him to share all his favorite gadgets. He’s bought even more nifty doodads since then, so this Father’s Day, he’s back with his updated list of the gadgets he owns and loves, plus some he’s eyeing next. If your dad enjoys a clever thing that solves a problem, he’s sure to like someone on Goertzen’s list.Read more here.

This year, for her own husband, beauty writerKrista Bennett DeMaiois leaning into gifts sheknowshe’ll use — and enjoy using at that: grooming gifts. She rounded up the 21 sharpest razors, nicest-smelling soaps, and more for dads who already have a nightly routine and those who could use a more robust one.Read more here.

Subscription boxes and services are a simple and low-lift way of making sure the dad in your life is well stocked with his indulgences of choice for months to come. WriterKitty Guocompiled a list of our favorite boxes for every kind of dad, from the bacon lover to the one who watchesHot Onesevery week.Read more here.

And if none of those suit your dad, Guo found 68 more options he might like, including Japanese snack boxes, a box full of bread and baked goods, a new book every month, and much more.Read more here.