50 Best Gift Ideas for Dads (Even if He's Super Hard to Shop For)

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Looking for a last-minute Father's Day gift? Think again before wrapping up another tie or pair of socks this year. Dad deserves a gift that’s a little outside the box — even if it needs to include quick shipping. We're here to help you with some of the best gifts for dads to buy in 2023, from sentimental presents to useful gadgets and everything in between. Even if your dad says he doesn’t want anything this year (which is probably a total lie), these gift ideas are perfect for every personality type, budget, hobby, and interest — including those that are notoriously hard to shop for.

So what makes a great Father’s Day present? There are just as many types of dads as there are present options. Whether he loves grilling, gaming, camping, hiking, fishing, or golfing, there’s a gift to fit every budget. Dozens of the items on this list are gifts under $20. Others are splurge-worthy, so you can find something that fits your needs as well as his. Even if your dad is just a practical guy who doesn’t care about material things, we’ve got sentimental and personalized gifts he’ll cherish forever because they’re so full of love. Sure, what some dads want most of all is quality time. But these gift ideas for Dad will only sweeten the pot!

19th Hole Candle

With notes of fresh-cut grass, mahogany, and hops, this candle from Homesick will whisk dad away to his favorite golf course. It smells so good it might make him forget all about those bogeys he hit during his last round.

New York Times Strictly Medium Crossword Puzzles

What's a three-letter word for father? Give d-a-d the gift of 200 New York Times crossword puzzles that aren't too easy or too hard. These crosswords are certified medium for just the right amount of brain work.

Daily Harvest Subscription

If your dad is working to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into his life, try a subscription to Daily Harvest. He can choose from a variety of vegan smoothies, harvest bowls, flatbreads, and more. They are easy to prep and even tastier to eat.

Sweet Hot Recipe

This sweet, hot, and savory sauce is great on just about anything, but we suggest wings and ribs! The thick sauce combines habanero and cayenne peppers for heat and a tomato base for sweetness. Not a meat eater? Mambo sauce tastes great on noodles and rice too.

Rise & GRND Coffee Blend

Rise and grind with premium grounds from BLK & Bold, a small batch coffee company based in Des Moines, Iowa. You can feel good about your purchase because 5% of sales go to No Child Hungry, which works to improve the lives and futures of at-risk youths.

Professional Hair Clippers & Beard Trimmer

These top-of-the-line hair and beard clippers from Bevel will leave dad fresh, clean, and ready to take on the day. Choose from a variety of settings and attachments to get the perfect look every time.

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Charcoal Mint Beard Shampoo Bar

Beards need shampoo too. This dense bar is full of cleansing charcoal and invigorating mint for an overall clean feeling and shiny, well-kempt beard.

Minute Cocktail Sugar Cube Trio

Making the perfect cocktail can be time-consuming, but these flavored sugar cubes make bartending a breeze. Simply drop a Minute Cocktail sugar cube into the liquor of your choice, and you'll have the perfect drink in just two minutes. The Dark and Bold Cocktail Trio includes Manhattan, Old Fashioned, and Moscow Mule cubes.

Assam Black Tea

If dad is a tea drinker, he'll appreciate this unique blend from Alaya Tea. Assam black tea is a fragrant, dark, and robust tea from the Assam region of India. It has just the right amount of caffeine to make it the perfect morning cup.

Military Camp Cap

Upgrade dad's look with a trendy cap from Supreme. With a green military-like design and iconic red Supreme label, this may be his new favorite hat. It's adjustable for the perfect fit.

Flex Wireless Earbuds

Beats Flex is perfect for the dad who doesn't want to commit to ear pods. They are harder to lose and are sturdy enough for even the roughest game of pick-up basketball.

Smokey Bear Enamelware Mug

Outdoorsy dads will love sipping from this vintage Smokey the Bear enamelware mug. And yes, you can prevent forest fires with this purchase. A portion of sales goes toward wildfire prevention education.

Beatty's Chocolate Cake

Let them eat cake — especially on Father's Day. Send dad some dessert from Ina Garten's Barefoot Contessa. A secret ingredient (spoiler: it's freshly brewed coffee) gives this rich chocolate cake an even deeper flavor.

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Eye Cream for Wrinkles

Even dads can appreciate a good eye cream. This skin-renewing eye cream from CeraVe visibly firms and reduces the look of fine lines while moisterizing with three essential ceramides, niacinamide, and caffeine.

Outdoors Lightweight Insulated Vest

This insulated vest is perfect for dad's next outdoor adventure. Its quilted interior lay keeps warmth in without being too bulky. Plus, it's lightweight enough to pack into a backpack, and two front pockets keep essentials handy.

Soda Stream Terra Sparkling Water Saver

If your dad is frugal and eco-conscious, he'll love this Soda Stream Terra sparkling water maker. He'll save big bucks on making his own sparkling water at home and keep waste out of the landfill at the same time.

The Standard Active Polo 3-Pack

Give dad's wardrobe a much-needed makeover with a pack of True Classic polo shirts. Each shirt is tailor-made for the best fit and even helps block out UV rays. The fabric is moister-wicking and antimicrobial too.

Levain Signature Cookie Assortment

Is there anything better than fresh cookies? Gift dad Levain's signature assortment featuring Chocolate Chip Walnut, Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip, and Oatmeal Raisin. Milk not included.

Waxed Canvas Duffle

Dad will have no problem finding his luggage at baggage claim with this monogrammed canvas duffle from L.L. Bean. It comes in five classy colors and is roomy enough for all his travel essentials.

Bamboo Toilet Paper

It's no secret that dads tend to spend a lot of time in the bathroom. Make their trips more enjoyable with premium toilet paper from Who Gives a Crap. This eco-friendly company makes its paper from 100% biodegradable bamboo fiber, so it's easier on the environment. Want to up the bathroom comfiness? Throw in a TUSHY bidet for an enhanced bathroom experience.

Ranger 2.0 Smokeless Fire Pit

Can't get away for a camping trip? Bring the campfire to dad safely with a Solo smokeless fire pit. It's durable, portable, and gives off enough warmth to keep everyone toasty.

Casper Super Soft Sheet Sets

Help dad get a better night's sleep with a super soft sheet set from Casper. They're made with 100 percent brush cotton for a lightweight feel and come in three solid colors. Has dad been super helpful this year? Spring for Casper's new Snow hybrid mattress to go along with those sheets.

Family Pebble Portrait

This unique take on a family portrait will be a welcomed Father's Day gift. Artist Wendy Pound will design a one-of-a-kind pebble portrait based on your family members. You can even include your pets!

Beer Cap State Wall Decor

Help dad keep track of his favorite beers with this beer cap state wall decor. Pick from all 50 states to commemorate dad's birthplace.

Acupressure Foot Massage Slippers

This Father's Day, pamper the dad who's on his feet all day. These slippers are well reviewed on Amazon, with over 9,000 five-star ratings. "These are fantastic! Got one for me and my partner and wow!!! They feel amazing," said one customer.

Paper Mate Clear Point Mechanical Pencils

Does dad constantly misplace his pencils and pens? Get him a new set of mechanical pencils from Paper Mate. There's enough for him to keep one behind his ear, another in the car, one in the junk drawer, and anywhere else he needs to stash something to write with.

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Wood Phone Docking Station

For the father who can't keep track of all of his belongings, this wooden docking station keeps everything together. He can charge his phone, store his glasses, and set aside his loose change all in one spot.

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Personalized Stainless Steel Cuff Links

Dress dad up with a new pair of monogrammed cuff links. Every time he puts them on, he'll think of you.

'Dad, Now That I'm Older' Framed Message

This is the perfect gift for an adult son or daughter to give to their father. The sweet framed note shares a message of love and appreciation. If you have a hard time coming up with words to express how much you care about your dad, let this gift say it for you.

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Men's Indoor/Outdoor Slipper

These slippers have a memory foam insole that will mold to his feet and make it feel like he's walking on air. Plus, they can be worn inside and outside. He'll basically never have to take them off — and he won't want to.

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Novelty Socks

If you had a dollar for every time dad said this, you'd be a millionaire. Now, he doesn't even need to say it. He can just kick his feet up, and let his socks do the talking while he "rests his eyes."

Magnetic Wristband

If Dad is always doing projects around the house, he'll appreciate this magnetic armband. It's perfect for storing loose nails, screws, drill bits, and more, so he can spend less time searching the ground for dropped pieces and more time DIY-ing.

100 Video Games Bucket List Scratch Poster

This one's for the gamer dads. Once he's played the popular video games featured on this poster, he can scratch off the square and reveal the colorful portrait beneath. When he's played all 100, it just becomes cool game room decor.

Custom Super Dad Book

Show your dad what a superhero he is by putting him in an actual comic book. You can customize Super Dad's skin color, hair color, glasses (if he has them), and add the names of up to five people and a date.

Mini Arcade Machine: Galaga Video Game

Everything retro is in, including old school video games. This mini machine will let Pop relive his arcade days while playing Galaga. Only now, he'll own the machine and get to play as much as he wants. Is your dad a fan of another retro video game? This listing also sells Pac-Man, Caveman Ninja, and more.

'101 So Bad, They're Good Dad Jokes' Book

If your father loves a cheesy dad joke, this book will give him inspiration. But be warned: He's probably going to try them out on you.

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Digital Picture Frame

For fathers who have family members far from home, this digital picture frame will help them feel closer. You can email photos to the machine from anywhere in the world, so Dad can get updates on all his relatives' lives in real time.

Coffee + Chocolate Gift Box

Spoil your Pop with this gift box filled with decadent chocolates and delicious coffee. It comes with unique orange blossom espresso dark chocolate and crisp quinoa sesame milk chocolate. The flavors of the chocolates and the coffee are designed to perfectly complement each other.

Mens Hooded Plush Robe

If your dad is a robe guy, he'll love this plush one that comes in four different colors. And even if he's not a robe guy right now, this one may convince him to be. "This is a seriously cozy robe! It’s basically a fleece blanket with sleeves," said one of over 18,000 five-star reviews on Amazon.

Gardener's Tool Seat

For the dads who love to garden, but maybe shouldn't spend so much time on their knees, this canvas chair and storage bag is the perfect combo. It'll hold all his tools and give him a place to rest while he's hard at work.

Polarized Aviator Sunglasses (3 Pairs)

If your dad is always losing his sunglasses, you can snag him three more pairs for just $20. The aviator style is always a classic, and they come in different tints, so he can choose one based on his mood and outfit for the day.

Portable Record Player

Does Dad have a ton of old records just collecting dust in his attic, basement, or garage? Now he can pull them out and listen to them with this portable record player. It comes in 26 colors and has over 44,000 five-star ratings.

The Mug With a Hoop

Calling all basketball fans: This novelty mug makes eating cereal or drinking cocoa so much more fun. It'll instantly transport Dad back to a time when he would play with his food — only now, he won't get in trouble.

'Real BBQ: The Ultimate Step-By-Step Smoker Cookbook'

If your dad is looking to master the barbecue, this cookbook will help him do it. It features tons of helpful tips and over 95 delicious recipes for making brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and more.

Neck Massage Pillow

What dad couldn’t stand to take a load off? Encourage some relaxation and self care with this massage pillow for the neck, shoulders, and upper back.

Non-Stick Omelette Pan

Breakfast is about to get even easier for Pop. This non-stick device is perfect for making fluffy omelettes or frittatas. And there will be no mess when he goes to flip it! The pan has over 3,000 five-star ratings on Amazon.

West Coast-Style IPA Beer Brewing Kit

If your dad loves his beer, help him make his own with this brewing kit. It makes a spicy, citrus flavored IPA. One customer, who bought it as a gift for his dad, said that the instructions were easy to follow and "the beer was great!"

Seagull Cooler Bag

This chic cooler bag is perfect for keeping dad’s drinks and snacks cold for a day on the boat or golf course. It’s made from a special kind of paper — vegan, sustainable, and easy to wipe down and clean.

Stainless Steel Grilling Tools Set With Carry Bag

If your dad already has a grill, up his barbecue game with this top-rated tool set. It comes with 34 pieces, including long-handled grill tongs, a spatula, basting brushes, grill cleaning brushes, a meat thermometer, corn holders, skewers, and more. He'll be prepared for any meal he wants to make.

Portable Liquid Propane Gas Grill

This gas grill is perfect for Dad's camping trips, or even if he just doesn't have a ton of backyard space. And while it's small enough to be portable, it still has 240 square inches of cooking space — plenty of room to grill several hamburgers, steaks, or pieces of chicken.

Polo Red Eau de Toilette Men's Cologne

Ralph Lauren cologne is a men's staple, and this sleek bottle will look great on Dad's shelf. It has notes of grapefruit, saffron, and wood that will make him smell amazing.

AirPods With Charging Case

AirPods are a game changer in the headphone space. They're wireless, so they're perfect for making hands-free phone calls. Plus, they're easily charged right in their case. If Dad hasn't picked up a pair, it's time to treat him.

Rambler 26 oz Bottle

YETI cups keep drinks super-cold for hours, which is exactly what he needs, whether he's going hiking or tailgating before the big game.

Toiletry Bags

If dad is always traveling, give him a gift that encourages a smooth experience. This set includes three travel toiletry bags in different sizes, which allows him to compartmentalize items by size and use. They’re water-resistant, spill proof, and made of clear material so you can see what’s inside.

Sling Pack

This is a super practical sling bag for the dad on-the-go. Small enough for essentials, big enough for hands-free convenience. It comes in six different color and material options.

Leather & Vanilla 3-Wick Scented Candle

You know he'll love a candle, but froufrou scents just won’t do. Give him this earthy, woody scent housed in a chic concrete vessel, which can be repurposed after use as a cool catch-all or home decor piece.

Cherry Smoking Chunks

Help him take his grill game to the next level with this celebrity chef-approved cooking wood. The cooking wood comes in chunks, splits, sticks, and pizza cuts. Offerings include oak, hickory, cherry, pecan, maple, and apple.

Live Laugh Lose Game

In this game, players compete to make the corniest jokes possible, so it’s the perfect gift for the dad joke fanatic. (This game is intended for players age 17 and up.)

Personalized Apron

If dad’s a grill master, score him this budget-friendly gift that ships fast, despite being personalized. Customize this 100% cotton barbecue apron with any two lines of text. The four pockets keep tools close at hand.

Heat Resistant Grill Glove

Take his grill game to the next level with this must-have accessory, which lengthens the time he can handle hot items safely. The hanging loop allows him to attach the mitt to a utensil hook for easy storage.

Heirloom Custom Video Book

Knock it out of the park this Father’s Day with a custom video book. It’s easy and fast to make, and it can be shipped directly to the recipient. Each book comes fully charged, and videos play automatically when the cover is opened — how epic is that?

Re:Cover Backpack

Get him a gift he’s sure to use. This sustainable backpack is made from recycled bottles and has a chic look for work, travel, or just about anywhere. It has fully padded compartments capable of fitting laptops up to 15.6 inches, quick-access pockets for essentials, side mesh pockets for water bottles, and other organizational features.

Odacité Soap-Free Shampoo Bar

Listen, you know he’d rather just wash with some bar in the shower than a bunch of fussy products anyway. So make that bar a great one: Odacité’s soap-free shampoo bar has scalp-nourishing argan, coconut, jojoba, and orange oil. It works on all hair types and textures. Plus, it’s a sustainable option, saving the equivalent of three bottles.

Classic Pour Over Vietnamese Coffee Kit

This AAPI, women-owned, sustainability-obsessed Vietnamese pour-over coffee brand will help dad become his own barista. This kit includes individual coffee filters and sweetened condensed milk creamers to make eight effortless and utterly delicious cups in just 90 seconds each.

'The Best of the Rejection Collection' Book

If dad has an envelope-pushing sense of humor, tickle his funny bone with a collection of cartoons rejected by The New Yorker because they were judged too dumb, too weird, or too dirty. The latest edition of the book has 297 cartoons including 50 new ones.

'Dad, I Want to Hear Your Story' Father's Guided & Keepsake Journal

This journal, available in hardcover or soft cover, includes prompts that encourage dad to tell his own stories. It’s as much an enduring gift for his loved ones as it is for him!

Soundcore Motion+ Bluetooth Speaker

Help your father bring his music with him anywhere thanks to this small but powerful portable Bluetooth speaker. It has a 12-hour rechargeable battery and is waterproof. As one of the almost 6,000 five-star reviewers put it, "This speaker is an INCREDIBLE value! Soundcore has done their homework and released a full-range, portable, USB-C chargeable, and nice app-controlled speaker."

Wristcam for Apple Watch

Transform his Apple Watch into even more of a tricked-out futuristic gadget than it already is. Wristcam is the first and only camera for the Apple Watch (recently selected by Time among the year’s best inventions). The band brings two cameras to the watch (world-facing and selfie-ready), capturing both still images and video. It’s water-resistant with an all-day battery life and plenty of embedded memory.

Coffee Concentrate

Is dad a coffee aficionado — or just in need of a serious jolt of caffeine? A bottle of Javy artisanal micro-dose coffee concentrate makes an incredible cup without an espresso machine — plus it has a ton of applications in cocktails and recipes. (And a little goes a long way — so one bottle lasts and lasts!)

Herd and Grace Grill Box

Carnivore dads will love this grill box from Herd and Grace featuring premium cuts of Angus beef. Tri-tip, sirloin, New York steak, and cowboy steak round out this generous gift box that will have your dad singing your praises. And hopefully, he will invite you over for dinner.

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