Father’s Day is coming up in just under a month (mark your diary: it’s the 21st June). And if your dad is tricky to buy gifts for, we’re here to help. We put our heads together to source the best kinds of gift for any dad, from cheffy dads to outdoorsy dads via golf dads and “got your nose” dads (you know the ones). Here are 50 options (at a variety of price points) for every type of dad, that you can buy on Amazon.
For the dad who just got into “proper” coffee
A stylish French press that will make enough coffee to get him through all the Sunday supplements.
For the dad who will talk to you for 30 minutes about French roast vs. Italian roast beans
On the opposite end of the Coffee Dad (™) matrix: this expert-recommended espresso machine.
For the dad who still uses a sandwich bag as a wash bag
Sometimes the best gifts are the most functional, not flashy. Case in point: an easy-clean, right-side-of-stylish wash bag.
For the dad who’s really a big kid
For the dad who swears he’s ¼ Scottish on his mum’s side
Like anything ascribed to taste, you’ll know best what your dad’s into. But this single malt is a real crowd-pleaser.
For the dad who finally learned how to say Hygge
For the dad that needs a hobby
Jauntier than a keyboard and far easier to fit in your pocket, this comes straight from our own recommendations of the best harmonicas for beginners (even if dad says he was a pro “back in the day”).
For the dad who seems a bit frazzled
File under “Things dad will never ask for but would secretly love”.
For the dad who is unorganised
Because there’s only so many important things you can write on the back of receipts.
For the dad who binges Queer Eye
For low-maintenance men this salt spray will give hair a bit of texture without feeling gunky.
For the dad who loves the Tate
For the dad that’s eco-conscious
Saving the planet doesn’t have to look basic.
For the pasta dad
For the breakfast-for-dinner dad
This chef-approved waffle maker produces restaurant-quality waffles, at a home cook-price.
For the dad who takes wine seriously
Yep, Le Creuset does more than casserole dishes.
You could also consider some nice glasses that are dishwasher (and dad) safe.
For the dad who takes beer seriously
That cherry saison looks particularly appealing.
For the dad that doesn’t really want anything
How to make toothpaste giftable: offer a flavour for every day of the week.
For the dad that’s into protein shakes now
When we scoured Amazon for the highest-rated blenders, the Nutribullet came up tops.
For the dad who loves leftovers
Meal-prep dads to the front: This is a good alternative to Tupperware.
For the dad who prefers a hot lunch
A Strategist-approved portable, battery-free slow cooker that means he can cook risotto (or ratatouille) at his desk.
For the dad with a bare study
For the dad who just heard about mirepoix
The secret to buying knives is that unless you’re a butcher, you just need a couple of all-rounders. This set can handle any job; it includes a 20.3 cm chef’s knife, a 17.8 cm santoku knife (an all-purpose Japanese-style blade), a 20.3 cm slicing knife (also known as a carving knife), a 20.3 cm serrated bread knife, a 15.2 cm boning knife, a 12.7 cm utility knife (a midsize blade), and an 8.9 cm paring knife.
For the dad who messes up the bathroom
When we asked barbers to recommend us their favourite beard trimmer, both celebrity hair stylist Charley McEwan and Mark Maciver of Hackney’s SliderCuts and author of Shaping Up Culture recommended the Wahl Super Trimmer.
For the dad who Hinches
A weirdly satisfying motorised squeegee: perfect for using on the shower screen.
For the dad who sticks to the classics
Because his Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh T-shirt is looking a little patchy.
For the dad who can’t stop asking questions
For the dad who hits snooze
Because he still keeps his mobile phone in a drawer somewhere. This is one of our favourites.
For the dad who takes out the bins
Slippers in a simple colour made from boiled wool are a perfect gift, and these have a rubber sole.
For the dad who has enough PJs
For the dad who loves to drizzle
Bonus points: This oil comes in a fancy canister you could use for something else.
For the dad who can’t complete Candy Crush
For when a chess set feels a bit passe, consider a backgammon set.
For the dad who’s in a book club
A coming-of-age novel about a hero/ine, set against early-’90s identity politics – a must-read, must-discuss.
For the dad who is outdoorsy … ish
Versatile enough to be worn by David Beckham, Drake and, yes, your dad. A menswear classic.
For the Northern dad who takes gravy seriously
For the dad who dresses up to host the family Zoom quiz
A denim shirt looks good on anyone — this medium-wash one by Levis is versatile but not intimidating.
For the dad who turns it up to 11
One of the best features of these hyperenthusiastic reviewed buds is their noise-cancelling ability. One customer said they bought them to drown out the sirens that are always going off outside their flat, while another said he could listen to the football with these on and his wife wasn’t disturbed at all.
For the dad who has an AGA
For the dad who loves to travel (but can’t right now)
A chef-recommended cookbook that’s quick, and easy — and will suffice until he can visit Delhi in real life.
For the dad who says today’s musicians aren’t wild enough
Packed with raucous anecdotes and Elton’s frank assessment of everyone in the music industry. They don’t make musicians like this anymore.
For the dad who loves pickles
Not only does it feature stunning photography, but chef and NOMA co-owner Rene Redzepi shares never-before-published techniques behind some of his restaurant’s most popular dishes.
For the dad who insists on getting the bill
For the dad who is constantly on 20 percent battery
Comically long and virtually indestructible.
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