To help spark more practical and thoughtful ideas, we researched the best products for dads, evaluating quality, real user reviews, and overall value. While each father may have different and unique tastes, our favorite picks include a comfy robe from Boll & Branch, a self-cleaning water bottle from LARQ, and the Grillbot, which cleans your grill with ease. Here are some more popular Father’s Day gifts for every type of dad.
Something to Bond Over
If you and your dad share a passion for spy novels, midcentury-modern architecture, fly fishing, poker, or classic movies, offer him something that will help you bond. Use your gift to show him that you want to spend more quality time together. Or create a virtual shared experience if he lives far away. August Abbott, PhD and etiquette expert, recommends something Dad won’t buy for himself, like a gift voucher to his favorite restaurant or a ticket to a jazz concert. Sticking within his interests is most important: “Gift cards to a particular place would be seen as more thoughtful than an overall gift card,” Dr. Abbott shares.
Longevity
Get Dad a gift that he can treasure for years to come. If he’s an accomplished cook, offer him a well-made piece of cookware like a Dutch oven or cast iron pan that will outlive you both. If he’s a luddite, offer him a classic watch, a stylish AM/FM radio, or a beautifully made leather globe for his study. Sometimes the best, longest-lasting gifts require no money at all. “Without spending a dollar, this may be the best, most priceless gift of all: Really get to know him,” says Dr. Abbott.
Why Trust The Spruce?
This roundup was written by Patrice J. Williams. She has contributed gift guides to The Spruce since 2020 and loves helping her friends and family find unique, thoughtful, and wallet-friendly presents. In addition to her work for The Spruce, she writes commerce articles, including product suggestions and reviews, for other outlets as well as appears on air for “The Today Show” and WEtv. She also was the Savvy Shopper reporter for WPIX in New York City. Additional reporting was done by Julia Fields, a lifestyle writer for The Spruce brands covering all things surrounding toys, gifts, and the holidays. She’s also covered similar topics in other roles, including toy reviews, product round-ups, expert-focused articles, and more. Expert advice was provided by etiquette expert on JustAnswer, August Abbott, PhD.
