54 Best Father's Day Gifts He Actually Deserves

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03-06-2025

A pop-up Father's Day card, because while your dad may be the cool and collected sort 364 days of the year, even he will have to forsake his regular stoic behavior at the sight of such a cute card from his pride and joy.
An Away carry-on for the jet-setting dads who are always on the move. It's lightweight, durable (he's bound to use this for yearsss), has 360-degree wheels, *and* has a built-in TSA secure lock. Plus, they come in such chic colors that your dad is sure to be the nicest-looking traveler at the airport!
A "Best Dad In The Galaxy" shirt if the father in your life is known to quote Yoda at least four to five times a week. The next time they say they'll "try to get that chore done," you can totally respond, "Do or do not, there is no try."
A Belkin 3-in-1 Apple MagSafe travel charger so your dad doesn't have to debate which of his precious chargers he needs to leave behind while on vacation — because carrying three separate wires takes up a ridiculous amount of space. This can charge his iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods all at once.
A MegaVolt24 jump starter if your dad basically embodies the Eagle Scout code of honor, and needs to be ready for any and every occasion. It has a 4000A peak power current, which basically means that this baby can jump start your dad's vehicle without him needing to rely on the kindness of the stranger next to him in the Walmart parking lot.
A Churchill Steakhouse Ribeye and Filet Mignon Prime Steak box to bring a 5-star dinner straight to your father — leaving the house is not required. This comes with the seasoning, the finishing butter, a meat thermometer, and detailed instructions for each cooking style. Honestly, this will probably be the greatest meal he's ever had.
Or a Valor Provisions lifetime membership because your dad takes his meat ~very seriously~, and now your dad can get access to the finest, mouth-watering, premium cuts of meat for 30–80% off! 🤤
A hanging curved lounge chair your dad can curl into and be as comfy (and, more importantly, as shaded) as possible while the kiddos or grandkiddos hop into the pool. Retirement life just got a whole lot better.
A TheraGun because your dad deserves the absolute best massage gun on the market, and frankly, this one is definitely it. After hours spent pumping iron at the gym, this will ensure he can achieve the proper muscle relaxation he needs after toiling hard.
A stainless-steel insert your papa can use to transform his plain old charcoal grill into a super duper fancy pizza oven — yeah, like the ones you can find in those priceyyy restaurants. Bon Appétit!! 😋
A multifunctional fire pit because nothing brings the family together like ooey-gooey-yummy s'mores. And when those temps are soaring high, your dad can even fill the pit with ice and bottled beverages! Multi-functional *and* practical? Your dad will LOVE this.
An outdoor projection set to turn your dad's backyard into a home movie theater so he doesn't have to brave crowds or *shudders* other people just to comfortably watch his favorite Godfather movie on the big screen. Oh yeah, his backyard just became the talk of the whole neighborhood.
A "Cup Cozy Pillow" he can place on his couch to hold all of his most important movie night snacks and drinks. It has expandable cup holes to perfectly fit everything from his favorite mug to his remotes that are always getting lost, as well as an insulating foam that keeps his drinks cool or hot for longer periods. UFC Fight Night just got a whooole lot better.
A memory foam cushion to bring some cushiness to those stiff car seats if your dad spends wayyy too much time in the car. Your dad shouldn't have to suffer having metal poles digging into his booty throughout his entire drive — this seat has an ergonomic design and gel layer so his behind can be as comfy as can be.
A car steering-wheel tray so your dad can enjoy his packed lunch in the comfort of his own car. And now, he even has a place to prop up his laptop, book, and drink if he's trying to use his vehicle as a private office when his actual workplace or usual coffee haunt is just too crowded for comfort.
A viral, luxurious, TikTok-famous Last Crumb cookie box with a variety of a dozen cookies for the sugar-obsessed dad in your life. These sugary baked goods are handmade and sourced from the absolute best ingredients. The chocolate chip cookie (aptly named "Better Than Sex") is made from several different types of chocolate.
A small, undetectable laptop mouse jiggler he can slide into the USB port, because he should have the freedom to get up from his desk, even when working from the comfort of his home. Now, he no longer has to scarf down that morning croissant for fear of showing up as "inactive" on Slack or Teams. He can feel free to take his time enjoying that coffee — this jiggler has got him covered.
A Mason jar-inspired cold brew coffee maker that will save him some money in the long haul when he starts cutting down on those early morning Dunkin runs. He can say goodbye to the days of being late to work while stuck in a ridiculously long drive-thru line; his perfect cup can be made right at home — no heavy machinery or electricity required.
A puzzle table with four built-in drawers if your father loves puzzles but tends to take over the whole dining table for weeks in a bid to complete his 1,000-piece set. Finally, his coffee table is protected from the jigsaw mess.
A heatable foot massager because your dad deserves to have some relaxation brought straight to the comfort of his home after spending, oh, I don't know, at least his whole life on his feet. This has five adjustable air pressure settings and the option to add heat, so he can customize the ultimate experience best suited for his needs.
A Courant standing charger so he can actually juice up his fave devices overnight instead of spending the next day hovering perpetually under 20%. This is so much sleeker than all other MagSafe chargers, so it'll actually look nice on his bedside table even when not in use.
Or a Courant catchall with a built-in charger because his side table's always been a bit... uh... shall we say messy?? And frankly, it's about time you help him keep all those trinkets organized while also making sure his phone charges. You can even get it monogrammed to make it extra ~fancy~.
A heated eye-massager with five different massage modes, a 15-minute timer, AND a Bluetooth music speaker so your dad can relax his eyes while still vibing to his fave playlist. Not only will this help transport him to realms of relaxation, but it can also help to reduce eye strain, headaches, puffy under-eye circles, and those sleepless, insomnia-ridden nights. Where was this when he was struggling while you were a newborn?
Or a wearable heated massager so he can achieve peak relaxation while he watches the Knicks dominate this season. Your dad will want to cry in relief after the first time he uses it.
A Skylight Frame digital frame you can upload with all his favorite family pictures (even from afar!!) so he can always stay connected to those he loves the most. Plus, it's an awesome way of updating him on how big those grandkids are getting week after week!
A Bartesian cocktail machine so your dad can whip up the best of cocktails without having to brave the outdoors or those exuberant $20+ drink prices most decent bars have nowadays. This Nespresso for cocktails can whip up the perfect drink without a fuss.
Or the Hamilton Beach DrinkMaster to create that perfect coffee frappe (or milkshake) now that your dad got really into coffee. He can just add the ingredients to the stainless steel cup, and with the push of a button, he's got a perfectly blended frappe right at his fingertips! This mixer is large enough to handle two servings at once, plus it's dishwasher safe! Seriously, who needs Johnny Rockets when he's got one of these bad boys stashed away at home?
A Eufy robot mop and vacuum because it's like having a live-in maid who takes up the most tedious of home chores. This baby vacuums, mops, and can be controlled through an app on your dad's phone — so he can have clean floors and rugs from the comfort of his couch without ever needing to pause his Sons of Anarchy marathon.
An Ember temperature control ceramic mug so your dad's coffee or tea will stay warm for hours. After all, you know better than most how slow of a sipper he can be when distracted by how badly his favorite sports team is doing this season.
A Boxxle box wine dispenser because your dad keeps buying several boxes of wine, and this will make sure he drinks every last drop instead of... oh, I don't know... buying another case because he forgot he still had like two bottles in storage.
A made-in-Italy diamond-cut decanter so your dad can feel like he belongs on the set of Mad Men as he sips that $10 bottle of whiskey (don't worry, his drink will look much more expensive than it really is).
The AirPods Pro 2, because you're tired of your dad trying to steal yours every time he goes to the gym. They are wireless (of course) and have active noise cancellation, which is perfect for blocking out the sounds of his partner snoring beside him while he tries to drift off to sleep listening to his latest audiobook.
Some fishing rod organizers your dad can attach to his garage door so that all his rods can be sequestered in one organized space rather than strewn all around the house.
A color-coded Cuisinart knife set, because wiping down a blade every time one switches tasks to avoid cross-contamination is a hassle too strenuous for a dinner routine. Why should your dad settle for silver-colored knives that are totally plain and boring when he can have a rainbow of blades zhuzhing up his kitchen aesthetic?! The Bear will be asking him to join their cooking staff any day now.
An officially licensed Thor's Hammer tool set ~worthy~ of holstering the tools that make your dad's mini home improvements a reality. This is truly a Mjolnir worth crossing the galaxy for.
A magnetic rotating UFO-shaped Bluetooth speaker, because your dad's music taste is completely 🛸out of this world🛸, and everyone needs to acknowledge it. Why settle for a boring, rectangular speaker when this one includes a floating UFO and a light show??
A set of french fry clips that come with their own adorable magnetic fry pouch, your dad can stick right onto the fridge. It'll secure his food bags and prove itself to be a great conversation starter as his fellow poker buddies hound him for the link.
A lightweight hybrid backpack, cooler, *and* chair he can carry around stuffed with drinks and snacks for an instant seat wherever he goes. He's gonna be the most prepared parent at his kiddo's soccer match.
A cleverly designed weatherproof hide-a-key rock, perfect for dads who are sure to win a gold medal at the Losing Your Key Olympics. This inconspicuous rock will blend in with the rest of his lawn, so he can be at ease leaving his home knowing that he won't accidentally find himself sleeping on the front porch at the end of the night, waiting for the locksmith to show.
A digital luggage scale so your dad's not zipping open his bulky suitcase right there on the floor of the airport's check-in counter and trying to stuff three different coats into his backpack. Now he can actually weigh his bag rather than determine how much he can stuff in it based on nothing but ~vibes~.
A rectangular lazy Susan for the dad who always has difficulty finding what he needs in that crammed refrigerator. With 360-degree rotation, no longer will he be hollering, asking you where the ketchup is — he can easily find it himself!
A dual-zone comforter so his marital bed doesn't become the main battleground of The Comforter Wars. Long gone are the days of yanking the duvet, hogging the sheets, or fiddling with the thermostat in the middle of the night — now both the dad in your life and his partner will be the perfect temp every single night!
A 100 Movies To Watch scratch-off bucket list because your dad is tired of watching the same three movies again and again. No, he doesn't need to watch Die Hard for the 17th time. It's time to choose something new.
A cult-favorite ice cream scoop, so he's not putting all his strength into trying to break through the rock-hard tubs of ice cream that are stacked in his freezer. He'll never buy another scooper again after trying this professional-grade utensil.
A Saucemoto dip clip for those dads who often eat on the road. No longer will he need to carefully balance that Chick-fil-A sauce on his lap with one hand on the wheel and one hand gripping his precious waffle fry — now he can dip without fear of staining his car!
A vintage-style six-in-one Bluetooth record player so your dad can enjoy music from every single one of his eras. This can play vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, the radio, AND can connect to Bluetooth — now he can finally utilize that Spotify or Apple Music subscription you've added to his phone years ago.
Plus, an acrylic vinyl holder to help your dad store his records and make sure that your whole family sees what great music taste he has.
A pickleball set because he's gotten really into the sport lately, and frankly, he needs to clock in more hours on the court if he's gonna finally beat your mom. This comes with two paddles, four balls, and a bag so he can keep all his gear easily on hand.
A Mercach exercise bike so he doesn't ever need to leave the house to close his Apple Watch rings. This bike has handlebar and seat adjustment so he can set it at the perfect height for him, *and* has a knob so he can add or reduce resistance midway through his workout. Seriously, who needs a gym?
An incredibly well-made Bond peacoat by Billy Reid, because while your dad may not be the actual 007, he's certainly cool enough to pull this off. Your dad is gonna be *puts on the best British accent possible* "fashionable, very fashionable."
A full beard grooming kit with literally everything your dad could possibly need to keep his favorite feature neat, trimmed, and kempt. It even comes in a little travel bag so he can take care of his beard wherever he goes.
A Hexclad nonstick pan because the last thing your dad wants to do after whippin' up an amazing meal is spend a ridiculous amount of time scrubbing those pans (which he was probably going to put off doing anyway). It's scratch resistant, dishwasher safe, and nonstick. Where has this been all my life?!? 😭
A portable ping-pong set to transform any old random table in your dad's house into an all-out sports battleground! It comes with four paddles, six balls, and a versatile net that can attach to any table. Move those dishes out of the way — dinner is over, so now it's time to face your family in an all-out ping pong match to find the undisputed champion!
A dad joke button because his dad jokes are bound to... let's say... push your buttons??