Father’s Day is in fast approaching (Sunday, June 16), so it’s crunch time to pick up something to show Dad your appreciation. But fear not — we’ve put together a list of last-minute Father’s Day gift ideas for every kind of dad, whether he’s into movies, books, grilling, golf, or the great outdoors, and all of which are ready to ship from Amazon. From workout gear to the best gadgets for traveling smartly, you’ll find plenty of options below that he’s sure to get a kick out of — when they arrive on his doorstep just in time to celebrate. NB: Because the big day is this weekend, we suggest ordering ASAP (as in the next few hours) and paying close attention to shipping information — you may have to pay extra for on-time delivery.
For the dad who drinks eight cups a day
With this gift card, he can upgrade his morning-joe routine with his choice of new kettles, beans, mugs, and more — we’re fans of Fellow’s grinder and Stagg electric kettle.
For the dad who craves his hometown’s doughnuts
Goldbelly will ship his favorites from hundreds of restaurants and small food businesses nationwide. Strategist writer Lauren Ro uses Goldbelly to send brunch from New York–based Russ & Daughters to her parents every year.
For the empty-nester dad
For the dad who wants to write a novel someday
A memoir-craft hybrid that will inspire Dad to dust off his manuscript or start a new one.
For the runner dad
For the dad who likes to get his miles in (and track them), a no-fuss watch that’s easy to use and doesn’t have any unnecessary metrics or notifications.
For the optimized dad
For the audiophile dad
Our former tech writer Jordan Bowman swears by these Sony headphones, which he’s said are “some of the best-sounding noise-canceling headphones I’ve ever tried.” Dad will love being able to listen to his favorite album with these or enjoying the sweet bliss of complete silence.
For the coffee-drinking dad
This Nespresso frother, a favorite of baristas and coffee roasters, heats milk and has settings for different amounts of foam. Another bonus: It creates cold foam too.
For the fit dad
Jumping rope is great cardio and is easy to take from place to place. This weighted one is a favorite of TV personality Nick Viall, who says it’s a great way to stay fit while on the road.
For the dad who loves his AirPods
With this Bluetooth adapter, food stylist Judy Kim can use her AirPods instead of wired headphones to watch in-flight movies (without getting tangled up with her seatmates). Beyond the plane, this adapter can be used anywhere there’s a wired headphone jack instead of a non-Bluetooth speaker, such as gaming consoles, stereo speakers, and gym treadmills.
For the dad who’s always in low-battery mode
Dad can say good-bye to unnecessary cords (again) and juice up his phone with this stylish charging tray that also has a catchall for keys and coins.
For the dad who’d rather be fishing
Give him the gift of alone time spent wandering the aisles among the latest rods, flies, and fishing vests.
For the dad who says he’s great at reading the room
With Wavelength — which made our list of the best adult board games — he can compete with up to 12 players to read one another’s minds. Players are split into two teams and take turns rotating a dial to where they think the other team might be on a spectrum. For example, on a scale from hot to cold, where might the other team place coffee?
For the foodie dad
For a cutting board that will last Dad years, Strategist kitchen and dining writer Emma Wartzman says Boos Blocks are the “sturdiest work surface you can find,” not to mention big enough to prep many ingredients at once.
For the jet-setting dad
After testing six different kinds of packing cubes, Happy to Wander travel blogger Christina Guan told us, “Eagle Creek’s Pack-It Cubes have by far been the best, looking like new even after years of traveling.”
For the dad who’s tired of dropping his iPad on his face
This sleekly designed contraption easily holds up a ten-inch device (or a standard iPad) with a flexible but sturdy arm that grips onto a headboard or nightstand. Writer Jinnie Lee uses it for TV watching, but also while doing yoga routines or following recipes while cooking.
For the dad who wants to bring nothing but his phone
Strategist tech writer Jordan McMahon says he attaches this slim MagSafe wallet to his phone when he’s meeting friends or running errands and only needs an ID and a few cards. Plus, it comes with a kickstand to prop your phone up in portrait mode should Dad want to FaceTime with his favorite child (you) while he’s out.
For the cinephile dad
Gift him this Coke-can-size projector that displays his favorite films and YouTube videos up to 100 inches.
For the grill-master dad
This Japanese barbecue sauce comes recommended by former Strategist writer Chloe Anello, who says her foodie dad gave it his stamp of approval. It pairs well with anything from short ribs to grilled vegetables, and also comes in a gluten-free version.
For the dad who wants an effortless park day
This affordable utility wagon makes it easy to lug all the essentials from the car to the picnic — and stow his iced coffee in the beverage holder while he does it.
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