2024 Best Father’s Day Food Gift Ideas

Published on June 1st, 2023
Updated on May 30th, 2024

In this article

For a Leisurely Breakfast or Brunch
For an Afternoon at the Grill
Barbecue Gifts
Seafood Gifts
For an Indulgent Dessert

MAKE DAD’S DAY WITH LEGENDARY FOODS SHIPPED TO HIS DOOR

Father’s Day is Dad’s special day – not only an opportunity for him to kick back and take some time all to himself, but also an opportunity for us to show him how important he is to us. It might seem like a good idea to take him out to a Father’s Day brunch or a steakhouse dinner, but just like with Mother’s Day, overpriced prix-fixe menus and tough-to-snag reservations can easily derail even the best-laid plans.

Which is why the best Father’s Day gift of all is a food gift that will arrive on his doorstep just in time for his big day! No matter what his favorite foods and Father’s Day goals are – be they indulging in breakfast in bed or an extravagant brunch, spending the afternoon grilling Prime steaks or burgers, digging into a barbecue feast, or treating himself to something sweet – it’s all shipping straight to his door!

For a Leisurely Breakfast or Brunch

Brooklyn Bagel’s Par-Baked Bagel Brunch

Since its founding in 2002, Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company has emerged as one of New York’s top bagel shops. All of these classic New York bagels are hand-rolled and kettle-boiled the old-fashioned way and shipped alongside Nova and cream cheese for the perfect Bagel Brunch. By par-baking their bagels before quickly freezing and shipping them to your door, Dad can start off his big day with a literally fresh-baked New York bagel!

Read More: Best New York Bagels

Brique French Toastery’s “Rock” French Toast

Invented by Racquel “Chef Rocky” Rockquemore-Breiz while serving as personal chef for Dwayne Johnson in 2020, these colossal slabs of French toast went viral after he shared his love for them on Instagram. This world-famous French toast starts with brioche, which is dunked into creamy cinnamon-spiced custard before being cooked to a perfect golden brown. Just reheat and top with Peanut Butter Coconut Maple Syrup, Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream, and oven Toasted Coconut Chips!

Commander’s Palace’s Shrimp & Grits

Commander’s Palace is one of New Orleans’ most legendary fine dining restaurants and the winner of seven James Beard Awards, and this Shrimp & Grits is one of its most iconic dishes (yes, shrimp & grits is a breakfast dish!). It’s made with wild-caught Louisiana shrimp and creamy Creole cream cheese grits, along with a rich & buttery sauce.

Pine State Biscuits’ “The Reggie” Biscuit Sandwiches

This biscuit sandwich might just be America’s most indulgent breakfast dish! From Portland’s renowned Pine State Biscuits (where locals line up daily for a taste of their flaky, buttery biscuits), their legendary “The Reggie” Biscuit Sandwich is stacked with fried chicken, cheddar, bacon, and gravy – be sure to add on a fried egg!

For an Afternoon at the Grill

Shake Shack’s Shackburgers

You know and love restaurateur Danny Meyer’s fast food icon Shake Shack, but did you ever think that you could cook up their legendary ShackBurgers at home? These start with a patty of fresh-ground, custom-blend beef from Pat LaFrieda, which is grilled and topped with melted American cheese, creamy ShackSauce, and optional lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and bacon.

Seaside Market’s “Cardiff Crack” Tri-Tips

Seaside Market in Cardiff by the Sea, California, is home to California’s famous “Cardiff Crack,” a Tri Tip roast cut from the bottom sirloin that’s so addictive it has attracted an intense cult following. Choose from Burgundy Pepper or Spicy Chipotle marinade and grill until perfectly medium rare!

Chef Francis Mallmann’s Traditional Argentinian Asado Kit

Chef Francis Mallmann is synonymous with Argentinian cuisine. In fact, he’s South America’s most famous celebrity chef! The chef, TV host, and cookbook author is perhaps the world’s most renowned ambassador of traditional Patagonian-style open-fire barbecue, and his Traditional Argentinian Asado Feast is perfect for the grill. It’s overflowing with skirt steak, dry-aged boneless ribeye steaks, and Argentinian chorizo, served alongside Domino Sliced Potatoes, ratatouille, chimichurri, and salsa criolla.

Broken Arrow Ranch’s Wild Game Sausage

Founded by Chris Hughes back in 1983 as a restaurant wholesaler, Broken Arrow Ranch field-harvests its game meats from nearly 40 Texas ranches with a mobile processing unit and ages the meat for 30 days before butchering. It’s the go-to for fine dining restaurants including Thomas Keller’s Per Se, and this Wild Game Sausage Pack is a perfect way to sample wild game including venison and wild boar.

Barbecue Gifts

Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que’s Ribs, Brisket, & Burnt Ends

Founded by champion competition pitmasters in a former gas station over 30 years ago, Joe’s Kansas City is today one of Kansas City – and America’s – best BBQ joints. This BBQ combo pack includes the trifecta of Kansas City smoked meats: Joe’s nationally-acclaimed ribs, legendary sliced brisket, and authentic Kansas City burnt ends.

Charlie Vergos’ Rendezvous’ Memphis Ribs & Pulled Pork

Located down an alley in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, Charlie Vergos’ Rendezvous is dry-rub barbecue heaven. Rendezvous is world-renowned for its dry-rub ribs – which are rubbed with a signature celery seed-kicked spice blend and grilled over charcoal, picking up the undeniable flavor of the well-seasoned pit. This BBQ Pack also includes their famous smoky pulled pork shoulder, BBQ sauce, seasoning blend, and popcorn!

Snow’s BBQ’s Legendary Texas Brisket

50 miles outside of Austin is the tiny town of Lexington, Texas, population 1100, and the living legend, Ms. Tootsie Tomanetz. Don’t let her small stature and 80+ years deceive you; Ms. Tootsie, the Hall of Fame Pitmaster, and Snow’s BBQ is where she has practiced her craft since opening Snow’s BBQ in 2003. This is the brisket Texas Monthly fell in love with when they named Snow’s BBQ the #1 Barbecue in Texas!

Jack Stack BBQ’s Father’s Day Dinner

Founded by Russ Fiorella in 1957, Jack Stack BBQ is today renowned as one of Kansas City’s absolute best BBQ joints. This complete Father’s Day Dinner includes their famous baby back ribs, pork burnt ends, and beef burnt ends, sides of hickory pit beans and cheesy potatoes, Jack Stack’s triple chocolate brownie, and a free hat!

Seafood Gifts

Topsail Steamer’s Father’s Day Seafood Steamer Pot

North Carolina’s Topsail Steamer makes it easy to host a seafood boil – no matter where you are – by sourcing the best local seafood, doing all the prep for you, and packing it all into a bay-bucket steamer pot. Pour in a bit of beer or water, steam it on your stovetop, then spread your feast out on the paper tablecloth.
This special Father’s Day Steamer Pot comes complete with Local North Carolina Shrimp, Cold Water Snow Crab and Lobster Tails, and two pounds of Andouille and Kielbasa. It also includes sweet corn, red bliss potatoes, and a homemade seasoning of your choice!

The Clam Shack’s Lobster Roll Kit

The Clam Shack, perched on a bridge in the heart of Kennebunkport, has been serving up irresistible fried seafood, clam chowder, fried clams, and — most importantly — some of Maine’s best lobster rolls since 1968. The lobsters used in their legendary lobster rolls are caught a five-minute drive from the shop, and they’re stored for the day in seawater tanks before being boiled, picked and tucked into a toasted custom-made round roll with a smear of mayo and a drizzle of butter. It’s a true taste of Maine!

Pike Place Fish Market’s King Crab

Founded in 1930, Seattle’s Pike Place Fish Market has become one of the best seafood markets in the world. Alaskan King crab is known for its rich, flavorful meat, and of course, its impressive size! This King Crab is pre-cooked and ready to eat.

Jerry’s Seafood’s Famous Crab Bombs

Owned and operated by the Gainey family for nearly 40 years, Jerry’s Seafood is a Maryland landmark. Their Crab Bomb is 10 ounces of fresh, hand-picked, all jumbo lump crab meat, perfectly seasoned with Old Bay and held together with a touch of mayo, with absolutely no filler.

For an Indulgent Dessert

Guy Fieri’s Dessert Trash Can Nachos

We’d expect nothing less from the Mayor of Flavortown! These Dessert Trash Can Nachos are a pile of sweet & savory goodness that starts with crispy cannoli chips, which are stacked with mini pretzels, chocolate toffee pieces, and brownie pieces & layered with whiskey dark chocolate and whiskey salted caramel. And, of course, it’s all piled high inside Guy’s signature trash can!

Life Raft Treats’ “Not Fried Chicken” Ice Cream Bucket

A six-time finalist for the James Beard Awards’ Outstanding Pastry Chef, Chef Cynthia Wong has turned her attention to the wide world of ice cream with Life Raft Treats, and this Not Fried Chicken” Ice Cream is her signature offering: an intricate ice cream creation, complete with waffle ice cream, a chocolate-covered cookie “bone” and a coating of white chocolate and crushed corn flakes! It’s crispy, crunchy, creamy, salty, sweet, and as fun to eat as it is insanely delicious.

The Elegant Farmer’s Original Apple Pie Baked in a Paper Bag

What started in 1946 as a small, family-run Wisconsin dairy farm has grown to become a Midwestern icon. This Original Apple Pie Baked in a Paper Bag is their signature item: it’s made with mounds of juicy Ida Red apples, and the unique cracked crust has a similar texture to a sugar cookie. Being baked in a paper bag makes the top crust uniquely crunchy while keeping the traditional bottom crust amazingly light and flakey. There’s nothing else quite like it!

Mike’s Pastry’s Famous Cannoli Kit

Mike’s Pastry is a Boston icon, and one of the best Italian bakeries in America. Cannoli are its signature dessert, and this Cannoli Kit includes sweet ricotta filling (choose from plain or chocolate) on the side, so you can fill the crispy shell yourself to keep it crisp and crunchy.

Read More: What is a Cannoli: Explained