12 fantastic foodie gifts for dads with great taste, all on sale right now | Father's Day Gifts

(Now starting at $59.99, up to 34% off at eCreamery PLUS get 2 free pints)

We were so happy to discover a big sale one one of our favorite gift recommendations for Father's Day each year -- gourmet pints delivered frozen from eCreamery. If he knows his ice cream from his "frozen dairy dessert,' he'll flip over this! The 4-piece collection, above, includes Sea Salt Caramel Brownie, Chocolate Cake, Praline Pecan,and Coffee Toffee -- when you add to cart, you'll get two more of their best-selling flavors free. Oof.

(Now $299 from HexClad, regularly $444) 

Esquire's food editors call Gordon Ramsay's HexClad  "one of the best cookware brands ever" which is high praise indeed -- and we're thrilled to call them one of our newest sponsors. It's hard to pick a top foodie gift from their HexDAD (get it?) sale right now, but we're going with this incredible set of knives. Each one is forged from 67 layers of Japanese Damascus steel for a sharp edge and hard blade that makes slicing a breeze. They're perfectly balanced, and gorgeous to look at, with those pakkawood handles and striking wave pattern on the steel.

(Now $489 at Hexclad; regularly $704)

We have to include at least one grilling gift on Father's Day, right? Another pick from HexClad if you're looking for an extra-special indulgence for an awesome dad: This deeply discounted 14-piece grilling set. It's perfect for the dad with Michelin-star standards, even at the grill in the backyard. It includes a BBQ grill pan, a HexMill pepper grinder, an 8" Damascus Steel Chef's Knife, an 8-piece tool set, and more. The set is not only on sale, but if you hurry they'll include a free $119 eco-modern apron in your choice of colors.

(Now $21.46 at Amazon, regularly $35)

The NY Times bestselling cookbook from the three-Michelin-starred chef of Le Bernadin is absolutely stunning. While he may want to devour the photography all on its own, it's the 85 inspiring, accessible seafood recipes that demystify haute cuisine so that dinner at home can become something special.

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($60 at Tipsy Sake, regularly $75. Use code TSF20OFF through June 17)

Of course there's always Bourbon and beer, but why not go a little more refined for a foodie gift this Father's Day? All of the sakes from the Tipsy Sake Fest are now discounted 20%, but we're going with the Hakkaisan “AWA” Clear Sparkling Sake from the Niigata prefecture. Hakkaisan Brewery Company created it specially for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as a Champagne alternative, and by all accounts, they succeeded.

(Now $75, Momofuku; regularly $101)

If he's already obsessed with David Chang's best-selling Chili Crunch, treat him to the entire pack of best-sellers. He'll get 25 individual serving noodle packs in five different flavors, plus jars of soy sauce, savory seasoned salt, and yes...the Chili Crunch. Hopefully, he'll share.

($199.99 on sale at Kohls; regularly $249.99. Plus get $40 Kohl's cash with purchase)

A foodie isn't just about champagne and caviar; maybe his own great white whale is mastering the perfect homemade pizza.  Is this one of those Father's Day gifts that you get to enjoy too? Yes! But is that the reason we choose it as a cool foodie gift for Dad? Also yes!

($39.99 at Food 52, regularly $50) (Gift cards via Tavour, which delivers craft beers with free shipping)

If you need a foodie gift for a guy who's really into his craft beer, make sure he's not opening it with some freebie bottle opener with a bank logo on it. This sleek, solid brass opener looks gorgeous on a bar cart or hanging on the wall. Package it with a gift card for him to pick out his own favorite craft beer varieties and it becomes a real treat on a hot summer night.

($29.99 from Truff Shop on Amazon; save 5% with subscription)

We've given Truff truffle oils and truffle-infused hot sauces so many times as gifts, and it has never failed to please. It's so delicious, he'll keep it on the table at all times with the salt and pepper, because it's that good on everything. While the discount isn't huge for subscriptions, it's so worth it to keep the umami goodness coming.

(Now $99.66 at Zwilling, reg $149.99)

If he takes his coffee seriously, he can't put just any old beans into that fancy coffee maker or beloved French press. There are 140 grinding options, from espresso to drip coffee, the grind is a uniform size each time, and above all, it doesn't heat the beans while grinding -- which, as coffee snobs know, is a fate worse than decaf.

($169.95 on sale at Goldbelly;  regularly $189.95)

Texas Monthly called this "a brisket worth traveling for," but if you're not in Texas, the brisket will travel to Dad. 10-12 people will enjoy a full spread including the brisket, 2 lbs jalapeno or regular sausages, 2 bottles of their famous BBQ sauce and a loaf of bread, all shipped fresh and on time for Father's Day. You can even add sides, if it's not a cookout without green beans or potato salad.

(Now $84 for 3-month small box subscription at Try the World, $15 off plus an additional 20% off with code FATHER20)

If a man in your life can't get enough of pickles, cheese, jerky, hot sauce, or just trying new flavors, Try the World helps him discover 7-20 delicious new snacks in every box, hailing from France, India, Greece, Soth Korea, Italy and more. In addition to the 20%-off Father's Day sale, the prices drop the bigger the box and the longer the subscription.

Also see: 21 wildly cool subscription gifts for men. From fair trade coffee to tech toys and everything in between