With this handy gifting cheatsheet compiled to suit almost every budget and dad-personality, you'll be prepped to handle even the pickiest of pops come June 16th.
Bonus: All these presents were made in the Bay Area, of course. Happy almost-Father's Day!
$50 and Under
(Courtesy of Workhorse Rye)
If dad's a serious whiskey drinker, you'll do well to hunt down a bottle of Workhorse Rye's Palehorse 'Lebaron' Rye Whiskey ($45), which takes the provenance of its grains and its process seriously. Distiller and founder Rob Easter sources his grain directly from independent farmers who focus on regenerative agricultural practices and grow without sprays and without municipal irrigation. Each Palehorse batch requires slow fermentation and copper pot distillation on the grain before being aged in used American oak whiskey casks. // Available at Epicurean Trader, 401 Cortland Ave. (Bernal Heights), theepicureantrader.com; workhorserye.com
$50 and Under
(Courtesy of Create)
Get dad an awesome graphic tee ($25) from Create 1997, a San Francisco-based, skater-owned and operated skateboard and apparel company. Each design is made in the U.S, with a portion of the proceeds donated to endangered animal conservation, meaning Kong himself would approve. // create1997.com
▲$50 and Under
(Courtesy of Koeppel Design)
Created for dads who also double as organized audiophiles, Koeppel Design's made-to-order custom-engraved wood panel ($37) is both thoughtful and practical. Add up to 13 characters in Futura typeface, all caps, of your choosing for a hyper-personalized Father's Day gift. // koeppeldesign.com
▲$100 and Under
(Courtesy of Loubier Gourmet)
Get dad to fire up the grill with Loubier Gourmet's barbecue gift box (USD $80). Over 25 years of experience have made this family-owned barbecue business a leader when it comes to upping the ante on your backyard 'que. The perfect gift for all pit masters. // Loubier Gourmet, 2625 Alcatraz Ave, (Berkeley), loubiergourmet.com
▲$100 and Under
(Courtesy of Gents Barber Club)
Give dad the royal treatment at Gents Barber Club, which is running a special 20 percent off on their signature Royal Hangover ($85) this Father's Day. Treat him to the works, which includes a haircut, traditional straight razor shave, and relaxing facial, knowing that he'll be in good hands with top-notch lead barbers JP and Einstein. Who says dads don't need a 'lil pampering now and again? // Gents Barber Club, 3041 24th Street (Mission), gentsbarberclub.com
▲$100 and Under
(Courtesy of Good Eggs)
New dads will appreciate the convenience and thoughtfulness of this gift. If you have a good friend celebrating his first Father's Day, a meal delivery of fresh foods ($75 for 3 meals, 3 servings each) sent straight to the door (along with easy step-by-step instructions) would allow him to activate chef mode for the family—without the need to run around searching for ingredients. Win. // goodeggs.com
▲$100 and Under
(Courtesy of Taylor Stitch)
Chances are dad has just two ratty belts hanging in the closet. Get him something practical but also beautifully crafted and long-wearing with this hand-stitched gorgeous leather belt ($88) from Taylor Stitch. How can you go wrong with a belt whose color is named Espresso Grizzly? Dad'll love it. // Taylor Stitch, 383 Valencia St (Mission), taylorstitch.com
▲$100 and Under
(Courtesy of Alison Christiana)
Give him a skill that'll have him cleaving to form. Conducted by Galen Garretson of SF-based Town Cutler, a store that specializes in artisan knives and handmade chef's tools, this knife-sharpening workshop ($100) will see dad learning from the best. Expect a quick look into metallurgy and the knife's anatomy before learning to sharpen a knife using Japanese waterstones. BYO chef's knife. // 1-3pm on Sunday, July 28th at SF Cooking School, 690 Van Ness Ave. (Tenderloin), sfcooking.com
▲$150 and Under
(Courtesy of Vustra Shirts)
Vustra's versatile Imperfect Zero shirt ($110) for the work week that is made from sustainable organic cotton for maximum comfort. The subtle pattern on a soft blue background gives an interesting twist to a wardrobe classic and the concealed button enclosures on the collar result in a clean, unfussy finish that will undoubtedly make this dad's go-to work/play shirt. // shopvustra.com
$150 and Under
(Courtesy of Laro)
Clean, minimalist, and made with top-quality botanical ingredients, this Big Sur Eau de Toilette ($120) is a small-batch, all-natural fragrance made with organic grain alcohol distilled in Oregon. One spritz and you'll evoke the salty scent of ocean mist harmonizing with subtle resin notes that bring to mind a majestic redwood forest. The fact that it also makes a handsome addition to dad's side of the bathroom? That's a bonus. //laromaticaperfume.com
▲$200 and Under
(Courtesy of Sequoia Sake)
Get the best of east and west with this yearly sake subscription ($180) from SF-based sake brewers Sequoia Sake. Specializing in Junmai sake and using just four simple ingredients—Sacramento Valley rice, Yosemite water, Koji and yeast to create a fresh, lively and natural sake style, this makes for an ideal introduction to a traditional Japanese spirit. Subscription includes two lots per year of 3 bottles each, priority access to limited production sakes and free tastings for up to 4 guests, (so you get to tag along with dad), as well as 10 percent off on all purchases. Kanpai! // Sequoia Sake, 50 Apparel Way (Bayshore), sequoiasake.com
▲$200 and Under
(Courtesy of Golden Gate Furniture)
Ideal for the engineer who is also part history buff (or vice versa), this custom-made gift is as close as you can get to owning a part of a true San Francisco icon. In 1993, the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District replaced a significant amount of the pedestrian handrail, which the Golden Gate Design & Furniture Co. later acquired. Made from an actual part of the Golden Gate bridge, this industrial-style coffee table ($3150 with glass or $4300 with a wood table top) incorporates new steel with the old and features the pedestrian handrail cap of the old bridge as a striking base. Limited to 140 pieces only. // Golden Gate Furniture, One Rankin Street-Studio 417 (Bayshore), by appointment only, goldengatefurniture.com
Splurge
(Courtesy of @cloud9living)
If dad is an adventure-junkie (or even if he isn't) this choose-your-own-adventure San Francisco Thrill Seeker collection experience ($319) from Cloud 9 Living is sure to get the adrenaline pumping. Let pop pick from jumping off an airplane or racing in an America's Cup yacht whilst you cheer on from the sidelines with a cold beer. // cloud9living.com
Splurge
(Courtesy of Beneduci)
For the discerning dad, a pair of these bespoke Beneduci shoes ($3,000 to $5,000 depending on construction type, complexity of design, and materials) are just the ticket. Located in Bernal Heights, every pair is hand-crafted using machinery that dates back to the 196's era of classic American boot making. Finished with Goodyear Welted and McKay construction and using premium leathers and exotic skins (think sting ray, python, and ostrich), a bespoke pair can be customized upon request, so if you intend to splurge on dad this year, this is the place. // Beneduci, 797 San Jose Ave. (Bernal Heights), beneduci.com
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