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15 Edible Father's Day Gifts for When Your Dad Goes Through His Foodie Phase

We've all been told that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, so why not show dad how much you care with a few tasty treats this Father's Day? Skip the tool sets and BBQ gear. This year, Dad's "I love you" comes in the form of beef jerky samplers, ice cream, and even gold-crusted bacon. Here's to you, Dad!

by Allyson Dickman

Sugar Daddy

Sugar Daddy Giftset, $25, Sugarfina

If dear ol’ Dad has a sweet tooth, give him some sugar with this Father’s Day candy gift set loaded with cola gummies, sour fruit gummies, and gummy bears.

23K Gold Bacon

23K Gold Bacon, $49.99, Baconery

Bring him home some bacon — covered in gold! This meaty slab is coated in chocolate and then a layer of real 23K gold leaf. He’ll feel porky-rich digging into this gift.

City Grit Food Basket

City Grit Father’s Day Basket, $150, Williams-Sonoma

This tasty gift basket comes loaded with manly favorites from legendary NYC City Grit, including Filet Mignon Beef Jerky, Chili Con Chocolate Popcorn, Jack Rudy Tonic, San Francisco BBQ Sauce, and Stinky Brooklyn Pretzel Toffee.

Be a Jerk

The Total Jerk, $120, Mouth

There’s something about guys and jerky that just goes hand-in-hand. Load dad up on a variety of the all-time dude snack with this eight-variety taster pack full of not just beef jerky but salmon, chicken, and filet mignon jerky too.

Whiskey Blender

Custom Whiskey, $60-$125, Whiskey Blender

Stock his bar with a custom-made whiskey just for him. On Whiskey Blender, you can build him his perfect bottle, choosing flavor profiles like Burnt Puddin’ and Taste of the Sea, along with a just-for-him name for the blend.

Hot & Spicy Crate

Hot & Spicy Crate, $50, Man Crates

What could be more dad-like than a box of food he has to open with a crow bar? One that’s stuffed with sweat-inducing spicy treats! This crate is loaded with hot sauce and spicy snacks.

The Big Daddy

Big Daddy Marshmallow, $10, Theo Chocolate

Think of this like the ultimate campfire s’more for dad: One huge marshmallow sits on top a crunchy graham cracker and layer of caramel, all nestled in a delicious chocolate coating.

Bitter Travels

The Bitter Truth Travel Pack Tin Box, $19.38, Drinkology

If he loves to man the bar, he’ll love this on-the-go set of specialty cocktail bitters — from celery to creole — in great vintage packaging.

Skillet Spreads

Skillet Sampler, $35, Skillet Street Foods

This Father’s Day, spread it on thick and show your love with a box full of delicious condiments he’ll want to put on everything from waffles to burgers. This five-pack comes with two types of bacon jams and three types of pumpkin ketchup.

Etched Booze Bottles

Personalized Spirit Decanters, $50, Reclamation Etchworks

With this gift, it’s what’s on the outside that counts. He might enjoy drinking his gin or rum, but he’ll really love it poured out of a custom-etched bottle.

Mini Cupcakes

Father’s Day 25-Pack, $20, Baked By Melissa

Challenge dad to eat just one of these bite-sized Father’s Day cupcakes. Baked By Melissa’s just-for-dad collection comes with chocolate pretzel, chocolate mint, and peanut butter cinnamon cakes.

Chicago Hot Dog Kit

Vienna Beef Hot Dog Kit, $62.99, Tastes of Chicago

Give him a taste of the Windy City with this awesome hot dog kit loaded with all the Chicago fixings he’ll need, from all-beef dogs to sport peppers, relish, and celery salt.

Italian Gift Basket

Papa Eataliano, $148, Eataly

Whether he loves all things Italian food or just loves Mario Batali, he’ll for sure love you for giving this gift basket stuffed with sweets and savories from Batali’s Eataly.

Sushi-Making Kit

Sushi Chef Sushi Making Kit, $38, Amazon

Go exotic and give dad the gift that keeps on giving. With this kit, he’ll have all the tools and essentials he needs, including a tutorial and cookbook, to become the next great sushi chef.

Just-For-Dad Ice Cream

Father’s Day Ice Cream Collection, from $50, ECreamery

At E-Creamery, you can buy a sampler pack of delicious dad-inspired combos or make your own! Customized pints let you choose your flavors and mix-ins (from fudge to gummies), plus a cool new name for your batch.

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