41 of the Best Gift Baskets for Men
Updated: Jun. 16, 2024
No matter his hobbies or whether he's fresh out of school or deep into retirement, we found the best gift boxes for men.
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There’s the old saying about how hard it is to shop for the guy who has everything, but sometimes, it doesn’t matter how much he has — finding gift baskets for men can be tough. Shopping for my own dad can often stretch my creativity to its near limits; how do you find the perfect thing that speaks to what they love while still surprising them?
That’s why we searched, tested and reviewed a wide assortment of gift baskets and care packages for guys with a wide range of hobbies and for enjoying different phases of their lives. We aimed to find gifts they’d be excited to receive that can be used and appreciated, and not forgotten about in the back of a cupboard. We also considered packages that could be enjoyed solo or with friends (we’re looking at you, food gift baskets).
As always, the best gift is the one that’s tailored to his unique passions and preferences, like personalized golf equipment that he can bring with him next weekend or cooking supplies that will dramatically upgrade his cuisine. But a great gift can also help him unlock a new hobby, like making his own hot sauce and coming up with really clever names for it.
Our favorite thing about the selections we found is that they’re perfect to keep bookmarked for the next big holiday or life event, but they’re also thoughtful presents to send just because, a reminder that you’re thinking of him, and you want to add a little joy to their every day.
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For the One Who's Retiring
Classic Gift Basket
Nothing says congrats on the great work quite like a gift basket filled with sweet, savory and sippable delights. This retirement gift basket has everything they need for a delicious evening or snacks throughout the week, including the star of the show—a bottle of Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon. The summer sausage and garlic cheddar cheese can be enjoyed with lavash crackers, and desserts like hazelnut wafer or key lime cookies will satisfy his sweet tooth.
For the Sports Fan
Game Day Gift Tower
What better way to celebrate him than by making his favorite day even better? This game day gift tower has everything he needs to make a loss feel like a win and a win feel even better. Sharp cheddar cheese pairs nicely with a selection of fresh apples, and he and his friends can indulge their sweet teeth with whoopie pies, mini bundt cakes and sweet glazed almonds.
For the Fisherman
Fly-Fishing Box
He’s all set with his rods and bait, but this fly-fishing box will help him deepen his relationship with his hobby. The book tracks the history of the most notable flies, including through illustrations, and the themed corkscrew/bottle-opener can easily be stashed into his bag to take out for a day on the water, or when he’s back and wants to reminisce about what he’s caught.
For the One Ready for Happy Hour
Santa Cruz Glasses and Snacks
Elevate post-work drinks for him and the guys (or you and him!) with this gift set of shot glasses and snacks. He can unwind with corn & black bean salsa and tortilla chips arranged on a serving board while enjoying his favorite beverages out of new shot glasses. It’s also a great cocktail kit for sports fans.
For the One Whose Love Language Is Meat
Butcher's Feast Gift Box
Roses are red—but you can’t eat them. But he’ll have plenty to eat with this butcher’s feast gift box, which includes enough gourmet steak to feed up to five (or to keep him well-stocked for a few days). It includes an assortment of cuts including prime hanger steak, prime dry-aged ribeye and American Wagyu Steak. This meat delivery also comes with pickled vegetables, seasoning and salt.
For the Chocoholic
Olive Oil and Chocolate Truffles
Olive oil is the hot ingredient of the moment (see TikTok and Starbucks’ recent menu), but it’s long been beloved for its role outside of cooking. In this chocolate truffle gift set, olive oil and chocolate come together for a harmony of sweet and savory. The four flavors include black forest cherry and fermented almond butter — delicious and sure to expand his chocolate palette.
The chocolate gift basket also includes a bottle of olive oil, and all the truffles are vegan.
For the One Who Always Orders Medium Rare
Taste of Texas
Turn him into a steak master with this steakhouse gift box, which hails from Texas and is just as flavor-driven and elaborate as you’d hope. He’ll receive four stoneware mugs, a set of high carbon stainless steel steak knives (with a wooden block, to reduce clutter in kitchen drawers) and, of course, four filet Mignon ready to be cooked to his idea of perfection. It’s a birthday gift basket he’ll be thinking about for months!
For the Whiskey Aficionado
DIY Whiskey Making Kit
Next time someone asks him what his favorite whiskey is, he’ll be able to say the one he’s brewed himself. This DIY whiskey making kit turns him into a whiskey pro, and it includes whiskey chips, nine botanicals (including cocoa beans, chili, orange and more), whiskey stones and glasses that he can personalize with his new brand. A booklet will walk him through popular recipes. Soon, you’ll be toasting to him. It’s the perfect companion to a charcuterie gift basket!
For the Guy Who Loves to Be Cozy
Hug in a Box
Some days call for high-energy adventures. Others are meant for cuddling on the couch with a hot cup of coffee. Enter this comforting gift box, which includes everything he’ll need to take it easy after a busy week. This shop has a variety of similar cozy box options, so you can select what he’ll enjoy the most. Cozy gifts can include journals, coffee, chocolate, candles, mugs and more.
For the Griller
Barbecue Box
As soon as he opens this barbecue gift set, he’ll be firing up the grill. The pre-packaged griller gift includes several different rubs that can bring meat, fish and vegetables irresistible flavor, like a smoky hickory rub ideal for burgers or chicken, or a steak rub with dried garlic and thyme. He’ll also receive a jar of smoked salt that can be added to steak before grilling or repurposed for other recipes.
For the One Who Could Use Some R&R
Spa Day Box
Everyone can benefit from a spa day, and this care package features typical spa day products, like soaps, lip balm and moisturizing balms, to help him indulge in some self-care. The care package can be purchased with or without a candle, depending on his preferences, and it’s great for the guy who always borrows his partner’s lotion for dry skin.
For the One Who Loves Microbreweries
Microbrew Beer Bucket
If he’s great at planning beer crawls or keeping taps on the latest brewery, this beer gift basket lets him sample six bottles from around the country. He can chase his new favorite pale ale or IPA with a range of perfectly salty snacks, like cheddar popcorn, beef jerky or a selection of roasted nuts.
The gift comes in a metal bucket that can be reused for other nights with the guys.
For the One With a Morning Routine
Skincare Set
Let’s be honest. Men often don’t think about their skincare as much as women, but helping him prioritize that can make a big difference. This skincare set covers the basic (or replenishes his supplies, if he’s already picked up the habit). It includes a facial cleanser, some face cream and even a deep pore cleansing mask—which could turn into a fun activity the two of you can do together.
For the Caffeine Fiend
Free Rein Coffee Bundle
This coffee bundle evokes cowboy tales of old or waking up after a night out camping. It’s mostly because of the branding, with names like Homestead and Heavy Spur (which has high caffeine for days when the typical cup of Joe won’t do). With six different bags, he’ll be able to experience a range of blends and flavors to provide a little more energy to his mornings thanks to this coffee gift basket.
For the Cycler
Cycling Gift Box
His weekends are spent racking up miles on his bike, and this gift box provides him with some extra fuel while he hits the mountain or open road. The selections come from former athletes and nutritionists who are well-versed in what your favorite cyclist needs, from recovery gummies, hydration packets, chocolate brownie bites for a necessary dose of sugar and much more.
For the Amateur Chef
Chef's Spice Collection
Sometimes, all you need to elevate home cooking are really, really good spices, and this spice collection can make culinary masters out of nearly all. Depending on what size you choose, it contains six or twelve different spices, like purple shallot powder, black Urfa chili, wild mountain cumin and more. Home chefs can experiment with more flavors from around the world without delving into more complicated recipes.
For the One Who Just Got Good News
Supreme Meat and Cheese Gift Box
Help him celebrate with a gift box that will allows for gourmet charcuterie plates or snacking. Crackers are ready to be the vehicles for cheese (he’ll have four varieties to choose from) topped with pepper and onion relish or hot honey mustard, and both spreads can be used to elevate his weekly lunches, as well. You can’t have cheese without meat, and this Harry & David gift comes with a selection of sausages.
For the One Who Wants the Best of Both Worlds
Surf and Turf Gift Box
Life’s too short not to enjoy the best of land and sea. Send him a gourmet Surf and Turf gift box to let him enjoy fine foods in the comfort of his own home (there’s something indulgent about eating lobster in your sweats). He’ll receive four USDA choice filet Mignon and four lobster tails (a smaller gift box is available with two of each option, as well.) It also makes a great Father’s Day gift basket!
For the Game Master
Brainteasers Gift Box
When he’s completed the crossword and Wordle, he can tackle this trio of brainteasers. The Book of Puzzles will keep him occupied for a few days with 40 brainteasers, and he test his mental skills assembling metal and wooden puzzles. Finally, he can put on his “Knives Out” hat (and call up a few friends to play with him) by solving a mystery that includes a password-protected online vault.
For the Weekend Bartender
Traveling Bar Cart
The best bar in town? Wherever he is, thanks to this traveling bar “cart.” Inside a beautiful faux-leather valise, he’ll find all the tools he needs to mix up craft cocktails, including aluminum jiggers, a travel-sized shaker and even a deck of cards. The traveling case will make it easy for the host to bring the bar to any party, so he can whip out his mixologist talents.
For the Dad-to-Be
New Dad Box
He’s thrilled to don the title of “Dad,” but we all know being a new parent isn’t easy. This gift box is perfect for the days leading up to the little one, including a book that walks him through the basics of fatherhood, the requisite “Best Dad Ever” mug, a “Dad” baseball cap and much more to help him commemorate this moment and stock up on toys, like a soft cloth book, to bond with baby. Even better? It doubles as a perfect first Father’s Day gift.
For the One Who Craves Chips and Dip
Organic Salsa Grow Kit
If he takes his tacos and chip and dip seriously, he’ll love getting to create his own salsa. This home garden kit provides everything he needs to make his future world-famous salsa from scratch, including organic seeds for tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro and green onion. He’ll also receive the growing guide, peat pots and potting soil necessary to get going immediately.
Time to get the chips ready.
For the Fashionable One
Sauvage Gift Set
A scent that’s as sleek as his style. This high-end cologne set includes a bottle of eau de perfum, deodorant and after-shave all with the same bold, spicy smell. It’s well-suited for a recent college grad who’s scored his first big job or someone who’s looking to take his getting-ready-for-work routine to another level.
For the Golfer
Personalized Golf Gift Set
He lives and breathes golf, and this golf gift set is a thoughtful nod to his passion, whether he sneaks it in on the weekend or it’s his main retirement focus. The set includes a golf towel his name on it, a polished wood golf ball box that you can add a personal message to and a monogrammed golf bag tag tee holder.
For the College Student
Just Because Gift Basket
He’s fueling for late night study sessions with dining hall food, and this gift box of comforting meals will provide a little extra nourishment (and remind him that you’re thinking of him). This college care package includes 4–6 servings of soup or mac n’ cheese (or a combo) that he can easily heat up in a dorm room or apartment kitchen, along with dinner rolls and cookies. There’s enough that he can share with roommates or savor over a few nights.
For the Snacker
Snack Gift Box
Satisfy all his snacking needs with this treat-filled gift box. Four assorted snacks, which all arrived in glass jars, can easily be brought to the office to sweeten up his work days or be kept stashed at home. The snacks include Swedish fish, truffled Marcona almonds, chocolate-covered espresso beans and a salty spicy mix. He’ll also receive bamboo serving bowls and tongs if he’d like to artfully lay them out for get-togethers.
Chicago Gift Box
With the aid of the salts, seasonings and other culinary treats in this gift box, he can lend top-tier flavor to his usual weeknight recipes. The selections, like hot sauce, salsa, chili lime chili crunch and more, hail from top Chicago restaurants and add a gourmet spin onto go-to meals. It’s also a great way to learn about what different chefs are creating (and he can plan must-visit stops on his next Chicago trip).
For the One Looking Forward to Taco Night
Taco Kit
Bring taco night to them. With this taco kit, they can taste tacos from one of Los Angeles’ acclaimed taco joints—and have some fun in the kitchen while they’re at it. The kit includes enough food to make twelve tacos, including season tortillas, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, cilantro and even taco holders, so they can be professionally displayed. You can choose to include a range of protein options, from classics like carnitas and chicken to vegan potato for those following specific diets.
It’s a fun gift to give your partner or a dad in your life, since it makes for a great group activity.
For the Bruncher
Brunch Gift Box
Brunch is the most important meal of the day, right? With this gift box, he doesn’t have to wait for the weekend to indulge in his favorite foods. Any morning will become sweeter with these buttermilk biscuits, cinnamon rolls, sausage gravy, jam sampler…we could go on, but it’s making us too hungry. Everything is easy to prepare; all he’ll have to do is warm it up.
For the One Dreaming of Owning Land
Farmhouse Gourmet Pantry
This gourmet pantry gift box is filled with the hearty, rustic flavors that feel like they’re plucked fresh from the farm. Available in three different sizes, every box includes farmhouse cheese and salami, but go bigger, and they’ll receive cinnamon toffee almonds, nutberry maple granola, artichoke lemon pesto and more.
For the Movie Buff
Movie Night Gift Box
Whether they prefer the classics or are up-to-date on all the Oscar winners, this movie night gift box has all the supplies they need to transform their living room into a deluxe theater (at least as far as food is concerned.) This comes with five different types of popcorn kernels and five different packs of seasoning (think garlic Parmesan, creamy chive and hot pepper), along with six red-and-white-striped bags that channel classic movie nights.
For the Camper
Camper Gift Box
As they survey the Great Outdoors, they can nibble on dark chocolate bars and sip organic hot chocolate out of a campfire mug with, fittingly, a carabiner for a handle. With this camping gift box, they’ll be the happiest camper around with a gift both practical and fun. Along with treats, it includes camp soap and all-natural bug spray. You can also add on a large blanket to keep them warm on chillier nights beneath the stars.
For the One Who Quotes Star Wars
Smugglers Crate
They’ll be on Cloud Nine in a galaxy far, far away with this gift crate packed with memorabilia, artwork and collectibles to delight any true Star Wars lover. Think branded hats, figurines, Lego keychains, mugs and more—everything they need to celebrate their fandom. You can select from three different box types (with different numbers of items), and the crates can be purchased as a one-time gift or an ongoing subscription.
For the One Hitting the Gym
Barbell Box
Help him discover the latest and greatest in fitness products with this gift box featuring a curated selection of supplements and fitness gear. He’ll have fun sampling a wide variety of different products while discovering ones he’s excited to integrate into his routine.
You can select the gender and the clothing size of the recipient, and it can either be purchased as a one-time gift or as a subscription.
For the Guy on the Go
The ManBox
He’s busy, and it’s hard to keep up with trends and restocking the necessities. Enter this gift box, which contains over five items per themed box. Past gifts have included artisanal soap, a carbon wallet, sunglasses, beef jerky and more, so he can get the necessities and some extra gifts to boot. It also makes a great gift-of-the-month club pick.
For the Tailgate Host
Pre-game Gathering Gift Basket
He’ll be ready to feed all his friends while they prepare to cheer on their favorite team with this pre-game gift basket. Tailgate snacks get a classier twist with basil & garlic olives, pepperoni, wafer cookies, a garlic Gouda spread and more, all packaged in an artful woven basket. He can spread everything out (and clean up in seconds) with the provided charcuterie paper.
For the Recent Graduate
Graduate Gift Set
Prepare him for the real world with this partly-cheeky, fully-touching gift set. It includes a mug that congratulates them for reaching adulting every day, as well as book full of thoughtful questions that they can ponder over or use to get to know their own friends better. And since cards make adult life all that more fun, the gift includes a “Things They Don’t Teach You In School” card game filled with random facts and knowledge (they’ll be well-prepared for the next trivia night).
For the One in Love
Couple's Gift Sets
The best adventures are the ones that are shared, and this gift set lets him remember favorite trips while planning out those to come. It comes with a retro reel viewer to walk down memory lane from past vacations, a map to scratch off places already visited, an adventure challenge scrapbook and “conversational” beer glasses—as you sip, the line of liquid will dictate different prompts. A fun way to learn more about each other while imagining where in the world they’ll head next.
For the Spicy One
Hot Sauce Making Kit
As someone whose partner has recently discovered an obsession with growing peppers and making hot sauce, I can personally confirm that creating hot sauce is both a thoughtful gift and the start of a new hobby. This make-your-own-hot-sauce kit includes a variety of powders, distilled white vinegar and all the necessary tools they’ll need, including labels, bottles, a funnel and a booklet to walk them through creating their first hot sauces.
For the Hard Worker
Appreciation Gift Box
Whether he’s been helping out around the house or hustling at work, this appreciation gift box treats him to thoughtful (and useful) gifts, like a premium pocket notebook for him to scribble parts of the Great American Novel in, a small bag of coffee that he can easily take to the office, a stainless steel tumbler, and bourbon barrel aged honey.
For the Young Professional
Luxury Sheet Set
Sure, it’s not a typical gift basket, but this sheet set is bundled with what he’ll need for a high-quality night’s sleep now that he has his first adult apartment. This award-winning sheet collection comes in a variety of colors and are made from long-staple cotton for a silky-smooth feel. Sometimes, the practical gifts can be the most meaningful, because they elevate his lifestyle for months, and even years, to come.
Originally Published: May 02, 2024
