What should I get my dad if he says he wants nothing?

Get him something low-pressure that improves his day without feeling like “more stuff.” Best default: a consumable he already likes, paired with a short handwritten note.

Good picks:

1. His favorite coffee, tea, snacks, hot sauce, jerky, or dessert — easy win and doesn’t create clutter.
2. A practical upgrade: nice socks, a quality phone charger, a better flashlight, a pocket knife/multitool if he uses one, or a new grilling/tool accessory.
3. Time together: breakfast, a walk, a movie night, fishing, a game, a museum, a brewery, or helping him with a project.
4. A chore taken off his plate: wash/detail his car, organize the garage, fix something small, mow, set up tech, or handle an errand.
5. A memory gift: framed photo, printed family picture, custom calendar, or a short note about something he taught you.
6. If you’re unsure: a gift card to a place he actually uses, but make it specific — “lunch is on me at your favorite BBQ place.”

If he truly insists on nothing, give him a card that says something sincere and maybe bring food. For dads who “don’t want anything,” being remembered usually matters more than the object.