19 unique gifts your foodie dad will love for Father's Day

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• Whether it's cooking or eating, it's clear food has a special place in Dad's heart — and stomach. 
• This Father's Day, consider getting Dad a gift that plays to his passion for all things food. 
• We scoured the web for you and found 19 great gifts for every type of foodie dad, from the grill master to the cheese connoisseur and everyone else in between.

When it comes to gifting, presents inspired by passions are always a solid choice. They're practical, fun, and show that you put in a little extra thought to make sure your recipient really likes what they get. 

If Dad loves all things food, whether cooking it, eating it, or a little bit of both, there are so many great gift options out there for Father's Day. We've covered a wide range of products to make sure there's something every foodie dad will love, from the savvy home cook who's looking to up the ante in his kitchen to the dad who has an unending obsession with hot sauce.

Keep reading for 19 great gifts foodie dads will love:

If he’s a grill master

Wildwood Grilling Smoking Chips Sampler, available at Food52, $21

He's already mastered the perfect steak and charred vegetables. How do you make perfect even better? Try these wood smoking chips — they'll infuse everything with a deep, smoky flavor that tastes like it's straight from his favorite BBQ joint.

If he’s serious about his morning coffee

Breville the Barista Express Espresso Machine, available at Amazon, $584.55

Wow Dad with an espresso machine that has everything he needs to make his morning brew — from the stainless steel grinder to grind up his favorite fresh beans to the steaming wand that froths milk for cafe-quality beverages. This is the best espresso machine we've ever tried, so we think Dad will love it too. But, there are plenty of great, more affordable options we love, too.

If his favorite kind of party is a pizza party

Pizzeria Pronto Outdoor Pizza Oven, available at Williams Sonoma, $299.95

The only thing better than a slice from his favorite pizzeria in town is an oven that lets him make all his wildest pizza dreams come true from the comfort of his own home. This portable outdoor oven can get as high as 700°F for pizza with perfectly crispy, crunchy crust.