Whatever your dad likes, there’s something waiting for him at North Balwyn Village. Whether your dad is a foodie, bookworm, loves to be shaved and shorn, coffee-lover or fitness fanatic – you’ll find plenty of great gifts for dad at North Balwyn Village this Father’s Day.
If you’re stuck on ideas for your special dad, we’ve put together a list of gift ideas, mixed with sustainable, ethical sourcing that will have both you and him feeling great about your choice.
Treat your dad to something special this Father’s Day. Check out the gift guide and head to North Balwyn Village, have a stroll looking at our wonderful 55 business service offerings and products and see what else your dad might love this Father’s Day.
From handmade gifts to relaxing activities, this list of Father’s Day gift ideas will give you plenty of inspiration to make dad’s day.
The best part of our ideas is that these gifts are good for the planet, good for the soul and good for the belly.
So, celebrate your dad with love and laughter this Father’s Day.
Here are our top 12 Father’s Day gift ideas as voted by people all over
Reusable water bottle
You can never have too many water bottles on hand. Help dad stay hydrated with a Frank Green drink bottle from Stanley & Stone.
Coffee Beans
What dad doesn’t love a good morning brew? Check out the coffee shops at North Balwyn Village and treat him to a funky new flavour of beans. Try these coffee shops at North Balwyn Village:
The Village Café offers decadent sweet treats and lots of café style meals that will whet dad’s tastebuds and he’ll love some coffee beans to take away.
Olive Lane also offers plenty of decadent sweet treats and a serene time of just chilling out with dad and the family. A good coffee is just an order away here.
Racers is the latest café to open at North Balwyn Village. Dad’s going to love this place with classic motorbikes in the café for dad to drool over – a Triumph and Café Racer in pristine condition.
Salzano Delicatessen offers a Mediterranean feast fit for a King and coffee beans so fresh you would think they were freshly picked. If you really want to impress your dad with brunch, lunch or dinner and secretly take all the credit for the hard work, then Ana Salzano is your kitchen gourmet saviour.
Head and body coiffure and loving
We all need a bit of self-care from time to time so help dad tame the scruff with some head and body love at these wonderful salons.
A massage is the perfect way to relax and calm all that is going on in your head. Book dad in for a relaxing massage, hair cut or beard trimming at these great salons at North Balwyn Village:
Saint Barbers
Heading Out Hair and Beauty
Saje Haircutters
Serenity Face and Body
A good book
Add another great read to your dad’s library. Here are some best sellers we’ve been loving. Get him to bring his new book down to the Village and enjoy the read over some great coffee or a café delight:
The Art of Risk by Richard Harris
Against the Water by Owen Wright
Southern Aurora by Mark Brandi
The Caretaker by Gabrial Bergmoser
Broken Bay by Margaret Hickey
Fitness for father
Staying in shape is as important as ever, so give dad a new jolt of motivation with a voucher from:
Better Bodies Contouring
Fusion Pilates
Reusable coffee cup
Whether they’re a tea, coffee, chai or hot-chocolate drinker, a reusable cup is a great accessory for dad and a win for the planet. He can use these at our our local coffee shops and deli. Also take a look for other great accessories for dad that will suit his style at:
Ikon
Stanley & Stone Accessories
A good meal
Take dad out for a special Father’s Day treat. You’ll find plenty of places to tuck into a gourmet meal at North Balwyn Village. Here are some of our best restaurants at North Balwyn Village which will definitely tempt the tastebuds:
Chaozhou Malaya Bistro a wonderful south-east Asia taste delight.
Kati Thai Restaurant using the freshest ingredients to create their dishes.
Saki Restaurant has some of the best Japanese food this side of the Yarra.
Spice Bazaar offers traditional Uygur food from western China.
Gift voucher
Give dad the gift of choice with a gift card from your favourite North Balwyn Village shop. Then come and join him to help him spend the voucher.
Give the man meat
If your dad is the king of the barbecue, he’ll love the best of the meat offerings from:
Meat in a Box – Butcher Andrew Bennet knows how to select the best meat cuts that will keep dad crowned king of the barbecue.
Best meat rub and barbecue sauce recipes
North Balwyn Village also likes to share our favourite meat rub and barbecue sauce recipes.
But if you want to cheat, talk to butcher Andrew Bennet and his team at Meat in a Box and he’ll have the meat flavours all wrapped up for you with his special brews.
Basic barbecue rub
For the rub combine the following ingredients in a bowl, transfer into a jar or container and wrap up with a bow for dad.
The seeds steal the show in this Texas barbecue rub. Cumin seeds, yellow mustard seeds, and coriander seeds create the aromatic flavours in this barbecue rub recipe. Warm spices, brown and raw sugars, and dried oregano round out the mix.
• 1½ teaspoons celery seeds
• 1½ teaspoons cumin seeds
• 1½ teaspoons yellow mustard seeds
• 1½ teaspoons coriander seeds
• ¾ cup raw sugar
• ¾ cup dark brown sugar
• ½ cup paprika
• 3 tablespoons fine sea salt or kosher salt
• 4 teaspoons onion powder
• 4 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
Home made barbecue sauce
A tasty gift with a bit of zing, this homemade barbecue sauce recipe will take dad’s next backyard barbecue to the next level.
• 1 ½ cups brown sugar
• 1 ½ cups tomato sauce
• ½ cup red wine vinegar
• ½ cup water
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 ½ tablespoons dry mustard
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
• 2 dashes hot pepper sauce
Combine brown sugar, tomato sauce, vinegar, water, and Worcestershire sauce in a blender. Season with mustard, paprika, salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce. Blend until smooth.
Home-cooked treats the cheats way
Does your dad love gourmet cooking or have a sweet tooth? Waltz into
Meat in a Box – where there is meat fit for a king and plenty of pre-prepared meals that are ready to cook up for your fabulous father.
The Village Café offers decadent sweet treats and lots of café style meals that will whet dad’s tastebuds and he’ll love some coffee beans to take away.
Olive Lane also offers plenty of decadent sweet treats and a serene time of just chilling out with dad and the family. A good coffee is just an order away here.
Racers for a fresh takeaway delight.
Salzano Delicatessen offers a Mediterranean feast fit for a King and coffee beans so fresh you would think they were freshly picked. If you really want to impress your dad with brunch, lunch or dinner and secretly take all the credit for the hard work, then Ana Salzano is your kitchen gourmet saviour.
Bespoke jewellery
Do you want to go the extra mile for your dad, then why not pop into Danny Lee Designs for a jewellery piece specifically designed and created for your dad. Danny has been creating bespoke jewellery and is a master craftsman of creating timeless jewellery for men and women.
Whoever the special father or father figure is in your life, treasure quality time with them on Father’s Day.
No matter how big, expensive or elaborate the gift, it’s the thought that counts.
At the end of the day, a big hug and a heartfelt ‘I love you’ is the best gift of all.