Subscription boxes are great for discovering a new can’t-live-without item, but they also make great presents because of their carefully selected products and convenience. And if you’re shopping for Father’s Day (which is coming up this Sunday), the best subscription boxes for men pull double duty as a thoughtful last-minute gift. After sorting through the many options available, our gift editors’ top picks include the tailored boxes from Bespoke Post, Stitch Fix’s popular clothing subscription and Universal Yums’ tasty international snacks. For more eleventh hour Father’s Day gift ideas, check out our curated guides to the best subscription boxes for dads and the best last-minute Father’s Day gifts.
Best Subscription Boxes For Men, At A Glance
- Best Subscription Box For Men Overall: Bespoke Post
- Best Subscription Box For Father’s Day: The Rad Dad Box
- Best Unique Subscription Box For Men: Universal Yums
- Best Beer Subscription Box For Men: Beer Drop
- Best Liquor Subscription Box For Men: Flaviar Whiskey
- Best Food Subscription Box For Men: Icons Of Goldbelly
- Best Clothing Subscription Box For Men: Stitch Fix
- Best Tech Subscription Box For Men: Breo Box
A Mystery Bundle Of Quality Curated Items From Small Businesses
Frequency: Monthly | Free shipping: Over $95 | Extras: Skip or swap a box, customize styles
Bespoke Post has subscription boxes full of items from lesser-known brands and small businesses: They cater to practically every hobby and interest, from DIY alcohol distilling to paella-making. Subscribers get an email with a look inside the curated monthly box, from which you can tweak your choices, add on extra goods or skip the box at no cost. Signing up is also relatively low-risk since you’ll never have to accept a box you don’t want (and it’s free to return one if you forget to skip it at the start of the month). Plus, the “occasional rewards” are worth it, as executive editor Dave Johnson says: “Every once in a while, Bespoke Post chooses something that catches my eye—a bread-making cloche, a meat tenderizer, a nifty jacket and so on—and I welcome the unexpected goodie into my home.”
A Bundle Of Goods To Welcome Him Into Fatherhood
Frequency: Monthly, or every three or six months | Free shipping: No | Extras: One-time boxes available
The Rad Dad Box is the perfect way to celebrate and support new dads this coming Father’s Day. Each themed box contains six to seven items designed to encourage bonding and playtime between father and baby, all sourced from small businesses. He’ll get one dad-themed children’s book to read to his tot, plus baby toys, snacks, self-care items and some dad swag so he can proudly show off his new title.
$200 Worth Of Top-Rated Apparel, Accessories And Grooming Picks
Frequency: Quarterly | Free shipping: Yes (contiguous U.S.) | Extras: Half off first box and free gift for new members, special access to select GQ Shop items (up to 75% off retail)
If you appreciate quality and style, you won’t find a better array of goods than those in the GQ Box. Each quarterly package contains $200 worth of accessories, clothing, grooming products and lifestyle items for as low as $59 per box (first-timers get the initial box for $29.50). Plus, you’ll know you’re getting the best of the best: All items—from brands like Diff, Quay and Bombas—have been tested and approved by GQ’s editors (one of the many reasons this box also makes a great gift for guys).
Best Unique Subscription Boxes For Men
Delicious Goodies For The Travel-Obsessed Food Lover
Frequency: Monthly | Free shipping: Yes | Extras: Recipe, trivia guidebook, custom note (for gift subscriptions)
For the man who likes to travel and try new flavors, this Universal Yums subscription box offers adventurous collections. Each delivery highlights popular snacks from various countries—previous boxes have included items from Egypt, the Philippines and the United Kingdom. “I got my stepdad a subscription to Universal Yums a few years back, and he still talks about some of the snacks he discovered. It’s extremely last-minute-gift friendly and just a fun way to try something new every month,” says Jordan Thomas, Forbes Vetted’s assistant deals editor.
An Endless Amount Of Themed Boxes For All Recipients (And Budgets)
Frequency: Monthly | Free shipping: Varies | Extras: Choose from one- to 12-month subscription lengths
Cratejoy has a little something for everyone, from escape room challenges and craft mocktail kits to one of our favorite charcuterie board–making boxes (Platterful, which offers vegan assortments, too). With boxes costing as little as $9 each, there’s bound to be an option to suit any budget.
A Quarterly Delivery Of Cool Home And Kitchen Finds
Frequency: Quarterly | Free shipping: Yes | Extras: Unique seasonal and local finds, can include a handwritten note for gift subscriptions
Flamingo Estate’s subscription box is full of seasonal surprises, including handmade kitchen, home and bath essentials. Four times per year, you’ll receive a mix of the brand’s latest launches and bestsellers, ranging from scented soaps to flavorful snacks, salts and seasonings. The latest seasonal box is inspired by Japan and the farming culture in Okinawa. Inside, you’ll find matcha chocolate, kokuto sesame jam, onsen soap and a host of other Japanese delicacies. “Flamingo Estate’s seasonal subscription box has become a go-to gift,” says Jennifer Ferrise, senior gifts and special projects editor. “I love how each box has a thoughtful theme and is curated with so many interesting finds that I wouldn’t have known about otherwise.”
Best Drink Subscription Boxes For Men
A Monthly Delight For The Craft Beer Connoisseur
Frequency: Monthly | Free shipping: No | Extras: Choose from three tiers of premium and/or exclusive beers
Beer Drop specializes in hard-to-find craft beers, delivered monthly. Starting at $30 per delivery, you’ll receive eight to 12 beers of your choice, so if you’re strictly a hoppy guy or prefer sours, you’ll only get what you like. While all available beers are highly rated, you can splurge a little more for the best of the best with the Even Better Beers box (for the enthusiast) and Best Craft Beers box (for the connoisseur). Beer Drop will recommend five beers monthly (based on previous picks and preferences), and you can tweak your order up until 24 hours before it ships.
A Portal Into The World Of Rare Spirits
Frequency: Quarterly | Free shipping: Yes (over $60) | Extras: Handwritten gift card, custom bottle engraving
Flaviar gives members access to rare and expensive spirits, and the company’s whiskey gift subscription is ideal for sophisticated sippers. Choose from three tiers based on the size of your gesture: Thoughtful is $186 and includes three deliveries with a bottle of award-winning bourbon, Generous is $372 and includes six deliveries of the same, and Grand is $745 for 12 deliveries.
An Elite Membership For The Wine Aficionado
Frequency: Six to 12 bottles per month | Free shipping: Yes | Extras: Private marketplace, limited-time offerings, private sommelier service, private in-person tastings/dinners, exclusive library of interviews and writings
Looking to surprise a seasoned wine collector with a luxe subscription? Gift them a membership to the Yes Society. Unlike standard wine-of-the-month clubs, this subscription unlocks access to incredibly rare bottles, comprehensive pairing guides and exclusive events with illustrious wine producers. “For those of us really into wine, we can be pretty hard to impress with a wine gift, and so people often just shy away from it completely. This will blow even the most experienced wine aficionados’ doors off,” says Clive Pursehouse, executive editor of Forbes Wine.
Flavorful Coffee Deliveries From Around The World
Frequency: One to four bags per month | Free shipping: No (except seasonal, like Father’s Day) | Extras: Tasting notes and coffee history for each batch, 30-day money-back guarantee
Discovering a delicious new coffee blend is one of life’s great pleasures, and Atlas Coffee Club, one of our top picks for best coffee subscriptions, recognizes this. Each box includes single-origin coffee (which can be traced to one farm, farmer, producer or region) and educational resources such as tasting notes for that particular batch. It’s fully customizable, so you can select the coffee type (ground, whole bean or pods), brew method, roast preference and number of bags per shipment. “Not only was the coffee fresh and flavorful, but I looked forward to opening up each delivery so I could learn more about the origin country of the beans that month,” says Ferrise, who has since gifted the subscription to her dad.
Best Food Subscription Boxes For Men
A Monthly Surprise For The Adventurous Foodie
Frequency: Monthly | Free shipping: Yes | Extras: Choice between sweet or savory deliveries, custom note for gift subscriptions
If you love trying new hot spots or expanding your palate, this monthly delivery of Goldbelly’s most popular foods from James Beard award–winning restaurants and top chefs will surely inspire your taste buds. Boxes received range from deep-dish pizza from a beloved Chicago pizzeria to Philly cheesesteaks to New York cheesecakes made by hand in Brooklyn. Pick from recurring monthly deliveries or three-, six- or 12-month subscriptions.
High-Quality, Sustainably Sourced Cuts
Frequency: Every two, four or eight weeks | Free shipping: No | Extras: Gifting options (digital gift cards, ready-to-ship boxes, prepaid gift subscriptions)
We crowned Nashville-based Porter Road as the best meat delivery service overall because of its curation of sustainably and humanely raised beef, lamb, pork and chicken. All the cuts are sourced from Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Tennessee farms. Subscription options range from the Best Of Porter Road Box, which includes dry-aged steaks, chorizo, dry-aged ground beef and more, to the expansive Butcher’s Choice Box, which pairs a roster of classics with rotating seasonal favorites. The best part: These boxes are all available as standalone gifts, too.
Expertly Curated Fromage
Frequency: Monthly | Free shipping: Yes | Extras: Expert info about each selection, exclusive content
This expert-curated monthly box from New York City’s renowned cheese shop Murray’s Cheese will delight any gourmet cheese-loving dude (and it’s also one of our kitchen editors’ favorite food subscription boxes). The shop offers five cheese subscriptions, including a globally sourced selection, a wine-and-cheese pairing box and a Mac & Cheese Club, plus you can prepay for either a three-, six- or 12-month duration. Editorial director Brinda Ayer, who gifted a three-month subscription, says her recipient enjoyed the box’s curation and tasting notes, as well as the generous but balanced portions, meaning they could enjoy the selections without “speeding through too many options [or] being worried about when it will expire.”
Delicious Ice Cream Flavors Delivered To His Door
Frequency: Monthly | Free shipping: Yes | Extras: Try new and unreleased ice cream flavors before they hit shelves
Is there anything better than getting ice cream delivered on repeat? If you have (or your recipient has) a sweet tooth, Jeni’s Pint Club is something to look forward to each month. You’ll receive four pints of different ice creams, frozen yogurts and sorbet flavors in each delivery (some shipments may even include a new flavor before it’s released), and you can reschedule delivery at your convenience. “As an Ohio native, I’ve loved Jeni’s Ice Cream for years and really enjoy that I can get the newest flavors sent to my home in New York every month,” says Ferrise. “Each delivery arrives packed in dry ice, so the good stuff remains frozen and ready to eat when you open it.”
Best Clothing Subscription Boxes For Men
A Personal Stylist In A Box That Takes The Guesswork Out Of Shopping
Frequency: Every two to three weeks, monthly, every other month, every three months | Free shipping: Yes | Extras: Prepaid return for unwanted items
Stitch Fix is a relatively straightforward subscription service: You tell a stylist what you like to wear and your sizes, and they send everything from sleek suits to casual jeans and on-trend jackets. The monthly $20 styling fee is credited toward the pieces you keep, so even if you just want one item, the fee is rolled into its cost. Stitch Fix can be a “godsend” for men who need professional guidance refreshing their wardrobe, according to Johnson, who has been a subscriber since 2018. “I trust my stylist to pick out clothes that fit my vibe but also occasionally push the envelope a bit,” he says.
You’ll also likely figure out which delivery frequency works best the longer you use the service. Johnson notes, “As I started rounding out my wardrobe, monthly boxes became just too much. I reduced the frequency to one box every three months, and that’s just about right.”
Finally Give Your Underwear Drawer A Refresh
Frequency: Monthly or quarterly | Free shipping: Yes | Extras: Skip/cancel anytime, early access, free returns
If your boxers and briefs are looking a little worse for wear, MeUndies allows you to curate a collection of soft, sustainable and comfortable underwear. You’ll also receive one pair of the brand’s sleek UltraModal underwear every month, or a three- or six-pack quarterly. There are seven different cuts of underwear to choose from, including briefs, boxers and trunks, and sizes go up to 4XL. You can also add additional accessories, like no-show socks. Part of a couple? MeUndies made our list of the best boxes for couples for their MatchMe subscription, which lets you coordinate undies with your partner.
A Wardrobe Essential Delivered Monthly
Frequency: Monthly or quarterly | Free shipping: Yes | Extras: Exclusive access to product drops, a percentage off regular-priced items
For the man in desperate need of new socks, Stance sends fresh pairs monthly or quarterly. You’ll simply answer a few questions about your preferences, and Stance will use the results to pick out socks that best fit your lifestyle. You can receive as many as four pairs monthly in your preferred sock cut, and the brand offers underwear subscriptions, too. If you’re especially particular about your socks, opt for a membership that allows you to select the styles you want prior to delivery.
Best Lifestyle Subscription Boxes For Men
Discover The Latest And Greatest Smart Gadgets
Frequency: Quarterly | Free shipping: Yes | Extras: Choose from Breo Box Lite (one to three items) or Breo Box Plus (four to eight items)
If your dad is a fan of new, innovative tech, he’ll delight in opening the Breo Box, a subscription service delivering up to eight tech products every three months. Annual and seasonal subscriptions are available, with the former offering earlier shipping and product surveys. Products included range from super-techy items, like video drones, to useful household gadgets. Among the favorites found in past boxes are Ember mugs (our pick for the best coffee mug warmer), Eufy vacuums and Larq water bottles.
A Monthly Sampling Of High-End Scents
Frequency: Monthly | Free shipping: Yes | Extras: Reusable bottle, first box is half price
Scentbird is one of our top beauty subscription boxes for a reason: The monthly service lets you test out brand-name colognes (think Prada, Tom Ford and Burberry), as well as more niche brands, without having to commit to a full bottle. Once you join, you can pick from more than 150 different fragrances each month. Your scent arrives in a travel-friendly spray bottle, and you’ll also get a reusable bottle with your first order.


