Father's Day Gift Guide 2026
Our Father’s Day Gift Guide is here — packed with gift ideas from some of the best places to treat your man on Carlisle Street. Celebrate the dads and father figures in your life!
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Feed Him First
Breakfast, Lunch & Beers
Start the day right, or shout him a long lunch. From Turkish-inspired brunch plates to a rooftop schooner, this stretch of Carlisle Street has every version of “let’s grab a bite” covered.
Diverse selection of freshly prepared bagel sandwiches, quality coffee, breakfast, and lunch.
A small Balaclava cafe serving a Turkish-inspired menu that changes with the seasons.
Kiwi-owned and cosy, with perfectly cooked eggs, toast and bacon from 6:30am.
Intimate izakaya dining — fresh, shareable Japanese small plates from 1pm.
Area-sourced brekkies and lunches in a bare-brick cafe with a great local buzz.
Serving Authentic Syrian recipes, baklava and Turkish coffee, open from 7am.
Craft beer, hearty pub meals and a rooftop courtyard, open from midday.
Expertly brewed coffee and a warm, welcoming spot for breakfast or lunch.
A modern Chinese restaurant, housed in a beautifully restored Art Deco building.
Casual dining/take away eatery on Carlisle St where Israeli street food is brought to life.
Freshen him up
Health & Grooming
A gift he’ll actually use. Book him in for a fresh fade, a boxing session or a membership that gets him moving.
An old-school barbershop and fashion brand with a welcoming, multicultural crew.
Learn the sweet science — book a session for the fitness-minded dad who likes to break a sweat.
Walk-in only, old-school setting. All styles, hot fades, no fuss.
A 24-hour gym with full facilities — gift a membership he'll use anytime he can.
Friendly, affordable cuts in a relaxed, comfortable environment owned by Balaclava locals.
Elegant barbershop service, because every dad deserves to feel like a king.
Wrap it up
Gifts & Homewares
Something for the house, the kitchen, or to sit on his desk and make him smile.
Homewares and designer pieces inspired by cultures from around the world.
Kitchen utensils and homewares — trading in Balaclava for over 45 years.
A uniquely curated concept store. Stocking an range of products from local and international designers.
Antiques, homewares, gifts, juidaica, silver, jewelry and more.
Mix it up
Something Different
For the dad who’s hard to buy for — good coffee, a fresh cut of meat, or something with a bit more shine.
Hand-roasted beans filling Carlisle Street with aroma since 1969.
Balaclava's local butcher. A fresh platter for the Father's Day BBQ.
Rings, watches and fine jewellery for a proper luxury gift.
An independent bottle shop stocked with wine, spirits and craft beer.
New and Quality Used Vinyl Records, Cassettes and CDs.
An extensive range of casual range of fashion eyewear and sunglasses.
Fresh baked goods, including what some say are the best bagels in Melbourne, for over 40 years.
Buy a voucher for a Whole Body Massage, Foot Reflexology and Massage Packages.