You’ve got your Mother’s Day gift. But wait! You can’t just hand it over like that! That’s too plain, too boring, too… underappreciating! Instead, we dare you to make a reservation at the best Mother’s Day Brunch spots in Chicago this year and treat your Mom right. Whether you’re looking for food specials, mimosas and wines, or even free roses for your mom, you’ll find something from this list. Happy holiday, mom!
Found Kitchen
1631 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Come for brunch or lunch at Found Kitchen for Mother’s Day this year. Choose from banana bread, classic breakfast sandwiches, to more savory items such as tempura asparagus, baked Japanese eggplant, or Trout Chilaquiles. Treat your mom to a light, refreshing, and delicious meal that fits the spring weather.
Ocean Prime
87 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
Located on the iconic corner of Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive on the second level of the LondonHouse, this brilliant seafood restaurant is celebrating Mother’s Day with a new brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests can select from a variety of appetizers, soups, salads, seafood and steak-focused entrees, signature cocktails, and a wine list while taking in views of Michigan Avenue and the Chicago River. To book a reservation, please visit OpenTable.
Wood
3335 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
Join Wood this Mother’s Day for the ultimate brunch. Located in Chicago’s Northalsted neighborhood, the six-time Michelin Bib Gourmand winner is the perfect spot to celebrate. Chef Devin Kreller is offering the full brunch menu and has added a special in honor of Mother’s Day, Crab Cake a la George Perrier. Each mom that dines at Wood will also be gifted flowers.
Gemini
2075 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Located just steps from Lincoln Park and Lincoln Park Zoo, Gemini is the ultimate brunch destination to celebrate Mother’s Day. Gemini will be offering a variety of specials for Mom’s and guests. For $25.00, guests can indulge in bottomless brunch staples such as Mimosas, Bellinis, Pauly G’s Bloody Mary, margaritas, wines, beers, and more! Try the new brunch items including cinnamon rolls, Croissant Breakfast Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, salads, and more.
Roka Akor
456 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
In River North, Roka Akor’s (456 N Clark St) Mother‘s Day menu will feature a three-course dinner menu plus dessert with menu highlights including Shrimp & Lobster Dumplings; Flamed Seared Salmon Nigiri; Robata Grilled Sea Bass with 5 spice carrot puree; and for dessert guests will enjoy a piece of chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream. Drink pairings are available for an additional cost. The special Mother‘s Day menu will be available on Sunday, May 8th from 4:00 to 9:00pm and costs $105+ per person. Reservations can be made here.
PS: Other Roka Akor locations are featuring different Mother’s Day brunch menus! So, make sure you check their website for more info!
Bar Pendry
81 E Wacker Pl, Chicago, IL 60601
“Tea-off” the day with a stunning spiked tea service at Bar Pendry this Mother’s Day. Sip on a selection of boozy, tea-forward cocktails available in stunning large format punchbowls or as single servings, such as the Carbide Flip featuring Smoked Walnut Russian Caeavan Tea Orgeat, rye, egg, mole bitters, and allspice dram.
With tipsy beverages a la carte, the $65/person pricing gets you an opulent Tea Tower loaded with sweet and savory bites like Smoked Salmon rolls, Truffled Egg Tartlette, Brown Butter Chai Scones, and Chocolate Hazelnut Verrine paired with bottomless nonalcoholic tea by La Maison du Thé.
bar avec
640 N LaSalle Dr 8th floor, Chicago, IL 60654
If a coastal trip through Southwest Europe isn’t in the cards for mom this Mother’s Day, brunch at Iberian Coast-inspired open-air retreat, bar avec may be the closest thing you can get. Newly reopened for the season, bar avec is propped up on the 8th floor of sister concept avec River North and offers sweeping skyline views and a breezy vibe that’s complemented by Spanish and Portuguese influenced fare featuring seasonal vegetables and bright seafood plates.
