Last Minute Mother's Day Chicago Brunch Guide 2019

Explore the City

Take mom somewhere new and exciting for her special day or visit an old neighborhood favorite.

III Forks, Lakeshore East, a la carte or prix fixe for $45

Red Fish Bleu Fish, Hyde Park, a la carte, half priced entrees for moms

Eden, West Loop, a la carte, featuring special menu items

The Florentine, The Loop, a la carte, featuring  special menu items

Staytion Market and Bar, The Loop, a la carte, featuring special menu items

Chicago Q, Gold Coast, a la carte, featuring special menu items

Blue Door Farm Stand, Lincoln Park, a la carte, featuring special menu items

Blue Door Kitchen and Garden, Gold Coast, a la carte, featuring special menu items

Freebies for Mom

Many restaurants around the city want to pamper your mama as much as you do. Here's some that are featuring gifts, cocktails, and more for your beloved matriarch.

Bar Roma, Andersonvile, a la carte, complimentary dark chocolate hazelnut truffles for moms

Acadia, South Loop, three course prix fixe for $85 with complimentary flowers for moms

Broken Barrel, Lincoln Park, a la carte, free cocktail for moms

Safehouse, River North, a la carte, free mimosa for moms

Sunda, Rive North, buffet, $65, complimentary glass of champagne for moms

Cantina Laredo, River North, All brunch dishes include the choice of complimentary mimosa made with fresh-squeezed orange juice, or bloody maria made with Casa Noble organic tequila

The Chicago Firehouse, South Loop, buffet, $59, free sparkling cocktail for moms

True Food Kitchen, River North, a la carte, all moms will received a $10 gift card

The Albert, Gold Coast, a la carte, flowers for moms

Tortoise Supper Club, River North, buffet, $69.95 per adult, all moms will receive a freshly cut rose

Porkchop, Hyde Park, a la carte, complimentary mimosa and entree for moms

Kizuki, Wicker Park and Lincoln Park, free mimosa with purchase of any ramen

Brunch and a Show

These options offer not just a great meal, but a little entertainment to boot.

The Signature Room, Magnificant Mile, buffet, $80, featuring live music

Artango Bar and Steakhouse, Lincoln Square, 3 course prix fixe for $39, featuring live music

Punch Bowl Social, West Loop, a la carte, arcade games will be free all day

VIP Access

Chicago restaurants love moms so much that many who don't usually serve brunch open wide their doors for only one special Sunday morning a year.

Michael Jordan's Steakhouse, Magnificent Mile, a la carte

Ocean Prime, River North, a la carte

Eddie V's, The Loop, three course prix fixe, $49 per adult

Perry's Steakhouse, Oak Brook, a la carte

Weber Grill, River North, Lomard, Schaumburg, a la carte

Benny's Chop House, River North, 3 course prix fixe for $49

People Pleasing Buffets

Large family? Picky eaters in the group? Buffets are the way to go. And there are options all over the city for every budget.

I|O Godfrey, River North, $39 per adult

LondonHouse, Magnificent Mile, $70 per adult

Travelle at The Langham, River North, $175 per adult

Prairie Grass Cafe, Northbrook, $53 per adult

Burnham's at Eaglewood Resort and Spa, Itasca, $48.95 per adult

Pinstripes, River North, $36 per adult

Hubbard Inn, River North, $50 with bottomless drinks, $30 without

Parlay at Joy District, $50 per adult

Tuscany, Wheeling, $44.95 per adult

Chicago's Ultimate Last Minute Mother's Day Brunch Guide 2018 Edition

Downtown Go-To's

Del Frisco’s- Gold Coast, a la carte, special hours

Maple & Ash- Gold Coast, $90 buffet plus all moms receive a complimentary glass of champagne

The Albert- Streeterville, a la carte, special menu and hours

III Forks- Lakeshore East, a la carte, special menu items

Michael Jordan's Steakhouse- Mag Mile, special menu items, special hours

The Signature Room- Mag Mile, $80 buffet, includes one glass of house sparkling wine*

Howells and Hood- Mag Mile, $39 buffet

Cantina Laredo- River North, a la carte, special menu items, complimentary drink for all moms

The Gwen- River North, a la carte, special menu items, all moms will receive a complimentary glass of rose and a box of truffles.

Benny's Chop House- River North, $39 4 course prix fixe, all moms receive a complimentary cake and a family photo

Imperial Lamian- River North, a la carte, special menu items

Portsmith- River North, a la carte, special menu items

Taco Joint- River North and Lincoln Park, a la carte, brand new menu and cocktail packages*

Nonnina- River North, special hours

True Food Kitchen- River North, a la carte, specialty mimosas*

Tortoise Supper Club- River North, $65.95 buffet, special hours

IO at the Godfrey Hotel- River North, $39 buffet

Weber Grill- River North, a la carte, special menu items*

Steadfast- The Loop, $49.99 buffet, additional $14.99 for bottomless mimosas

The Florentine- The Loop, a la carte, special menu items

Roanoke- The Loop, $33 3 course prix fixe*

Cindy's Rooftop- The Loop, a la carte, special menu items

LondonHouse- The Loop, $54 buffet

Punch Bowl Social- West Loop, a la carte or $25 buffet, complimentary mimosa for all moms*

Mercat a la Planxa- South Loop, a la carte, all moms will receive a complimentary mimosa

Acadia- South Loop, $55 3 course prix fixe, special hours

Northside Favorites

Shore Club- Lincoln Park, $45 for buffet, $11 for drinks

The Late Bloomer- Lincoln Park, a la carte, special menu items, moms receive a complimentary cocktail*

Bar Roma- Andersonville, a la carte, special menu items, all moms will receive a chocolate dipped* strawberry

Low Country- Wrigleyville & South Loop, a la carte, special menu items and drink packages

Commonwealth Tavern- Roscoe Village, a la carte, $3 mimosas & $6 build your own bloody marys*

The Second City- Old Town, $40 buffet, bottomless mimosas, and a 45 minute improv performance*

West and SouthTop Picks

Split Rail- Humbolt Park, a la carte, special Golden Girls themed menu

Tuscany- University Village, a la carte, special menu items

Kizuki Ramen and Izakaya- Wicker Park, a la carte free peach mimosa or sangria with every ramen purchase

MAK (Modern Asian Kitchen)- Wicker Park, a la carte, mom's will receive a free bowl with the purchase of another bowl of equal or lesser value

Cafe Robey- Wicker Park, a la carte, special menu items

Eden- West Town, a la carte, special menu items

Nana- Bridgeport, a la carte, special menu items*

Suburban Hot Spots

Prairie Grass Café- Northbrook, $51 signature benedict + buffet*

Pete Miller-s Steak and Seafood- Evanston & Naperville, $49.99 buffet

Perry's Steakhouse- Oakbrook, a la carte, special hours, $4.95 cocktails

El Tapeo- Oak Brook, $45 chef's market table plus one entree, dessert, and sangria

Rackhouse- Arlington Heights, $32.99 buffet, all moms get a complimentary raffle ticket to a prize drawing

*These brunch services have been personally tested and approved by Bunny and Brandy. Check out our reviews of these location for more info!

Mother's Day 2017 Chicago Brunch Guide

All About Town

Olive Theory All Locations offering Buy One, Get One Free heart shaped pizzas 

Jerry's Sandwiches All locations offering complimentary mimosas and surprise gift envelope for all moms 

Kanela All Locations offering a complimentary starter for moms 

Porkchop All Locations moms eat for free and get 1 complimentary cocktail 

Andersonville 

Bar Roma A la carte, Special dishes, complimentary glass of sparkling rosé for moms

Bridgeport 

The Duck Inn prix fixe for $48,  complimentary mimosa for moms

Edgewater 

Revival Social Club A la carte, complimentary flower and chocolate dipped strawberry for moms

Mango Pickle A la carte, special tea and coffee service 

Fulton Market

La Sirena Clandestina  A la carte, live music all morning

Swift & Sons family style $49 per person

Gold Coast

Fig & Olive Prix fixe for $40 

Maple and Ash buffet for $65 

Eataly prix fixe for $95, includes a brunch cocktail making class 

Lakeshore East

III Forks prix fixe, 3 courses for $48 

Lincoln Park

Geja’s Café A la carte, complimentary 5-minute massage and glass of bubbly 

The Blanchard A la carte complimentary flute of champagne 

Café Ba-Ba-Reeba A la carte special tapas for mamas menu, all moms get a special gift 

Logan Square

Osteria Langhe A la carte special brunch menu created just for Mother's Day 

Mag Mile

Michael Jordan's Steakhouse A la carte special brunch menu created just for Mother's Day 

Howells & Hood buffet- $39 

LH Rooftop at LondonHouse buffet- $75 

North Center

Tavern on Little Fort special a la carte menu

River North

Hard Rock Café buffet for $35 and live retro music 

SafeHouse Chicago complimentary SpyMom-Mosa or a Spycial Bloody Mary for moms

Mercadito prix fixe, 4 sharring courses + cocktail for $30 per person

Imperial Lamian complimentary basket of dim sum items for all moms

I|O Godfrey at The Godfrey Hotel buffet for $39 

Cantina Laredo complimentary Mimosa or Bloody Maria for all moms

Tortoise Supper Club buffet for $69 

Bottlefork complimentary mimosa for all moms

Vermillion prix fixe- $25 for 2 courses or $35 for 3 courses 

Bar Lupo live jazz music, complimentary bottomless mimosas or rose for all moms 

Bohemian House family style $35 per person

Roscoe Village

Commonwealth Tavern special a la carte menu 

South Loop

The Chicago Firehouse buffet for $59 

The Loop

Great Street Restaurant in Renaissance Hotel Complimentary mimosa for moms and dessert table 

Seven Lions buffet for $38.95 

Steadfast prix fixe for $50 

Roanoke prix fixe for $33 for 3 courses 

University Village

Tuscany on Taylor  A la carte special menu created just for Mother's Day 

West Loop

Macello complimentary flute of rosé prosecco for moms

West Town

Ruxbin prix fixe- $75 for 4 courses 

Frontier family style for $29 per person 

Suburbs

Tuscany Restaurant Wheeling buffet for $42.95 

Parker's Restaurant Downer's Grove buffet for $32 or a la carte dinner menu 

210 Restaurant & Live Music Lounge Highwood buffet for $35 with live gospel music 

The English Room at The Deer Path Inn Lake Forrest buffet for $65 

The Happ Inn Northfield $39.95 "All You Can Eat” appetizers and desserts, $5 mimosas 

The Estate by Gene & Georgetti Rosemont buffet for $46 complimentary mimosa for moms

Punch Bowl Social Schaumburg buffet for $25 complimentary mimosa, Mom’s brunch is completely free if she bowls a strike on her first attempt.

Mother's Day Guide 2016: Gifts and Where to Brunch

Great Gift Ideas Before you Take Mom to Brunch! 

Breakfast in Bed truffles from Lolli and Pops

Includes nine golf ball sized brunch themed truffles in French Toast, Mimosa, Coffee, Blueberry Scone, Banana Muffin, Bacon, Berry Smoothie, Tea and Crumpets, and Waffle. You can find Lolli and Pops inside the Chicago French Market.

Chefmade Mom Rocks Cupcakes

The Chicago based meal delivery service is offering special Mother’s Day pink lemonade flavored cupcakes that come topped in sparkling sugar as well as a handmade sugar agate slice for that extra bit of bling. 

Delicacies Jewelry

This recently launched jewelry line is the world’s first - and only - line of jewelry for epicureans. At the helm is chef and TV personality Andrew Zimmern and Chief Designer, Nicolle Nelson. The delicate and minimalist design of the bracelets and pendants is centered around a signature ingredient that is cast in the highest quality sterling silver and paired with rich Italian leather in a variety of colors. Ingredients include a wide variety of animals, vegetables (which brunchy options including eggs, coffee beans, and pigs). Delicacies has also begun to roll out a series of charitable culinary partnerships. Seated at this “Chef’s Table” will be a seasonal and regional roster of chefs and influencers dedicated to helping others through the power of food, meaning every product bought helps to feed those who need help.

Packages from the Intercontinental Hotel

Options include breakfast in bed, a shopping spree with a $100 Macy’s gift card, or a luxurious hour long massage. 

RIVER NORTH 

Imperial Lamian- 10:00-1:00 One time only menu featuring rainbow soup dumplings, exclusive dim sum items, and cocktails 

Rainbow Xiao Long Bao at Imperial Lamian 
(photo courtesy of  Isabelli Media Relations)

Weber Grill- Tableside Flowers available for $25 

Cantina Laredo- 11:30-3:00, all entrees come with a complimentary mimosa, bloody Maria, or non-alcoholic beverage 

Dolce- 11:30-3:00, Special brunch items especially for Mother’s Day 

EnoloWine Café- 10:00-3:00. Launching their brunch service on Mother’s Day with cocktails or wine pairings alongside a brand new menu 

Roka Akor- 11:30-3:00, $98 per person, special menu items and buffet will be available 

The Langham- 11:00- 3:00, live music and family entertainment, buffet for $145 per adult, plus all moms get a flower to take home 

THE LOOP 

Walnut Room at Macy’s on State- buffet for $24.95 per person 

Brunch at Tesori
(photo courtesy of  Edible Ink PR)

Cindy’s- 12:00-3:00, resident DJ Dave Mat will be letting his mom spin the tunes 

Seven Lions- buffet for $38 per person, drinks by the pitcher 

Mercat a la Planxa- $35 per person prix fixe menu plus a complimentary sangria flight for moms 

The Florentine- complimentary Giandujia Chocolate Muffins 

Porkchop and Chop Restaurants- 10:00-3:00 complimentary mimosa and mom’s eat free 

Tesori- 11:00-3:00, prix fixe of four courses for $45 per person 

Acadia- complimentary pastries for every table 

Belly Q- $18 for the Belly Feast 4 course prix fixe 

Sepia- 10:00-3:00, $54 per person for a family style brunch with complimentary pastries 

Waffles at Fig and Olive

GOLD COAST 

Fig & Olive- 11:00-3:45, 3 course prix fixe for $40 per person plus a special mother’s day cocktail 

STREETERVILLE 

Green River- 10:00-3:00, Mother’s Day will mark the launch of their brunch service with an all new menu and cocktails 

MAG MILE 

Howells and Hood- 10:00-3:00, $39 per person for the meal, “Mom-osa” flights for $14 

BRIDGEPORT 

Nana- all mom’s will get a free Nana’s mug 

Crab Cake Benedict at Chez Moi 
(photo courtesy of Bettie Bomb Inc. PR)

LINCOLN PARK

Geja’s Café- starting at 1:00 pm, complimentary 5 minute massage and a glass of champagne for all moms

Chez Moi- 10:00-4:00, free mimosa for moms plus special menu items

LAKEVIEW 

Kit Kat Lounge- 11:00-4:00, Mama Mia themed entertainment, four course prix fixe menu for $39.95 per person plus unlimited beverages 

THE ‘BURBS

Spring Sweet Pea Duo at Restaurant Michael
(photo courtesy of Bettie Bomb Inc. PR)

The Estate by Gene and Georgetti- 11:00-2:00, complimentary mimosa and live music, buffet for $48 per person, Rosemont 

Marigold Maison-11:00-3:30, $32 per person for an Indian themed buffet, all moms get a $15 gift card, Bannockburn

El Tapeo’s- 11:00-3:00, buffet for $49.95 per person, Oak Brook 

The Happ Inn- 10:00-3:30, buffet for $37.95 per person, Northbrook 

Restaurant Michael- 11:30-2:30, $54 per person for a 3 course prix fixe, Winnetka

Bunny and Brandy's Brunch Guide: Mother's Day 2015

Still worried where to treat your mum to brunch on her special day? Worry no more! Bunny and Brandy have the scoop on all the best specials in town, neatly sorted for your browsing pleasure by neighborhood.  Please follow the links provided for additional information and to make reservations.

River North

Roka Akor buffet, $98 per person all moms who dine at Roka Akor on Mother’s Day receive a $25 gift card towards their next visit 

 River Roast A la Carte or prix fixe for $140, serves four people Every mom is entered into a raffle for the chance to win a pair of pearl earrings 

Sunda buffet, $55 per person includes a complimentary glass of Champagne for mom along with a
box of chocolate truffles 

Sixteen buffet, $155 per person 

Maxwell's at the Club buffet, $45 per person 

Siena Tavern prix fixe, $45 per person 

GT Fish and Oyster prix fixe, $45 per person Each table will have a choice of three family style dishes plus sides to share 

Shake Shack A la Carte all moms can get a complimentary single scoop cone or cup of vanilla, chocolate or the flavor of the week 

Piccolo Songo Due A la Carte Special dinner menu items are available all day long

The Loop/West Loop

The Florentine A la Carte Every mom gets a set of homemade Chocolate Raspberry Muffins to take home

bellyQ A la Carte Opening early at 10:00 

Formento's A la Carte special items like carbonara frittata, spring vegetable frittata, mushroom & goat cheese tart, lemon-ricotta pancakes 

Piccolo Songo A la Carte Special dinner menu items are available all day long

Streeterville

Driehaus Museum buffet, $90 per person (includes museum admission) a special complimentary keepsake photograph

Magnificent Mile

Michael Jordon's Steak House A la Carte The first 23 moms to order the 16oz. Prime Delmonico will get a free steak knife

Gold Coast

Eduardo's Enoteca A la Carte Complimentary Glass of Fresh Squeezed Red Ruby Juice for Mom 

Devon Seafood Grill buffet, $38 per person 

Lincoln Park

Chez Moi A la Carte 

Geja's Café A la Carte a complimentary 5 minute masage for all moms 

The J. Parker Small bites and cocktails

Balena prix fixe, $39 per person sweet and savory starters to share, then guests can choose one entrée each

Lakeview

Ceres' Table A la Carte all moms receive a complimentary glass of Prosecco with their meal 

Wood A la Carte 

Kit Kat Lounge prix fixe, $39.95 per person Madam X will be performing ABBA songs all morning, select cocktails included with the price of the meal 

Ann Sather (Belmont location) A la Carte special items like baked ham, roast leg of lamb, grilled salmon, roast turkey, beef tenderloin, spinach lasagna 

Lincoln Square

Luella's Southern Kitchen A la Carte All moms will receive complimentary house-made praline candy

Bridgeport

Nana A la Carte 

Bucktown/Wicker Park

The Bristol prix fixe, $39 per person Choice of one entrée and sides to share for the table

West Town

Unite Urban Grill A la Carte 

Suburbs

Prairie Grass Café Northbrook buffet, $48 per person 

El Tapeo Oakbrook A la Carte 

Drury Lane Theater Oakbrook Terrace buffet, $40 per person 

Biagio Portage Park buffet, $31.95 per person drinks included with the meal price 

Legno Portage Park A la Carte