Are you unsure of what to do your favorite lady for Mother’s Day? Forget the gifts and surprise her with a great experience with the person she treasures most: YOU. We put together a list of places that are offering great Mother’s Day specials in the city that are guaranteed to put a smile on her face. Here are eight spots to take Mom for her special day:
Band of Bohemia
4710 North Ravenswood Ave
If mom is the Queen of Brunch and has tried it all, take her to Ravenswood for a different take on her usual routine. Band of Bohemia recently released their brunch menu, consisting of Peekytoe crab with crisped mascarpone polenta and duck confit hash. Their Mother’s Day brunch is available from 11am to 4pm. Call 773.271.4710 to make your reservation.
Primehouse
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616 North Rush Street
If mom loves a good steak, Primehouse is sure to satisfy. Their Mother’s Day Brunch will consist of cheddar biscuits and gravy, herb roasted leg of lamb, delicate petit fours and more. You and your mother can also add an a la carte filet mignon or a 55 day-aged ribeye to your plate for an additional charge. Brunch starts at $55 per person and is available only on Mother’s Day from 11am – 3pm. Make a reservation here.
Athleta: Mother’s Day Yoga and Brunch
901 West Weed Street
If mom loves to stay active with a great workout, take her to the Mother’s Day Yoga and Brunch session offered at Athletica. The store is offering a 60-minute yoga class on Mother’s Day followed by brunch and private shopping before the store opens. Reserve your spot here.
Mindy’s HotChocolate
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1747 North Damen Avenue
What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than enjoying a brunch made by James Beard Award-winning pastry chef, Mindy Segal? Segal will be preparing a wide-variety of dishes like a Seasonal Quiche served alongside mixed greens, Spring Scramble with fresh eggs, seasonal veggies, breakfast potatoes, grilled toast and her famous Burger made with Slagel Farms beef, organic bacon, cheddar and pickles. To satisfy your sweet tooth, there will also be donuts covered in cinnamon sugar and served with raspberry preserves, buttermilk pancakes, and who can forget their signature hot chocolates? Brunch hours are 10am – 2pm and reservations can be made here.
Read It & Eat
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Baking Class: Mother’s Day Brunch
2142 North Halsted Street
Nothing says bonding with mom like making a meal together. Treat your special lady to a hands-on baking class, taught by pastry expert Kelly Dull. Dull has worked at multiple bakeries and restaurants around the country, including Magnolia Bakery in Chicago and North Bakery in Rhode Island. She will teach participants how to make coffee cake, cinnamon rolls, lemon ricotta cake, and scones. Purchase tickets here.
Waldorf Astoria Spa & Health Club
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11 East Walton Street
Located on the fourth floor of the luxury Chicago hotel, the Forbes Four-Star Waldorf Astoria Spa & Health Club is a mom’s haven. The luxurious oasis will be offering a Refresh and Relax spa promotion for Mother’s Day and throughout May. It’s a two-hour restorative spa treatment that’s customized for each mom, including a 60-minute Waldorf Signature Massage and a 60-minute Waldorf Signature Facial. Make your reservation here.
Mother’s Day Gift Market
4900 North Damen Avenue
On Wednesday, May 10 from 4pm – 8pm, local artists and vendors will gather in Ravenswood for a Mother’s Day Gift Market. Items will include handmade jewelry, natural beauty products, a children’s card-making station, fresh flower arrangements, delicious eats from Bang Bang Pie Shop, and more.
Mother’s Day Brunch or Dinner Cruise
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Treat mom to a celebratory brunch or dinner aboard a cruise overlooking Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. With scenic views like that, who wouldn’t be impressed? Mom even receives a flower upon boarding and a complimentary glass of champagne or mimosa. Want to get your beauty kicks? MAC Cosmetics will also be on-board offering makeup services. Brunch and dinner are offered in multiple sessions that vary in price. Make your reservation here.
