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Andersonville

  • Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar

Brunch at Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar in Andersonville from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The three-course menu is $54 per person and includes unlimited non-alcoholic brunch beverages like coffee, tea, soda and juice. Guests can choose to add bottomless boozy brunch drinks, house wines, and beer for $26 per person. The three-course Mother’s Day menu will include selections like Nutella Croissants, Deviled Eggs, Smoked Salmon with Mini Bagels, Baby Lambchops, Brioche French Toast, Lobster Cake Benedict, Prosciutto and Gruyere Omelet, Steak and Eggs, Grand Marnier Creme Brulee and more. A kids option will also be available for $20 per person (age 10 and under) and will offer scrambled eggs, french toast and fruit, milk and cookies and unlimited juice, milk or soda. For reservations, visit https://tinyurl.com/47z8ktwc.

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Photo courtesy of Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar

Downtown and The Loop

  • City Cruises

City Cruises offers a selection of Mother's Day cruises in Chicago. These cruises feature chef-prepared brunches and dinners, bottomless mimosas, and live entertainment. Guests will find views of the city's architecture and skyline from both the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. Attendees on all cruises may upgrade to the Premium Open Bar option, ordering specialty appetizers, or purchasing a souvenir photo to celebrate the festivities. For ticket information and details about all cruises departing from Chicago, visit www.citycruises.com/chicago.

  • Kindling

On Sunday, May 11th from 10am to 2pm, enjoy Kindling’s signature brunch buffet featuring breakfast favorites like Eggs, Bacon, Pancakes, and Biscuits with Gravy, alongside elevated specials like Chilaquiles and more. Additional stations include a variety of lunch offerings, from classic Caesar salad and Shrimp Cocktail to a Premier Prime Rib Carving Station, plus a pastry and dessert spread with treats from West Town Bakery. For an extra touch, treat Mom to the Mimosa Bar available for an additional $35. Tickets are $95 for adults, $45 for kids ages 5–12, and free for children 5 and under. Each ticket includes soda, coffee, and tea, along with a Mother’s Day welcome gift for Mom, a professional family photo opportunity, and a kids’ card-making station to create something special just for her.

  • The Dearborn

Celebrate Mother's Day with a memorable brunch at The Dearborn on May 11th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Dearborn will be offering a selection of specials crafted just for the occasion. Highlights include the Smoked Trout B.E.L.T. ($25), featuring house-smoked rainbow trout, brioche, garlic herb aioli, a fried egg, heirloom tomato, Werb Farm lettuce, and Nueske’s bacon; Lobster Deviled Eggs ($21), made with Old Bay-spiced deviled eggs, butter-poached Maine lobster, and finished with Oscietra caviar; and a Jumbo Cinnamon Roll for the table ($16), a house-made brioche roll swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a vanilla bean glaze. Reservations are available via Tock. 

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Photo courtesy of City Cruises

Gold Coast

  • The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

A selection of pastries, tea sandwiches, quiche and freshly baked scones adorned with springtime touches. The experience also includes a selection of Ritz-Carlton Teas curated by Palais de Thes and a glass of rosé prosecco. Reservations are $85 per guest and can be purchased on Tock. Mother’s Day-themed dates include May 10 and May 11.

  • Marisol at the Museum of Contemporary Art

This year, a prix fixe brunch at Marisol, and 2-for-1 admission when they visit with their mom, and MCA Store specials on May 11, 2025. Visitors can stop by Balabild 5, created by parent-child duo Dieter and Björn Roth; with a meditative and psychedelic experience with Supersubjektiv by Pipilotti Rist; and spend time in the then newly opened exhibition Paul Pfeiffer: Prologue to the Story of the Birth of Freedom. Meanwhile, Marisol’s $45 Mothers’ Day 4-course brunch includes a kids’ menu and a surprise for moms. To make a reservation, visit Marisol’s Resy page.

  • The Bellevue

Open Sunday, May 11 from 10AM–9PM, with last reservations at 7PM, The Bellevue offers brunch specials including Challah French Toast, Avocado Toast and Eggs Benedict; as well as dinner specials that include Filet Mignon (8oz), Alaskan Halibut and Mafaldine Bolognese. Reservations are now available on OpenTable. 

  • Petit Pomeroy

Offering both brunch and dinner service. Brunch guests can treat Mom to bites like the Poached Pear Pétillant, Lemon Pistachio Croissant, and Oeufs en Cocotte. For dinner, indulge in dishes such as Braised Lamb Shank, Spring Halibut, and the classic Coq au Vin. Reservations available on Resy. 

  • Sophia Steak Chicago

The newly opened Sophia Steak Chicago, located just below Petit Pomeroy, invites families to a full Mother's Day brunch, mini brunch, and dinner menu. Brunch favorites include the Steak Plate, Crab Cake Benedict, and Chilaquiles. For dinner, Sunday Fried Chicken, Spring Halibut, or Braised Lamb Shank. Reservations available on Resy. 

  • Dialtone Coffee + Wine Bar

Treat Mom to a sweet start with Dialtone’s special Mother’s Day Box, available for $50. The box includes a bottle of Prosecco, fresh orange juice, and an assortment of house-made pastries. Add a bouquet of flowers for an additional $40. Call to pre-order now and pick up on Sunday, May 11th.

  • Adorn Bar & Restaurant

Adorn Bar & Restaurant’s annual Mother's Day Brunch Buffet, moms are greeted with a rose, live entertainment, a flower cart, and a feast! Brunch features breakfast bites, sweets, and pastries. Join for a celebration on May 11, 2025, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. 

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Photo courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Magnificent Mile

  • Michael Jordan's Steakhouse

Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse Mother's Day Special includes Surf and Turf which features 7oz  Filet, Lobster Thermidor, with Lobster Infused Cream.

  • Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile

Celebrate Mom with an Afternoon Tea experience at Sofitel Chicago. Guests will enjoy a curated selection of sweet and savory bites including foie gras tea sandwiches with orange marmalade, black truffle cream choux puffs, raspberry scones with whipped cream cheese, Sofitel’s signature éclairs, assorted macarons and truffles, and more. Offered from May 10 to May 11, 2025, with multiple seatings beginning at noon, this experience is priced at $65 per guest. Reservations available via Tock. 

  • Casa Chi by Richard Sandoval 

The Pour Decisions Boozy Tea Experience will be available on Sunday, May 11th from 12pm–4pm for $75 per person. Treat Mom to a three-course shared menu that begins with prosecco and a signature cocktail teapot for each guest, featuring infusions like the Jalisco Jasmine Margarita, Hibiscus Paloma Punch, Earl Grey Breeze, and Chamomile Coconut Cooler. The menu blends Latin and Asian flavors with appetizers like Smoked Swordfish and Guacamole with chipotle aioli, makimono such as Angry Tuna and California Roll, and nigiri selections including Salmon & Pork Belly or Hamachi. For the main course, enjoy the Hot Stone Casa Style with your choice of Prime Skirt Steak, Shrimp, or Provoleta Cheese, and finish with a decadent Yuzu Cheesecake with almond crumble. Reservations on OpenTable.

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Photo courtesy of Michael Jordan's Steakhouse

River North

  • Olio e Più

Olio e Più's Mother's Day specials will be available on May 11th and include: Mozzarella di Bufala e Fragole $24, Ravioli di Burrata al Pomodoro Fresco $30, Agnello Scottadito $50 and Napoleon Pastry $17. 

  • La Grande Boucherie

La Grande Boucherie's Mother's Day specials will be available on May 11th and include: Tuna Tartare $22, Grilles Atlantic Swordfish $36 and Millefeuille $17.

  • Sifr

Sifr is celebrating Mother’s Day with a special 4-course Chef’s Tasting Menu crafted by Culinary Director Chef Sahil Sethi. Priced at $65 per person, the menu begins with Mezze for the table, including Hummus with mushroom pepper fry, murukku, and Nigella pita, with the option to add truffle for $20. Guests can choose from grilled selections such as Joojeh Kebab, Peynir Kebap, or upgrade to Swordfish Kebab for $14. Main course options include Summer Squash Dolma, Persian Murgh Sabzi Polo, or Lamb Ghormeh Sabzi with Omaani lime for a $16 upgrade. The experience concludes with a Jivara Chocolate Mousse, paired with tahini ice cream and pine nut praline. Reservations available via OpenTable.

  • Ambar

Treat Mom and the family to their signature Unlimited Tasting Experience, featuring over 40 Balkan-inspired small plates served tapas-style at one set price. Enjoy brunch for $36.99 per person with unlimited drinks starting at just $14.99, or indulge in dinner for $54.99 per person. Kids under 7 eat free, and children ages 7–12 get 50% off their entire meal. Reservations available on OpenTable.

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Photo courtesy of Olio e Più

West Loop and Fulton Market

  • Proxi 

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Proxi over a special four-course brunch served from 10 AM to 3 PM, priced at $75 per person. The menu begins with a sweet and savory bread course, followed by shared plates for the table. Guests will then select their own entrée, and the meal concludes with sweets to share. Featured dishes include the Okinawa black sugar palmier, Crunchy French Toast with fresh strawberries and coconut jam, Roast Chicken Salad with napa cabbage, mango, cashew, and Chinese mustard, a Pho Dip Sandwich with brisket, carrot-daikon pickle, baguette, and pho broth, and Yuba Noodles with grilled broccolini, chestnut mushrooms, and sesame-chili oil. Reservations available on OpenTable.

  • Sepia

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a four-course brunch experience at Sepia on Sunday, May 11th, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Priced at $95 per person and $45 for children under 12, the menu begins with boulangerie selections, followed by hors d’oeuvres and a choice of entrées such as foie gras French toast, grilled short rib with bone marrow, and ricotta agnolotti with black truffle. The experience concludes with handcrafted petit fours to share. Reservations available on OpenTable. 

  • Fora at The Emily Hotel

This Mother’s Day, The Emily Hotel invites guests to enjoy a floral-inspired brunch at Fora. In partnership with Fleurish Chicago, the experience includes a Build Your Own Bouquet pop-up bar, where guests can create their own arrangements with guidance from a floral expert. Pair the blooms with a tea tower, brunch favorites, and the Mother Earth cocktail. Reservations via OpenTable. 

  • Rose Mary

Executive Chef Joe Flamm has curated a three-course menu for $55 per person, featuring Croatian-inspired dishes. Highlights include Burek with Nueske's bacon and farm egg, Benedict Pampanella with pork belly and Calabrian chile agrodolce, and a rich Chocolate Budino with coffee gelato. Reservations can be made through OpenTable.

  • Beity

On Sunday, May 11th from 10am to 2pm, Beity will be serving their newly launched weekend brunch menu filled with bold Lebanese flavors. Signature dishes include the Labneh Za’atar ($16), made with strained yogurt, za’atar, Aleppo pepper, sumac onions, and mint, and the Eggs & Awarma ($28), featuring muhammara, confit lamb, poached egg, goat cheese, pine nuts, dill, and sourdough pita. In a special tribute to his own mother, Chef Ryan Fakih will also be serving his mother’s favorites, including Ouzi, a stuffed phyllo dough with cucumber yogurt sauce and for a sweet finish, Halva with pistachio and burnt honey. Reservations are available via Resy.

  • Swadesi

Delight in pastry boxes of 4 or 6 with treats from their Croissant Wheel with pistachio cream, rose petals, and crushed pistachios to their Gulab Jamun Cheesecake Croissant with gulab jamum, in-house cheesecake mixture, in a buttery croissant topped with brûléed sugar and new drinks like their Iced/Hot Sesame Blossom Latte and Iced Key Lime Matcha. 

West Town

  • Brasero

From 10 AM to 3 PM, guests can indulge in offerings like Lobster Benedict, the Brazilian Fried Chicken Bisquit, Rock Shrimp & Crab Ceviche, Sunday Churrasco, Pastries from Mindy's, and more. Brasero will also offer a brunch cocktail menu featuring a variety of refreshments, including the Brasero Mimosa, the iconic Caipirinha, the Bikini Mule, and a classic Spirtz and Bloody Mary. Reservations are now available on OpenTable. 

  • Omakase Shoji

Moms will be greeted with flowers when dining at Omakase Shoji on Mother’s Day. Guests can either opt for the 10-seat sushi counter or the front izakaya-style bar. Guests can enhance their experience with a curated selection of sake, wine, beer, Japanese whiskies, and exclusive chilled Japanese tea. A special pairing option offers a rotating selection of dynamic sakes from various Japanese prefectures.

Wicker Park

  • Urbanbelly

Chef Bill Kim is serving up his mom’s Japchae, a recipe he’s cooked alongside her for years. Limited portions available all Mother’s Day weekend, 15 on Friday, 20 on Saturday, and 20 on Sunday.

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Photo courtesy of Brasero

Multiple Locations

  • Sweet Mandy B's

The Lincoln Park and Streeterville locations are whipping up a selection of Mother’s Day items. Selections will include a six-pack of cupcakes ($30), along with cut-out cookies ($4.25 each) and more. Guests can also pre-order custom cakes with a floral theme starting at $38.

  • Farm Bar

On Sunday, May 11th from 10am–3pm at both locations, treat Mom to brunch featuring Smoked Salmon Benedict with caper cream cheese, arugula, red onion, two Slagel Farms poached eggs, hollandaise, and home fries, or Apple French Toast topped with caramel poached apples, whipped cream, and powdered sugar and much more. In addition to these brunch staples, enjoy exclusive Mother’s Day specials. Reservations for Farm Bar Lakeview and Ravenswood can be made on OpenTable. 

  • Duck Sel

This year, Chef Young hosts several exclusive Duck Sel dining events on Mother's Day, May 11 at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. 7 p.m. The seven-course Mother's Day menu will feature dishes such as Magalica Ham Bomboloni with shio kombu, finger lime and egg yolk; Chef Duck Boyardee with "Chicago Caviar," strawberry tomato and manchego; Dry Aged "Peking" Duck with concord hoisin, pancake, leek and more. The location will remain a secret until 24-48 hours prior to the event and tickets are available now on Tock. 

Suburbs

  • Table at Crate

Savor new spring menu highlights like Branzino with romesco, shaved fennel, marinated white beans, lemon, or the Asiago-Stuffed Gnocchi with sweet corn, basil, pickled fresno, spring onion, and citrus breadcrumbs. Save room for desserts like Banana Bread Pudding with caramel sauce, chocolate crisp, and caramel gelato, or elevate the experience with Boozy Toasts and Boozy Affogatos featuring pairings like Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream with espresso and salted caramel gelato, or Frangelico with smoked almonds and vanilla gelato. Walk-ins are welcomed and reservations are available via OpenTable.

  • Il Mio

This Mother’s Day Il Mio will be offering a special Mother’s Day Brunch menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This exclusive menu will feature both sweet and savory breakfast items, along with handhelds not typically available. Sweet options include Lemon Ricotta Cakes and Italian French Toast on challah, while savory dishes include Steak and Eggs, Lox & Bagel Breakfast, and Italian Eggs Benedict. Additionally, dinner will be served from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations can be made through Resy. 

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