10 Mother’s Day Brunches for 2018

Ah. Mothers. The women who truly keep the world spinning. Celebrate the mothers in your life by treating them to one of the Sunday brunches below. Whether you’re looking for something fancy or something a little more on the casual side, Minneapolis and St. Paul have plenty of options for you and your loved ones.

Café & Bar Lurcat

For an elegant brunch, enjoy a three course brunch at Café & Bar Lurcat in Loring Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.—the special is $35 for adults and $12 for children.

Nicollet Island Inn

Make a reservation at Nicollet Island Inn in Minneapolis for a five course brunch that includes items like fresh pastries, eggs benedict, mushroom gnocchi and chocolate mousse. The brunch is $48 for adults, and a three course kid’s menu is available for $18.

St. Genevieve

St. Genevieve in St. Paul will be offering a two course brunch menu ($31 for adults and $12 for children) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Menu items include parfait of king crab and avocado, hen egg en cocotte or a grilled hanger steak. View the full brunch menu here.

McCormick & Schmick’s

For a classy buffet-style brunch, book a table at McCormick & Schmick’s in downtown Minneapolis for $59 for adults and $19 for children. Buffet includes a seafood bar, carving station, omelet and crepe station, and desserts such as chocolate dipped strawberries, carrot and vanilla cupcakes, and house-made biscotti. View more menu options here.

The Copper Hen

For those with a busy Mother’s Day schedule, make a reservation at The Copper Hen which will be serving a brunch buffet from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Brunch items include cheddar biscuits and sausage gravy, a farmhouse salad, bread pudding, and chicken pot pie and baked macaroni and cheese, both served after 3 p.m. View the full brunch buffet menu here.

Groundswell

For more of a laid-back option, Groundswell in St. Paul will be serving a special Mother’s Day brunch featuring sweet and savory menu items along with some chef specials from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are available for groups up to 12 people. 

Psycho Suzi’s

Treat your mother to bottomless tropical mimosas or a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar plus a Mother’s Day brunch buffet at Psycho Suzi’s in Northeast Minneapolis from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Psycho Suzi’s recommends reservations, but buffet tickets will be available upon arrival as well.

Esker Grove

For a floral twist to a Mother’s Day brunch, visit Esker Grove (voted one of the best brunch spots in Minneapolis) inside the Walker Art Museum which will also be featuring a floral pop-up shop from Honeycomb Collective, adjacent to Esker Grove. Brunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Betty Danger’s Country Club

Psycho Suzi’s sister restaurant, Betty Danger’s, will be offering a brunch buffet special for $19.95 for adults and $9.95 for kids. Besides enjoying brunch staples, guests are invited to ride the Danger (Ferris wheel) and play mini golf. Buffet tickets will be available at the door, but Betty Danger’s strongly encourages guests to make reservations. You can make your own here.

St. Paul Grill

The classy St. Paul Grill will be offering mothers and their families a la carte brunch between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Brunch items include salted caramel bourbon banana waffle, lemon ricotta pancakes, lobster scramble and vanilla bourbon French toast. You can view the full brunch menu here.