With Mother’s Day hitting the nation on May 14, brunch is an easy and delicious way to celebrate the amazing moms in our lives. Check out the list of local options below for a great start to your Sunday.
Betts Restaurant
This year at Betts will strike the fancy of soul and comfort food lovers in Cleveland. The menu boasts Chicken and Waffles ($18) right at the top, with Strawberry and ($8) and a Banana Nut Foster Waffle ($12) holding it down for those looking for purely sweet, no savory. Of course, don’t forget the Mama Mimosa ($10) to wash it all down. May 14, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., 2000 E. Ninth St., Cleveland, eatatbetts.com
Blue Door Cafe & Bakery
If you don't have reservations by Sunday, there's still a chance that you can sneak in to this hot spot from Hell's Kitchen chef Alejandro Najar — but be forewarned that the wait on Mother's Day sometimes stretches to six hours. Snag some of the best croissants between here and New York City, and enjoy traditional French brunch food such as the beef Wellington, a croissant French toast or a seasonal, Oscar-style white asparagus omelet with crab. 1970 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls, bluedoorcafebakery.com
BrewDog Cleveland Outpost
If you’re in need of an all-you-can-eat Mother’s Day feast, BrewDog is the place to be with a brunch buffet ($40) serving up tasty breakfast staples including sausage, bacon, eggs and French toast. Looking for something a bit more interesting, try the biscuits and gravy made special with Italian sausage and candied bacon. $40, May 14, 11a.m.-3 p.m., 1956 Carter Road, Cleveland, eventbrite.com
Char Whiskey Bar & Grille
Get a little bite of everything at this event with Char’s Brunch Board ($31), a portion worthy of two to three people boasting waffles, preserves and various meats, cheeses and fruits for pairing. Wash down the feast with the Never Ending Story-inspired Falkor cocktail ($11) made with dragon berry rum, coconut cream, pineapple puree, brut and edible hibiscus flower. May 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 19337 Detroit Road, Rocky River, char-rockyriver.com
Cleveland Vegan
This cozy spot tucked in Lakewood has held it down for plant-based Clevelanders for years. This Sunday, take mom and the whole family down for a meat- and dairy-free selection of treats like the new Campfire Pancakes ($12), finished with crumbled graham cracker, marshmallows and a chocolate drizzle. You truly won’t believe its vegan. May 14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 17112 Detroit Ave., Lakewood,clevelandvegan.com
Cordelia
Named 2023’s Best New Restaurant as a part of Cleveland Magazine’s Silver Spoon awards, you just can’t go wrong at this elevated Midwestern restaurant. The regular brunch menu includes a range of sharable options, including the harissa and furikake jammy eggs ($9), the crispy cinnamon twist chicharrones with salted caramel ($12) or the larger eggs in paprikash served with spicy tomato, crème fraiche and sourdough bread. May 14, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 2058 E. Fourth St., Cleveland,cordeliacle.com
Heart of Gold
Mother’s Day Brunch just got a bit heartier with Heart of Gold’s Steak Brunch Plate and $20 bottles of champagne. Of course, the regular brunch menu will still be available for fans of staples like the Wake & Baconator ($20) with two angus patties, candied bacon and a fried egg. May 14, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 4133 Lorain Ave., Cleveland,heartofgoldcle.com
Hofbrauhaus
Grab a stein of beer and sit back for a feast spanning land and sea at Hofbrauhaus. Start at the morning at the seafood station for lighter fare of mini crab cakes in hot chipotle lemon aioli, then move on to the carving and crepe stations for a helping of fresh cut protein (still to be decided) and a sweet, flakey treat. For the kids, the establishment is serving up their own little buffet stocked full of cheese quiche, French toast sticks and more. Free-$42.95, May 14, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 1550 Chester Ave.,hofbrauhauscleveland.com
Merwin’s Wharf
For the outdoor diners, Merwin’s keeps things simple and tasty with a menu featuring iconic and outside-the-box comfort food. Play it safe with the classic breakfast ($11) of scrambled eggs, bacon and home fries, or step out of the comfort zone with the mouthwatering short rib benedict ($15) on cheddar biscuits with chipotle hollandaise. May 14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 1785 Merwin Ave., Cleveland,clevelandmetroparks.com
Music Box Supper Club
For fans of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, the Jersey Beat Band is bringing their top notch covers for you at this brunch event at Music Box Super club. Expect a revolving mix of breakfast meats like bacon and sausage, sweet sides like French toast and breakfast potatoes including hash browns and red skinned. $15-$20, May 14, 11 a.m., 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland,musicboxcle.com
Nautica Queen
Tell mom to bring her sea legs for this brunch on the waters of Lake Erie. You’ll have the best view of the city skyline as you dine on a hearty helping of chef-carved turkey in a bourbon glaze, broccoli pesto bowties, a bevy of baked goods and much more. $39.95-$54.95, May 14, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 1153 Main Ave., Cleveland,nauticaqueen.com
Pier W
A Cleveland brunch list wouldn’t be complete with this scenic Lakewood gem. Why not take mom to a brunch you already know she loves, where Pier W’s classic menu sates cravings with tried-and-true options like the smoked salmon, beef medallions au jus or the simple-yet-reliable waffles in syrup. $59, May 14, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 12700 Lake Ave., Lakewood,pierw.com
Rood Food and Pie
Pick up the perfect dessert to follow your Mother’s Day brunch at Rood Food and Pie. This year, the delectable shop boasts a selection of new additions including the Salted Espresso Custard and Dark Chocolate + Black Raspberry Whip and Tequila Lime pies ($34 each). May 9-13, order and pickup Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., 17001 Madison Ave., Lakewood, rfpie.com
The Rustic Grill at StoneWater Golf Club
This buffet-style brunch caters to friends and family of all ages, so bring the kids on this special day celebrating the moms in your life. Aside from the tasty brunch menu featuring interesting dishes like the Nutella brioche casserole, the Rustic Grill will provide memory-making opportunities in the form of a decorative background for photos and forever bracelets from Silk Body Boutique. Free-$48, May 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 1 Club Drive, Cleveland,stonewatergolf.com
The Last Page
Keeping it simple for this one, the Last Page is serving up more of its reliable brunch menu this weekend, featuring apple donuts ($8) with cinnamon-thyme sugar, soft poached Turkish eggs ($14) and the mouthwatering Brunch Burger ($19), stacked with crispy bacon and a sunny-side up egg. May 14, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 100 Park Ave., Cleveland,thelastpagerestaurant.com
The Ritz-Carlton
The real draw at this exquisite, up-scale event, is the flower station. Bring mom up to a bevy of colors and springs scents as you help build a custom bouquet to celebrate the star of the show — mama! Of course, there will be no shortage of delicious dishes including carving stations and dessert display. $55-$165, May 14, 10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., 1515 West Third St., Cleveland,eventbrite.com
Sapphire Creek Winery & Gardens
Aptly titled the “Grand Brunch,” this curated assortment features an oceanic slew of sea food delights. At the cold station, munch on fresh oysters or peel-and-eat shrimp and crab salad. Then make your way to the hot food where that lobster mac n’ cheese will have you raving to friends and family to try a bite. End on a sweet note with sticky, syrupy crème brulee French toast. $65, May 14, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 16965 Park Circle Drive, Chagrin Falls,sapphire-creek.com
The Spot on Lakeshore
If you’re on the East Side, the Spot is hard to pass up when it comes to breakfast, lunch and everything in between. Nearly any way you could want your eggs, from the tasty benedict ($11) to the three-egg omelet ($11), the Spot can take care of you. In the mood for something a little more substantial? Go for the “Sammies” section of the lunch menu, including the Pam ($12) with turkey, muenster, alfalfa sprouts and basil mayo. Plus, moms get a free mimosa. May 14, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 7272 Lakeshore Blvd., Mentor, thespotonlakeshore.com