We all know that it’s important to celebrate our mothers every day, not just on Mother’s Day. But on May 10th, taking mom out for a culinary experience that she’ll savour (mostly because she doesn’t have to create it!) is a special treat. Many restaurants in our area offer exquisite brunches and teas that are perfect for the occasion.
Royal Botanical Gardens
680 Plains Road West, Burlington
rbg.ca
An abundant brunch and a day spent enjoying nature’s beauty are on the menu when you treat Mom to the RBG’s annual Mother’s Day brunch (May 9 and 10). The seasonal menu features salads, charcuterie, fresh crepes, carved meats, potatoes, and mains such as Eggs Benedict, Eggs Florentine, bacon, sausages, and delicious desserts and pastries. Vegan and gluten free options are available.
Saving Thyme
450 Appleby Line, Burlington
savingthyme.ca
The bistro will be buzzing on Mother’s Day. Dine-in is first come, first served, with fabulous breakfast sandwiches, quiche, Eggs Benedict, salads, bowls, and sandwich options like smoked salmon or vegetarian. Delicious mains like burgers, Fenwood Farm chicken breast, and chicken vol-au-vent round off the menu.
Co-owner Alex Kinsman recommends afternoon tea boxes as a take-home option for mom. “The boxes include a selection of mini sandwiches, mini quiche, canapes, scones with crème fraiche, mini pastries and desserts, and two Sloane silk tea bags. They’ll be priced at around $45 per box with pick up on May 9th and 10th,” Kinsman says. Tea boxes can be ordered online.
Spencer’s at the Waterfront
1340 Lakeshore Road, Burlington
spencers.ca
If your mom loves serene views of Lake Ontario while enjoying brunch, Spencer’s at the Waterfront will bring a smile to her face! No one leaves the restaurant hungry as the Mother’s Day buffet is all you can enjoy and features delicious seafood and meat dishes, a carvery table, a raw bar (oysters and shrimp cocktail), and breakfast delights such as sausage, bacon, waffles, omelettes and Eggs Benedict. And let’s not forget the desserts! “We have an amazing pastry chef, and desserts include pies, cookies, squares and tiramisu,” says Hannah Kivlin, a manager at Spencer’s.
They had me at “all you can drink mimosas.”
Tea at the White House
35 Main Street North, Unit 1, Waterdown
teaatthewhitehouse.com
This popular Waterdown tea room and shop offers afternoon tea service with their famous English sweet scones with cream and house made jam, sandwiches and homemade desserts. At press time their Mother’s Day Tea is 80% sold out (to partake next year, mark your calendar for early March). This year, you can treat mom to their take-out Cream Tea in a Box featuring scones, Devon clotted cream, vanilla berry jam, Walker’s shortbread and Earl Grey or Sticky Toffee Pudding tea bags.
The Eighteen at Glen Abby Golf Course
1333 Dorval Drive, Oakville
glenabbey.clublink.ca
Who can say no to a chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, surrounded by options like crème brulee, cakes, flans, and French pastries? Mom will want to save room for dessert after enjoying a waffle and omelette station, bakery station, plus bacon, sausage, Eggs Benedict and dishes like Niagara peach chicken and pan-seared lemon butter trout.
Seafood lovers can indulge in smoked salmon, trout, crab legs and fresh oysters, and meat lovers will be equally satisfied with the carvery station. Tickets for Saturday will be available once Sunday is sold out. And did we mention the serene views of the 18th green from the dining room?
Kerr Street Café
298 Kerr Street, Oakville
kerrstreetcafe.com
The Kerr Street Café is an Oakville legend due to their amazing brunch offerings served daily until 3 pm. Mom will have her choice of dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, such as the Kerr St. Breakfast, avo toast, pancakes, huevos rancheros, and Turkish eggs. An almond lemon tart, carrot cake and a mimosa will make the experience even sweeter for her.
By Cyndi Ingle
