It’s never too early to start planning Mother’s Day. Presents and flowers may usually do the trick. But nothing says “I love you” and “Thank you” as much as spending some quality time with Mom.
Thinking of celebrating Mother’s Day by giving Mom a delicious meal surrounded by her family? While breakfast in bed sounds great in theory, Mom may opt to skip the eggshell laden pancakes and the freshly spilled orange juice (not to mention the mess in the kitchen).
Below you will find a list of restaurants in the Fox Valley, Naperville and Elgin areas that are hosting Mother’s Day brunch this year. Start Mom’s special day with a delightful meal with the people she loves the most and leave the clean up to someone else.
Fox Valley Area
Wildwood, 477 S. Third St., Geneva, is offering a brunch that includes made-to-order omelets and pasta dishes. Guests can choose from prime rib, honey-baked ham or roast turkey at the carving station. A variety of breakfast and luncheon items will be served buffet style, including salads, seafood, fruit and desserts. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost is $44, adults; $22 for children ages 5-11. Kids 4 and under are free. 630-377-8325.
Two Brother’s Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway Ave., Aurora. Treat Mom to brunch in the historic roundhouse. Create your own omelet or pasta dish or enjoy the made-to-order eggs Benedict. Buffet tables will include smoked fish, breakfast pastries, hot and cold entrees and a carving station. The brunch also includes a special kids’ menu and a wide selection of delightful desserts. Hours are 10 a.m to 2:30 p.m. Cost is $34.95 for adults; $13.95 for children ages 4-11. Children 3 and under are free. 630-264-2739.
The Turf Room, 1033 Kilberry St., North Aurora, serves up the right combination of breakfast and lunch items. Breakfast includes made-to-order omelets and a waffle station with a variety of delicious toppings. Pizza lovers can’t resist The Turf Room’s brick oven pizzas including their breakfast pizza and their special Baja chicken pizza. Other items include smoked salmon, shrimp cocktail, salads, fruits, cheeses and freshly carved meats. A variety of desserts round out this Mother’s Day feast. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $34.95 for adults; $13.95 for children ages 5-10. Kids 4 and under eat free. 630-906-9300.
Pheasant Run, 401 E. Main St., St. Charles. Pheasant Run’s brunch has something for everyone. Guests will enjoy creations from their chef-manned omelet, pasta and salad stations. The carving station includes peppercorn-crusted sirloin, bone-in ham and roasted turkey with sage gravy. Other items include poached salmon, peel-and-eat shrimp, beef medallions, chicken, cod, spring vegetables and international cheeses. Kids will appreciate the children’s buffet featuring mac and cheese and tater tots. Complete your plate with a stop at the pastry table. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost is $39.95 for adults; $35.95 for seniors 65 and older; $15.95 for children ages 5-12. Children 4 and under are free. 630-584-4914.
Luigi’s House, 778 N. Route 59, Aurora. Treat Mom to freshly carved prime rib and honey baked ham or an omelet made to her taste at the omelet bar. Other breakfast items include bagels, muffins, pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage. She will also enjoy a variety of her favorite Luigi’s House pastas, rosemary pork tenderloin, chicken Vesuvio and three house salads. A kid-friendly buffet features mac and cheese, fries, chicken fingers and mini corn dogs. You won’t want to miss the chocolate fountain with fruit and pastry dippers for dessert. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $32.99 adults; $12.99 children 3 to 12; free 2 and under. 630-375-6400.
Lincoln Inn Banquets, 1345 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia. Lincoln Inn’s brunch menu includes made-to-order omelets, sausage, bacon, hash browns and French toast. Lunch offerings include a seafood station, chicken, pasta, salads, fruit, baked macaroni and cheese and BBQ ribs, plus a fresh carving station. A full sweets table, plus coffee, tea, juice and soft drinks are all included in the price of the brunch. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $27.95 adults; $14.95 children 3-12; free 2 and under. 630-879-7147.
The Hotel Baker, 100 W. Main St., St. Charles. A delicious Mother’s Day brunch at the Hotel Baker includes breakfast items like eggs Benedict, breakfast potatoes, applewood smoked bacon and sausage. They also feature a custom Belgium waffle bar and omelet station. Lunch items include swordfish, smoked fish, shrimp and crab legs, sirloin, porchetta and a variety of salads and sides. Leave room for mini pastries, cakes, pies and torts from the dessert table. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $50 adults; $26 children 4-12; free 3 and under. 630-584-2100.
Gas Lite Manor, 2485 Church Road, Aurora. Enjoy a full breakfast display of eggs, French toast, bagels, Belgium waffles and biscuits and gravy. Dig in to the luncheon entrees including Gas Lite Manor’s famous fried chicken, BBQ ribs, roast beef, shrimp cocktail and salads. The dessert buffet offers fresh fruit, cakes and pastries. Juice, coffee and soda is also included in the price of brunch. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost: $21.95 adults; $13.95 children 4 -12; free 3 and under. 630-851-2300.
Can’t make it on Mother’s Day? Emerson Creek, 5126 Stephens Road, Oswego, offers a Mother’s Day meal on Saturday, May 9. Guests can choose from a cup of soup or Emerson Creek’s signature salad with grilled chicken or salmon to start off their meal. Entrees include turkey club on a pretzel roll, ham and asparagus crepes, southwest quiche, fruit medley flower pot salad or the signature salad. A dessert sampler and choice of beverage is included. The children’s menu includes either a PB&J, turkey mini croissant or French toast sticks, plus a beverage and sundae for dessert. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost is $32.95 for adults; $16.95 for children. For reservations, email [email protected]. Phone is 630-554-7100.
Naperville
A traditional place to hit in downtown Naperville is Egg Harbor, 175 Jackson Ave., which has been offering Mother’s Day brunch for “at least 20 years,” says manager John Chase. Brunchers can start their celebrations as early as 6:30 a.m. all the way until 2 p.m. to feast on menu favorites such as eggs Benedict or the Norwegian salmon, just to name some of the specialty menu items. No reservations are accepted on what Chase says is their “busiest day of the year,” but expanded seating will surely accommodate the onrush.
Another all-time favorite is Meson Sabika at 1025 Aurora Ave., a fixture of Naperville dining for 25 years. “We have been doing this for years,” says general manager Noushin Shirazi. The brunch promises a buffet of “delectable cold and hot tapas, paella and other specialties including carved prime rib,” as seen on their website. Shirazi confirmed the patio and grilling station will be open, weather permitting. For reservations call 630-983-3000 or visit http://www.mesonsabika.com
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. The price for adults is $47.95 and includes one complimentary glass of champagne or mimosa. Children between 7 and 12 years of age cost $18.95, and children under 6 are free.Sullivan’s Steakhouse, 244 South Main St., is looking to offer a brunch menu of one starter, an entrée and a side dish with a scrumptious dessert. All-time favorites such as classic eggs Benedict, newly introduced lobster basil stuffed shrimp in Cajun lobster sauce, or a choice of popular red meat cuts are just a few of the items on the menu. The children’s classic menu for $7 per child will please the little one’s taste palette with choices such as macaroni and cheese or chicken fingers with fries. Manager Russ Ricker says the pricing is $37 plus tax and gratuity for adults, and reservations can be made by calling 630-305-0230.
The Arista Hotel, 2139 City Gate Lane, is looking to give Mother’s Day brunchers a choice between two localities opening as early as 7 a.m.. “SugarToad Restaurant will have a more sophisticated atmosphere and menu,” says Barb Hocker, director of sales and marketing. Smoked salmon with capers and dill or buttermilk pancakes can be combined with blood orange mimosas or a coffee. The hotel’s ballroom, usually reserved for weddings and special events, will be hosting a more kids-friendly brunch with arts and craft tables set up for kids to explore. “We want it to be comfortable for moms with younger children to enjoy the breakfast buffet,” Hocker said. This is the first time the Arista Hotel is offering what they’ve named “Mommy’s Day Breakfast.” Moms, don’t despair, your milkshake will be slightly spiked! Call 630- 579-4100 or 630-778-8623 for more information.
Although Granite City, a restaurant and microbrewery at 1828 Abriter Court in Naperville, has only been part of the local dining experience for less than a year, they have a history of Mother’s Day brunch at their many other locations and are ready to wow their local moms and clientele. “We have an expanded brunch buffet, and longer hours, starting at 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.,” says Henry Clarin, general manager. Denver eggs, Rumchata French toast, roasted turkey and grilled Atlantic salmon are all Mother’s Day add ons to the usual prime rib buffet offered every Sunday. Price for the Mother’s Day buffet is $26.95. Each mom will receive a carnation as a token of appreciation. Reservations can be made through opentable.com or by calling 630-544-3700.
In south Naperville, Paris Bistro at 2835 Showplace Drive is on their second year of looking to awe moms and guests with their exquisite Mother’s Day menu, maybe even transport patrons to France for just a little bit. A breakfast selection includes quiche du jour or the ever popular eggs Benedict. A variety of antipasti, artisan cheese and bread selections, appetizer, soups and salads to be followed by a choice of one of three entrées — glazed snapper, prime rib or barbecue shrimp with white stone ground grits—rounds out the menu. The price is $29.95 per adult. Reservations are highly recommended despite extended hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. by calling 630-357-1005.
The Indian Harvest Restaurant at 796 Royal St. George Drive has been offering mothers a specialty buffet of Indian delicatessen for over 15 years, says owner Sanjeev Pandey. “Our champagne brunch comes with a custom buffet selection picked especially for that event. Not our usual buffet items,” Pandey says of the venue open between 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.. A non-alcoholic house recipe of fruit punch is also available, and every mom receives a rose. Price for the buffet extravaganza is set at $18.95, and reservations are recommended by calling 630-579-9500.
For those looking for just a quick chat and casual stop, the Yellow Box Café at 1635 Emerson Lane will be open for coffee, teas, paninis, salads and other breakfast items from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. “We will be offering ‘buy one, give one’ on our drink items for mom,” says café manager Elizabeth McCollom with favorites being their chai tea latte and mochas. Lounge in the two-level lobby or by the fireplace and maybe even catch one of three church services that day. “We are open to the public, also on weekdays,” McCollom emphasizes.
Not up for food? Peterson Wine Cellar is offering wine tastings at all four of their Naperville locations from 1 to 5 p.m. on Mother’s Day. Victoria Peterson, CEO and managing partner, says this has been a tradition for quite some time, although it may be one of the best kept secrets yet. There is no cost for the tasting but wines offered will be a surprise. Visit http://www.petersonwinecellars.com for locations and contact information.
Elgin
Elgin Public House, 219 E. Chicago St., offers a weekly brunch of dishes you might not find at other brunches, such as Irish bangers, corned beef and sweet potato hash, assorted egg strata and breakfast burritos. Its Mother’s Day brunch has an even bigger assortment of good eats. Mother’s Day hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; cost is $24.95 for adults, $10.95 for children ages 6 to 10. Phone, 847-468-8810.
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Chicago Northwest, 495 Airport Road, will offer a brunch menu including turkey breast, glazed ham, prime rib, made-to-order omelets, eggs, waffles, pancakes, breakfast meats, cinnamon French toast, blueberry pancakes, Teriyaki salmon, herb roasted chicken, chicken Marsala and shrimp cocktail. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; cost is $21.95 a person. Children 10 and under eat free. 847-488-9000
Villa Olivia, 1401 W. Lake St., Bartlett, will offer a carving station, gourmet selections and dessert table. Hours are 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; cost is $27.95 for adults, $14.50 for children ages 6-10, $4.50 for children ages 2-5. Phone, 630-298-1000.
Port Edward Restaurant, 20 W. Algonquin Road, Algonquin, which celebrated 50 years in 2014, has offered its champagne brunch for decades along the banks of the Fox River. The brunch offers the traditional dishes with a seafood twist including seafood gumbo, crawfish etouffee and paella. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. lunch; 3 to 8 p.m., dinner. Cost is $36.99 adults; $11.99 for children ages 5-11. Phone, 847-658-5441.