Brunch, tea parties, spa deals, and more: Your guide to Mother’s Day in Chicago

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and now is the perfect time to plan a celebration mom will never forget. From spring tea parties to curated brunches, here are some of the best ways to spend Mother’s Day in Chicago.

Spring Tea at LondonHouse Chicago

85 East Wacker Drive

Head to LondonHouse’s Bridges Lobby Bar this Mother’s Day for its seasonal Spring Tea. LondonHouse’s exclusive Spring Tea features a delightful selection of sweet and savory bites designed for tasting and sharing. Savor delicacies like sushi crepes, asparagus tarts, and sweet honey chamomile scones, paired with an exquisite selection of aromatic teas. View the full Spring Tea menu and make your Mother’s Day reservation today.

Brunch & Bouquets for Mother’s Day at The Hard Rock Café Chicago

63 West Ontario Street

Treat mom to a rockin’ Mother’s Day brunch at the Hard Rock Café Chicago on Sunday, May 12, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. The Hard Rock’s Brunch & Bouquets for Mother’s Day event features a delicious breakfast buffet, a mimosa bar, and a build-your-own flower bouquet station.

Mother’s Day Brunch at Gemini Grill

748 N. State St.

Gemini Grill, the newest dining venture from Ballyhoo Hospitality, will host a decadent a la carte Mother’s Day Brunch on May 12, from 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Enjoy menu highlights like Gemini’s Ooey Gooey Monkey Bread, French Ham Benedict, and bottomless cocktails. With its elegant, naturally light dining room, Gemini Grill provides the perfect atmosphere for an unforgettable Mother’s Day outing. 

Mother’s Day Brunch at NoMI - Park Hyatt

800 Michigan Avenue

 NoMI at the Park Hyatt is the ultimate destination this Mother’s Day for gorgeous city vistas and exceptional dining options. Spoil mom on Sunday, May 12 with a four course prix-fixe brunch featuring seasonal highlights like succulent Roasted Tomato and Cucumber Tartine, refreshing Spring Citrus Salad, and savory Smoked Ham with Pineapple Mostarda. Make the experience extra special with a personalized letter and monogrammed menu, ready upon seating.

Mama’s Menu at Chef Art Smith’s Reunion

Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave

Visit Chef Art Smith’s Reunion this Mother’s Day for a family-friendly brunch experience at Chicago’s iconic Navy Pier from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 12. Chef Art has a special 3 course prix-fixe “Mama’s Menu” planned featuring mimosas, fried green tomatoes, shrimp & grits, beignets, and much more. Follow up brunch with a walk over to the Chicago Children’s Museum or the new Flyover Chicago attraction.

Mama Mia! Tipsy Tea Party at The Gwen Hotel

521 North Rush Street 5th Floor

Join The Gwen Hotel for its themed Mama Mia! Tipsy Tea Party this Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 12. A boozy, energetic spin on the traditional tea service, The Gwen’s Mama Mia-themed event will feature small bites, cocktails, and a live DJ.

Mothers Day Brunch at Trump Hotel

401 N. Wabash Avenue

On Sunday, May 12 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. guests are welcomed to join Trump Hotels Chicago for its spectacular Mother’s Day brunch in the hotel’s grand ballroom. The lavish event will feature a full brunch buffet, dessert station, mimosa and bloody mary bar, complementary sparkling wine, a rose garden backdrop for photos, and live entertainment.

Mothers Day Brunch at Homeslice

938 West Webster Avenue

 Celebrate Mother’s Day at Homeslice in Lincoln Park with tasty pizza and a refreshing Aperol Spritz. Homeslice is partnering with Aperol for a boozy Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday, May 12. Enjoy Homeslice’s signature creative pizza and delicious shareable apps, along with refreshing cocktails, a mini flower bouquet cart, and a bracelet making station.

French Brunch at Bistronomic

840 N Wabash Avenue

Treat mom to a fabulous French-inspired Brunch for Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 12 at Bistronomic in River North. Bistronomic will offer a specialty three-course brunch menu with highlights like Eggs Benedict, Brioche French Toast, and Crocque Monsieur. Diners can also enjoy a bottomless mimosa bar and delicious selection of desserts.

Gene and Georgetti’s Mother’s Day Brunch

500 N Franklin Street

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Chicago’s favorite steakhouse with Gene and Georgetti’s Mother’s Day Brunch. The menu will feature an Italian twist on traditional brunch fare as well as fresh seafood and build-your-own mimosas. 

Mother’s Day special at AIRE Ancient Baths

800 W Superior St

Treat mom to an all inclusive spa experience at Aire Ancient Baths this Mother’s Day. Entry starts at $175 per person and includes 90 minutes of thermal baths, an exfoliating salt scrub, a face mask, and a refreshing Aloe Vera shot while you relax in baths at different temperatures. Aire also offers a variety of massage packages. Enhance the Aire experience with sparkling N/A Rosé and Chocolate Truffles available as add-ons to select services.