Mother's Day is Sunday, May 11.
We should all be celebrating our awesome mother figures year-round, but Mother's Day weekend is the time to let the mom in your life know how much she means to you. It's also the best excuse ever to go all-out on a really great day. She deserves it. To make mom's big day an easy success, we rounded up some of the best brunch spots, markets, florists, gifts, and things to do in town.
Make some reservations, order a bouquet, and ensure you and your mom both have a flawless day. For even more Mother's Day goings-on, see our full list.
WHERE TO TAKE HER TO EAT:
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1011 S Congress Ave
Dine al fresco on Aba’s patio below a century-old Heritage oak tree to celebrate Mother’s Day. The South Congress Mediterranean restaurant will be serving weekend brunch favorites such as Short Rib Shakshuka, Açaí Bowl, Jerusalem Bagel & Smoked Salmon Spread and specials including Halva Toast with sourdough, sumac, berries and mint. The special is available for dine-in only during weekend brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 11. Walk-ins are accepted but reservations are encouraged and can be made HERE via OpenTable.
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604 Brazos St
The Driskill will offer an elegant afternoon tea on their Grand Mezzanine in honor of Mother’s Day. This refined service features three sumptuous courses – flaky scones, delicate tea sandwiches, and decadent desserts – paired with a curated selection of bespoke brews. Following the tea, guests will have the chance to commemorate the occasion with a professional family portrait in The Driskill’s seasonally adorned Maximilian Room, creating a keepsake as timeless as the experience itself. Complimentary Prosecco will be provided upon arrival. The service will take place on Sunday, May 11, with reservations available from 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Tickets are $145 per person for adults and $45 for children.
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1200 E 6th St
On Sunday, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy an array of comfort brunch classics at Aaron Franklin's Eastside neighborhood bar and restaurant Uptown Sports Club. Walk-ins are accepted but reservations are encouraged and can be made HERE via Resy.
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1101 Music Ln
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Summer House on Music Lane and treat Mom to tasty specials. From 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 11, the restaurant will feature a Lobster Frittata, Clafoutis, and a Berry Best spritz alongside its regular food and drink menus. Reservations on OpenTable.
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1211 W Riverside Dr
Visit Nido this Mother’s Day for a luxurious, three-course prix fixe menu that features dishes with refreshing spring flavors, including an Heirloom Tomato and Strawberry Gazpacho, a Garden Herb Frittata, Smoked Salmon Benedict and more. Reservations can be made here.
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200 Lavaca St
Treat mom to a meal at American Brasserie, Serenade! Celebrate with the restaurant's regular brunch menu and limited-time Mother’s Day specials like Duck Confit & Waffles, Quiche Lorraine, and Beef Wellington. Reservations available via OpenTable.
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400 W 6th St
The Kitchen Austin, located in the heart of downtown on West 6th St., recently announced the addition of their all new brunch menu, launching just in time for Mother’s Day! As an added bonus, The Kitchen will have beautiful, hand-designed Mother’s Day bouquets from local shop, Posey Floral Design (while supplies last) available to add-on to any brunch and dinner reservation at The Kitchen Austin this Mother’s Day, Sunday May 11. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
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WHERE TO TAKE HER TO DRINK & HANG:
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8212 Barton Club Dr
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa invites guests to celebrate Mother's Day weekend in the Texas Hill Country with a series of wellness activities and family-friendly events on May 10-11. The weekend begins with Family Qigong on Saturday, May 10, followed by a Mother's Day Photo Op and Family Yoga on Sunday, May 11, all taking place at Lady Bird Lawn.
The weekend highlight is Mother's Day Brunch at Blind Salamander from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring a chef-curated buffet with seasonal dishes and desserts. Brunch pricing is $125 per adult and $35 per child ages 5-12, with children under 5 dining for free. Reservations for the Mother's Day Brunch are required via OpenTable.
Sunday's events are open to the public with the purchase of brunch, while other activities are exclusive to resort guests. The resort is also offering a "Come Away With Us" promotion with 15-20% savings on multi-night stays from April 28 through September 14.
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13187 Fitzhugh Rd
Take a stroll on the Jester King Brewery’s 2-mile trail after enjoying a
slice of pizza and an ice-cold beer. On this 165-acre ranch property
located in southwest Austin, you can expect to meet some furry friends —
and we’re not talking dogs, though they’re welcome, too! We're talkin' cute little goats. Jester King has plenty of seating options, and delicious
pizza, too.
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Upstairs Circus234 W 2nd St
This Mother's Day, pay your mom back for all those school projects she had to help you with. Take her out for a drink at Upstairs Circus, where you can sip and get together for some frustration-free crafts of your choice. The take-home creations you make will commemorate your day together forever! Choose from different projects like wine bottle tumblers, beaded wrap bracelets, concrete coasters, and more.
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1401 E 6th St
This one's for the adventurous Mom in your life. Mother’s Ruin, the popular neighborhood cocktail bar with locations in four major cities, is teaming up with Jack Daniel’s to launch the Third Annual Mother’s Day Challenge - giving participants a shot at becoming a Mother’s Legend and earning free drinks for life.
On Sunday, May 11, 2025, patrons who visit three Mother's Ruin locations—including the new Austin location that opened in March—will earn Mother's Legend status with exclusive lifetime benefits. Mother’s Legends receive a GOLD card offering one free beer daily for life. Those who also get a Mother's Ruin logo tattoo will upgrade to a BLACK card, entitling them to one free cocktail daily for life. Patrons who accomplish the ultimate feat of visiting all four Mother's Ruin locations in New York City, Chicago, Nashville, and Austin on Mother's Day will receive the BLACK card for one free cocktail a day for life without requiring a tattoo. Participants must register to participate in the challenge through Eventbrite to be eligible to participate.
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GET HER A GIFT:
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Give mom a taste of something sweet from Foliepops. Treat her to the exquisite creations of Chef Kevin D’Andrea (currently appearing on season 21 of Bravo’s Top Chef) at his French bakery in Austin, TX. Dive into the divine world of Foliepops' tartelettes, available at select HEB locations across the city. These delectable treats are the perfect addition to your Mother's Day festivities. Tartelettes feature a delightful blend of crunchy shortbread cookie, creamy or fruity filling, and a delicate chocolate topping. Find Foliepops in the pastry case at your nearest HEB location and make this Mother's Day one to remember. Find an HEB location near you here.
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1611 W 5th St #155
Treat Mom to relaxation with The Essential Duo, The Glass Skin Glow, or let her choose how she wants to spend her day with a gift card, all of which are designed to help her recharge and feel her absolute best on her special day. You can see all available packages here.
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Cooking classes are a great way for you and your mom to learn something new while having a fun time together. We love Cozymeal's unique course offerings, from Italian pasta from scratch to fresh cooking with Indian flavors. Classes are taught by highly trained chefs and held in private kitchens around the city, or you can even have the chef come to your home. Take one of these courses with Mom and you'll both add some new kitchen skills to your repertoire! Visit their site for upcoming classes in Austin.
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Various Locations
Treat her to some serious pampering by getting your mom a Mother's Day spa treatment at the award-winning Viva Day Spa. Choose from the spa's regular packages or a specially-designed one for moms, like The Love Your Mother Spa Package: including a 75-minute Swedish massage, Pure Love Hydrating body wrap, warm sugar scrub, and more. Book Mom one of the specials here.
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WHERE TO GET HER FLOWERS:
Austin has no shortage of great florists – there are over 40 within the city limits alone – so we’ve just included a few of our favorites here. The businesses below include a wide range of styles and prices so you can find the perfect fit for your mama.
Photo Credit: King Florist of Austin
1806 W. Koenig Lane
A powerhouse on Austin’s flower scene since their inception in 1927,
King Florist is a solid bet for bloom buying in Austin. They offer stunning bouquets in contemporary containers, eliminating the need for the recipient to scramble for a spare vase to display their botanic gift. While their pricing is on the higher side, we think the attention to detail is worth it.
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12919 Nutty Brown Rd
Family-owned and operated,
Mercedes Flowers offers everything from the classic dozen red roses in a gorgeous arrangement with an array of local succulents in a copper ship.
- Mom's Day Options: All things floral, from roses to orchids to floral classes. Pick out your special Mother's Day arrangements here.
- Delivery Options: You can choose the date you’d like the bouquet delivered. Same-day delivery is available with time restrictions.
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3200 S Congress Ave
With their Etsy-reminiscent mod containers and striking arrangements, Ben White Florist is perfect for the avant-garde mom in your life. If you want to do your Mom's Day in a big way, Ben White Florist also offers the option to include balloons.
- Mom's Day Options: Contemporary and traditional Mother's Day arrangements are available - view them here.
- Read all about their delivery policies here.
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2211 W Anderson Ln
Freytag’s has been beautifying Austin since 1974. They proudly tout their status as one of the Top 100 Florists nationwide. In addition to carrying flowers of all descriptions, Freytag’s offers gourmet baskets, fruit baskets, gifts, gift cards, and free eCards. If you want to give your mom everything but the kitchen sink this Mother’s Day, Freytag’s is your one-stop shop.
- Mom's Day Options: Special Mother's Day flowers are available between May 5th - May 12th. Order here.
- Delivery Options: Offers same-day deliveries, in-store pickups, and encourages customers to pre-book their orders as early as possible around Mother's Day.
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