Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10, and that means dreaming about where and what we’ll be served for brunch. Whether your kids are planning to whip you up breakfast in bed or you’re heading out to a restaurant, remember—this is your day—so indulge in all the mimosas, freshly squeezed OJ and yummy pancakes you want (and make sure anyone but you does the cleanup!).
Some of our top picks this year include Alstede Farms for its farm-to-table breakfast that includes time on the farm, a BBQ brunch at Brother’s Smokehouse for those moms who don’t mind getting their hands dirty, a family game day brunch at The Bistro at iPlay America, a scenic brunch at Rat’s Restaurant inside of Grounds for Sculpture, a kid-friendly brunch with crafts and storytime at Johnson’s Corner Farm, and a jazzy brunch at Leavander’s 22 Southern Cuisine inside The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City.
Be sure to make a reservation in advance and celebrate the day—you deserve it, mama, because today is about us!
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse
Westfield Garden State Plaza, 1 Garden State Plaza Blvd., Paramus
Willowbrook Mall, 1400 Willowbrook Mall, Wayne
Bridgewater Commons, 1 Commons Way, Bridgewater
A Fogo tradition is the Churrasco Experience for brunch, which is continuous tableside service of signature cuts of fire-roasted meats. Basically, you eat ‘til you can’t eat anymore. Other menu options include seafood tower, brunch market table, cauliflower steak, seared tofu with sesame black bean pasta, roasted veggie power bowl and pan seared salmon.
Best Brunch if You Love Tequila
Meximodo Cocino Mexicana & Tequila Bar
6 Pearl St., Metuchen
25 Christopher Columbus Dr., Jersey City
The brunch menu at this uber popular tequila bar includes pineapple and mango guacamole, avocado salad, street-style corn, chicken and waffles, tres leches French toast, chocolate pancakes, corn masa pancake, chilaquiles, barbacoa omelet, huevos rancheros, steak and cheese torta, Nayarit-style red snapper, steak and eggs, and enchiladas.
MJ’s Restaurant
There will be a vast selection of both hot and cold breakfast and lunch items, including an omelet station, honey baked ham, roasted turkey carving station, pastas and a plentiful dessert display.
Seasons 52
Brunch in the Dining Room features wood-grilled artichoke flatbread, lump crab cake, avocado toast, rotisserie chicken with artichoke soup, spinach and strawberry salad, spinach quiche, honey-glazed spiral ham, French toast, wood-grilled shrimp and grits, and a sweet potato skillet.
Toast City Diner
The menu here includes items from the griddle, classic egg dishes, toasts, Bennys, omelettes and scrambles, handhelds and wraps, build your own burgers, salads and tons of coffee selections.
Turning Point
Brunch every day starts out with French Press coffee, Heavenly Hot Chocolate or a smoothie. Share warm cinnamon rolls or a New Yorker salmon platter with everyone, then order pancakes, waffles, eggs, benedicts, skillets or lunch for yourself.
Ugly Dumpling
Your mom can bite into all the bao buns she wants at this dumpling restaurant, which takes Chinese street snacks and adds them to soups, wontons, noodles and a variety of boba tea.
NORTH
87 Sussex
87 Sussex St., Jersey City
The restaurant located in the Paulus Hook section of town has a brunch menu with crudo and cocktails, gazpacho, rainbow beet salad, cinnamon and cardamom roll, homemade pop tarts, boneless chicken wings, cornflake encrusted French toast, corned beef hash and hen egg casserole, stewed tomato chickpeas and blue fin tuna nicoise.
Allegory Restaurant
MC Hotel, 690 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair
The New American-meets-Mediterranean-style restaurant at The MC Hotel promises everything will be housemade, including desserts.
Best Farm-to-Table Brunch
Alstede Farms
1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester
Enjoy tractor-drawn wagon rides around the farm while taking in the relaxed farm atmosphere and enjoying a casual farm-to-table family-style meal. Stay and enjoy friendly farm animals, a self-guided museum tour, visit the farm store or enjoy homemade ice cream.
Amanda’s
908 Washington St., Hoboken
There are lots of varieties of eggs and omelets, Belgian waffles, salads, sandwiches and entrees – plus full menus of select coffees and cocktails.
The Architects Golf Club
700 Strykers Rd., Lopatcong
Pick up fresh items from the bakery, the omelet station, Belgian waffle station, chafing dishes, salad bar, cold display, carving stations and desserts. Kids have their own choices of chicken nuggets, macaroni & cheese, grilled cheese and French fries.
Aubrey’s Corner
527 Morris Ave., Summit
Brunch here has a French touch, with specials like Croque Monsieur, Quiche Lorraine, and French Toast topped with seasonal jam, alongside a Petite Filet with Gruyère scrambled eggs and spring salad. Assorted croissants and pastries round out a menu designed for a slow, celebratory start to the day.
Bar Mutz
90 Center Ave., Westwood
Specials include Mema’s Meatballs made from a Wagyu, Ibérico pork, and veal blend, truffle-topped focaccia, and a decadent caviar and mozzarella tasting. Larger format hits include tableside Spicy Vodka Chicken Parm and Shrimp Scampi; while desserts like strawberry rainbow cookie gelato keep things festive.
The Black Horse Pub
1 W. Main St., Mendham
The brunch buffet will have a carving station, omelet station, breakfast favorites, hot entrees and desserts. Dinner specials include appetizers like clam fritters, lobster bisque and crispy pork belly; and mains like pasta primavera, pan-seared scallops and roast lamb chops.
Blu on the Hudson
1200 Harbor Blvd., Weehawken
Executive Chef Juan Carlos (JC) Ortega focuses on seafood, housemade pasta and world-class steaks. The special curated brunch and dinner menus will be a treat for Mom as she overlooks the Hudson River toward the New York skyline.
Best Mexican Brunch
Blue Moon Mex-Express
Bronxville, Englewood, Wyckoff
Treat your madre to a fiesta with a brunch buffet that includes cheese quesadillas, chicken taquitos, Mexican jambalaya, chicken fajita mix, brisket, Mexican rice, huevos burritos, sausage enchiladas, plus bagels, donuts, cornbread, strawberry salad, French toast sticks, scrambled eggs, churros, brownies and cookies.
Blueprint Café
369 Raymond Blvd., Newark
Sunday Brunch is back with live entertainment and DJs. The food ranges from Irish cream French toast and tiramisu waffles to a smashburger and Creole shrimp & Grits to huevos rancheros and a veggie omelet. Vegan choices include tofu scramble, vegan burger, buffalo cauliflower bites and whole wheat pancakes.
The Brass Rail
135 Washington St., Hoboken
Staples on the brunch menu are Oaxacan huevos, steak and eggs, berries and cream French toast, eggs benedict, grilled chicken sandwich, lobster roll, brunch burger, open-faced BLT and seared salmon.
Best BBQ Brunch
Brother’s Smokehouse BBQ & Soul
900 Rte. 17 N., Ramsey
Unleash Mom’s inner cowgirl and take her for some bacon burnt ends, smokehouse nachos, Beaufort shrimp, fried pickles, chopped BBQ sandwich, pulled pork, Texas smoked sausage and legendary ribs.
Chevys Fresh Mex
Clifton and Linden
The Tex/Mex restaurant has a special Mother’s Day menu featuring seasonal dishes and a pink dragon fruit margarita, available May 8 to 10.
City Cruises
Lincoln Harbor Marina, 1500 Harbor Blvd., Weehawken
Choose from different cruises that sail along the East and Hudson Rivers. On board, you’ll share a special day with Mom with a holiday menu, classic cocktails and incredible views of the New York City skyline.
Crystal Springs Resort
1 Wild Turkey Way, Hamburg
Choose from the resort’s three extraordinary brunches, or a la carte dining at 4-star Restaurant Latour, the popular Crystal Tavern or stylish Kites – An American Grille. Or why not make it a Mother’s Day getaway with an overnight at the luxurious Grand Cascades Lodge or recreation-rich Minerals Hotel.
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
Westfield Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Start with house-baked warm apple cinnamon scones. Move on to mixed green salad, lobster bisque or smoked salmon. Some entree courses include steak frittata, lobster quiche florentine or roasted avocado with jumbo lump crab. Add on Champagne and caviar, or breakfast-time cocktails. Kids have their own selections of scrambled eggs, chicken fingers, parmesan mac and cheese or grilled chicken breast, starting with fresh fruit and ending with sorbet or ice cream (plus cookies!).
The Feathered Fox
84 Audrey Zapp Dr., Jersey City
Treat Mom to sweeping waterfront views while noshing on fresh oysters on the half shell, Ricotta Pancakes with blueberry lemon compote, and/or Wagyu Steak & Eggs.
Felina
54 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
908-418-4186
Located inside of a neo-classical bank, this restaurant is a highlight of the Village of Ridgewood. Weekly Sunday brunch items include tempura fried calamari, Felina meatballs, a variety of pizzas and pasta, breakfast items like French toast and eggs benedict, and sides like roasted garlic cauliflower and duck fat potatoes.
Felina South Orange (formerly Village Hall)
101 S. Orange Ave., South Orange
Menu standouts for brunch include blueberry lemon ricotta pancakes, shakshuka, lobster egg toast and short rib hash. Popular dishes for dinner include chicken parm pizza, pork milanese and crispy calamari.
Grain & Cane
The Park, 250 Connell Dr., Berkeley Heights
Your mother will feel elegant feasting on seared jumbo lump crab cake with spring salad, prosecco & butter braised spring morel arancini, and a spring mille-feuille dessert for either brunch or dessert.
Best Brunch With NYC Views
Halifax Hoboken
225 River Street, Hoboken
The patio will be open so you can treat the women in your life to a sunlit brunch with amazing views of the waterfront. Starters for the table include freshly baked scones, house-smoked salmon, vegetable puff pastry and ham & cheese croissant. Then choose one entrée, from among beef short rib ciabatta, avocado toast, stuffed French toast, eggs benedict, spring vegetable salad, lobster roll or crispy chicken sandwich. You can also make a reservation for brunch or dinner on Saturday.
Haven Riverfront Restaurant
2 Main St., Suite G, Edgewater Harbor, Edgewater
Treat Mom like a queen with pretzel-crusted fried calamari, Greek feta & dragon fruit salad, South African lobster tail, pan-roasted Bakkafrost salmon, Bangkok roasted Long Island duck and cast iron pan-seared 14-ounce rib eye.
Jarana
American Dream, East Rutherford
This Mother’s Day, treat the mom in your life to a Peruvian feast. Chef Jesus Delgado’s specials include El Dominical (crispy pork belly, pork and mote tamal criollo, grilled morcilla, sweet potato chips, mote sarza criolla, ciabatta bread), Concolon Norteno (oven-roasted duck breast, crispy aji amarillo and cilantro rice, fried eggs, crispy rustic potato, avocado chalaca, huancaina) and Cachangas (traditional deep fried dough, mixed berries, picaron honey, cherimoya ice cream, dulce de leche cremeux, lucuma mousse.
Lefkes
495 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs
Take Mom to Santorini without leaving the States. Mother’s Day offerings include Surf & Turf, Honey-Miso Sea Bass, Lobster Pappardelle, Chicken Roulade, Tiramisu and Crust & Chocolate Tart. There will be live music during brunch, lunch and dinner.
Lokal Eatery & Bar
2 2nd St., Jersey City
Lokal will offer a three-course prix-fixe brunch featuring starters like Burrata & Spring Berries and Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, followed by mains including Lobster Eggs Benedict, Chicken & Waffles, and Steak & Eggs. Finish with something sweet such as Tiramisu, Brioche French Toast or Strawberry-Rhubarb Cobbler. Kids get their own menu with choices of scrambled eggs, grilled cheese, cheeseburgers and ice cream. A guitarist will provide soft music during brunch. At dinnertime, Lokal transitions to an à la carte service.
Maddy Rose
Liberty House, 76 Audrey Zapp Dr., Jersey City
Make Mom a resy so she can kick back and enjoy cheese and fruits, baked goods and pastries, Mediterranean selections and antipasti, salads, omelets, Belgian waffles, French toast, a mashed potato bar, pasta, seafood, carved meats, pies, pastries, cookies and cakes.
Marcus Live! Bar & Grille
American Dream, East Rutherford
Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s brunch menu includes a breakfast burrito, crème brulee French toast, chicken and jalapeno cheddar waffle – and The Marcus Experience: three tiers of spicy deviled eggs, warm golden skillet cornbread, and crispy wings with a cornbread waffle.
The Office Tavern Grill
Morristown, Ridgewood, Summit
The home of the 76-cent wings will have a relaxed vibe for Mom, with faves like quesadilla verde, loaded tots, braised short ribs, fish and chips, old school pepperoni pizza, birria tacos and the tavern burger.
Osteria Crescendo
36 Jefferson Ave., Westwood
If Mom is looking for a or a more polished experience, Osteria Crescendo offers a three-course prix-fixe menu featuring dishes like gnudi with prosciutto butter, fusilli with lamb ragù, and NJ scallops with charred corn risotto. Desserts are seasonal, like passionfruit cheesecake and espresso panna cotta.
Piattino: A Neighborhood Bistro
88 E. Main St., Mendham
67 Union Pl., Summit
Brunch all day, with selections like French toast, stewed tomatoes, breakfast calzone, pistachio-crusted halibut and seared scallops. The full menu will also be available all day.
Best Communal-Style Brunch
Picatinny Arsenal
121 Buffington Rd., Picatinny Arsenal
The Club at Picatinny will offer a communal-style seating gourmet Mother’s Day brunch open to the public, whether or not you’re a member of the military.
Rooftop at Exchange Place
1 Exchange Pl., Jersey City
The a la carte menu has croissant French toast, steak and eggs, chicken & waffles, vegetarian burrata toast, vegan egg scramble. You can also head to the BYO omelet or ricotta pancake stations. Sweets are hazelnut torta, a baker’s basket of danishes and muffins, or tiramisu. You can add on bottomless mimosas and bellinis.
Satis Bistro
212 Washington St., Jersey City
Seasonal specials at this European bistro will be prepared by Chef Alex Diaz and include grilled favorites, homemade pastas, sandwiches and burgers, egg dishes, salads and desserts.
Shannon Rose Irish Pub
1200 Rte. 17, Ramsey
98 Kingsland Rd., Clifton
Both locations will offer a brunch buffet and dinner specials on Mother’s Day.
Spuntino Wine Bar
70 Kingsland Rd., Clifton
A la carte brunch items include vegetable frittata, Italian long peppers, lemon ricotta pancakes, Prosciutto di Parma and mushroom omelet, eggs benedicts and steak & eggs. Dinner will be served in the afternoon.
Stone House
50 Stirling Rd., Warren
Brunch will offer baked goods, a selection of fruit, bagels, vegetable crudite, artisanal cheeses, a charcuterie board, omelets, Belgian waffles, salads, pastas, carved meats, and a dessert station (try Stone House’s seasonal chocolate bark).
Town Bar + Kitchen
80 Elm St., Morristown
A full a la carte menu will be offered all day, but brunch specials take the cake with orange cardamom cinnamon rolls, eggs in purgatory, blueberry lavender French toast. Dinner specials include Vietnamese grilled clams, lobster oreganato risotto, and Hen of the Woods stroganoff.
Viaggio Ristorante
1055 Hamburg Tpke., Wayne
A three-course celebration is rooted in classic Italian flavors. Highlights include Ricotta Cavatelli with wild boar ragù, Herb Roasted Salmon with lemon basil risotto, and porcini-rubbed NY Strip, followed by desserts like Limone Butter Cake and Tiramisu Profiteroles.
Willow and Whisk
319 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff
Every day is brunch day here, where you can order cinnamon swirl pancakes, avocado toast, a So-Cal breakfast bowl, Brioche French toast, a classic Cobb salad, a burger and truffle fries.
CENTRAL
618 Restaurant
618 Park Ave., Freehold
If you like breakfast foods, opt for brioche French toast, assorted bagels and muffins, made-to-order omelets, applewood bacon and chicken apple sausage. The carving station includes blackberry fig glazed ham, chicken marsala, stuffed eggplant, fried calamari, herb seared salmon, penne vodka. Save room for the Viennese table.
Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro
30 E. Main St., Freehold Borough
This beautiful Indian restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner with specials such as quinoa pani puri, tandoori salmon, avocado mango bhel, beetroot tiki, basil chicken tikka, lamb seekh kebab, channa masala, biryani, rasmalai, orange rind kulfi and chocolate halwa.
American Hotel
18-20 E. Main St., Freehold
Brunch and luncheon items include a seafood station, a carving station and loads of desserts.
Avenue
23 Ocean Ave. North, Long Branch
This restaurant offers beautiful ocean views and a French-influenced prix fixe menu for brunch. Start with hors d’oeuvres then move onto the main course, including French toast and steak frites. Finish off with a treat like vegan carrot cheesecake crumble or traditional creme brulee. Moms get a free glass of Champagne.
The Bistro
iPlay America, Schanck Road, Freehold Twp.
Mother’s Day specials at the restaurant adjacent indoor arcade include coconut shrimp, fried goat cheese salad, chicken scampi, red snapper, grilled Australian lamb chops, strawberry shortcake and French apple tart. Then, go next door to iPlay America, where you can play arcade games, challenge each other to laser tag or VR, race on the go-karts, play boardwalk-style games and ride the rides.
Blend on Main
152 Main St., Manasquan
The a la carte Mother’s Day brunch starts with crumb cake, donuts and danishes. Follow up with Croque monsieur, a crab cake, or chicken and waffles. Try a Green Goddess salad or made-to-order omelet. Kids can have silver dollar pancakes, waffles or scrambled eggs.
Eddie V’s
MarketFair, Princeton
The brunch menu on Saturday and Sunday will feature elevated brunch items including smoked salmon, lobster bisque, and Caesar salad, plus main courses like lobster quiche, steak and frittata, and crab and avocado toast, with Champagne pairings and brunch cocktails available.
Elements
66 Witherspoon St., Princeton
Local, sustainable ingredients are used to create New American cuisine at this upscale eatery. The three-course brunch menu starts with smoked salmon, black truffle cavatelli, Great Meadow Farm salad, roasted potato hash or avocado croissant. The second course is black cod, Wagyu Delmonico steak & eggs and eggs benedict. The third course is Hawaiian vanilla biscuit, chocolate cheesecake or a cheese board. You can up to a five-course menu as well.
EnoTerra
4484 Rte. 27, Kingston
Cured meats and cheeses, antipasto and salads, pasta and main dishes are on the menu.
The Frog and The Peach
29 Dennis St., New Brunswick
Sunday brunch has bottomless mimosas at the bar. Menu items include organic spring mix and kale salad, bacon beignets, cured tuna sashimi, fried chicken and waffles, huevos rancheros and grilled cheese.
Gabriella’s Italian Steakhouse
447 Rte. 35, Red Bank
The Mother’s Day dinner menu includes premium steaks, a fresh raw bar, and classic Italian dishes.
Heirloom Kitchen
3853 Rte. 516, Old Bridge
Opt for the special four-course prix fixe menu, or kids can order à la carte from the menu.
Kona Grill
511 Rte. 1 South, Iselin section of Woodbridge
Kona Grill’s special three-day Mother’s Day experience (available from Friday to Sunday) has elevated favorites like Lobster Deviled Eggs; Crab Egg Rolls with lime chili aioli; the signature Kona Loco topped with seared ham, fried eggs and savory loco sauce; and Bacon Wagyu Meatloaf. Add on bottomless orange, pineapple or peach mimosas on Saturday and Sunday until 3 pm.
Lita
1055 Rte. 34, Aberdeen Twp.
There will be a 3-course prix fixe menu for acclaimed Chef David Viana that you can enjoy before or after visiting their next-door bar, La Otra.
Madison Modern Social
3801 Rte. 9, Old Bridge
This new restaurant has an elegant party atmosphere, with unlimited Frose, rose and mimosas during brunch, plus live entertainment.
Mediterra Restaurant & Taverna
29 Hulfish St., Princeton
Seasonal fare includes papas bravas, chickpea hummus, salmon tartare, spiced pork empanada, housemade lumachel pasta in a white vodka sauce, charred broccoli over crispy rice, pastaless lasagna (made with eggplant and fresh mozzarella), a French taco, and panzanella salad.
Best Dessert Brunch
Old Man Rafferty’s
106 Albany St., New Brunswick
284 Rte. 206, Hillsborough
There’s a brunch buffet in the morning, and dinner at night – though this is the place where you’re supposed to eat dessert first!
Orchard Park by David Burke
670 Cranbury Rd., East Brunswick
Chef Burke has created a Mother’s Day three-course prix fixe brunch or a la carte dinner. Samplings include DB Pastrami Salmon with caviar, crème fraiche potato pancake; Black Kale & Romaine Caesar with crispy parmesan, croutons, lemon anchovy dressing; Spring Risotto with fiddlehead ferns, peas, mushrooms, truffle parmesan crisp; Titanic French Toast berry compote, maple mascarpone, fresh berries; Lobster Benedict, crispy bacon, spinach, hollandaise, English muffin, hash browns; Steak and Eggs, prime rib, scrambled eggs in popover, signature DB steak sauce, hash browns; a kids’ menu; Mom’s Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake, Vanilla Creme Brûlée, Strawberry Shortcake Whoopie Pie, Not so “Humble” Key Lime Pie, NY Style Cheesecake, and cake pops. The regular a la carte menu with spring specials will be served from 5 to 8 pm.
Over Easy Kitchen
460 Rte. 520, Marlboro
2111 Rte. 35, Holmdel
588 River Rd., Fair Haven
For a laid-back Mother’s Day brunch or lunch, try cacio e pepe egg sandwich, ricotta toast, rose petal pancakes, a grilled cheese with tomato bisque, an avocado egg salad or a West Coast Greek salad. The newest menu items include avocado toast and quinoa cakes. Make sure you pair it with a signature espresso drink.
Patricia’s of Holmdel
2132 Rte. 35, Holmdel
This BYOB Italian restaurant will be serving an elegant dinner for Mom that will remind you of Sunday dinner at home – except she doesn’t have to do the cooking. Dishes include seafood salad, Nonna’s meatballs, poached pear salad, filet mignon medallions, chicken saltimbocca and garganelli in a truffle butter cream sauce.
Peking Pavilion
110 Rte. 33, Manalapan
The special menu includes Peking pork belly buns, braised duck in hoisin sauce, Szechuan style boiled lamb, cumin fish fillet, stir-fry chayote squash and braised short ribs.
Most Scenic Brunch
Rat’s Restaurant
Grounds for Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton Twp.
A visit to Rat’s Restaurant is like stepping into a storybook. This year, Rat’s will host a special Mother’s Day Brunch, offering French-inspired dishes in a magical setting. Stroll the scenic Grounds for Sculpture before enjoying Mother’s Day brunch on the terrace or an intimate meal in the charming dining room.
Red Horse by David Burke
The Bernards Inn, 27 Mine Brook Rd., Bernardsville
26 Ridge Rd., Rumson
Leave some room after you share Chef David Burke’s famous popovers and cornbread with your family, then order off the menu. Selections include oysters, lobster dumplings, clothesline bacon, little gem Caesar salad and Ritz Cracker crab cakes as appetizers. Mains are spring vegetable omelette, veal chop Milanese, red snapper with yellow squash noodles, pork chop with clams casino, or banana stuffed French toast. Dessert choices are classic carrot cake, “Peep-A-Boo” ice cream sundae, key lime pie and a chocolate cake pop tree.
Seasons 52
MarketFair, Princeton
Raise a glass to Mom on Saturday and Sunday, where brunch menu highlights include crab cakes, avocado toast, wood-grilled flatbreads, lobster bisque, filet and eggs, crab quiche, French toast bake, shrimp and grits, plus strawberry hibiscus margaritas and mimosas.
The Skillet
300 Mounts Corner Dr., Freehold
As the name implies, the skillets are the name of the game here. Eggs and a variety of mix-ins like sweet potato, ham, vegetables, chicken sausage, waffle, pancakes and cheese are cooked in a cast iron skillet and delivered to your table. Other options include omelets, benedicts, French toast, sandwiches and toast samplers. The seasonal coffee and juice flights are a draw, too.
Stax Brunch
130 S. Main St., Marlboro
This is no ordinary brunch menu. Ben’s Maduro is an egg dish with sweet roasted ripe plantains, homemade Mexican chorizo, feta cheese and avocado. The Smoke Royale Benedict is made with smoked salmon, avocado, poached eggs and Hollandaise. The Jersey Classic Omelet is made with pork roll and scrambled eggs on a homemade brioche bun.
Teresa Caffe Pizza & Wine Bar
23 Palmer Square East, Princeton
Sit down for brunch and order a parfait, avocado toast, pizz’all huovo, frittata, croissant sandwich or smoked salmon pizza.
Winberie’s Restaurant & Bar
1 Palmer Square, Princeton
The 40-year-old community cornerstone has a full page of appetizers, entrees, salads and sandwiches on its brunch menu. Diner faves include burrata and mushroom flatbread, beer baked pretzel sticks, pork nachos, croque madame biscuits, biscuits and gravy, Cajun macaroni and cheese, and stir-fry vegetable rice bowl.
SOUTH
Amada
Ocean Casino Resort, 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Spanish-inspired plates can be eaten as you overlook the ocean. There will be a carving station, sangria, French toast and Paella Valenciana.
Capriccio
Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City
The Mother’s Day spread includes lamb chops, Atlantic salmon, baked ham, a flatbread station, a seafood bar, sushi, handcrafted desserts and Tuscan antipasto.
Cardinal
201 S. New York Ave., Atlantic City
This New American restaurant is just steps from the Atlantic City boardwalk in the Orange Loop neighborhood. Mom can kick back and relax, watching the outdoor TV in The Garden, while dining on brunch or dinner selections.
Girasole Ristorante
3108 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City
Dinner specials from Chef Bruno’s menu will feature fresh ingredients and handmade desserts, which will be free for mothers – but the menu won’t be released until closer to the holiday.
Pre-Mother’s Day Brunch
Inn of Cape May
7 Ocean St., Cape May
On Saturday, compete for prizes during bingo, check out cool new clothes at the fashion show by Lace Silhouettes/Cotton Company, and sit down for a breakfast buffet.
Most Kid-Friendly Brunch
Johnson’s Corner Farm
133 Church Rd., Medford
Celebrate Mother’s Day on the farm, where you can start with a family-style breakfast inside the new Harvest Barn and then move on to storytime and a Mother’s Day craft. You can add on admission to the Discovery Barnyard Playground and the spring hayride.
Kyuramen
1871 Rte. 70 E., Cherry Hill
1419 Long Beach Blvd., Surf City (LBI)
If your mom needs a comforting bowl of soup, bring her for one of 10 ramen varieties, from the signature Tokyo Tonkotsu Shouyu Ramen to the Yinyang Bowl.
Laurita Winery
85 Archertown Rd., New Egypt
There are two options to treat Mom: take her for a traditional brunch, or head outside to the grove for food trucks, wine, and a wagon tour of the winery.
Best Jazz Brunch
Leavander’s 22 Southern Cuisine
The Claridge Hotel, Atlantic City
Soulful staples like Cajun shrimp & grits and slow-cooked beef ribs are served alongside Irene shepherd’s pie, Louisiana banana French toast, roast turkey and pork loin, sweet potato souffle and cornbread during this jazzy brunch buffet.
Mathis House
600 Main St., Toms River
May is for moms at the Mathis House. Throughout the month, take your mom for an elegant Victorian tea service inside the charming home.
Northridge Restaurant
Woolverton Inn, 6 Woolverton Rd., Stockton
Brunch will be one for the ages, set inside a restored 1830s barn. The special brunch crafted by Executive Chef Lance Knowling features flavors sourced from the Delaware River Valley.
Ristorante Lucca & Piano Lounge
144 Rte. 130, Bordentown
Authentic Italian specialties are on the menu, with wine pairings as their specialty, so you can treat mom like a queen for lunch or dinner.
Seaview Hotel & Golf Club
401 S. New York Rd., Galloway
The menu includes a soup and salad station, seafood station, chef’s breakfast station with made-to-order omelets, carving station, hot entrées, grilled vegetables, desserts, and a kids’ section (with buttermilk chicken tenders, mac & cheese and tater tots).
Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall
133 S. Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City
If Mom is more laid back, the beer hall has a casual brunch with handhelds like the New York Avenue dog, smokestack lightning burger and crabcake sliders.
Best Brunch For Wine-Lovers
Willow Creek Winery & Farm
168 Stevens St., Cape May
Celebrate Mother’s Day in the middle of a green and gorgeous vineyard. The brunch buffet includes breakfast and lunch classics, a carving station with prime rib and baked ham, an omelette station, a seafood station, soups, salads and desserts. You will be able to pair your brunch with a full selection of wines and sangrias in addition to some featured drinks for an additional a la carte charge.
Your Cup of Tea
70 High St., Mount Holly
Mom will celebrate in style with blueberry and orange cranberry scones, finger sandwiches (cucumber, chicken salad, tuna salad, egg salad) and tea.
PENNSYLVANIA
Best Brunch to Take Mom Shopping
Cock n’ Bull Restaurant
Peddler’s Village, New Hope, PA
New this year, Cock n’ Bull will offer an a la carte menu only from 10 am to 3 pm, serving brunch classics and housemade desserts. Then, watch as Mom shops ’til she drops at the village shoppes.
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