Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11, 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!).
Here are some of our favorite spots in NJ that are hosting brunch for Mother’s Day. Be sure to make a reservation in advance and celebrate the day—you deserve it, mama, because today is about us!
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.
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.
Albarino Tapas and Wine Bar
508 Broad St., Shrewsbury
The all-day menu has selections of tapas (seared octopus, hummus, patatas bravas, shishito peppers), salads, pizza, paella, small plates (chicken parm and rigatoni) and desserts.
Allegory Restaurant
690 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair
The New American-meets-Mediterranean-style restaurant at The MC Hotel promises everything will be housemade, including desserts.
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.
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.
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.
American Hotel
18-20 E. Main St., Freehold
Brunch and luncheon items include a seafood station, a carving station and loads of desserts.
Applebee’s
Doherty-Owned Locations
Toast Mom with half-price bottles of wine or $6 Watermelon Mana Margaritas.
The Architects Golf Club
700 Strykers Rd., Lopatcong
Pick up fresh items from the bakery, the omelet station, chafing dishes, salads, cold display, carving stations and 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.
Bar 32 Chocolate & Cocktails
121 S. Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City
Bar 32 will serve a specialty family-style menu created just for Mother’s Day weekend, available May 10 and 11. Each mom will be treated to a handmade artisanal chocolate gift from co-owner Nicole Callazzo, crafted in-house at Bar 32’s bean-to-bar chocolate kitchen.
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.
Blend on Main
152 Main St., Manasquan
9:30 am – 1 pm May 12
The a la carte Mother’s Day brunch starts with crumb cake 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.
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.
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 chicken and waffles to a tofu scramble to a grilled salad with quinoa and sesame to Akara black-eyed peas patties to Creole shrimp and grits.
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.
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.
Buttonwood Manor
MJ’s Matawan, 845 Rte. 34, Matawan
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.
Byrdcage
3426 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City
A.C.’s newly opened LGBTQ+ bar and restaurant will host a special Mother’s Day Brunch of three courses plus dessert, offering Byrdcage’s take on a classic English tea service.
Capriccio
Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City
The Mother’s Day spread includes lamb chops, Atlantic salmon, baked ham, handcrafted desserts and endless mimosas.
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.
Centrada Cocina & Cocktails
8 W. Front St., Red Bank
The brunch menu at this Pan-Latin American restaurant ranges from acai bowl, breakfast nachos and Wagyu tostones to a bakery basket, smash burgers, burritos and huevos rancheros.
Chevys Fresh Mex
Clifton and Linden
The Tex/Mex restaurant has a special Mother’s Day menu featuring seasonal dishes and a new pink dragon fruit margarita.
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.
The Club at Picatinny
Picatinny Arsenal
Whether or not you are part of the Army, you can treat Mom to a victorious brunch that includes gourmet food options and communal seating.
Cock n’ Bull Restaurant
Peddler’s Village, New Hope, PA
Enjoy brunch classics, carving and seafood stations, and housemade desserts before you take Mom to shop ’til she drops at the village shoppes.
Council Oak Steaks and Seafood
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City
Treat Mom to Sunday Champagne Brunch, with a lavish buffet featuring a carving station, raw bar, hot and cold dishes, dessert station, and more.
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.
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
Tropicana Atlantic City Hotel, Atlantic City
Pamper the most important person in your life on Latin Mother’s Day on Saturday, or American Mother’s Day on Sunday. Special holiday menu items include sauteed grouper fileet with fire roasted vegetables, chocolate banana bread pudding and pina upside down cake and Havana banana split. All day on both days, mothers will receive a rose upon arrival, while supplies last). In addition, every madre will receive a $25 gift card for their next visit to the award-winning restaurant.
Drifthouse by David Burke
Driftwood Cabana Club, 1485 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright
Sit along the oceanfront while you feast on whatever you’d like to order off the menu.
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!).
Elements
66 Witherspoon St., Princeton
Brunch 10:30 am to 2:30 pm May 12
Local, sustainable ingredients are used to create New American cuisine at this upscale eatery. The three-course brunch menu starts with smoked salmon, Fregola, farm salad, tuna sashimi or roasted potato hash; continues on to crab omelet, eggs benedict, Kanpachi, or steak & eggs; and finishes with Hawaiian vanilla biscuit, chocolate ice cream with strawberries, or local cheese with honey and sourdough. The 5-course dinner tasting menu starts with tuna, moves on to Fregola or Nantucket Bay scallops, continues to Kanpachi, adds on ribeye or Wagyu Delmonico steak, and finishes with Hawaiian vanilla biscuit.
EnoTerra
4484 Rte. 27, Kingston
Cured meats and cheeses, antipasto and salads, pasta and main dishes are on the menu. You can also order family-style meals to go and you’ll have an Italian three course meal ready to go for four people.
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.
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.
The Frog and The Peach
29 Dennis St., New Brunswick
The three-course prix fixe menu for adults is supplemented by a separate three-course menu designed for kids 7 and up. Options include lobster bisque, cured tuna sashimi, scallops with peanut noodle sushi, pan-roasted Griggstown chicken, grilled lamb loin, crème brulee and peach sorbet.
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.
THE GOAT by David Burke
1411 Rte. 36, Union Beach
Mom can relax at this casual tavern with a fun vibe and a modern American and Italian menu. Your table can share garlic knots with chili oil or tuna tartare tacos. Mains include steak and eggs, chicken parmesan, beef short rib with garlic rock shrimp, and 6-ounce filet mignon. Finish up with key lime pie, THE GOAT chocolate mousse cake, or Chef David Burke’s famous cheesecake lollipop.
Grain & Cane
The Park, 250 Connell Dr., Berkeley Heights
Your mother will feel elegant feasting on croque madame, crab tostada or Asian duck salad, plus strawberry shortcake.
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. Family-style starters for the table include fresh;y baked scones with strawberry compote, fruit salad with Champagne zabaglione, vegetable puff pastry with scallion yogurt and parsley salad, and everything-spiced profiteroles filled with pimento cheese and scallions. Entrée choices range from brunch classics like Halifax’s signature smoked salmon bagel plate and housemade eggs benedict, to spring-forward selections like the green herb cavatelli with Gulf shrimp, braised short rib with cheddar grits, or the crispy chicken sandwich with spicy honey aioli. A glass of wine is included. Add a sweet finish with a Cake Trio featuring lemon blueberry, carrot, and flourless chocolate cake, or indulge in fruit tarts and chocolate martini shots.
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.
Inn of Cape May
7 Ocean St., Cape May
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.
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.
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.
Kona Grill
511 Rte. 1 South, Iselin section of Woodbridge
Kona Grill’s Bottomless Mother’s Day Brunch menu will satisfy everyone in the fam, with unlimited portions of buttermilk pancakes, biscuits and gravy, hot vegetable pancakes, chicken fried steak and assorted pastries. You can add on eggs benedict or prime rib for an additional fee.
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. On May 11, if you spend $50 or more you’ll get a free bowl of ramen. Then if you tag your photo on social media you’ll be entered to win a prize.
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.
Leavander’s 22 Southern Cuisine
The Claridge Hotel, Atlantic City
Soulful staples like Cajun shrimp & grits and slow-cooked beef ribs are served alongside bottomless mimosas.
Lokal Eatery & Bar
2 2nd St., Jersey City
The morning prix fixe menu has roasted garlic hummus, acai bowl, ricotta toast, veggie burger, cheeseburger, tres leches French toast, shakshuka, salmon benedict and mango cheesecake on the menu. Dinner prix fixe moves on to mushroom conserve, rock shrimp, chicken kebab, pan roasted cod, mushroom fettucine, braised short ribs, pineapple upside down olive oil cake and salted caramel budino.
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.
Madison Modern Social
3801 Rte. 9, Old Bridge
This new restaurant has an elegant party atmosphere, and will show off during brunch and dinner service on Mother’s Day.
Marcus Live! Bar & Grille
American Dream, East Rutherford
Start with a Citrus Salad with arugula, goat cheese, watermelon radish and citrus vinaigrette; or Baby Gem Lettuce Ceasar with charred baby gem lettuce, Caesar dressing and panko herb crumb. Next up is Surf and Turf with a grilled 12-ounce ribeye steak with garlic butter shrimp and asparagus; or Calabrian Chili Crab Pasta with bucatini, lump crab, Calabrian chili and tomato. Sweeten the meal with a fruit tart with seasonal fruit and vanilla custard.
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. There are various tea services, a Mommy and Me Tea Party, steak/salmon dinner or breakfast with live music during Mother’s Day weekend, and Mom’s Night Out buffet.
McLoone’s Pier House
Pier Village, Long Branch
The coastal brunch includes a raw bar, gourmet French toast, crab cakes, pasta with seafood, chicken fingers, waffles, omelets and a carving station.
Mediterra Restaurant & Taverna
29 Hulfish St., Princeton
Brunch selection includes a la carte croissants, chickpea hummus, lamb meatball, Spanish octopus, salmon tartare, buttermilk pancakes, crepes, smoked salmon BLT croissant, pasta-less lasagna and branzino.
Meximodo Cocino Mexicana & Tequila Bar
6 Pearl St., Metuchen
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.
Northridge Restaurant
Woolverton Inn, 6 Woolverton Rd., Stockton
Brunch will be one for the ages, set inside a restored 1830s barn. The special three-course prix fixe brunch crafted by Executive Chef Lance Knowling features flavors sourced from the Delaware River Valley. Begin with an assortment of freshly basked biscuits with local honey butter, scones and croissants. Starters include duck & waffles, spring pea soup with ricotta dumplings and spring lettuce salad. Entree options are grilled lamb chops, chicken & waffles, and salmon eggs benedict. Top it all off with lemon thyme panna cotta, chocolate parfait or blueberry shortcake.
Old Man Rafferty’s
106 Albany St., New Brunswick
There’s a brunch buffet in the morning, and dinner at night, with specials added to the regular menu. Plus, kids eat for half-off.
Orchard Park by David Burke
670 Cranbury Rd., East Brunswick
The menus for the brunch and dinner service will be released soon.
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. Make sure you pair it with a signature espresso drink.
Pachamama
215 Rte. 22, Green Brook
If your mom likes Latin fusion food, take her out for baked Peruvian chicken, pappardelle pesto with ossobuco, rice with mixed seafood, pork belly guacamole, brussel sprout tacos or hanger steak quesadilla.
Panela
36-42 Newark St., Hoboken
Choose from a la carte entrees like chorizo burrito, brunch burger, steak ‘n’ eggs, sweet corn pancake, monster burrito and chicken Caesar wrap.
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.
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, including artisanal breads and crackers, cheese board, grape leaves, tuna macaroni salad, potato salad, scrambled eggs, French toast sticks, rigatoni vodka, eggplant rollatini, filet of flounder, chicken francese tortellini, cocktail shrimp, prime rib carving station and a Venetian dessert display. The kids buffet includes chicken fingers, French fries, rigatoni with butter and meatballs.
Pinstripes Paramus
1 Garden State Plaza Blvd., Paramus
May 11 and 12
Treat mom to a tasty brunch, including signature waffles, made-to-order omelets and mimosas. Then, take her bowling, compete in a bocce game, watch sports on the giant TVs or sit outside on the patio.
Pop’s Corner
500 Arnold Ave., Pt. Pleasant
Order the breakfast nachos or pancake sliders to start. Main dishes include a variety of omelets, benedicts, Cajun shrimp and grits, Monte Cristo, biscuits and gravy, a bagel with lox, Archie’s Loaded French Toast with Nutella and bananas, avocado toast and oatmeal.
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. Make a reservation here.
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.
Ristorante Lucca & Piano Lounge
144 Rte. 130, Bordentown
Authentic Italian specialties are on the menu so you can treat mom like a queen for lunch or dinner.
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.
Saffron
31 W. Front St., Red Bank
A prix fixe lunch and dinner menu will be available with beautifully crafted and equally delicious Indian dishes.
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, salads and desserts.
Seasons 52
Multiple locations
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.
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, desserts, and a kids’ section. Families can also enjoy a photo booth and a pop-up flower shop powered by Absecon Bloom.
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 Spring Lake Manor
415 Rte. 71, Spring Lake
This grand seaside restaurant/hotel is the setting for a grand breakfast buffet that includes an omelet station, waffle station, carving station, eight chafing dishes and a Viennese dessert table.
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. Mom will get a voucher for a free mimosa for the next time she visits. There will be dinner service, 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.
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).
Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall
133 S. Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City
If Mom is more laid back, the beer hall has a casual brunch – and she’ll receive a free gift, too!
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.
Turning Point
Multiple locations
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
561 Rte. 1, Edison
2130 Rte. 35, Suite 6, Holmdel (Ugly Dumpling Express)
Your mom can bite into all the baos she wants at this dumpling restaurant, which takes Chinese street snacks and adds them to soups, wontons, noodles and a variety of boba tea.
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.
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.
Winberie’s Restaurant & Bar
1 Palmer Square, Princeton
10:30 am to 2:30 pm May 12
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.
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.
For a sampling of the delicious menus, visit our Instagram page.
Get the latest on the best things to do with your family in and around New Jersey by signing up for our newsletter and following us on Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram!
Read More:
Mother’s Day Gifts We’re Putting On Our List This Year
20 Things She Really Wants To Do For Mother’s Day
Popular Now:
These NJ High Schools Send the Most Grads to Harvard, Princeton & MIT
Mezcal Delivers a Modern Mexican Steakhouse Experience to New Jersey
Southern Fave Bojangles is Bringing Its Famous Fried Chicken to New Jersey
These Charming NJ Towns Will Make You Feel Like You’re Traveling Abroad
These 7 Towns Are NJ’s Best-Kept Secrets, According to WorldAtlas
This NJ Gem Was Just Named One of the Best New Hotels on the Planet
Yes You Can Tour a 9,000-Square-Foot Chester Estate at Mansion in May
The Best High Schools for Athletes in New Jersey, According to a 2025 Ranking
