To make all moms and mother figures feel special, here is where to celebrate Mother’s Day in Philadelphia.
Little Walter’s
Those who dine at this Polish locale on Mother’s Day (May 11) will be able to indulge in a sweet and savory brunch menu. Stand-out dishes span babka ($9, aka French toast) with apple powidła and black walnut butter; Tost z Awokado ($16) with toasted rye, avocado, a jammy egg, and roe; and Kurczak z Rożna ($35), a rotisserie chicken dish with potatoes and cabbage.
Additionally, all moms who stop in for a meal on Sunday will receive a complimentary spritz, dubbed Matka—the Polish word for “mother.” The spritz special features house made Angelika, sparkling rosé, and strawberries. Reservations are available via Resy.
2049 E Hagert St., littlewaltersphilly.com
The Rittenhouse
There are two reasons to head to The Rittenhouse to celebrate the special lady in your life. First, The Rittenhouse Spa & Club is partnering with Lola’s Apothecary for an exclusive fragrance blending workshop on May 10, led by Lola’s Apothecary experts. The 30-minute workshops are available to schedule online and allow you to create your own custom blend to take home.
Then on Sunday, May 11, locals can make reservations at Lacroix for a massive brunch buffet featuring seasonal favorites, chef-curated stations, desserts and much more. Reservations are available from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. via Resy, and come out to be $150 per person and $75 per child.
210 W Rittenhouse Sq., rittenhousehotel.com
Jansen
Jansen is celebrating all Philly moms and mother figures with a special three-course tasting experience featuring different seasonal treats. The $95 per person menu will be available from 3 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, and will feature options like snow crab arancini, heirloom tomato panzanella, and Guajillo Lime Wagyu Steak, plus Jansen’s signature Love Cake or the “Cara”misu. Reservations are available via Resy.
7402 Germantown Ave., jansenmtairy.com
Betsy Ross House
Those looking to do something a bit different for Mother’s Day in Philadelphia can head to the Betsy Ross House on May 10 for an event in partnership with the Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers. From 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., participants can learn to make their own needle book (materials will be provided), plus, enjoy a tour of the historic home of America’s most famous flag maker. Guests are also encouraged to bring drinks and snacks to the event, tickets come out to be $15 (available online.)
239 Arch St., historicphiladelphia.org
Aqimero
Aqimero is hosting an extravagant five-course brunch on May 11, complete with festive bellinis, mimosas, and a complimentary welcome cocktail. Reservations are available via OpenTable from noon to 4 p.m., and the experience comes out to be $125 per guest and $65 for kids.
10 Avenue of the Arts., aqimero.com
The Prime Rib
The Prime Rib is celebrating Mother’s Day in Philadelphia with a brunch buffet featuring a build-your-own omelet station, French toast, seafood options, and much more. Additionally, the restaurant will serve up some featured cocktails and complimentary Rosé flights along with complimentary pink cupcakes and a swag table for all moms and mother figures in attendance. Reservations are available via OpenTable and come out to be $80 per person.
900 Packer Ave., philadelphia.livecasinohotel.com
Cuba Libre
Those looking to celebrate Mother’s Day in Philadelphia can head to Cuba Libre on Saturday, May 10 or Sunday, May 11 for some special treats. All moms who dine at this locale will receive a rose and a $25 gift card for a future trip to the restaurant. Plus, those who order a shareable dessert will receive a holiday topper. Sunday’s brunch will also feature one-day-only specials, available from noon to 4 p.m. Reservations are available via SevenRooms.
10 S 2nd St., cubalibrerestaurant.com
Jezabel’s
Locals can bring their mom or mother figure to Jezabel’s for an Alfajores Class & Brunch. Taking place Sunday, May 11, at 11 a.m., the experience will feature the art of making alfajores (a popular South American pastry consisting of two shortbread cookies sandwiched together with dulce de leche) from scratch. The experience will also feature tea pairings, plus a selection of tea sandwiches, tortillas and pastries. The experience is BYOB optional, and tickets come out to be $100 per person (available via Resy).
206-208 S 45th St., jezabelsphl.com
Sunset Social
Sunset Social will be hosting a Mother’s Day “Bubbles & Bloom” event on Sunday, May 11. From noon to 3 p.m., the urban oasis will host arts and craft stations for kids, a caricature artist on site, $3 ice cream, $9 mimosas, free massages, a coffee/muffin station, plus a keepsake card-making table for kids to create something special for mom. Tickets ($10) are available via Eventbrite.
129 South 30th St., sunsetsocialphl.com
High Street
To celebrate the occasion, Chef Christina McKeough will be serving up a special two-course prix-fixe menu for $45 per person. Available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 11, tables will receive a mini pastry plate, plus, an array of first and second-course choices spanning dill cured salmon toast, a warm asparagus salad, a sourdough rye waffle, spring vegetable focaccia sandwich and much more. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
101 S 9th St., highstreetonmarket.com
City Cruises
City Cruises will offer three different Mother’s Day cruises, complete with a food buffet, cocktails, and plenty of views of the city from the Delaware River. Cruise times are set for 10 a.m., 2:30 and 7 p.m. Boarding begins a half hour before departure, and tickets (various prices) are available online.
401 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd, cityexperiences.com
Cherry Street Pier
The 2025 Spring Art Star Craft Bazaar will be in full swing at Cherry Street Pier for Mother’s Day weekend. Taking place May 10 and 11 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.), the pet-friendly event features over 80 curated craft vendors, hands-on make-and-take activities by Project Joy, Craft Nation, and Printadelphia, plus different giveaways.
The weekend also holds a special Mother’s Day botanical dye class where participants will learn techniques for dyeing cotton fabrics with botanicals to create their own organic textile (materials will be provided.) This particular event will take place both days ( slots available to book from noon to 4 p.m.) and comes out to be $25 per ticket (via Eventbrite.)
121 North Christopher Columbus Blvd, cherrystreetpier.com
