Here are some ways to enjoy Mother’s Day in Philadelphia.
The Dandelion
This Mother’s Day, The Dandelion has opted to offer their Afternoon Tea Service for this specific Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. The experience will feature your choice of three traditional tea tiers filled with tea sandwiches, pastries and scones, plus your choice of a small or large pot of tea. There will also be some additional a la carte selection of treats that span deviled eggs, Welsch rarebit, billingsgate crab croquettes and fish & chips.
124 S. 18th St., thedandelionpub.com
Not Your Basic Brunch at Figo Ristorante
For Mother’s Day in Philadelphia, Figo Ristorante is offering a bit more than your typical brunch this Saturday, May 13. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., diners can indulge in food specials, and make flower arrangements with an industry professional.
Tickets are $20 for admission with a welcome mimosa, or $120 for admission, flowers, a mason jar, welcome mimosa, flower lesson and personal charcuterie board to start. Additional food and drink is pay-as-you-go.
1033 N. 2nd St., figoitalian.com
Bagels & Co.
Both locations of the local chain in Northern Liberties and Fishtown will be offering Philly moms a complimentary cup of hot or iced coffee with the purchase of a bagel (walk-ins only.)
1001 N. 2nd St #9 and 1317 Frankford Ave., bagelsandcophl.com
Wax + Wine
For Mother’s Day in Philadelphia, families and loved ones can head to the brand’s new location to create their own customized candle-making experience. On May 14, the venue will be offering some additional treats—such as a complimentary glass of bubbly, live music, take-home photos, and other surprises throughout the day.
As always guests can bring their own snacks, or opt to indulge in a “Best of Tria Box” (from Tria) during their visit and also check out the site’s new in-house wine bottle shop with Allegro Winery.
144 N. 2nd St., waxandwine.com
Hard Rock Cafe
Why not opt for an all-out brunch? At Hard Rock Cafe this Sunday, Philadelphians and their moms or mother figures can partake in a buffet brunch, which will be chock full of spiced brown sugar bacon, truffle hot honey French toast, Boursin egg scramble and more. The venue will also be offering a selection of “Momosas” with flavors spanning orange passion fruit, berry cranberry, pineapple guava, and fresh berries, all served with a bottle of Prosecco.
Reservations are available from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
1113 Market St., hardrockcafe.com
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
Sofitel is offering a Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea a little early, with reservations available on Friday, May 12, and Saturday, May 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. The menu will span an assortment of scones, tea sandwiches, pastries and more. You can reserve a table on Opentable, or by calling 215-569-8300.
120 S. 17th St., all.accor.com
Joseph Anthony Retreat Salon and Spa
Why not give the gift of a relaxing experience to the special mom in your life? The spa is offering a specialty Prenatal Massage for expecting mothers designed to promote the health, circulation, and well-being of expectant mothers.
And as a release states, Joseph Anthony is also now offering Salt Facial Skin Renewal Therapy, which uses three state-of-the-art technologies to transform your skin by improving texture, tone, and color. Philadelphians can find out more information on services on the Salon’s website.
1200 Market St. 5th floor., josephanthony.com
The Rittenhouse Hotel
There are two ways to celebrate the special mom or mother figure in your life at The Rittenhouse Hotel. The first is with a special brunch at one of the site’s in house restaurants, Lacroix, which offers a raw bar, hot and cold canapes, hors d’oeuvres, salads, a carving station, desserts, and plated entrees from Executive Chef Eric Leveillee for $75-$150 per person.
The second is through the venue’s spa, which is offering an exclusive Mom-ents by The Rittenhouse Spa & Club package boasting a one (1) hour Swedish Massage or Custom Facial in addition to a side-by-side Classic Manicure and Pedicure for $285.
210 W. Rittenhouse Square, rittenhousehotel.com
Red Owl Tavern
This Old City venue is celebrating Mother’s Day in Philadelphia with a special new cocktail— the Mom’s Cosmo is made up of Hanson of Sonoma Meyer Lemon Vodka, strawberry rose syrup, lime juice, cranberry, and St-Germain, its then garnished with fresh rose buds and a lime wheel.
ROT will additionally be offering 20% off all bottled rosé this Sunday, May 14.
433 Chestnut St., redowltavern.com
Museum of the American Revolution
According to a release, this Saturday and Sunday, the Museum will be highlighting Revolutionary women all weekend long with discovery carts and pop-talks, as well as a make-your-own Mother’s Day card activity in the Revolution Place discovery center. There’s also a scavenger hunt in the Black Founders exhibit, and the carnations will be given away to Philly moms on May 14.
101 S. 3rd St., amrevmuseum.org
Harp & Crown
A special brunch with hand-crafted desserts for a sweet finish? That’s how Harp & Crown will be celebrating Mother’s Day in Philadelphia. The venue will be offering made-to-order omelets, meat and cheese boards, artisanal sandwiches, and bagels with lox.
After-brunch treats, on the other, hand come from pastry chef Abby Dahan, and will include macarons, chocolate-covered strawberries, and other celebratory pastry items.
1525 Sansom St., harpcrown.com
