Best Mother's Day Brunches and Bites Around Queens
Your mom deserves the best!
That’s why we have compiled a selection of the best brunch spots, for a variety of appetites, this Mother’s Day, so you can get her exactly what she wants and nothing less. Indoor and outdoor dining options are available, as well as take out, so make sure to ask when you call.
What’s your mom in the mood for?
**Although indoor dining is available, there are still associated safety concerns that are lessened with outdoor dining. Do your due diligence and wear a mask and social distance whenever possible.
3301 31st Ave, Astoria, NY 11106
On Mother’s Day, don’t ask your mom what’s for dinner. Take her out for dinner at a retro diner with casual food that will bring her back, but without the responsibility. It’s brunch all day, everyday, with pancake burritos, mac and cheese pancakes, and frozen cocktails. If you prefer things on the sweet side, they have Oreo pancakes and fruity pebble pancakes.
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Fruity pebble pancakes at Mom’s Kitchen & Bar Astoria
VIVO Mediterranean Grill & Catering
201-10 Cross Island Pkwy, Bayside, NY 11360
In the former mansion of the cultural icon Rudolph Valentino, VIVO Mediterranean Grill is serving wild caught fish, prime aged meats, free-range chicken, and daily made pastas — a seasonal and locally inspired menu sure to capture your mom’s heart and stomach. Try their jalapeño or bacon-infused Bloody Marys, flourless chocolate cake, and spring roasted lemon chicken from their fixed price menu for $55.
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Roasted French Cut Chicken Breast with roasted fingerling potatoes, asparagus and Meyer lemon glaze
220-33 Northern Blvd, Bayside, NY 11361
Can’t decide what mom would like? Share tapas with an a la carte menu and Victor Gonzalez on the harp. A buffet option provides further variety with all of their best dishes, including domestic beer, wine, homemade sangria, or soda. Sample everything, but the paella valenciana is a must-have. The Mother’s Day pampering starts at 12PM.
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Center Blvd and 49th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11109
American Brass stands across from the Long Island City Gantries, lending a waterfront view in a relaxed, upscale setting. Come for lunch and enjoy their mimosa with a crispy pork belly benedict that packs a punch but melts in your mouth like a marshmallow. Come for dinner and have seared scallops with lemon trifle in preparation for a sunny summer to come. Brunch is a fixed price of $45 and dinner is a fixed price of $75.
Pick a time here.
2169 Steinway St, Queens, NY 11105
The Victory Garden Cafe has its roots in its sweet shop, which opened over fifty years ago, as an homage to authentic Greek pastries. Although George Sakalis and Antigoni Sakalis come from a long line of bakers, they did have some chefs, who inspired them to expand and offer a selection of savory Greek specialties. In the Greek style, the food is served fresh, with an emphasis on seafood and meat.
Get your Victory cocktail with grilled octopus and shrimp scampi feast here for $39.95.
28-30 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101
From luscious, creamy favorites to classic Caves creations and bold, truffle-infused standouts, we have everything you need to craft the ultimate brunch spread for Mother’s Day, or surprise mom with a deluxe and delicious gift. Just add some fresh fruit and a bottle of bubbles to make this celebration one to remember.
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138-23 39th Ave, Queens, NY 11354
A visit to Haidilao Hot Pot is about more than the food - it’s about the experience. Start with one of four broths and then choose ingredients to go into your broth - ranging from vegetables, fish filets, and choice cuts of meat. The servers are incredibly attentive, giving hair ties to keep your hair away from the broth, an often overlooked detail for even the diners, and peeling your shrimp. They may not be able to offer their pre-pandemic perks, such as massages and childcare, but that doesn’t mean their customer service has gone down at all!
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Hot pot spread at Haidilao
5-48 49th Avenue Long Island City, NY 11101
Show your mom a good time with one of the most affordable Michelin-starred brunches in the city. Chef Cosme Aguilar's passion for food began in his hometown of Chiapas, Mexico's southernmost state, where he was inspired by his family passion for cooking. The memories of the flavors created in his home remain his inspiration as he brings New Yorkers a taste of home-cooked Chiapas meal.
Brunch is first-come, first-serve.
Get ready for a delicious meal here.
Tacos para empezar la noche at Casa Enrique