Blog > 10 Mother's Day Food + Drink Spots in Austin
Still need some last-minute Mother’s Day plans to treat those special women in your life? Look no further! We’ve put together a list of 10 of our favorite Austin food + drink spots where you can grab one of the final few reservations or walk in on the day-of! Whatever you decide to do, spending time with her is what she values most, so call her up and tell her you’ll see her on Sunday!
These first 4 are on South Congress, so you can spend your time roaming around and shopping while you wait for a table or go for a post-meal stroll.
Make this Mother's day extra memorable with a special brunch at Summer House on Music Lane. A full service restaurant at Hotel Magdalena, Summer House is inspired by the casual sophistication that defines a lake house weekend. The menu features honest cooking, taking cues from old school hospitality but with a decidedly unpretentious Austin sensibility. They are hosting a special Mother’s Day Brunch event with tickets available to purchase!
Mother's Day Brunch | Sun. May. 8, 2022 at 9:00am, Downtown
Includes Brunch + Complimentary Cocktail + Entertainment, $55/person
Two Hands is a community-focused cafe that strives to create nutritious, simple, and delicious food paired with exceptional coffee. Taking inspiration from Australia's forward-thinking culinary scene and relaxed beachside lifestyle, Two Hands aims to be a place for the community near and far to come unwind in the light-filled space. The menu together with the coastal inspired interiors and caring service will have guests feeling a world away from the day to day grind of life. Mom can enjoy her beverage of choice whether you go day or night!
A South Congress neighborhood spot, a new take on the American diner, and a vacation for locals and tourists alike. The menu is a tribute to diner culture featuring Tex-Mex favorites and California inspired healthy options. Classic breakfasts, milkshakes, enchiladas, fish tacos on house-made tortillas, colorful salads, daily juices, a pecan-burning grill, and an impressive mezcal collection all find a home here. There’s something for everyone, and you can show your friends and family the Austin Motel and take some fun pictures around this legendary strip of South Congress.
Located in South Congress Hotel, Café No Sé is an all-day café featuring seasonal breakfast, lunch & dinner fare, as well as weekend brunch and seasonal desserts. Their menu is small but carefully curated and offers some of the most unique dishes in the area.
Picnik is perfect for a group with a mixture of diets and lifestyles to accommodate! Or if you have a super fun, health-conscious mom! They boast food that is 100% scratch made using the best possible ingredients such as avocado oil, conscious meats, raw honey, MCT Oil + grass-fed butter. The entire menu is gluten-free, refined sugar-free + peanut-free and they only cook with avocado oil, coconut oil + extra virgin olive oil.
Take mom to the east side for some chill outdoor dining with ping pong tables & corn hole, offering sandwiches, chicken & beer. Open brunch through dinner. Make a day out of it and stop by some of the other iconic East Austin bars and restaurants!
For a more relaxed, quick, walk-up experience try this boho-chic cafe! Counter-service with no reservation- first come, first served. Serving breakfast + lunch all day, as well as espresso, beer + wine and lots of grab n go that is made in house! Also featuring a large, dog-friendly patio.
Shrimp & grits plus jambalaya & gumbos served in a slick, retro-modern diner with a bar & patio. This traditional southern diner offers a full bar and breakfast, lunch & dinner menu choices inspired from the best kitchens between East Austin and New Orleans with a free side of Texas Hospitality. Enjoy with you momma who likes some spunk to her brunch and enjoys trying new things!
Take mom for an avocado frozen margarita, wood-grilled Mexican fare, cocktails & more in a colorful space with a patio & takeaway window. You can never go wrong with this scene.
For a quicker bite and coffee fix, stop by this West 6th shop, inspired by the bustling delis of London, New York, and California- full of cases of smoked fish, caviar, artisanal charcuterie, colorful veggie dishes, and hearty salads. Chefs also prepare sandwiches, and the bar serves coffee and freshly squeezed juice by day, with beer and wine through the evening. Also may or may not be a cute lil photo opp.
You know your mom is deserving of the world, but just for one day, you can at least give her a delicious meal at a cute, trendy, classic Austin spot. Sending all of our love to moms, mom-figures, future moms, and women who make our lives better - cheers to YOU.