By Lisa Grigsby
The history of Mother’s Day brunch doesn’t date back as far as the holiday itself, but its origins can be traced back to the 1930s. Brunch, a meal that combines the elements of breakfast and lunch, was a popular concept in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. As families began to gather and celebrate their mothers on the second Sunday in May, the idea of hosting a brunch to show appreciation and love became increasingly popular.
During this time, Mother’s Day brunch emerged as a symbol of leisure and indulgence. It was an opportunity for families to treat their hardworking mothers to a decadent meal, allowing them to relax and enjoy the company of their loved ones. The idea caught on quickly, and soon, restaurants and hotels began offering special Mother’s Day brunch menus and events to cater to the growing demand.
Today, Mother’s Day brunch is a diverse and delightful experience, with menus showcasing a wide array of dishes and flavors. From classic breakfast favorites like eggs Benedict and French toast to more adventurous options like shakshuka and huevos rancheros, there is truly something for every palate.
Ultimately, Mother’s Day brunch is about more than just food – it’s a time for families to come together and create lasting memories. It’s a chance for mothers to be surrounded by the people they love and to feel the warmth of their appreciation, which is truly the essence of Mother’s Day.
Gospel Jazz Brunch $60
Sinclair Community College – Ponitz Center444 W. 3rd Street, Dayton
Please join us at our 2024 Gospel Jazz Brunch, where your body and spirit will be fed! You will be uplifted invigorated, and blessed! We’ll also be taking the time to pay a special tribute to our mothers.
3 Course Mother’s Day Lunch
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar $52 – $804432 Walnut Street, Beavercreek
Entree choices include: Pan roasted maitake mushroom cavatappi with grilled chicken, baby gem shellfish Louie, sun-dried tomato & spinach stuffed pork chop or surf & turf.
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet
ele bistro and wine bar $303680 Rigby Rd, Miamisburg
What are you doing for Mom this Mother’s Day? What she really wants is time with you (and wine!) Take…
321 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs
2 seatings: 10am or 1pm
On the buffet: fresh croissants, fresh fruit, omelettes, frittatas, biscuits and sausage gravy, hash brown casserole, chicken & waffles, homemade cinnamon rolls, coffee and lemonade.
Mothers Day Brunch Buffet!
Mothers Day Brunch Buffet!
The Dublin Pub $25.99300 Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH
Bring Mom in for eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, biscuits & gravy, bagels, chicken tenders, a variety of lunch items,salad, fruit salad, charcuterie board, prime rib (while supplies last), omelet & hash brown bar, and more!!
$5 Bloody Mary’s & Mimosas!
Bloody Mary bar with all the fixings available!
$25.99 for our all you can eat buffet. $12.99 for children 5-12. Ages 5 and under, free!
We are taking reservations for parties of 6 or more while availability allows.
We do leave room for walk-in seating.
Please email[emailprotected]for reservations
Mother’s Day Brunch
Engineers Club $32.95, children $14.95110 E. Monument Ave, Dayton
Reservations required by May 6th. Email dschwieterman-engineersclub.org to reserve.
The Brunch menu includes omelette stations, scramble eggs, bacon & ham, breakfast potatoes, pastry station, seared salmon, chef’s featured dishes, seasonal vegetables, wild rice pilaf, assorted salads, dessert stations
Mother’s Day Brunch
The Golf Club at Yankee Trace $24.95 $14.95 children 12 and under10000 Yankee St, Centerville
Our Brunch Menu Features: Scrambled eggs | Bacon and sausage | Breakfast and lunch potatoes | Biscuits and Gravy | Fresh fruit display | Carved prime rib | Assorted danishes | Seasonal vegetables | Various entrees | Omelet Station including eggs, cheese, ham, mushrooms, onions, peppers, tomatoes and jalapeno peppers | Waffle Station including waffles, syrup, butter, candy pecans and fruit toppings | Fresh salads with ranch, Italian and French dressings | Rolls and Butter | Assorted desserts | And much more!
Mother’s Day Buffet
Amber Rose Restaurant and Catering $391400 Valley St, DaytonFeaturing scrambled eggs, french toast bake, omelet casserole, biscuits & gravy, chicken & waffles, honey ham, salmon, carving station, cabbage rolls, herb roasted pork loin, mac ‘n cheese, potatoes O’brien, homestyle greenbeans, salads, bread puddings, cheesecake, pies
Mother’s Day Brunch
Jimmie’s Ladder 111001 Brown St, Dayton, OH
Join us for brunch this Mother’s Day as we celebrate Moms everywhere! We will be offering a Special Menu with Join us for brunch this Mother’s Day as we celebrate Moms everywhere! We will be offering a Special Menu with 3 seatings at 10:00, 12:00, and 2:00. Reservation Only. Call us (937) 424-1784 to reserve a table!
Brick & Beam $60
5571 Far Hills Avenue, Dayton
Celebrate mom with a fabulous brunch spread from Seasoned With Love served with mimosas, juice and coffee a build your own bouquet bar and drinks!
Mother’s Day Buffet
El Meson $45 adults, $22 children 12 and under903 E Dixie Dr, West Carrollton
Buffet includes: Mustard chicken with curry, cuban beef picadillio, Spanish lamb with sherry & peppers, seafood paella, scrambled egg casserole, polenta, garbanzos with spinach, manchego scalloped potatoes, fajita style stir fry vebetables, mixed green salads, fresh fruit salads, assorted breads & pastries, Belgian waffle station, assorted desserts
818 Factory Road, Beavercreek
Join us for the “Best Brunch” in town 11am – 3pm.
World Piece Food Truck will be serving up great eats Mimosa and Beer Mimosa will be available as well wine and champagne. No reservations needed
Mother’s Day Buffet Brunch
Dewberry 1850 $391414 S Patterson Blvd, Dayton
On the buffet: seasonal fruit display, tortellini pasta salad, warm roasted brussels sprouts& baby carrot salad, omelet station, fresh baked danish, muffins, croissants, zucchini bread, buttermilk biscuits, breakfast lasagna, crispu breakfast potatoes, maple cinnamon roll casserole, scrambled eggs, belguim waffles, applewood smoke bacon, sausage links, lemon rosemary chicken, rigatoni pasta papalina, salmon and asparagus roulade, carving station, and dessert station
Mother’s Day Mimosa Mayhem
Mother Stewart’s Brewing Co109 W. North St. (Parking @ 102 W. Columbia St), Springfield
Join us as we celebrate Mothers the world over! We have lined up Mimosaflights, Silent Disco with DJ Chill, and and some great food trucks: Biscuit Boss, Blended By J, AHA Waffles & Christian Brothers
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH
The Foundry $75124 Madison St, Dayton
Join us on Sunday, May 12, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM, where we’ll be serving up a delectable array of dishes sure to delight her taste buds. From 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, indulge in a feast fit for a queen with our sumptuous spread featuring everything from classic favorites like scrambled eggs, bacon, and sausage to mouthwatering delights like shrimp co*cktail, fried chicken, and waffles.
But that’s not all! Our action stations will dazzle your senses with freshly carved prime rib and glazed ham, create-your-own omelets, and rotating artisan pizzas. And no brunch is complete without a refreshing Mimosa or Bloody Mary, available at our stations throughout the event.As you savor each bite, groove to the smooth sounds of Saxton Arrington and his Jazz band, adding the perfect ambiance to your Mother’s Day celebration.
Mother’s Day Buffet
Giovanni’s $32.99215 W Main St, Fairborn
Mother’s Day Tea with Bach Society
Kettering Adventist Church $15 – $253939 Stonebridge Road, Dayton
A formal tea to celebrate Mother’s Day, served in an elegant and seated setting with tea sandwiches and pastries. (Before Mozart’s Mass in C Minor) To attend this special event, be sure to order Mother’s Day Tea tickets by April 28.
About Lisa Grigsby
Lisa Grigsby is a Special Events Director with over thirty years experience in promotions, event coordination and public relations.
Owning Jokers Comedy Cafe for 20 years taught Lisa to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. She credits Leadership Dayton for exposing her to the amazing assets of the region and Clothes That Work for being her reason she stayed in Dayton. Her proudest accomplishment as a past president of the Miami Valley Restaurant Association was creating Restaurant Week, a twice a year tradition that continues to grow and benefit local charities as well. As a foodie, it's only natural that she continues to promote local restaurateurs with DaytonDining.
As a Dayton Catalyst, her desire to have ONE community calendar and advocate for the amazing assets of the region helped create the vision for the relaunch of DaytonMostMetro, now Dayton 937.com
