Moms are the very best. Period. Whether you are one, know one, or have one that acts as that mother figure, these people deserve all the celebrating this Mother’s Day. But why stop there? There’s a full weekend of events to enjoy from bottomless mimosas to multi-course brunches to swank afternoon teas, here are the best ways to celebrate those mom figures in your life on Sunday, May 10, and more.
Bountiful Brunch Buffets
Former Saint Craft Kitchen and Taps
Starting at 9 a.m., this early bird Mother’s Day Brunch buffet takes care of the cooking and leaves you with quality mom time. The buffet includes a prime rib carving board, blackened chicken, omelet station, eggs Benedict station, waffle station, seafood bar, salad bar, and more. Indulge in all this until 1:30 p.m. Kids five and under are free, $26 for kids 6 to 12, and $55 for adults. 650 15th St., Denver, no website
Tamayo
Mom’s love has no limit, so why limit her brunch beverages? Treat her to an endless small plate brunch plates and bottomless Mimosas and Margaritas. The menu includes items like chilaquiles, enchiladas, tacos, and more. Book brunch starting at 10:30 a.m., until 2 p.m. Reservations are available here for $42 per person and bottomless drink package is $17 extra. 1400 Larimer St., Denver, tamayodenver.com
Kachina Cantina
This one-day only, curated brunch buffet will make mom feel special and full. The four buffet stations include standout dishes like Blue Masa Hallacas, Shakshuka Chilaquiles, and Sweet Flan or Matcha Conchas for dessert. Naturally, toast to mom with mimosas throughout the brunch window, running from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adults are $50 and children eight and under eat for $25. Reservations are available here. 1890 Wazee St., Denver, kachinadenver.com
Panzano
This special Italian brunch buffet inside the Hotel Monaco in Downtown Denver pulls out all the stops from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mom can taste a bit of everything including crab legs, shrimp cocktail, smoked trout, fresh salads, roasted prime rib, and made-to-order omelets. The full buffet is $75 each for adults and $35 each for children. Reservations are available here. 909 17th St., Denver, panzano-denver.com
The Brown Palace Hotel
The historic hotel is the setting for a magnificent brunch and feast sure to make mom feel special. The grand ballroom will feature a seafood display, multiple carving stations, brunch favorites, and bottomless mimosas. Tickets include valet service and are $149 for adults and $59 for children. Reserve a spot here. 321 17th St., Denver, brownpalace.com
The Inverness Denver
The elegant Garden Terrace and Sunrise Room will feature a lavish brunch from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., perfect for spoiling mom. Enjoy a complimentary glass of prosecco to get the celebrations started then dive into bottomless mimosas or handcrafted mocktails. The buffet will be filled with fresh seafood stations and a wide variety of seasonal dishes.
There’s more than gourmet eats with a live jazz trio to set a soulful mood. Adults are $115, $49 for children 6 to 10, and complimentary for kids five and younger. Valet parking is also available at a reduced rate. Reservations are available here. 200 Inverness Dr. W., Englewood, hilton.com
FIRE Restaurant & Lounge at the The ART Hotel Denver
Mom will feel the love when she digs into this curated brunch and wine tasting experience from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The branded Sonoma-Cutrer wine cart will feature complimentary samples, giveaways, and a photo booth to capture it all (available 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.).
Move along to the abundant buffet with sweet and savory dishes to suit all tastes. There will be a fresh salad bar, artisanal, charcuterie, smoked salmon, shrimp cocktail, carving station, custom omelet station, ice cream bar, and more a la carte entrees. Option to add on bottomless mimosas for $22, though there’s a 90 minute limit. 2001 N. Broadway, Denver, thearthotel.com
Urban Farmer
The chophouse inside the Oxford Hotel has an extravagant celebratory feast in store for moms from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entrees include favorites like roasted leg of Colorado lamb, fresh-caught seafood, made-to-order waffles, and brunch egg dishes.
There’s also a kid-friendly station with chicken fingers, waffles, and mac and cheese. No meal is complete without a dessert and options like lemon meringue pie, strawberry shortcake, and more cap off this mom-centric experience. Adults are $95 each and children three to 12 are $45 each. Reservations are available here. 1659 Wazee St., Denver, urbanfarmersteakhouse.com
Special Brunch Menus a La Carte
Clayton Hotel & Members Club
Brunch gets a refined touch at the Members Lounge inside the Clayton Hotel & Members Club in Cherry Creek. Consider dishes like herb-encrusted prime rib and crab-stuffed flounder served between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday. For moms with a sweet tooth, she can choose from a selection of decadent desserts like strawberry basil cheesecake, lemon meringue tart, and more. The elegant event is available for members and hotel guests at $75 each, and $25 each for children 12 and younger. 233 Clayton St., Denver, claytondenver.com
Ajax Downtown Denver
The early bird gets the best brunch in downtown Denver, and this special one starts at 7 a.m. and goes until 2 p.m. It’s perfect for moms who want to make the most of the day and get the festivities started early. The menu features classics, seasonal dishes, and drinks. Think chilled shrimp, tiramisu French toast, and more.1899 16th St., ajaxrestaurant.com
Briar Patch
This beloved kid-friendly spot is celebrating moms with the debut of a new brunch menu and a complimentary mimosa for every mom. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., mom can taste her way through the line up including Shrimp and Grits and Breakfast Sliders, all created by chef Amanda Singh, the Brunch Baddie of Denver. 1222 Madison St., Denver, briarpatchdenver.com
Mother’s Day Dinners
Dear Emilia
Take advantage of Dear Emilia’s rare Sunday opening for an exclusive four-course tasting menu between 4 and 8:30 p.m. Optional wine pairings are also available to elevate the unforgettable meal, which is an ode to Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region and includes many locally sourced ingredients. Reservations are available on Tock here for $135 per person. 3615 Delgany St., Denver, emiliadenver.com
STK Steakhouse
If evening dining is more your mom’s speed, grab a reservation at STK for a full on steakhouse experience. The normal dinner menu will be available, but so will some special seasonal supplements. Think braised lamb shank with polenta and apricot, roasted prime rib with black truffle Madeira, broiled branzino with jasmine coriander rice, and a shareable lobster with garlic chili butter and mac and cheese. Grab a fancy drink too, and cheers to the person who moms you the most. 1550 Market St., Denver, stksteakhouse.com
Adrift Tiki Bar & Restaurant
If mom dreams of a tropical vacation but it’s out of the budget, this island-inspired evening offers taste of the tropics from 5 to 9 p.m. Moms receive a fresh flower lei as soon as they walk in and can take advantage of specialty cocktails. Order the Citrus Reef Salmon entrée, and the two delectable desserts such as the Sorrento Sunset Cake and Midnight Island Crème Brulée. Of course tiki drinks are in order, and you can get a sharable bowl to make it even more exciting. 218 S. Broadway, Denver, adriftbar.com
Ambler
What makes any Mother’s Day better? How about saving some money with budget friendly mimosas. Both Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10, mimosas are $5 with any food purchase (normally $16 each). That includes appetizers like Spinach and Artichoke Dip and wings, or main dishes like the Chopped Salad or Green Chili Bison Burger. 1801 Wewatta St., Denver, amblerdenver.com
Celebrate With Fun and Food
Moodswing
Guarantee mom gets some relaxation time with a free, all-levels yoga session at Moodswing at 11 a.m. Then, help her continue the chill day with a nourishing brunch right after, without having to drive anywhere. We’re talking breakfast pizza, egg sandwiches, and plenty of mimosas, Bloody Marys, and fresh coffee, which is free for any yoga class goers. Bonus, there’s plenty of pickleball too for a healthy competition after brunch. 3625 E. 48th Ave., Denver, mood-swing.com
Bounce Empire
Celebrate that mother figure by giving her excitement this Mother’s Day. Admission is free for all moms, and includes complimentary drinks, and time on the largest golf simulator in the state. The golf experience is modeled after Pebble Beach’s iconic Hole 7. All day long moms and their favorite people can sip, eat, and swing for joy. 1380 S. Public Rd., Lafayette, bounceempire.com
The Ritz-Carlton, Denver
For moms with a sweet tooth and a creative streak, secure her a spot with pastry chef Stella Wright and executive chef David Schaumburger on Saturday, May 10, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. for an exclusive cake-decorating masterclass. Dubbed Decadence & Design: A Luxe Mother’s Day Flower BouqCake Decorating Affair, the class shows participants how to perfect piping techniques, all while sipping on fine Champagne and floral-infused mocktails.
The session provides hands-on instruction to create Wright’s signature Flower BouqCake. All participants get to take home a decorated mini cake in a luxury branded box, a custom Ritz-Carlton apron, a hand-signed recipe card, and commemorative Polaroid photos to remember the session. Reservations available here at $287 per person. 1881 Curtis St., Denver, elways.com
Alley Brews Brewery & Coffee Shop
If mom wants a spirited celebration all weekend long, look no further than this Highland hot spot. Events start with a Southern crawfish boil ($19 per pound) on Saturday, May 9, at 11 a.m. There will also be live music from a cover band, and a tattoo artist pop-up with permanent and temporary options.
Sunday, May 10, brings guided mom and child yoga at 9:30 a.m., build-your-own flower bouquets, and a candle-making class at 2 p.m. Also enjoy the vendors market from 1 to 5 p.m., complete with a doodle booth, hair extensions, sweet treats, and a mimosa bar and coffee creations from the café. 4342 Tennyson St., Denver, alleybrews.com
Take Home Brunch
Olive & Finch
Take-home brunch is on the rise this Mother’s Day, and this celebratory catered spread has it all. This $72 feeds a family of six to eight, and includes a made-from-scratch quiche, salad or fresh fruit, and cinnamon coffee cake. There’s the option to add a bottle of prosecco and cold-pressed orange juice for $40. Order online here by Monday May 4 ,for pickup on May 9 or 10. Multiple locations, oliveandfinch.com
American Elm
If taking the family to a restaurant doesn’t feel like a celebration for mom, you can pre-order a full brunch to eat at home from American Elm. Each home kit runs $120 and includes you need for an elevated, yet low maintenance, meal. Kits include quiche, biscuits and gravy, berries and cream, and choice of bacon, sausage, or toast with butter. Mom gets to feast in her PJs, and the kids can run off their energy in the backyard. Pre-order here by May 7 at 12 p.m. 4132 W. 38th Ave., Denver, amelm.com
Special Mother’s Day Tea Services
Local Jones
Halcyon Hotel’s signature restaurant sets up a modern afternoon tea with all the fixings. The spread includes house-baked scones, petit fours, tea sandwiches, savory nibbles, a selection of loose-leaf teas, seasonal spring cocktails, and champagne. Reservations are available here, prices run $65 for adults and $30 for children. 249 Columbine St., Denver, localjones.com
Grand Hyatt Denver
Why not start the celebrations a day early, and at Pinnacle Club you absolutely can. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, mom can savor a multi-course high tea with optional upgrades to bottomless sparkling wine or Champagne.
Start with the salad course, and then move on to the stunning, three-tiered presentation of scones, fruit, and tea sandwiches. Expect dessert after that, a similar stack as the last but this time with lemon bars, raspberry vanilla petit fours, macarons, and fruit tartlets. Each course also includes Rishi tea pairings. The Classic Tea Experience starts at $70 and children’s tea is $35 per guest under 12. Or go all out for the Moet Celebration Tea for $150, complete with bottomless Moet. Reservations available for all tea experiences here. 1750 Welton St., Denver, hyatt.com
Ms. Marji’s
Send mom back in time on her special day with a High Tea from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 9 and 10. The afternoon includes tea service, sweet and savory treats, and plenty of quality time. There is cozy indoor seating in the historic 1886 Victorian mansion or opt to put pinkies up alfresco on the outdoor patio. The curated tea service is $60 per person, and reservations are available via email info@msmarjis.com. 1640 Logan St,. Denver, msmarjis.com
Center for Colorado Women’s History
The In Bloom Mother’s Day Tea toasts mom and celebrates motherhood with a delicious cup of tea and much more on May 7, 9, and 10 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Let the tea steep while you enjoy the docent-led Women’s History Tour. After, refreshments include light savory and sweet eats from local, woman-led Miss Peabody’s Southern Tea Cakes paired with the museum’s signature Lady Lavender black tea.Tickets are $35 per person for members and $40 per person for nonmembers. 1310 Bannock St., Denver, historycolorado.org
