Mother's Day weekend: Make your brunch battle plans now
Updated: May 9, 2019 | Posted: May 11, 2018
If you're not prepared to stake out the perfect Mother's Day brunch, there are some great ideas that you can make at home.
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Strawberry sweet rolls
Take a spin on the classic cinnamon roll with a favorite fruit option. Find the recipe here from Delish.
Almond-brown butter crepes
The Splendid Table offered this Almond-brown butter crepes recipe that pairs well with sweet-flavored roasted rhubarb and lemon cream (you can find the recipe for the cream here) or eat them with a drizzle of honey or a smear of butter. The recipe comes from "Crepes: 50 Savory and Sweet Recipies" by Martha Holmberg.
Ham and cheese brunch bake
With plenty of eggs, ham, cheese, and French bread, you can make a brunch bake that will put a smile on your mom's face. The recipe from Delish suggests also refrigerating the mix overnight for best flavor, so plan ahead.
Blueberry French toast bake
Another recipe that's best to prepare the night before, this Blueberry French toast bake from Life Made Sweeter is a great option to try. The recipe can be found at their website (you'll need to scroll for a while, there are a lot of photos).
Sausage and Swiss chard strata
A great combination of sausage, chard, ricotta and sour rye. This could work as either a Mother's Day brunch or dinner after celebrating.
You can find a list of Mother's Day recipes and a list of brunch recipies from The Splendid Table.
Brunch spots for Mother's Day
But if you'd rather get out of the house and enjoy the day, here's where to find some great brunch specials around Minnesota this Mother's Day weekend. Enjoy, and make sure you wrestle the check away from mom.
Punch Bowl Social in Minneapolis
If you're looking for some activity with your meal, this is the place to be. Moms get a free mimosa on entry and the chance to bowl for their food — if you get a strike, you eat for free. They encourage calling ahead to reserve your spot.
The Cafe Renaissance in Waite Park
For those looking for a tasty option in St. Cloud. The menu ranges from crab bisque with bacon, prime rib hash, and Nova Lox Benedict. The brinch menue is available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and you'll want to call ahead for a spot.
Boiler Room in Fargo, N.D.
If you live near Moorhead, hop the border into Fargo for a great spread at the basement level restaurant, Boiler Room. Brunch is $21 per adult, kids 12 and under are $11.
Duluth Grill in Duluth
As long as your mom isn't prone to motion sickness, grabbing brunch on the bay could be a beautiful experience. Hosted by Vista Fleet and catered by Duluth Grill, you can check out some beautiful shoreline views while you dine on a full brunch spread.
Five West Kitchen + Bar in Rochester
Offering hot, cold and dessert foods, Five West is a good choice, especially if you don't have your heart set on a mimosa because your ticket includes one non-alcoholic beverage. There's also a carving station for prime rib and honey ham. Tickets are $32 for adults, $18 for seniors, $12 for kids under 12 and free for kids 6 and under.
Correction (May 12, 2018): An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported the cost of Mother's Day brunch at Punch Bowl Social.