Friday, May 1, 2020

How to Celebrate Mother’s Day in Austin with Delivery, Takeout, and More

Pink japonaise with raspberries from Bakery Lorraine

Given social distancing and the vast majority of restaurants keeping dining rooms closed for safety reasons, Mother’s Day certainly looks a little different this year. However, there are still many options for celebrations for Sunday, May 10, including gifts of chocolate, cheese, and desserts, as well as to-go brunches with the requisite mimosas.
Many Austin restaurants are also participating in the virtual Mother’s Weekend Brunch on both May 9 and 10, which includes a small gift from the restaurant (think: a chocolate bar, flowers) and coloring card from a local artist.
From Argentinian empanadas and a bottle of bubbles from Buenos Aires Cafe to a box of desserts from the elegant Bakery Lorraine, here are a few ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Austin this year.

To-Go Options:

  • Aviary Wine + Kitchen: The quirky restaurant has a three-course meal for two that includes a salad, roasted broccoli, five-layer wagyu beef lasagna, and a bottle of wine. Order online; only available Saturday, May 9. (2110 South Lamar Boulevard, South Lamar)
  • Bakery LorraineThe San Antonio-based bakery has a Mother’s Day meal for four that includes cassoulet, salad, and strawberry shortcake. The bakery also has specials like a macaron box and flowers and a dessert box. Order online(11600 Rock Rose Avenue, Domain)
  • Buenos Aires Cafe: Celebrate with empanadas at this east side Argentinian spot, offering a brunch basket for four that includes empanadas, a frittata, sweet bread, a cheese plate, and a bottle of bubbles. Call or order online for Saturday, May 9 only. (1201 East Sixth Street, East Sixth)
  • Easy Tiger: The popular local bakery has specials of lemon tarts, a quiche, and a Mother’s Day gift box of baked goods available for pickup or delivery. Order online by choosing May 8-10 as the order date. (6406 North Interstate 35 Frontage road, Highland)
  • Èpicerie: The neighborhood restaurant and grocery has a cured salmon brunch package. Order online or call to order. (2307 Hancock Drive, Hancock)
  • Foreign & Domestic: The North Loop restaurant has its full brunch menu with items like cardamom cinnamon rolls and a vegetable frittata, with a free chocolate dessert for moms. Order online for Sunday, May 10 only. (306 East 53rd Street, North Loop)
  • Jeffrey’s: The fancy Clarksville standby is offering a to-go brunch menu with favorites like truffled deviled eggs, smoked salmon, and a pastry basket, as well as mimosa service. Email mothersday@jeffreysofaustin.com by Thursday, May 7 for pickup on Sunday, May 10. (1204 West Lynn Street, Clarksville)
  • Juliet Italian Kitchen: The lovely Zilker will offer a carryout brunch menu with two specials for the occasion: a frittata and strawberry mascarpone crespelle. Each meal serves two — order online(1500 Barton Springs Road, Zilker)
  • House Wine: The Zilker wine shop has a brunch package that includes a fruity cheese board and wine or a box of six decorated cupcakes. Order online or by phone at (512) 322-5210 for restaurant pickup; cupcakes available for preorder through Friday, May 7. (408 Josephine Street, Zilker)
  • Intero: The east side Italian restaurant has a full brunch menu with items to serve four like beet and chocolate muffins and Chianti-braised wagyu. Co-owner and chocolatier Krystal Craig is also offering chocolate box with a tasting done in a virtual class or self-guided. Order online, call, or email by Friday, May 8 at 4 p.m. (chocolate boxes can be shipped in the U.S.) (2612 East Cesar Chavez Street, Holly)
  • Lenoir: Pick up brunch for four at this essential South First spot. Dishes include a tomato and grúyere quiche, salad, paté, smoked fish salad, strawberry cream scones, and homemade bread. Order online(1807 South 1st Street, South First)
  • Mozart’s Coffee: The lakeside coffee shop has specials like spring cakes, a Mother’s Day cakes online High Tea box that can be engraved, and free flowers for the first 500 guests. Available for pre-order or drop-in. (3825 Lake Austin Boulevard, Lake Austin)
  • Pascal’s Catering: The catering service has many options for brunch from chocolate-covered strawberries to a pancake bar and Bloody Marys. Order online(630 Ralph Ablanedo Drive, Slaughter)
  • Swedish Hill: The neighborhood deli and bakery from McGuire Moorman has Mother’s Day gift baskets with wine, a card, and pastries or bagel and lox. (1120 West 6th Street, Clarksville)

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