As Mother’s Day rolls around, dads, husbands, partners, friends and kids are all searching for ways to celebrate the amazing women in their lives. It could be breakfast in bed, flowers in a vase, two-day Prime shipping gifts (thank you, Amazon!) or a cute last-minute craft.

In my two short years as a mom so far, my favorite part of Mother’s Day is a good brunch (hello mimosas), and a small but thoughtful gift. While so many of us are staying home, Mother’s Day brunch won’t be quite the same this year. Luckily, San Diego restaurants are offering great ways to have a fun and memorable Mother’s Day at home.

Brunch Inspiration

• Orfila Vineyards & Winery (Order by 5/5/20 – all orders are pick up only!)
  • For $120 non-member/$115 owl member:
    • 9” Meat or Veggie Quiche
    • 1 bottle of Orfila’s Sparkling Dionysus
    • Locally grown floral bouquet
    • Martinelli’s Cider for kids to join in on the toast!
  • For $65 non-member/$60 owl member
    • Meat or Veggie Quiche
    • 1 bottle of Orfila’s Sparkling Dionysus
  • For $95 non-member/$85 owl member
    • 1 bottle of Orfila’s Sparkling Dionysus
    • Locally grown floral bouquet

Orfila Vineyards has been one of our favorite places to go on a sunny weekend since we moved to San Diego ten years ago. We’ve been OWL members, attended weddings and trvia nights at Orfila, and definitely enjoyed a bottle or ten along the way. This is such a great way to support this amazing local business!

Order Orfila Vineyards & Wine Mother’s Day Package Here![HP1] 

• Chef Summers’ Mother’s Day Packages
  • Lox Box For $29.99 + tax
    • Salmon Lox
    • Mini Bagels
    • Fresh Herb Cream Cheese
    • Heirloom Tomatoes
    • Sliced Cucumbers
    • Capers
    • Red Onion
  • Waffle Box for $25.99 + tax
    • Fresh Made Waffles
    • Real Maple Syrup
    • Butter
    • Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
    • Assorted Fruit and Fresh Berries
    • Chocolate Chips
    • Roasted Nuts
    • Local Honey

Chef Summer is a San Diego, CA based Personal Chef & Caterer specializing in fun intimate gatherings. She believes in creating lasting memories through food and is currently launching Plate to Party, a curated box full of delicious treats and recipes for those at-home celebrations. When not in quarantine, Chef Summer helps her clients add that personal touch to their small events with unique grazing boards & custom menus using fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. From baby showers to business retreats, Chef Summer can create an experience sure to impress without all the stress.

To order your Mother’s Day Package e-mail Chef Summer at hello@chefsummersd.com!

• Fort Oak (order asap – pick up only!)
  • For $90-$250, depending on headcount:
    • Cardellino Assorted Pastry Box
    • Mama’s Baked French Toast
    • Roasted Vegetable & Egg Tart
    • Old Bay Shrimp Cocktail
    • Seared Ahi Salad
    • Slow Roasted Herbed Prime Rib
    • Garlic Whipped Potatoes
    • Buttery English Peas with Mint

Order Fort Oak’s Mothers Day Special Here!

• Del’s Hideout & Coaster Saloon (order asap – pick up only!)
  • BBQ Feasts for 2-6, $27.95-78.95
  • Brunch Features
    • Cinnamon Rolls (based on availability)
    • $6.95 each or ½ dozen for $35
    • Mimosa Kit for $15
    • Aperol Spritz Kitz for $30
  • Extras for Mom – order by 5/8 @ noon!
    • Chocolate Covered Strawberries, 6 for $19.95
    • Dozen Red Roses $49.95/ half Dozen $24.95   

Call to Order: Del’s Hideout (619) 255-8175, Coaster Saloon (858) 488-4438

Gift Inspiration

To take your Mother’s Day celebration to the next level, including a small thoughtful gift is always a nice touch. So many LOCAL businesses are offering ways for you to do just that.

• For the Mommy & Me Addict
  • Bracelets from Blueberry Blooms. I just got these for my two girls and they are such good quality! She ships FAST because she is local and can take orders for mother’s day delivery through the morning of 5/4!
  • A Mommy & Me outfit she’ll actually wear from Rylee & Cru. I stop at their women’s page first and then find the coordinating kids’ clothes from there – they have become a favorite of mine because all of their styles go so well together!
• For the New Mom
  • Tubby Todd’s Dear Mama collection for new moms includes all of the must-haves! These products are safe, and smell amazing – what a perfect way to celebrate mama.
  • Book your new mama an appointment at LiveSmart Chiropractic! I have been going to Teresa since my girls were *weeks* old and I still don’t know how I would stand up-right without her. Her and her husband, Trevor, make the team at LiveSmart and can make sure you and the whole family are taken care of and feeling your best!
• For the Lover of a Good Cause
  • What could be better than giving a gift that empowered another mama out of poverty? Trades of Hope has many of these beautiful and hope-filled gifts for Mother’s Day. For example, The Trades of Hope Mother’s Day Gift set includes 2 handmade journals from India, ‘Warsh Soap’ Bar which help mothers in the US, and our most popular Grace Earrings supporting women in the Philippines.
• For the Coffee Lover
  • So many of our local coffee shops are finding new and creative ways to keep San Diego caffeinated! A few of my favorites are offering great deals:
    • Better Buzz: Get a free 12oz bag of whole bean coffee when you hook mama up with a new home brew set up!
    • Lofty Coffee: Now offering Lofty Provisions, a new service that offers home delivery service of their fresh roasted coffee as well as many of their scratch made goods, carefully delivered to your doorstep.
    • West Bean Coffee Roasters: 15% of all online sales are going directly to their baristas and staff!

With everything going on, the mama in your life needs a little treat more than ever. I hope a few of these ideas helped you figure out not only how to make her day brighter, but also support a local business in need at the same time. If you’ve heard of any great Mother’s Day options for local San Diegans, drop ‘em below to share!