Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday, May 11! It’s time to plan something special and show Mom just how much she means to you. Our guide has you covered with fun family outings, top picks for Mother’s Day brunch, and plenty of thoughtful ideas to surprise and spoil her!
Mother’s Day Family Events
Show Brooklyn Some Love Fest – Mother’s Day Edition at Albee Square & City Point | Downtown Brooklyn
Saturday, May 10 | 11am-2pm | All ages | FREE | RSVP here
Brooklyn Org, Brooklyn Bridge Parents, Downtown Brooklyn Partnership and City Point will unite the community, leading cultural organizations, and nonprofits with the second free “Show Brooklyn Some Love Fest” at City Point in and Albee Square. Free flower bar to pick a flower bouquet for your mom, family dance party, music making, face painting, performances, treats for moms and much more! Best for families with kids ages 1 to 10.
Mother’s Day at DUMBO Family Games | DUMBO
Sunday, May 11 | 11am-1pm | FREE | RSVP here
DUMBO Family Games is kicking off for the 2025 season on Mother’s Day! Curated by the Team DUMBO x Brooklyn Bridge Parents and supported by Leaf Medical & Leaf Dental, there will be free kids activities including arts and crafts, face painting, and more! Free coffee and treats for moms while supplies last!
Mother’s Day Special! Lil’ Brunch Club at Randolph Beer | DUMBO
Sunday, May 11 | 11am-2pm | FREE
Randolph is excited to host a new Lil’ Brunch Club on Sundays, including this Mother’s Day! There will be plenty of fun for the kids, and tasty snacks and drinks for Mom! There’s a kids menu, cartoons on the TV screens, music for kids, arcade and claw games, a cotton candy robot, play room toys, and a menu and adult beverages for the parents. Plus, from 11:30am-1:30pm, there will be a family dance party with DJ Stretch Armstrong’s Boogie Baby. Get a peek of the fun here!
Mother’s Day on Montague Open Streets | Brooklyn Heights
Sunday, May 11 | 12-5pm | FREE
Treat Mom to a day of live music and mini golf, and a few complimentary swings on V2 Golf’s state of the art simulators! Plus, live music, drinks, and snacks. Highlights include:
- Mini Golf | 12-4pm | Looking for a hole-in-one experience? Stop by v2 Golf’s temporary mini-golf course for some fun and friendly competition. Fun for all ages!
- Moms: Refine Your Swing | 12-5pm | Ladies: head inside v2 Golf for a complimentary 15-minute session on a state-of-the-art simulator to refine your swing.
- Diego Campo Gypsy Jazz | 1-3pm
- Jalopy Theater | 1-3pm | Experience the soulful sounds of folk music at the Jalopy Theatre, where the talented students and teachers of the Jalopy Jr. Program take to the Tent. With heartfelt performances that blend tradition and innovation, these rising stars showcase the rich musical heritage of Americana, offering an unforgettable evening of live music.
- JAW Rock Band | 4pm
- And so much more! See the full lineup here.
Mother’s Day Weekend at The Other Art Fair Brooklyn | Gowanus
Thursday, May 8 @ 6-10pm | Friday, May 9 @ 5-10pm | Saturday, May 10 @ 11am-7pm |. Sunday, May 11 @ 11-6pm | Tickets start at $18
Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend in style at the 15th edition of The Other Art Fair, presented by Saatchi Art! Treat mom to an unforgettable experience with over 125 talented artists showcasing their distinctive works to discover and collect. Highlights of the weekend include portrait sessions by New York Times bestseller Anna Marie Tendler, and interactive art scavenger hunt for the whole family by artist Joe Kraft, a paper flower-making installation with Summer Space Studio, plus live DJ sets, special performances, cocktails, and more workshops all weekend long!
Mother’s Day FAD Market at Empire Stores | DUMBO
Saturday, May 10 & Sunday, May 11 | 11am-6pm | FREE
This Mother’s Day, FAD Market brings together over 35 independent designers, makers, and artisans at Dumbo’s Empire Stores. Shop handmade jewelry, apparel, body and skincare, tableware, and more—find the perfect gift for mom or spend the day together discovering one-of-a-kind finds. Make it a full experience! Shop, grab a bite at Time Out Market, take in the views from the rooftop, and stroll through Brooklyn Bridge Park—all with the whole family.
Mother’s Day Madness Basketball Clinic at MS 51 | Park Slope
Saturday, May 10 | 12-1pm | All ages | $25 per mother and child | Register by email: eagleefit@gmail.com
Still thinking of a meaningful way to celebrate the incredible mothers in your life? Eagle-E Fitness is excited to invite you to their first Mother & Child Basketball Clinic at M.S. 51 (350 5th Avenue). This special event is a fun and active way to celebrate Mother’s Day, offering a wonderful opportunity for mothers and children to bond, strengthen their connection, and create lasting memories together—all while enjoying the game of basketball. We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating our hardworking moms in a meaningful way!
Cook & Celebrate: Mother’s Day High Tea for Kids at TALEA | Cobble Hill
Saturday, May 11 | 11am-1pm | Recommended for ages 4-10, but all ages welcome $44.52/3 guests | Get tickets here
Let’s cook with Mom this Mother’s Day: Stir up some fun by making tasty sandwiches and a sweet treat, then build your own mini high tea stand! On the menu: Cucumber & Cream Cheese Sandwiches, Tomato & Cream Cheese Sandwiches, Turkey Sandwiches, Strawberries and Cream Scones. Enjoy some complimentary tea and other small bites—plus drinks are available from Talea Beer too! This class is recommended for kids ages 4–10, but all ages are welcome. Feel free to contact Amanda at amanda@earthmadekitchen.com if you have any questions.
Mother’s Day Tea and Pastry Pairing at Dinner Party | Clinton Hill
Sunday, May 11 | 10am | $96 per ticket | Get tickets here
Join Bushwick Tea Company on Mother’s Day for morning at the Clinton Hill restaurant Dinner Party forTea Workshop & Pastry Pairing experience! Indulge in a curated selection of their finest pastries, perfectly paired with specialty teas from Bushwick Tea Company. This event is all about savoring the perfect blend of flavors and discovering how tea and pastry can complement each other in unexpected ways.
Stroll ArtWalk & Celebrate Mothers’ Day at the Hoyt Street Garden | Brooklyn Heights & Boerum Hill
ArtWalk: May 10–18 | Mother’s Day at Hoyt Street Garden: Sunday, May 11, 1:00-2:30pm | FREE
Mother’s Day is the perfect day to enjoy the Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk, a 1.5-mile, free, self-guided event featuring artworks from 150 Brooklyn artists at 60+ participating businesses. Take a stroll with mom, and don’t miss Mother’s Day at the Hoyt Street Garden (98 Hoyt Street) from 1:00-2:30pm. Make your own craft flower bouquet, enjoy storytime, and breathe in the garden! Plus, there will be special “Letters to Mom” and artwork on display on the fence as part of a special children’s art exhibit.
Monuments to Motherhood: Mother’s Day Celebration | Prospect Park
Sunday, May 11 | 12-4pm | RSVP here | FREE
Join Prospect Park Alliance and artist and activist Molly Gochman for a Mother’s Day celebration in Brooklyn’s Backyard! At the site of Monuments to Motherhood, a 15-foot bronze sculpture honoring and celebrating caregiving in all forms, enjoy family-friendly activities to honor the mother figure or caregiver in your life. This event will be held at the sculpture site near the Grand Army Plaza Entrance. The afternoon will feature an opportunity to meet the artist, learn more about the inspiration behind the piece, enjoy flower and tote bag giveaways, and more fun:
- Collective Nest Making | 12-4pm | Come together to create a communal “nest” near the Monuments to Motherhood sculpture to honor the enduring support provided by caregivers in our community.
- Bird Mommies Tour | 1pm & 3pm | Take a nature walk to explore Prospect Park and try to find caregiving in action within nature by spotting the many bird mothers such as warblers, chickadees, sparrows, and more throughout Brooklyn’s Backyard.
- Caregiving Crafts | 12-4pm | Enjoy a bracelet-making station to craft for a loved one, and join an individual nest-making activity to create small nests out of natural materials to bring home.
- Sound Activation | 12-4pm | Experience the resonant sound of Monuments to Motherhood by tapping on the bronze sculpture and hearing the sound travel through the sculpture with headphones.
Second Sundays at Pioneer Works | Red Hook
Sunday, May 11 | 1-4pm | FREE
Come to Pioneer Works for Second Sundays, a free monthly open house featuring open studios, exhibitions, workshops, live music, and food—with programming across all three floors and in our garden. This Mother’s Day, there will be chances to celebrate Mom, and so much more!
- Bath Bombs | Everyone deserves a little TLC, especially moms. Take self care to the next level by creating a personalized bath bomb for your special person… and maybe an extra one for yourself, too.
- Mother’s Day Card Making | Let your mom or maternal figure know how special they are with a personalized Mother’s Day card.
- And so much more! See the full lineup here.
Surprises for Mom!
Print your own Mother’s Day card at South Street Seaport Museum
On Sunday, May 4, from 12-2pm, use the South Street Seaport Museum’s 19th century printing equipment to print your own Mother’s Day card! Advanced registration is suggested for this free event but walk-ups will be accommodated as possible. Anyone ages 12 and up is welcome! Learn more here!
Make Mom a paper flower bouquet
Private Picassos is hosting a special workshop on Mother’s Day morning, from 10-11am. Let mom have the day off, dad and partners are invited to make the perfect gift for Mother’s Day! We’ll show you how to create whimsical paper flowers using tissue paper and pipe cleaners. Each student will walk away with a bouquet of paper blooms, perfect or Mom! $30 per parent and child; pre-register here!
Free Mother’s Day crafts at Brooklyn Public Library
Make a special handmade surprise for Mom at one of these kid-friendly Brooklyn Public Library events!
- Grab & Go Butterfly Suncatcher for Mom | Williamsburg | Tuesday, May 6, 11am-3:45pm | Ages 4-12 | Stop at Talea, say hello to our Leonard Library stuff and pick up materials to make your own suncatcher. When placed on sunny window, all the colors will dance and make your Mom very happy… everyday!
- Mother’s Day Collage | DUMBO | Tuesday, May 6, 4-5pm | Come make a special Mother’s Day collage for the mom or special person in your life at Adams Street Library.
- Tween Tuesdays: Mother’s Day Crafts at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights | Tuesday, May 6, 4-5pm | Ages 10-12 | If you are a tween in between the ages of 10 and 12, join us in the Teen Gaming Room to make crafts for Mother’s Day.
- Teen Time: GSA and Mother’s Day Craft at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights |Wednesday, May 7, 4-5pm | For teens | We will provide a space for open topics expressing appreciations and concerns related to the LGBTQ+ community while we munch on snacks and paint! We will waterpaint cards for someone special!
- Mother’s Day Block Printing | Red Hook | Thursday, May 8, 3:30-5:30pm | Ages 13+ | Registration required | Join us at Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition for a Mother’s Day Block Printing Workshop! Choose between making a card, tea towel, or tote bag for the mother in your life. All materials will be provided.
Best spots for Mother’s Day Brunch
We’ve rounded up our favorite spots for brunch in Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO & Vinegar Hill, BoCoCa, Red Hook, Fort Greene & Clinton Hill, Prospect Heights, Park Slope, Williamsburg, and Red Hook! Stay local or venture to a new neighborhood to treat Mom to brunch! You’ll find brunch hours for each restaurants, plus links to reserve your table
BoCoCa
- Aromi | Carroll Gardens | Opens at 11am on Mother’s Day | Aromi serves homemade pasta, brick-oven pizza, focaccia, and cocktails. The restaurant has a beautiful wood oven, a cozy indoor dining room, and a large covered back yard. Reserve here.
- Café Luluc | Cobble Hill | Open 9am-10pm daily | This casual neighborhood French eatery with garden seating serves brunch staples like eggs benedict, french toast, and pancakes. Cash only! Note: Café Luluc only accepts walk-ins, but they are open at 9am daily.
- French Louie | Boerum Hill | 11am-3pm | French Louie on Atlantic Avenue has a great kids menu that will keep the kids happy while adults enjoy thoughtfully prepared dishes. Don’t miss the fantastic back patio! Reserve here.
- Gersi | Cobble Hill | 10am-4pm | Gersi’s brunch menu includes bruschetta, baked eggs, sandwiches, plus more sweet and savory brunch fare. Pair your dish with brunch cocktail: they serve Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Aperol Spritzes, an Italian Salty Dog gin with grapefruit, and more. Children are welcome! Reserve here.
- Kittery | Carroll Gardens | Opens at 11am | Kittery serves fresh seafood sourced from the coast of Maine to the Gulf of Mexico. “Jr Meals” include fish & chips, penne pasta, a burger and more options for young customers. Weekend brunch dishes include pancakes, eggs benedict, and smoked salmon toast.
- Luana’s Tavern | Carroll Gardens | 11am-4pm | Luana’s is a family-owned tavern on Court Street. Enjoy Mother’s Day brunch indoors or on their outdoor patio! The brunch menu includes ricotta pancakes, PB&J french toast, omelettes, and breakfast sandwiches. They have a kid’s brunch menu with scrambled eggs, pigs in a blanket, avocado toast, mac and cheese and more. They even have complimentary dog treats! Reserve here.
- Piccola Cucina Casa | Boreum Hill | Opens at 11:30am | Piccola Cucina Casa is a Sicilian restaurant on Nevins Street. The seasonal menu showcases Italian culinary diversity: from grilled octopus from Puglia to schnitzel Milanese from Lombardy. The restaurant’s atmosphere blends rustic Italian charm with a welcoming Brooklyn vibe, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Reserve here.
- Ruta Oaxaca Mexican | Boerum Hill | Opens at 11am | Ruta Oaxaca Mexican is a colorful, festive restaurant on Smith Street serving Oaxacan cuisine. Brunch dishes include Eggs Oaxaqueños, Huevos Rancheros, and Chilaquiles. Plus margaritas, mezcal, and more for Mom! Reserve here.
- Sociale | Carroll Gardens | 10am-4pm | This charming Italian restaurant serves brunch dishes including steak and eggs, French toast, eggs royale, plus pizza, pasta, focaccia panini and more. Bloody Marys and mimosas are also on the menu! Reserve here.
- Spaghetti Cafe | Carroll Gardens | 11am-2:30pm |Cafe Spaghetti serve excellent Italian food in Carroll Gardens, and is also a family-friendly spot! They have a welcoming back yard with a decorative Vespa. The weekend brunch menu includes both pasta and brunch dishes like ricotta pancakes and baked eggs. Plus, great cocktails! Reserve here.
Brooklyn Heights
- Chama Mama | 10am-4pm | Chama Mama serves Georgian cuisine with a modern twist. Brunch includes traditional dishes such as Khachapuri, Khinkali (Georgian dumplings), and Jonjoli salad, along with sunny side eggs with kebab, a Georgian style doughnut with chocolate, and Georgian style bread pudding. Reserve here.
- Colonie | 11am-2:45pm | Colonie is on a tree-lined block of Atlantic Avenue, two blocks from the East River. Brunch dishes include Turkish eggs, shrimp and grits, and freshly baked biscuits. High chairs are available, and children are welcome. Reserver here (include children and strollers in your guest count)!
- Inga’s Bar | 10am-3pm | Located on a quiet corner in Brooklyn Heights, Inga’s Bar is a neighborhood bistro with a lively bar and an ever-changing menu of food and cocktails. Reserve here.
- Montague Diner | Opens at 8am | Located in the old Happy Days space, this revamped diner on Montague Street offers American classics weekend brunch: pancakes, omelettes, steak and eggs, and more. They even have cocktails, wine and beer! Already a neighborhood favorite, they welcome families and provide high chairs. Reserve here.
- River Deli | 11:30am-3:50pm | River Deli is a Sardinian restaurant that serves many type of egg dishes, bruschetta, pasta, and salad for brunch, plus cocktails and amari. Cash only! Reservations for 4 people or more can be made here.
- Vineapple Cafe | 9am-4pm | Vineapple is a beloved cafe in Brooklyn Heights. Weekend brunch dishes include Shashuka, seasonal omelettes and french toast. Reserve here.
DUMBO & Vinegar Hill
- AlMar | 11:30am-3:30pm | Located in cozy setting in the heart of DUMBO, AlMar’s brunch menu features lemon ricotta pancakes, baked eggs, avocado toast, plus pasta and main courses like eggplant parmigiana and seasonal fish. Reserve here.
- Celestine | 11am-3pm | Perched on Brooklyn Bridge Park, Celestine offers amazing views of both the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges, as well as the city skyline. They serve Mediterranean fare, including shakshuka, for brunch. More brunch dishes include pancakes, eggs Norwegian, and a Spanish frittata. Reserve here.
- The Osprey | 9am-3pm | Located at the 1 Hotel in Brooklyn Bridge Park, The Osprey serves weekend brunch both indoors and outdoors, with a view of the bikers, joggers, and walkers in the park! The menu features both savory and sweet brunch fare, with options that are vegan, vegetarian gluten free, dairy free, and nut free. Reserve here.
- Seamore’s | 11:30am-4pm | Brunch dishes at Seamore’s range from fish tacos and oysters to blueberry pancakes and lobster benedict. Seamore’s also has a kid’s brunch menu for younger diners. Reserve here.
- Superfine | 11am-4pm | Superfine is always a great destination for Sunday brunch, with live music from 12:00-3:3pm. Celebrate Mother’s Day in their spacious loft-style restaurant under the Manhattan Bridge. Superfine serves brunch classics as well as huevos rancheros, enchiladas suizas, and pork chop & eggs. Reservations required.
- Westville | 10am-4pm | This family-friendly spot uses fresh and locally sourced ingredients. Their brunch menu includes waffles, chilaquiles, and a breakfast burrito. Westville has a kid’s menu and outdoor seating in the warmer months! Reserve here.
- Vinegar Hill House | 10am-3pm | Vinegar Hill House is nestled on a quiet cobblestone street, and is a lovely place to dine indoors or outdoors on their cozy backyard. Their brunch features an apple sourdough pancake, smoked steelhead trout, and spinach, caramelized onion & fontina quiche. Reserve here.
- Cafe Gitane | Open at 10am | Cafe Gitane offers French Moroccan brunch dishes including baked eggs with salmon, house-made granola, and orange blossom waffles. Note: no reservations accepted.
Fort Greene & Clinton Hill
- Aita | Clinton Hill | 11am-3:30pm | Aita serves Italian food and natural wine both indoors and outdoors. They serve in their heated Outdoor Gazebo all year-round. The restaurant is kid-friendly and has high chairs and booster seats. Brunch dishes include a crab cake benedict, beef cheek hash, spaghetti carbonara, and traditional brunch items as well. Reserve here.
- Café Paulette | Fort Grene | 10am-3pm | Café Paulette is steps away from Fort Greene Park and serves authentic Parisian bistro food and natural wines. There is a large outdoor patio as well as indoor seating. Brunch reservations are only accepted for 10-11am; after that, it is first-come, first served. Reserve here.
- Colonia Verde | Fort Greene | 10am-3pm | Colonia Verde serves Latin American fire-grilled meats and seafoods and creative cocktails in their dining room, indoor greenhouse, and open-air patio. Their brunch menu features breakfast tacos, sausage and veggie parrillada, a breakfast arepa, chilaquiles, and more. Reserve here.
- Dino | Fort Greene | Opens at 11am | Dino is a cozy, rustic restaurant serving seasonal Northern Italian cuisine. The brunch menu includes egg dishes, lemon ricotta pancakes, and asparagus carbonara. Reserve here.
- Evelina | Fort Greene | 10am-3:30pm | Evelina is a contemporary Italian trattoria that pairs a seasonal and daily changing menu with a robust wine and cocktail program. The brunch menu has elegant cocktails, sweet dishes like lemon ricotta pancakes and french toast, and prosciutto di parma eggs benedict, lobster scramble, and bavette steak. Reserve here.
- Peaches Prime | Gotham Market at The Ashland | Fort Greene | 12-4pm | Join us on Mother’s Day to celebrate the most important person in your life. Peaches Prime will offer a multi-course menu with something for everyone in the family as well as a special surprise to finish off your meal! Reserve early as tables book up quickly on this special day!
- LaRina Pastificio & Vino | Fort Greene | 12-4pm | This modern Italian eatery and handmade pasta shop is led by Chef Silvia Barban, a former Top Chef contestant. The menu combines traditional Italian flavors with creative twists. Brunch dishes include a frittata, eggs benedict, and sourdough pancakes, plus charcuterie and cheese, antipasti, and pastas. Reserve here.
- Mango Bay | Fort Greene | 11:30am-2:30pm | This Afro-Caribbean restaurant is located in a two-story brownstone, with outdoor seating on a balcony and in their courtyard in the warmer months. Highlights of the menu include ackee and saltfish egg rolls, pomegranate glazed pork ribs, panko-fried Cornish hen, braised oxtail, and mango curry. They also serve Caribbean-inspired cocktails with tropical flavors. Reserve here.
- Ms. Ada | Fort Greene | 11am-2:30pm | Ms. Ada is owned by Israeli-born Chef Tomer Blechman and serves modern Mediterranean cuisine with a twist, using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. The backyard garden supplies fresh herbs for both the dishes and cocktails, and is open year-round, complete with space heaters! Brunch dishes include hummus bowls, savory pastries, shakshuka, Israeli breakfast, and chicken schnitzel. Reserve here.
- Putnam’s Pub | Clinton Hill | Opens at 11am | This Clinton Hill pub is family-friendly, with room for stroller parking. They have seating indoors and outdoors and serve brunch classics like eggs benedict, lemon ricotta pancakes, shrimp and grits, and chicken and waffles. Reserve here.
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Park Slope
- Bogota Latin Bistro | 10am-12pm | This friendly Park Slope restaurant serving Latin and Columbian cuisine offers brunch dishes including arepas and empanadas, breakfast paella, egg nachos, plus mimosas, Blood Marys, and more boozy drinks. There is both indoor dining and an outdoor patio. Reserve here.
- Chela | Open at 11am | This colorful Mexican restaurant serves brunch dishes like french toast, huevos rancheros, and chilaquiles, along with tacos and other Mexican staples. They also have a kid’s brunch menu with a cheese quesadilla, cheese flautas, and arroz con pollo. Reserve here.
- Miriam | 9am-4pm | This beloved Park Slope spot of almost two decades serves Israeli food. They serve brunch every day, starting at 9am on weekends, and offer an Israeli breakfast, shakshuka, a lox sandwich, challah french toast, Norwegian eggs, and much more! Reserve here.
- Palo Santo | 10am-3pm | Palo Santo serves pan-Latin cooking in a beautiful brownstone on Union Street. Indoor and outdoor dining are both available. The menu changes daily, but some favorites include the farmer’s egg sandwich, chilaquiles, and grilled fish tacos. Reserve here.
- Pasta Louise | Open at 9am | Pasta Louise on 12th Street serves breakfast fare with fresh baked bread, including avocado toast, smoked salmon toast, prosciutto and pesto toast, plus homemade donuts. The restaurant is nearby their sister café on 8th Street, where you can pick up pasta, sauce, coffee, and soft serve ice cream to go. Reserve here.
- Rana Fifteen | 11am-2:30pm | This Aegean/Western Turkish restaurant offers a $35/person brunch that begins with cilbir (poached eggs with yogurt and brown butter) or menemen (eggs with tomatoes and peppers), followed family-style dishes with borek (spinach and cheese), soujuk (sausage), artichoke spread, tahini, and more. Reserve here.
Prospect Heights
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Yellow Magnolia Café | 11am-3:30pm | Pair your Mother’s Day trip to Brooklyn Botanic Garden with brunch at Yellow Magnolia Café! The menu offers brunch and lunch dining options centered around vegetable-centric small plates, heartier main dishes, plant-inspired desserts, and a seasonally focused beverage program. Reserve here.
- Dilly Dally | 11am-4pm | Cozy and laid back, this is a great spot for families to enjoy Mother’s Day brunch. The menu features a griddled blueberry corn muffin, eggs in purgatory, a seasonal quiche, and smoked trout sandwich. Reserve here.
- Gertrude’s | 9:30am-3pm | This neighborhood spot is a sister restaurant to Gertie in Williamsburg, and also offers “Jew-ish” fare. They serve brunch in a cozy atmosphere and even have stroller parking. Come for bagels, latkes, reuben burger, brisket hash, and backa french toast. Reserve here.
- Patti Ann’s | 10am-3pm | Patti Ann’s is a family-friendly neighborhood restaurant that serves Midwestern-inspired comfort food. For brunch they serve a special kid’s breakfast, loaded hashbrowns, quiches, burgers and sandwiches. You can also pick up pastries and fresh-baked bread from their house bakery. Reserve here.
- Underhill Cafe | Opens at 10am | This welcoming Greek bistro has outdoor seating seasonally, and serves breakfast and weekend brunch, including Tsoureki French toast, chicken and waffles, omelettes, and more. Reserve here.
Red Hook
- Cafe Kestrel | 11-3pm | This new cozy restaurant with a rotating menu serves cinnamon toast, smoked salmon, poached eggs, and duck leg for brunch, along with Bloody Marys, mimosas, and screwdrivers. Reserve here.
- Hometown BBQ | Opens at 12pm | The Red Hook BBQ experience is walk-up only, but it can make for a fun family outing, especially with their “Jazzy Sunday” live music program from 3-6pm. Come for authentic pit-smoked meats and stay for a show!
- The Good Fork Pub | Opens at 12pm | One of Red Hook’s cozy neighborhood restaurants, The Good Fork Pub is open for weekend brunch! Try the breakfast hash and pair it with wine or beer. Beyond the bar area, there’s a back room with plenty of seating for families, and a quaint garden that is open when it’s warm out. Note: no reservations accepted.
- Red Hook Lobster Pound: Every Mom Deserves Lobster | Open at 11am | Red Hook Lobster Pound is hosting their annual Mothers Day celebration. This year they have modified the Prix Fix and will be serving our regular menu in addition. Reservations highly suggested!
Williamsburg & Greenpoint
- Cafe Mogador | Williamsburg | Open at 10am | Cafe Mogador has served NYC since 1983, with its original location in Manhattan’s East Village. They serve Moroccan eggs, Middle Eastern breakfast, Halloumi eggs, plus pancakes, french toast, and classic brunch fare. Reserve here.
- Egg Shop | Williamsburg | 8:30am-4pm | This cafe serves egg sandwiches and bowls for breakfast and lunch. They also serve juices and brunch cocktails for grown-ups. Reserve here (reservations accepted 15 days in advance).
- Five Leaves | Greenpoint | Open at 8am | Fives Leaves is an Australian-New American bistro. The brunch menu includes a Moroccan scramble, “Big Breakky,” as well as eggs, pancakes, avocado toast, sandwiches, and more. Note: They do not accept reservations for Saturday and Sunday, but they are open starting at 8am every day!
- Gertie | Williamsburg | 9am-4pm | Known for being family-friendly, Gertie calls itself a modern “Jew-ish” diner, serving bagel sandwiches, deli classics, salads, babka, and more for brunch. Reserve here.
- Sereneco | Greenpoint | 9am-3:30pm | Sereneco serves seasonal food and spring cocktails in a stylist space in Greenpoint. Their outdoor patio is open! The brunch menu includes a smoked salmon croissant, shakshouka, panini, and other brunch classics. Reserve here.
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Updated: May 10, 2025.