Celebrate Mom in Union Square
Use our curated Mother’s Day Guide to find special meals, sweet treats, spring-time gifts, and more, all from local Union Square-14th Street shops + eateries. More than ever before, the “moms” in our lives deserve to feel special this year. So let’s get back to celebrating the mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunts, and mom-friends in our lives this Mother’s Day every day and especially, on Sunday, May 12th!
Mother’s Day Brunch
There’s no better way to say “I love you” than “let’s eat!” This year, treat Mom to an over-the-top Sunday brunch with pre-fixe menus and special spring-time dishes from favorite neighborhood restaurants and cafes. Make reservations now for indoor or outdoor dining at Union Square Cafe, Chito Gvrito, Boucherie, Tarallucci E Vino, Rosa Mexicano, Gotham, and Max Brenner.
Boucherie
Boucherie offers their classic French-inspired menu so mom can enjoy her croque madame or steak and frites with a fresh and buttered croissant. Check our their website to explore the menu and book your table for Mother’s Day!
Craft
Craft NYC is ready to celebrate Mom. Make a reservation for a special 3-course brunch from 10:30 AM — 3 PM or celebrate over Sunday dinner (a la carte menu) from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM in Union Square.
Friend of a Farmer
Union Square’s hottest brunch spot is the perfect place to take the women in your life to show your appreciation. Nestled on the quiet street of Irving Place, Friend of a Farmer is serving up quintessential brunch items including french toast, 3 different types of eggs benedict, and even shepherd’s pie.
Tarallucci E Vino
We bet Mom would love nothing more than to sip an iced cappuccino while enjoying a carrot walnut muffin or a peach Danish baked in-house! Head over to Tarallucci E Vino for a relaxing and delicious brunch.
Union Square Cafe
Union Square Cafe is a neighborhood favorite and its signature brunch menu includes craft cocktails, homemade pastries such as its honey ginger muffins, along with its delicious pasta selection and specials such as its lemon ricotta French toast! There is bound to be something on the menu at Union Square Cafe for Mom!
Fresh Florals
Give mom a fresh floral arrangement or beautiful dried bouquet that she’ll cherish all week! Find a variety of fresh blooms to either pick up or delivery from Starbright Floral Designs, and Whole Foods Market, or spend the day browsing flowers in The Union Square Greenmarket and let Mom pick out her favorite blooms. Stop by Ariston Flowers & Cafe for a light bite inside a flower heaven!
Luxe Spa Day
Give mom the gift of relaxation by treating her to a full-service treatment or massage from local spa establishments like Rescue Spa and Ling Spa! Or, recreate that fresh-from-the-spa feeling at home with the best serums, lotions, face masks, and other beauty products from Fresh, Blue Mercury, Sephora, and Lush.
Sweet Treats
Whether she’ll admit it or not, every mom has a sweet tooth! Find the cutest small bites and the most decadent cakes from local Union Square bakeries and cafes to celebrate Mom. Try adorable mom-themed cupcake bites from Baked by Melissa, Daily Provision’s endless variety of crullers, Breads Bakery’s famous May Cheesecake, Caffe Panna’s or Venchi’s decadent gelato flavors, or opt for healthier options like cacao fruit sweets from Blue Stripes Cacao Shop. Drop by Levain Bakery’s new location on 18th Street for a wide variety of cookie options!
“Miss You” Gifts
If you can’t celebrate with mom in person, show her you care with a handwritten card! Look to Paper Source on Fifth Avenue to find a variety of customizable stationary and themed cards for you to express how grateful you are for the women in your life! Also check out their complete Mother’s Day gift guide to customize a card + gift bundle. Keep it there or head over to ABC Carpet & Home to pick from Mother’s Day candles, picture frames, and cook books to go along with any card.
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