By: Lindsay Garbacik By: Lindsay Garbacik | May 5, 2023 | Food & Drink Lifestyle Holiday Guides
Mother’s Day is coming up quickly and now is the perfect time to plan how you’ll spoil mom this year. While everyone’s family is a bit different, it’s important to celebrate the people who raised you. This year, Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14 and we’ve compiled the ultimate guide for treating mom to a life of luxury on her special day.
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Start your celebrations off right with a lavish brunch at one of Chicago’s best restaurants. Whether she loves a classic like chicken and waffles, has a taste for French cuisine and caviar, or enjoys drag-style entertainment with brunch, we’ve got you covered.
Browse through our list of the 25 best brunch spots in Chicago.
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It’s hard to resist a crispy, fresh croissant or a fluffy fruit danish, so treat mom to a variety of baked goods from some of Chicago’s top bakeries. Throw the diet out the window and indulge in pastries and cookies. Diets don’t exist on holidays!
Check out our list of the best bakeries in the city.
Not a fan of baked goods? Check out our list of the best ice cream shops in Chicago.
Head to luxe spot The Ritz-Carlton for a day of R&R with Mom. Start with brunch at Torali on the 12th floor before heading to the spa or booking a room for a Mother's Day staycation.
Strolling through a museum on Mother's Day is the perfect way to spend some quality time with Mom, and thankfully, Chicago is packed with some of the top cultural institutions in the county.
Check out our list of the best museums in the city.
Treat mom to a special day at the spa. Whether that means joining her for a massage, funding her dream treatment or taking her to a spa she hasn’t experienced before, we’ve rounded up a variety of fabulous options in the city.
Check out our full list of the best spas in the city.
Not a fan of spa treatments? Treat mom to a trip to a top hair salon. She can experiment with hair treatments, a new style or color, or just experience a quality salon visit.
View our picks for the top hair salons in Chicago.
It’s no secret a beautiful bouquet of flowers will bring a smile to mom’s face. She can display them in a gorgeous vase and boast to houseguests how thoughtful you are. Shop locally and grab a bouquet, or artfully design a concept, with Chicago’s fabulous florists and flower shops.
Browse our list of the best florists and flower shops in Chicago.
If your mom does not live nearby, now is the perfect time to plan for her to visit. Treat her to a luxurious stay at one of Chicago’s best hotels and allow her to fully relax and unwind in peace. With stunningly designed boutique hotels, opulent high-end hotel chains, and city staples, it can be hard to choose. We’ve compiled a list of the best hotels in the city that are worthy of lodging your mom.
Check out our list of the best hotels in the city.
Soak up the sunshine and spring weather this Mother’s Day and plan a picnic for your family at one of Chicago’s beautiful parks. The best part of picnics is the ability to dine anywhere, at any time, regardless of if you’ve prepared picnic baskets or not. Swing by one of Chicago’s many fantastic restaurants to pick up food to-go that is sure to please mom.
View our list of the best parks in Chicago. Then, browse through our lists of the best Mexican restaurants, caesar salad spots, and burger joints in the city.
There's no going wrong when surprising Mom with a glittering selection from top Chicago jeweler C.D Peacock. From sleek Cartier watches to a 14-karat yellow gold Rachel Reid necklace with the word "Mama" on it, there's something every mother will love.
Chicago has a variety of unique, experimental and mouth-watering tasting menus. Treat mom to something she’s never experienced before as you dine on small plates of divine culinary creations. With numerous courses offered and paired with wines, this is the perfect way to end a day of Mother’s Day festivities.
Check out our full list of the best tasting menus in Chicago.
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