Your mom spent many years flipping flapjacks for you -- or at least, pouring cereal and milk in a bowl. Return the favor by taking mom out to brunch for Mother's Day. From French fare at Le Central to nouveau Mexican at Lola, Denver's diverse restaurants offer many choices to make mom happy. Mother's Day this year falls on Sunday, May 12, 2013.
1. Dazzle
Dazzle your mom with live jazz performed onstage by the Julie Monley Quartet, while you mellow out in the dining area with omelets made to order and a top-notch brunch buffet. For an additional cost, you can add on all-you-can-drink mimosas and bloody marys. Brunch is served from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., with live music from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Reservations are required.
Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge
930 Lincoln St.
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 303-839-5101
2. Ellyngton's at the Brown Palace
The Dom Perignon champagne brunch at Ellyngton's at the Brown Palace will pamper mom with carving stations, seafood selections -- plus a pour of premium champage. The historic Brown Palace hotel downtown has housed many of Denver's elite since its construction in 1892, and continues the tradition of luxury, with prices of more than $100 for the Dom Perignon brunch. Reservations are required.
Ellyngton's at the Brown Palace
321 17th St.
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303-297-3111
3. Le Central
French fare at reasonable prices makes Le Central a favorite spot for le brunch in Denver. Le Central will be offering a special Mother's Day brunch menu with crepes, omelets -- and of course, French toast. Reservations are required.
Le Central
112 E. 8th St.
Denver, CO 80203
303-863-8094
4. Snooze
Trendy moms can enjoy the hipster ambience at Snooze in LoDo, featured as a favorite brunch spot on "Real World: Denver." The popular eatery also opened two more locations, one at 700 Colorado Blvd. in Denverand one at 6781 S York St. in Centennial. Indulge your sweet tooth with Cinnamon Roll Pancakes, or dig into several delicious varieties of eggs benedict. Not the best choice for moms on a diet, however, as low-calorie options are limited.
Snooze
2262 Larimer St.
Denver CO 80205
Phone: 303-297-0700
5. Jelly Cafe
The Capitol Hill eatery is giving Snooze a run for its money as hippest breakfast joint in town. Jelly makes its donut holes in house, which come filled with your choice of jelly or other fillings. Jelly also offers a twist on old favorites such as pancakes and biscuits and gravy. Gluten-free items are available on the menu. Be prepared for a wait. Jelly recently opened a second location at 700 East Evans Ave. in Denver.
Jelly Cafe
600 E. 13th Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 303-831-6301
6. Zaidy's Deli
Zaidy's Deli is the perfect choice for moms who prefer good, honest deli food. Zaidy's features standbys such as potato latkes, cheese blintzes and corned beef hash. The smoked fish platter with lox and smoked sable is perfect to share with mom. Zaidy's now has one location in Cherry Creek after shuttering their downtown outpost.
Zaidy's Deli Cherry Creek
121 Adams St.
Denver, CO 80206
Phone: 303-333-5336
7. WaterCourse Foods
Vegetarian moms will savor the menu at Watercourse Foods in City Park, which also includes gluten-free options. The buckwheat pancakes are surprisingly good -- despite being healthy for you. Watercourse Foods serves breakfast all day from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Sundays. Watercourse Foods
837 E. 17th Ave.
Denver, CO 80218
Phone: 303-832-7313
8. Washington Park Grille
The Washington Park Grille, or Wash Park Grille for short, will please the palate of traditional moms. Homemade waffles, carving stations and of course, eggs benedict, round out the upscale breakfast buffet choices. Mother's Day brunch is served from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. for $28.95. Reservations are required.
Washington Park Grille
1096 S. Gaylord St.
Denver, CO 80209
Phone: 303-777-0707
9. Lola
Show mom the world at Lola, which has one of the best views of downtown Denver from the patio of the Highlands eatery. The Mexican restaurant's brunch menu features American classics such as chicken and waffles, as well as Latin-inspired favorites such as lobster green chile omelet. Brunch is served from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on weekends.
Lola
1575 Boulder St.
Denver, CO 80211
Phone: 720-570-8686
10. Lucile's Creole Cafe
Lucile's Creole Cafe has several locations in the Denver area, and offers breakfast favorites with a Creole kick. Try the Eggs New Orleans for a spicy take on Eggs Benedict, and don't forget to start off the meal with beignets. Lucile's does not accept reservations.
