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. All prices quoted are for Mother's Day 2008.
1. Washington Park Grille
The Washington Park Grille, or Wash Park Grille for short, sets the standard by which all brunches are measured in Denver. Homemade waffles, carving stations and of course, eggs benedict, round out the upscale breakfast buffet choices. Mother's Day brunch is served 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. for $24.95 per person. Washington Park Grille
1096 S. Gaylord St.
Denver, CO 80209
303-777-0707
2. Dazzle
Dazzle your mom with live jazz performed onstage, while you mellow out in the dining area with omelettes made to order. Mother's Day brunch is served from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., and costs $29.95. For an additional $8, you can add on all-you-can-drink mimosas and bloody marys. Now that's a smooth move! Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge
930 Lincoln St.
Denver, CO 80203
303-839-5101
3. Lola
Show mom the world at Lola, which has one of the best views of downtown Denver. The Mexican restaurant moved from cramped quarters on S. Pearl St. to the Highlands neighborhood a few years ago, but kept their signature breakfast dishes such as Lola Huevos. Brunch is served 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., with $3 mimosas and $4 bloody marys. Lola
1575 Boulder St.
Denver, CO 80211
720-570-8686
4. Le Central
French fare at reasonable prices makes Le Central a favorite spot for brunch in Denver. Le Central will be offering a special Mother's Day brunch menu that includes a children's menu for les enfants. Brunch is served from 10 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. Le Central
112 E. 8th St.
Denver, CO 80203
303-863-8094
5. The Tavern Lowry
From 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Lowry's latest addition will be serving up a buffet featuring salmon, prime rib and smoked turkey. All mothers also receive a rose with brunch. Cost is $29 for adults and $12 for children under 12. The Tavern Lowry
7401 E. 1st Ave.
Denver, CO 80230
303-366-0007
