Flowers are always thoughtful, and a well-written card might make Mom tear up, but no San Antonio Mother’s Day is complete without brunch. Sunday, May 11 is approaching quickly, and reservations are booking at a breakneck pace. Need some ideas to get you started? These darling spots are sure to make the holiday truly special.

Blush
This Southtown favorite will tickle Mom pink with its elegantly bohemian vibe. Start with a bread basket, then dive into an eclectic menu that includes ceviche, shrimp and octopus frittatas, and gravlax croissants. The cocktails are just as surprising, ranging from carajillos to a mimosa made with a strawberry-basil shrub.

Box Street All Day
The two locations of this all-day café are perfect for the mom who just discovered Instagram. After all, her new outfit should have an equally cute backdrop. Take the snaps before diving into hearty brunch offerings like stuffed breakfast sandwiches, extra-thick pancakes, and creamy espresso martinis.

Brasserie Mon Chou Chou
Oh la la! This French stunner’s raclette sandwich, prepared tableside, is one of San Antonio’s buzziest dishes. But that’s just the start of a menu that includes bavette steak and standbys like quiche Lorraine. The outstanding hospitality will make Mom truly feel regal.

Carriqui serves a hearty brunch in a gorgeous setting. Carriqui/ Facebook

Carriqui
This chirpy Pearl restaurant boasts one of San Antonio’s most stylish interiors and an adorable courtyard landscaped with native plants. Keep it light here with avocado toast, chilaquiles with cracklings, and perhaps an extra barbecue brisket kolache. You’ll want to save some energy to browse the nearby shops.

Dashi Sichuan Kitchen + Bar
Technically, this Sichuan fave doesn’t offer a brunch service, but who says one has to start the day with palomas and eggs? The huge menu here has something for every palate, from dim sum treats like crispy dumplings to one of San Antonio’s most celebrated pork belly dishes. The sleek atmosphere is a welcome reprieve from fussier brunch spots.

Full Goods Diner
Any brunch hot spot has to have a strong pastry game, but this Pearl diner tromps the competition with a cinnamon cardamom coffee cake; double chocolate chip muffins; and empanadas stuffed with potato, chorizo, and cheese. The flaky treats taste even better with a Spring Fling, a sparkly sipper with gin, strawberry, basil, and lemon.

The booths at Full Goods Diner can accommodate larger groups.Full Goods Diner/ Facebook

Mimosa Gossip
Looking to catch up on all the family chisme? Take Mom to this North Side haunt, which pours more than three dozen varieties of its signature cocktail. The hearty menu keeps the bubbles at bay. Opt for tasty bites like mini chicken and waffles or a more substantial Denver omelet.

NOLA Brunch & Beignets
This iconic restaurant’s new River North location slightly decreased its legendary wait times, but it’s still one of San Antonio’s most bustling spots. New Orleans classics like shrimp and grits join elegant dishes like a blue crab omelet with Creole cream cheese and hollandaise. Don’t forget to order a basket of beignets with a café au lait.

Pharm Table
Brunch doesn’t have to be a mindless indulgence. This Southtown eatery specializes in healthful farm-to-table cuisine. During weekend mornings, that means kitchari with salmon, sweet potato waffles, and superlative beets with pecan dukkah and hemp seed salsa matcha. Pair all of the above with a natural wine, botanical cocktail, or a wellness tonic.