Mother's Day

We love to celebrate with great food — and Mother’s Day is no exception. Surprise mom with food prepared by local chefs, and gifts offered by local businesses by viewing our list below*!

For more local food options and ideas check out all Taste Real partner businesses.

*Note: This list is updated every May

Special Menus and Events

Atmosphere Cafe, Guelph
Discover a beautifully curated prix fixe brunch experience designed to celebrate the moms who mean the most. Make your reservation online and view the menu here. 

Borealis Grille and Bar, Guelph
Indulge in a locally sourced brunch or enjoy feature cocktails and dishes at dinner on May 9 and 10. Book your table here.

The Breadalbane Inn, Fergus
Enjoy a delicious brunch on May 10 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm crafted with love by talented chefs. Call to reserve 519.843.4770. View the menu.

Crieff Hills Retreat Centre, Puslinch
Experience a delicious farm-to-table buffet brunch crafted with a wide selection of fresh ingredients — all set against the peaceful backdrop of a historic countryside retreat. Sunday, May 10 from 10:00 - 2:00 pm. Book your seats online.

Drayton Chop House, Drayton
Celebrate Mom the way she deserves with special dinner and brunch menus. Complimentary mimosa for all moms with any entrée! View the menus and call to reserve your seat 226.818.2467.

Elora Mill, Elora
Make this Mother's Day a special one with a chef-curated three-course lunch or a four-course tasting menu. View available days and book a reservation here.

Erin Hill Acres, Erin
Treat mom to a delicious Mother's Day Tea on May 9 and 10, filled with sandwiches, cookies, scones, and more! Reserve your table here.

Miijidaa Café + Bistro, Guelph
Show the mom in your life how special they are with a featured brunch or chef's dinner feature on May 9 and 10. Book a table here.

Park Eatery, Guelph
Celebrate Mom all weekend long, with brunch from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, or a chef's dinner special from 3:00 - 8:00 pm. Call to book 519.265.9002. View the menu here.

The Wild Tart, Elora
Offering the finest café style dining, exquisite afternoon teas, delicious light fayre, bubbles and cocktails. View their special Mother's Day menu. 

The Wooly Pub, Guelph
Raise a glass to mom and join The Wooly Pub and Bellwoods Brewery for their three-course tasting menu with beer pairings on May 10 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm. Purchase your tickets here. 

Gifts, Baskets and Boxes

Applebottom Orchards, Palmerston
Spoil mom with one bottle of hand-crafted cider and a bundle of signature tulips from Brass Ridge Acres. View more information and pre-order by May 3. 

Creative Edge, Guelph
Gifts for Mom! Featuring gift baskets filled with yummy treats, soothing soaps, local beeswax candles and more. Additional options available on their website www.creativeedgegifts.com.

Fraberts Fresh Food, Fergus
Treat mom to Mother’s Day Brunch in a Box, a quiche, gift basket or charcuterie! Order online here. 

Hereward Farms, East Garafraxa
Looking for the perfect gift that combines luxury, nature, and self-care? Hereward Farms offers a variety of thoughtfully curated gifts and bundles. Shop for Mom.

Jess for you Cafe and Baked Goods, Hillsburgh
Indulge your sweet tooth with an Afternoon Tea Box or desserts made specially for mom! View menu and pre-order by May 3.

LangSon Farms, Fergus
Treat Mom to Ready Made Brunch from the farm, includes a bouquet of flowers. View the full menu and order before Mother's Day.

Market Fresh, Guelph
Treat Mom to a high tea for two — from home! Exclusively available May 9 and 10. Check out what's included and order online here.

Summer Rain Farm, Drayton
Brighten up mom's day with fresh cut bouquets, local honey, and farm-fresh eggs at Summer Rain Farm's outdoor stand. Bouquets available May 8 and 9. View event information here. 

Wellington Country Marketplace, Guelph
Show mom what she means to you with this delicious Mother's Day Brunch Kit, packed with fresh and local ingredients. View menu here and pre-order by 6:00 pm on May 6. 

Experiences and Pampering

Cox Creek Cellars, Guelph

• Celebrate Mother's Day early on May 7 with a dried floral workshop filled with flowers, creativity, and connection. Purchase your tickets here. 
• Enjoy a glass of wine or cider, relax, and learn how to give yourselves the ultimate facial experience on May 8 and May 10. Reserve your spot today!

Dixon's Distilled Spirits, Guelph
Make some memories with mom on May 10 by painting your own gin tumbler while enjoying drinks and good company! Purchase your tickets here. 

Erin Hill Acres, Erin
Say "I love you, Mom" with this event on May 9 and 10 dedicated to all the mothers and special women in your life. Explore lavender fields, visit The Shoppe, and meet furry highland cows — book your visit!

Elora General Store, Elora
Explore the Elora General Store for Mother’s Day Gifts, for the women you love, appreciate, and look up to.

The Hive - An Arts Collective, Guelph
On May 10 we honor all the women in our lives! Come bee with your mama at the Queen Bee Mom Market downtown Guelph. Lots to do and shop local. View more information here.

Spring Mill Distillery, Guelph

• Join Kamilla Flores and her Drag Mother Karma Kameleon on May 8 for a Mother's Day edition of drinks and drag in Spring Mill’s private event space. Purchase tickets here. 
• For a more low-key outing, check out the Mother's Day Sip and Shop event at Spring Mill on May 10 for artisan vendors, feature cocktails, and lunch pop-ups. View more information here. 

Plants, Nurseries and Flowers

For Mother's Day plant and flower gifts, check out our list of wonderful businesses offering hanging baskets, floral arrangements, planters and more!

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