Mother's Day is a special occasion appreciate all the amazing moms out there and honor the moms that are no longer with us. In downtown Evanston, many restaurants and shops offer shopping and dining specials to celebrate this day. Treat your mom to a delicious brunch or lunch at a local eatery and explore local boutiques during the Spring Sip & Stroll on Thursday, May 9, 4:30-7:30PM.
Whether you want to dine out with family or shop for gifts, you can find many options that suit your taste and budget.
Parking is available throughout the business district, and Downtown Evanston is also easily accessible by bike, bus or train!
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5411 EMPANADAS
Order 2 dozen empanadas and get 6 for free over Mother's Day weekend! Order online and use code MOM24 when you check out. Order here.
ALCOVE EVANSTON 3-COURSE BRUNCH
Order 2 dozen empanadas and get 6 for free over Mother's Day weekend! Order online and use code MOM24 when you check out. Order here.
ALCOVE EVANSTON 3-COURSE BRUNCH
Treat mom, grandma, best friend to a 3-course brunch crafted by Chef Elio Romero. Available 11am-3pm. Reserve your table today!
BENNISON'S BAKERY
BENNISON'S BAKERY
Show all the mother figures in your life how much you love them with pastries and more from Bennison's - cheesecake hearts, chocolate heart cookies, Marzipan Fruit Heart and more. View the specials and order today!
COZY EVANSTON
Celebrate the moms in your life at Cozy Evanston offering a complimentary meal with purchase of any entree! Dine-in only; limit one coupon per party. Learn more here.
COZY EVANSTON
Celebrate the moms in your life at Cozy Evanston offering a complimentary meal with purchase of any entree! Dine-in only; limit one coupon per party. Learn more here.
EVANSTON CORNER BISTRO 11 & 12
Treat the mom’s in your life to a Mimosa Brunch on Saturday, May 11 from 11AM-3PM and Sunday, May 12, 10AM-3PM. One and a half hours of bottomless mimosas for $20 with the purchase of an entrèe! View details here.
Treat the mom’s in your life to a Mimosa Brunch on Saturday, May 11 from 11AM-3PM and Sunday, May 12, 10AM-3PM. One and a half hours of bottomless mimosas for $20 with the purchase of an entrèe! View details here.
FONDA MEXICAN MOTHER'S DAY DINNER
Celebrate early at Fonda for Mexican Mother's Day! On Friday, May 10, treat mom to a 3-course-dinner with complimentary Topotos Con Guacamole for mothers. Available from 5-10pm. Reserve your table here.
KOI EVANSTON DIM SUM BRUNCH
Celebrate with Mom at Koi's Dim Sum Brunch offering $12 bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Marys! Make a reservation and view the menu here.
LETOUR EVANSTON MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH
Delight the moms in your life with brunch featuring Spicy Shakshouka, Moroccan Semolina Griddled Breakfast Cakes, Caramel Roasted Pineapple and more. Available 10am-2pm. Reserve a table here.
NAKORN KITCHEN MOTHER'S DAY THAI-INSPIRED BRUNCH
Treat Mom to a delightful Thai-inspired brunch featuring a mouthwatering selection of authentic Thai dishes, specially prepared to make her day unforgettable! Brunch will be served from 11AM-2PM. Reserve a table here.
NAKORN KITCHEN MOTHER'S DAY THAI-INSPIRED BRUNCH
Treat Mom to a delightful Thai-inspired brunch featuring a mouthwatering selection of authentic Thai dishes, specially prepared to make her day unforgettable! Brunch will be served from 11AM-2PM. Reserve a table here.
PATISSERIE CORALIE BONNE FETE DE MERES
The Mango Raspberry Diplomate Tarte is created with fresh fruit, mango cremeux, raspberry coulis, diplomat cream, and a sweet taste shell, this taste is a most decadent Mother's Day treat. Available May 10-12; 24-hour advance order required.
PRAIRIE MOON CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH
PRAIRIE MOON CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH
Celebrate with family at a special Mother's Day brunch with savory and sweet items and Champagne for the adults. Reservations accepted and recommended by calling 847-864-8328 any day after 3pm.
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AYLA'S ORIGINALS
Show Mom your love and appreciation with the gift of creativity, friendship and learning. Purchase a jewelry making class for one, and bring a friend for FREE! Offer valid through May 12, 2024. Sign up here.
BOOKENDS & BEGINNINGS MOTHER'S DAY GIFT BAGS
Can't decide what to get Mom? How about a gift bag with a 6.5oz bottle of In Good Taste Wines Wild Child wine, a Naked Truffle chocolate bar, and a paper rose from Paper Flower Fairy! And of course add a book to the bag while you're there! Bags are $30 plus tax.
More info here.
CLOTH + HOME
From May 10-11, cloth + home is hosting a trunk show for Parron Allen, the namesake clothing brand of Brooklyn-based designer Parron Edwards-Stimola. There will also be floral bouquets and small-batch cookies. Details here.
BOOKENDS & BEGINNINGS MOTHER'S DAY GIFT BAGS
Can't decide what to get Mom? How about a gift bag with a 6.5oz bottle of In Good Taste Wines Wild Child wine, a Naked Truffle chocolate bar, and a paper rose from Paper Flower Fairy! And of course add a book to the bag while you're there! Bags are $30 plus tax.
More info here.
CLOTH + HOME
From May 10-11, cloth + home is hosting a trunk show for Parron Allen, the namesake clothing brand of Brooklyn-based designer Parron Edwards-Stimola. There will also be floral bouquets and small-batch cookies. Details here.
FLOWERSFLOWERS MOTHER'S DAY SPECIALS
FlowersFlowers has 3 beautiful Mother’s Day specials, each with 3 price points, plus the fabulous designer’s choice option, plus tulips! Place an order online or call 847-328-7110 for pick-up or delivery! Learn more and order here from May 10-12..
FlowersFlowers has 3 beautiful Mother’s Day specials, each with 3 price points, plus the fabulous designer’s choice option, plus tulips! Place an order online or call 847-328-7110 for pick-up or delivery! Learn more and order here from May 10-12..
SAVILLE FLOWERS MOTHER'S DAY BOUQUETS
Plan ahead and pre-order your Mother's Day flowers! Stop by the shop, call 847-864-0632 or order online! View the Mother's Day bouquets.
TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES MOTHER'S DAY
From May 10-12, shop the special Mother's Day Sale – 20% off $50+ excluding clearance and consumables. Plus stop by on Saturday, May 11 to celebrate World Fair Trade Day with a special surprise! Learn more here.
Plan ahead and pre-order your Mother's Day flowers! Stop by the shop, call 847-864-0632 or order online! View the Mother's Day bouquets.
TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES MOTHER'S DAY
From May 10-12, shop the special Mother's Day Sale – 20% off $50+ excluding clearance and consumables. Plus stop by on Saturday, May 11 to celebrate World Fair Trade Day with a special surprise! Learn more here.
Local Shops
Accents Plus | 601 Davis St.
Artem Pop Up Gallery | 1627 Sherman Ave.
Bookends & Beginnings | 1620 Orrington Ave.
High Touch Shop | 1551 Sherman Ave.
Kilwin's Evanston | 1724 Sherman Ave.
Madison Grace | 612 Davis St.
Plant Shop Evanston | 1549 Sherman Ave.
talia boutique | 1526 Chicago Ave.
Ten Thousand Villages | 1509 Chicago Ave.
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GRATEFUL YOGA MOTHER'S DAY FAMILY YOGA ON MAY 12
Join child/family yoga specialist Cami Codell for a fun, energized family yoga class. There is a class for kids 2-4 years (3-3:45PM) and for kids K-5th grade (4-5PM). Learn more and sign up here!
EVANSTON HISTORY CENTER MOTHER'S DAY HOUSEWALK ON MAY 12
The Mother’s Day House Walk returns, with interior visits to some spectacular private homes in Evanston’s Lake Shore Historic District. Enjoy brunch downtown and explore the historic district homes from 1-5PM. Learn more and purchase tickets.