Top 8 Mother's Day Brunch Spots in Kansas City

1. Lidia's

You just can't go wrong by heading to famed New York City chef Lidia Bastianich's fabulous restaurant, Lidia's (101 W. 22nd, 816.221.3722) for Mother's Day. From the famed Pasta Trio (an all you can eat sampling of three great pasta dishes) to the Market Brunch--a Prix Fixe three course meal that includes Antipasti, a Main Course (try the Gnocci or Frico), and dessert. You may even order off the main menu AND they even have a Kids Brunch to boot.

2. Classic Cup Cafe

The Classic Cup, located in the heart of the Country Club Plaza (301 W. 47th Street 816-753-1840) is the best outdoor brunch spot in Kansas City. With a huge outdoor patio and sidewalk seating, the Classic Cup will make you feel as though you're dining al fresco somewhere in Europe. With a wonderful Sunday Brunch with favorites like the Florentine Ham Frittata and the Classic Eggs Benedict--your mom will be jumping for joy on Mother's Day when you dine here.

3. Tom Fooleries

If a casual but albeit wonderful brunch is what your mom is in the mood for, Tomfooleries is the place this Mother's Day. With locations on the Country Club Plaza (816.753.0555) and in the Northland's Zona Rosa (816.746.8668), Tomfooleries offers a delicious brunch with all the fixings and an amazing assortment of desserts. Tom's also has the biggest Bloody Mary bar in the Midwest where your mom can create her own Bloody Mary with over 30 different ingredients.

4. Grand Street Cafe

The Grand Street Cafe, owned and operated by the PB & J group is the perfect spot to take your mom this Mother's Day. With wonderful food, beautiful decor and a great wait staff,--the Grand Street is a great way to spend any special occasion. Their Sunday brunch serves up everything from breakfast essentials like omelets to caviar and chef carved ham. They even have a great assortment of desserts. Located a few blocks East of the Country Club Plaza (4740 Grand, 816.561.8000)

5. Benton's and the Brasserie at Westin Crown Center

Treat mom to a feast fit for a Queen at both of the Westin Crown Center restaurants. Enjoying a wonderful view of the city while dining at Benton’s Steak & Chop House or head to a casual family-style brunch in the lobby-level Brasserie restaurant to enjoy great eats and live jazz. Both will offer buffets with over 100 food items and a dessert bar. There is even a special play area in the lobby to entertain youngsters. Call Benton's at 816-391-4460 or the Brasserie at 816-474-4400 for info.

6. Rozzelle Court Restaurant at the Nelson

The Nelson serves an extravagant buffent in the beautiful Rozzelle Court Restaurant. The buffet includes a carving station, entrees such as stuffed trout, veggies and potatoes, salad station, made-to-order pasta, quiche and seafood bar as well as an array of breads and a dessert bar.

Reservations required, call 816.751.1ART
$36 per person, $32 members, $15 ages 4-10, 3 and under, free
FYI 15% service charge added to all parties

7. Hotel Phillips Chophouse

Downtown Kansas City's Hotel Phillip's offers Mother's Day Brunch in their beautiful Chophouse from 10am-2:30pm. The brunch includes everything from a large selection of fruits, cheeses, and salads to entrees like lamb, filet, french toast and much more. Don't forget their lovely selection of dessert (think chocolate souffle and berries with cream.

Adults $49, Children $24 plus gratuity and tax.

For reservations, call 816.346.4429

8. bluestem Mother's Day Tea and Brunch

Colby and Megan Garrelts offer a Mother's Day Brunch (with an ala carte menu) at their bluestem restaurant from 10:30am - 2:30pm on Mom's Day.

If high tea is more to your liking, try their Mother's Day Tea on Saturday, May 10th at 11am and 12:30pm. The two seatings offer an afternoon of fine teas, delish pastries (made by Megan herself) and tea sandwiches any mom would love. ($25.00 per person/$7.00 for children under 10)