Make Mom Feel Extra Special
Mother’s Day is all about making Mom feel truly cherished, and what better way to do that than with something thoughtful and local? Whether it’s a relaxing brunch, a handcrafted gift, or a pampering experience, small businesses in our community are offering unique specials to help you celebrate in style. This guide features some of the best local options to help you create a day that’s as special as she is.
Brunch & Special Events

Minnie Bells Soul Movement
Location: 1375 Fillmore St, San Francisco
Come enjoy a soulful Sunday Mother’s Day Brunch at Minnie Bell’s Fillmore. We have two seatings available: 10am to 12pm & 1pm to 3pm. Great food, wine and vibes! Ticket includes buffet brunch with non-alcoholic drinks. All other drinks are available for purchase, we will also have selected menu items for additional purchase.
Buffet Includes & not limited to:
- Rosemary Fried Chicken Wings
- Applewood Smoked Bacon
- Vegetable Frittata
- Oxtail Frittata
- Breakfast Potatoes
- Brown Butter Waffles
- Mac & Cheese
- Shrimp Etoufee over fried grit cake
- Fresh Fruit
- Mixed Greens Salad
- Lemon Pound Cake
- Caramel Cake

Pomella
Location: 3770 Piedmont Ave, Oakland
✨ Mother’s Day Brunch ✨
📅 Sunday, May 11th
This will be Pomella’s final brunch service. It’s the last time for our Shakshuka – final chance to dive into our pillowy French Toast. We’ll be dishing out our Merguez Hash, Bravas Latke Benedict, and Asparagus Shiitake Bread Pudding. No reservations needed, no pre-orders necessary.

Soul Food Stroll by Chef Rene Johnson
Location: 525 4th St Oakland, CA 94607
Bring your loved ones to the Soul Food Stroll: Honoring Mothers, Celebrating Families on Sunday, May 11th, 12PM – 3 PM. Enjoy mouthwatering soul food favorites while creating joyful moments together. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the amazing mothers in our lives!
The Details:
𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙚: 𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮, MAY 11, 2025
𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚: 12:00 PM- 3:00 PM

Prescott Market
Location: 1620 18th St, Oakland, CA
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Prescott Market! 🥂🍾💐🌷
Join us on Sunday, May 11, starting at 10am for a festive day honoring moms with brunch, flowers, mimosas, and a farmers market right outside our door!
Each restaurant will offer something special, including:
- Mini Bacon, Goat Cheese and Asparagus Quiches. w/ tallow fried potatoes from Prescott Meats & Deli
- Strawberry French Toast from Café Noir
- Taiwanese Dim Sum Specials from Woo Can Cook
- Cruel Summer Iced Teas from High Wire
- The Almanac Mimosa Hydration Station
- Habanero Bloody Mary’s and Paloma Mimosas by Pizzeria Violetta
Plus, don’t miss:
- Beautiful flower bouquets and a hands-on flower-making workshop with Lauren Riley 🌹💐
- Live tunes from DJ Cocoa Leche 💃
- Face painting, balloons by Anna Lea, and a sandbox for the kiddos! 🥳

Scrap&Sip
Location: 3292 22nd St, San Francisco
Join us for a fun-filled event celebrating all the amazing moms out there! Get ready for an intentional and engaging day of crafting, an interactive flower bar, and yummy cupcakes and cocktails to celebrate all the hard work you do as a mom or to celebrate the mother figure in your life. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just looking to try something fresh and different, this event is perfect for everyone. Let’s make this Mother’s Day extra special together!
Your purchased ticket includes a specially curated experience brought to you by small local small businesses:
- entry for 2 people (bring a friend, your mother/mother-figure or your child 8+yo)
- 2 drink tickets
- cupcakes
- a creative journal kit and session complete with a photo of you and your guest, stickers, ephemera and a small journal
- an interactive bloom bar experience to take home a floral arrangement
- professional photography to capture the day

The Cook & Her Farmer
Location: 510 9th St, Oakland, CA
Our Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch with @jazzmafiamusic is back! Join us Sunday May 11 from 11-3 to celebrate mothers, moms, abuelas, aunties, friends that are mothers – those that mean mother to you.
Come for the delicious food, fun music and community and family vibes. All are welcome.
In the garden. No reservations.
Featuring a special Brunch menu, mimosas, oysters and more. Free flower bouquets for mothers (while they last) 🌺Music by the fabulous @benmisterkaguitar band from 12:30-3
Great Gifts for Mom

Picnic SF
Location: 1808 Polk St, San Francisco, CA
Have you gotten Mom something special? If not, we have so many lovely goodies and cards available in-store. And we’re offering gift wrapping! Open 11-6:30pm, come on in and shop with us!

Black Jet Baking Co.
Location: 833 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA
Black Jet Baking Co. is a beloved San Francisco bakery known for its nostalgic treats made with a modern twist. Specializing in scratch-made pies, cookies, pastries, and savory goods, Black Jet brings comfort and creativity to every bite. This Mother’s Day, treat Mom to something sweet from their selection of seasonal baked goods—perfect for gifting or sharing over coffee.
In addition to their gorgeous and delicious cakes and pastry samplers, Black Jet is offering two special Mother’s Day items:
Mother’s Day Lemon Poppy Cake
Yellow cake layered with a tart lemon poppy seed buttercream and topped with adorable daisies.
Half Dozen Mother’s Day Cupcakes
Half Dozen of our most delicious cupcakes topped with lovely sugar flowers.
Flavors to include:
- Coconut
- Vanilla
- Raspberry
- Old Fashioned Chocolate
- Carrot
- Devils Food and Vanilla

Ramsess Art Garden
Location: 2511 Broadway, Oakland, CA
Ramsess Art Garden in Oakland is a lush, creative sanctuary where nature and art intertwine. This urban oasis offers a curated selection of indoor and outdoor plants, artisanal pottery, and unique local art, making it an ideal spot to find a thoughtful, living gift for Mom this Mother’s Day. Whether you’re looking to surprise Mom with a beautiful plant or share a memorable experience together, Ramsess Art Garden provides a serene and inspiring setting to make her day truly special.

Bay Voyager
Location: Pier 39, San Francisco, CA
For an unforgettable Mother’s Day adventure, Bay Voyager offers thrilling, up-close tours of the San Francisco Bay aboard a high-speed RIB (rigid inflatable boat). Departing from Pier 39, their 45- and 90-minute narrated cruises take you under the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges, past Alcatraz, and along the city’s iconic waterfront—all while outfitted in provided wet-weather gear to keep you cozy and dry. With a maximum of 12 passengers per tour, it’s an intimate and exhilarating way to treat Mom to a memorable experience on the water. Private charters are also available for a more personalized celebration.

Heliotrope
Location: 2744 E 11th St C-8, Oakland
Heliotrope crafts high-quality, all-natural skincare, aromatherapy, and personal care products made in small batches locally in the Bay Area. From luxurious moisturizers and serums to soothing massage candles and eco-friendly refills, Heliotrope’s offerings are perfect for those who value simplicity, sustainability, and a little indulgence. Visit their studio in Jingletown or browse the collections on their website.

Ohm Thai Massage
Location: 2275 Market St, San Francisco
Ohm Thai Massage, conveniently located on Market St, offers a serene escape with their expert Thai massage services. Known for providing deep relaxation, injury recovery, and mobility improvement, their offerings also include Swedish massage, sports massage, and reflexology. The caring, skilled therapists ensure a rejuvenating experience, helping you feel your best and heal naturally. Whether you’re recovering from stress or injury, Ohm Thai Massage provides personalized care to meet your needs in a peaceful, welcoming environment.

Buddha Raksa Traditional Thai Massage
Location: 2462 Mission St, San Francisco
Buddha Raksa specializes in traditional Thai massage, blending ancient healing techniques with modern wellness practices. Offering services such as deep tissue, Thai aroma, and warm stone massages, they focus on restoring energy flow, improving flexibility, and relieving stress. Their holistic approach helps clients release tension, enhance circulation, and achieve relaxation. Bhuddha Raksa is committed to supporting physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a comprehensive and rejuvenating massage experience.