Mother's Day fun: Top ways to celebrate around Austin

Mother's Day fun: Top ways to celebrate around AustinThe Funkadelic. | Photo: Ashley M./Yelp
Hoodline
Published on May 07, 2019

Mother’s Day is the No. 13 day of the year for consumer spending at local restaurants in Texas, according to an analysis of transactions at 42,000 local eateries by Womply, a provider of CRM and marketing software for small businesses. However, the day before Mother’s Day is much busier, as patrons pack into Texas restaurants to treat mom to brunch or dinner, making it the No. 1 day of the year. On that day, average daily revenue at local restaurants surges to $1,685, a 40% increase over an average day. That sales increase is driven by a 15% bump in transaction volume and a 22% increase in purchase price.     

In Austin, the day before Mother’s Day is also busier than Mother’s Day, coming in as the No. 4 day of the year for consumer spending at local restaurants, according to Womply. Daily revenue increases to $2,370.14, up 42% over an average day, driven by a 19% increase in transaction volume and a 19% increase in purchase price. 

When it comes to honoring mothers — of all kinds — there’s no room for half-measures. Still looking for ways to celebrate on May 12? We've got you covered.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top mom-approved outings around town, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of Austin’s best options.


With midday food and drinks galore, there's a reason brunch is a favorite Mother's Day tradition. Here are Austin's best breakfast and brunch options by the numbers.

1. The Funkadelic

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Topping the list is The Funkadelic. Located at 4715 S. Lamar Blvd., Suite 101-A, the breakfast and brunch spot is the highest-rated breakfast and brunch restaurant in Austin, boasting 4.5 stars out of 325 reviews on Yelp.

2. South Congress Cafe

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Bouldin's South Congress Cafe, located at 1600 S. Congress Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the New American breakfast and brunch spot four stars out of 2,310 reviews.


After brunch, why not treat mom to a top-rated art gallery?

1. Austin Art Garage

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Topping the list is Austin Art Garage. Located at 2200 S. Lamar Blvd., Suite J, in Zilker, the art gallery is the highest-rated art gallery in Austin, boasting 4.5 stars out of 32 reviews on Yelp.

2. Ao5 Gallery

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Next up is South Lamar's Ao5 Gallery, situated at 3005 S. Lamar Blvd., Suite C110-B. With 4.5 stars out of 53 reviews on Yelp, the art gallery and framing spot has proven to be a local favorite.


To top off a lovely Mother's Day, look no further than the best wine bars in town. Whether it's red, white or rosé you're after, these top spots are sure to deliver the goods.

1. House Wine

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Topping the list is House Wine. Located at 408 Josephine St. in Zilker, the wine bar is the highest-rated wine bar in Austin, boasting 4.5 stars out of 359 reviews on Yelp.

2. Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden

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Downtown's Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden, located at 79 and 81 Rainey St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the beer garden and wine bar spot, which serves and breakfast, brunch and lunch, four stars out of 2,142 reviews.


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