Mother’s Day is the No. 64 day of the year for consumer spending at local restaurants in Ohio, 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 Ohio restaurants to treat mom to brunch or dinner, making it the No. 4 day of the year. On that day, average daily revenue at local restaurants surges to $1,275, a 49% increase over an average day. That sales increase is driven by a 27% bump in transaction volume and a 17% increase in purchase price.
In Cleveland, 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 $1,305.44, up 50% over an average day, driven by a 27% increase in transaction volume and an 18% 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 Cleveland’s best options.
With midday food and drinks galore, there's a reason brunch is a favorite Mother's Day tradition. Here are Cleveland's best breakfast and brunch options by the numbers.
1. Soho Chicken + Whiskey
Topping the list is Soho Chicken + Whiskey. Located at 1889 W. 25th St. in Ohio City - West Side, the Southern breakfast, brunch and lunch spot and bar is the highest-rated breakfast and brunch restaurant in Cleveland, boasting 4.5 stars out of 420 reviews on Yelp.
2. Lucky's Cafe
Next up is Tremont's Lucky's Cafe, situated at 777 Starkweather Ave. With four stars out of 829 reviews on Yelp, the breakfast and brunch spot, which also offers coffee, tea and desserts, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Euro Wafel Bar
Last but not least, University District's Euro Wafel Bar, located at 11457 Mayfield Road Cleveland, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the breakfast and brunch spot, which offers waffles, coffee and tea, 4.5 stars out of 76 reviews.
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After brunch, why not treat mom to a top-rated art gallery?
1. The Glass Bubble Project
Topping the list is The Glass Bubble Project. Located at 2421 Bridge Ave. in Ohio City - West Side, the art gallery and art school, which offers art classes and more, is the highest-rated art gallery in Cleveland, boasting five stars out of 29 reviews on Yelp.
2. 78th Street Studios
Next up is Detroit Shoreway's 78th Street Studios, situated at 1300 W. 78th St. With 4.5 stars out of 33 reviews on Yelp, the art gallery and event space has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Something Different Gallery
Finally, Ohio City - West Side's Something Different Gallery, located at 1899 W. 25th St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the art gallery and gift shop 4.5 stars out of 16 reviews.
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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. Etna Restaurant & Wine Bar
Topping the list is Etna Restaurant & Wine Bar. Located at 11919 Mayfield Road in University District, the Italian wine bar and spot, which offers seafood and more, is the highest-rated wine bar in Cleveland, boasting four stars out of 75 reviews on Yelp.
2. Lola
Next up is Downtown's Lola, situated at 2058 E. Fourth St. With four stars out of 1,042 reviews on Yelp, the New American wine bar and spot has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Market Avenue Wine Bar
To wrap up the day, there's Ohio City - West Side's Market Avenue Wine Bar. Located at 2521 Market Ave., it's another top choice, with Yelpers giving the wine bar, which offers tapas and more, 4.5 stars out of 94 reviews.
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