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.
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 Columbus’s best options.
With midday food and drinks galore, there's a reason brunch is a favorite Mother's Day tradition. Here are Columbus' best breakfast and brunch options by the numbers.
1. Scotty's Cafe
Topping the list is Scotty's Cafe. Located at 2980 E. Broad St. in Broadleigh, the breakfast, brunch and lunch cafe and deli is the highest-rated breakfast and brunch restaurant in Columbus, boasting five stars out of 221 reviews on Yelp.
2. Katalina's
Next up is Harrison West's Katalina's, situated at 1105 Pennsylvania Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 819 reviews on Yelp, the New American breakfast, brunch and lunch spot has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Skillet
Finally, Schumacher Place's Skillet, located at 410 E. Whittier St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the New American and breakfast and brunch spot, which offers comfort food and more, 4.5 stars out of 665 reviews.
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After brunch, why not treat mom to a top-rated art gallery?
1. Wexner Center For The Arts
Topping the list is Wexner Center For the Arts. Located at 1871 N. High St. in the Ohio State University, the art gallery, cinema and performing arts spot is the highest-rated art gallery in Columbus, boasting 4.5 stars out of 52 reviews on Yelp.
2. Glass Axis
Next up is Franklinton's Glass Axis, situated at 610 W. Town St. With 4.5 stars out of 27 reviews on Yelp, the art gallery and glass blowing spot, offering art classes and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Wild Goose Creative
Last but not least, Old North Columbus' Wild Goose Creative, located at 2491 Summit St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the art gallery and non-profit community event space spot 4.5 stars out of 21 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. The Refectory Restaurant And Bistro
Topping the list is The Refectory Restaurant and Bistro. Located at 1092 Bethel Road in Sycamore Hills, the French wine bar and lounge is the highest-rated wine bar in Columbus, boasting 4.5 stars out of 326 reviews on Yelp.
2. South Village Grille
Next up is Merion Village's South Village Grille, situated at 197 Thurman Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 116 reviews on Yelp, the New American wine bar and spot, serving seafood and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
To end the day, Polaris's Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, located at 8760 Sancus Blvd., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the wine bar and steakhouse, which offers seafood and more, four stars out of 295 reviews.
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