Mother’s Day is the No. 10 day of the year for consumer spending at local restaurants in Florida, according to an analysis of transactions at 42,000 local eateries by Womply, a provider of marketing and CRM software for small businesses. As patrons pack into Florida restaurants to treat mom to brunch or dinner, average daily revenue at local restaurants surges to $2,530, a 63% increase over an average day. That sales increase is driven by a 16% bump in transaction volume and 41% 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 Orlando’s best options.
With midday food and drinks galore, there's a reason brunch is a favorite Mother's Day tradition. Here are Orlando's best breakfast and brunch options by the numbers.
1. Se7en Bites
Topping the list is Se7en Bites. Located at 617 N. Primrose Drive in Colonial Town Center, the restaurant, which offers coffee and tea and more, is the most popular breakfast, brunch and lunch spot in Orlando, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,647 reviews on Yelp. The menu features Southern comfort foods and made-from-scratch sweets.
2. First Watch
Next up is Lake Formosa's First Watch, situated at 1414 N. Mills Ave., Suite 180. With four stars out of 164 reviews on Yelp, the cafe has proven to be a local favorite breakfast and brunch spot. Besides the standard menu, which includes breakfast and lunch staples as well as healthier options, First Watch offers seasonal dishes.
3. The Sanctum Cafe
Colonialtown North's The Sanctum Cafe, located at 715 N. Ferncreek Ave., Suite D, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the vegan and vegetarian restaurant (with the exception of farm-to-table eggs) 4.5 stars out of 429 reviews. In addition to a wide variety of plant-based meals, the restaurant offers an extensive drinks menu, which includes coffee and tea, cold-pressed juices, smoothies and spirits.
After brunch, why not treat mom to a top-rated art gallery?
1. Timucua Arts Foundation
Topping the list is the Timucua Arts Foundation in downtown Orlando. Located at 2000 S. Summerlin, the art gallery and music venue is the highest rated art gallery in Orlando, boasting five stars out of 25 reviews on Yelp. On Mother's Day, American singer-songwriter Jordan Foley will perform and there will be visual art by Orit Rueben.
2. Boom-art By Rogers Studio
Next up is North Orange's Boom-Art by Rogers Studio, situated at 1821 N. Orange Ave. With five stars out of 16 reviews on Yelp, the art gallery, functional furniture store and arts and crafts spot has proven to be a local favorite. The art studio is owned and operated by two former Ringling Bros. clowns.
3. SNAP! - Orlando
Park Lake's SNAP! - Orlando, located at 1013 E. Colonial Drive, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the event space and contemporary art gallery five stars out of 20 reviews. The event space aims to "increase the visibility and appreciation of the photographic medium as a significant cultural art form and broaden the demographic of engaged art enthusiasts and collectors within our community."
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. Black Bean Deli
Topping the list is Black Bean Deli. Located at 1835 E. Colonial Drive in Colonialtown North, the Cuban deli is also the highest rated wine bar in Orlando, boasting 4.5 stars out of 559 reviews on Yelp. The restaurant serves authentic Cuban coffee, snacks and meals.
2. Rusteak
Next up is College Park's RusTeak, situated at 2625 Edgewater Drive. With four stars out of 440 reviews on Yelp, the wine bar and New American spot has proven to be a local favorite. The wine bar also serves beer, spirits and cocktails.
3. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Lake Formosa's Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, located at 1562 N. Mills Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the steakhouse and wine bar four stars out of 442 reviews. Signature menu items include fresh seafood, salads and aged steaks.
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