
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 Raleigh’s best options.
With midday food and drinks galore, there's a reason brunch is a favorite Mother's Day tradition. Here are Raleigh's best breakfast and brunch options by the numbers.
1. Night Kitchen Bakehouse & Cafe

Topping the list is Night Kitchen Bakehouse & Cafe. Located at 10 W. Franklin St., Suite 140 in Mordecai, the cafe, bakery, and breakfast and brunch spot is the highest rated breakfast and brunch restaurant in Raleigh, boasting 4.5 stars out of 82 reviews on Yelp.
2. NOFO at the Pig

Next up is Five Points's NOFO @ the Pig, situated at 2014 Fairview Road With four stars out of 210 reviews on Yelp, the New American, and breakfast and brunch spot, offering specialty food and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Flying Biscuit Cafe - Raleigh

Glenwood South's Flying Biscuit Cafe - Raleigh, located at 2016 Clark Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the traditional American, and breakfast and brunch spot, which offers comfort food and more, four stars out of 582 reviews.
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After brunch, why not treat mom to a top-rated art gallery?
1. Lucky Tree

Topping the list is Lucky Tree. Located at 3801 Hillsborough St., Suite 137 in Wade, the art gallery and gift shop, which offers hot beverages and more, is the highest rated art gallery in Raleigh, boasting 4.5 stars out of 66 reviews on Yelp.
2. Deco Raleigh

Next up is Central's Deco Raleigh, situated at 207 S. Salisbury With 4.5 stars out of 57 reviews on Yelp, the art gallery, gift shop and souvenir shop has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Imurj - The Artists' Cafe

Central's Imurj - The Artists' Cafe, located at 300 S. McDowell St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the music venue, art gallery and bar four stars out of 15 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. Coquette Brasserie

Topping the list is Coquette Brasserie. Located at 4351 The Circle At North HIlls in Six Forks, the wine bar, which offers desserts and more, is the highest rated wine bar in Raleigh, boasting four stars out of 422 reviews on Yelp.
2. Liquid State

Next up is Wade's Liquid State, situated at 1908 Hillsborough St. With 4.5 stars out of 95 reviews on Yelp, the wine bar and beer bar, which offers hot beverages and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Vidrio

Glenwood South's Vidrio, located at 500 Glenwood Ave., Suite 100, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the wine bar, cocktail bar and Mediterranean spot four stars out of 254 reviews.
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