Mother’s Day is the No. 1 day of the year for consumer spending at local restaurants in California, 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 California restaurants to treat mom to brunch or dinner, average daily revenue at local restaurants surges to $2,833, a 77% increase over an average day. That sales increase is driven by a 22% bump in transaction volume and 45% increase in purchase price.
In San Jose, Mother’s Day is also the No. 1 day of the year for consumer spending at local restaurants, according to Womply. Daily revenue increases to $3,208, up 79% over an average day, driven by a 41% increase in transaction volume and a 27% 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 San Jose’s best options.
With midday food and drinks galore, there's a reason brunch is a favorite Mother's Day tradition. Here are San Jose's best breakfast and brunch options by the numbers.
1. Scrambl'z
Topping the list is Scrambl'z. Located at 5055 Almaden Expy in the Cambrian Park, the breakfast and brunch spot is the most popular breakfast and brunch restaurant in San Jose, boasting four stars out of 1,692 reviews on Yelp.
2. Toast Cafe & Grill
Next up is Willow Glen's Toast Cafe & Grill, situated at 1411 Bird Ave. With four stars out of 315 reviews on Yelp, the breakfast and brunch spot has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Bill's Cafe
North Willow Glen / Gardner's Bill's Cafe, located at 1115 Willow St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the traditional American and breakfast and brunch spot four stars out of 1,993 reviews.
After brunch, why not treat mom to a top-rated art gallery?
1. Kaleid Gallery
Topping the list is Kaleid Gallery. Located at 88 S. Fourth St. in Downtown, the art gallery is the highest rated art gallery in San Jose, boasting 4.5 stars out of 33 reviews on Yelp.
2. Anno Domini
Next up is Downtown's Anno Domini, situated at 366 S. First St. With 4.5 stars out of 31 reviews on Yelp, the art gallery has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Bay Area Glass Institute
Tully Santee's Bay Area Glass Institute, located at 635 Phelan Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the art school and art gallery 4.5 stars out of 94 reviews.
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. Wine Affairs
Topping the list is Wine Affairs. Located at 1435 The Alameda in the Rose Garden, the wine bar is the highest rated wine bar in San Jose, boasting four stars out of 417 reviews on Yelp.
2. Vintage Wine Bar
Next up is Winchester North's Vintage Wine Bar, situated at 368 Santana Row, Suite 1040. With four stars out of 352 reviews on Yelp, the wine bar has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Vintage Wine Merchants
Winchester North's Vintage Wine Merchants, located at 377 Santana Row, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the wine bar four stars out of 138 reviews.
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