We have compiled a list of some of the best ways to celebrate mom in Schenectady County, including the best restaurant offerings and other thoughtful gifts from some our of favorite Schenectady County businesses!
Brunch
Start Mother's Day off early! Enjoy a casual, delicious, breakfast buffet at Blake 925 Deli from 8am-1pm. Call (518) 355-7791 to make reservations.
Mother’s Day Brunch Package and MOM-osas too at Canvas, Corks, and Forks! Create your step by step painting while enjoying your first Mom-osa or N/A beverage which is INCLUDED!!! Delicious Mac N’ Cheese Bar with Bob cake waffles, fresh fruit, charcuterie and more! Reserve your spot online
Celebrate Mother's Day at Cornells in Little Italy with our exquisite buffet brunch with favorites for the whole family. Enjoy a build-our-own Belgium waffle bar and carving station with prime rib and homemade desserts. Payment is required when making a reservation. All details and be found here, https://resy.com/cities/schenectady-ny/venues/cornells-in-little-italy/events/mothers-day-buffet-brunch-2025-05-11
Daley's on Yates is serving up a Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet from 11am-4pm with a a perfect assortment of breakfast and lunch options including the snowman ice cream bar! Reservations can be made on their website. Please call the restaurant directly for parties larger than 6 guests; (518) 901-0174.
Celebrate the mother in your life with a specialty brunch buffet at Dukes Chophouse from 11am-7pm! Enjoy a wide variety of appetizers, entrées and dessert options. Plus, chef manned stations for omelets, pasta, carvings and more! It wouldn't be brunch without the booze, enjoy mimosas & champagne as well! Visit the Host Stand, call (518) 579-8850 or click here to reserve your spot today! Must be 21+
The Edison Downtown will be serving up a brunch buffet with seatings at 10am, 11am, 12pm, and 1pm. Please reserve your spot by visiting the website or calling (518) 456-8000. A credit card is required to make a reservation.
Back after popular demand, Johnny's is a Mother's Day Brunch Buffet from 10am-2pm. Enjoy both breakfast and Italian favorites with a dessert presentation by Villa Italia! Book your reservation by calling (518) 982-5657 or reserve online.
Bring your mom the luck of the Irish at Katie O'Byrnes! Seatings for Brunch will be available from 10am through 2pm. Call (518) 395-5999 to make your reservation!
Max410 at the Waters Edge is offering Brunch from 10am-2pm in the Terrace Ballroom. Can accommodate parties of 2-14 guests! For reservations call (518) 370-5300. Credit card required upon booking!
Maria's Cafe & Catering this offering a special brunch menu for Mother's Day. Make a reservation for 9am-3pm. Call (518) 280-6902 or visit their website.
The Nest is offering a price fix brunch menu from 10am-3pm. With family style appetizers for the table, delicious entree selections, and a great drink menu you can't go wrong! Make your reservations quickly, they will sell out!
Mother’s Day Brunch at Stella Pasta Bar & Bistro and Seven Points Brewery will be from 10am-2pm. In addition to the excellent ‘à la carte’ Sunday Brunch & Brunch Cocktail menus (which can be found online) additional special will be available. Patio seating will be available first come, first serve basis, weather permitting. Reservations are required, call (518) 630-5173 for more info.
A fan favorite, the Turf Tavern is serving up a delicious buffet Brunch from 10am-2pm with the classics and lots of treats! Complimentary mimosa for ALL moms. Call for reservations (518) 393-3671. Deposit is required.
Try something brand new, Vice & Virtue will be hosting Mother's Day Buffet! from 10am-4pm. Reservations are required. Reserve your table at (518) 818-6160.
Join Wolf Hollow Brewing and Two For The Road and Holy Crepe at the taproom for Mother’s Day Brunch! Open early at 11am, Two For the Road and Holy Crepe as well as a dessert popup by Whisky Business Bakery. First drink (beer, wine or cider) for Mom is on the house! Live music from 11:30am to 2:30pm featuring Jeff Becker. No reservations necessary and all seating is first come, first serve.
Lunch/Dinner
We know mom is sweet enough, but come for lunch or dinner with mom at the 19th Hole Cafe at the Briar Creek Golf Club and get a free in house dessert for mom! Dine-in or Take-out from 12-7pm and enjoy a special prefixed menu. Call (518) 355-2314 to make a reservation today. Cash only.
Celebrate Mom in style this Mother's Day! Treat her to an unforgettable dining experience at Canali's Italian & American Restaurant. Reservations are now being accepted in the dining room with seatings at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 & 5:30. Book now (518) 355-5323.
Celebrate Mom with dinner at Cornells in Little Italy with our 3-Course Prix-Fixe Dinner curated just for her. Delight in a combination of exclusive dishes and Cornells favorites with lively ambiance, artful plating and impeccable service. Reservations available 4-7pm. Visit the website to make reservations.
Ferrari's Italian Restaurant is offering a delightful celebration featuring a Special Mother’s Day Menu designed to honor mothers with the heartwarming flavors of authentic Italian cuisine. Reservations are available 2-7pm and are required. Call (518) 382-8865 or visit the website to make your reservation.
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Milas from 4 to 8:30 PM with our regular menu plus a few exclusive specials. Reservations are now open at, https://www.milas-518.com/reservations. Treat her to the kind of evening she’ll be talking about all year.
Make Mothers Day Special with lunch or dinner at The Ritz on Union. With a full menu to choose from including vegan and gluten free options seating begin at 11am. Reserve your table online or call (518) 688-1004.
Try something brand new, Vice & Virtue will be hosting it's very first Mother's Day Buffet! from 11am-6pm. Reservations are required. Reserve your table at (518) 818-6160.
Activities
Let’s show some love to all of the TEA-rific moms out there! Join Sweet Dee’s Pâtisserie for a spring tea-themed cookie decorating class at Wolf Hollow Brewing Company on Wednesday 4/7 at 6pm. Get your tickets here.
Head over to the Musuem of Innovation and Science, MiSci, for some hands on learning with the kids. Free for Moms!
On your way to or from a delicious meal take a moment and walk through the Schenectady Green Market and the Jay Street Marketplace. From soaps and flowers, to live music and food their is something for everyone!
Join VIA Aquarium for a day filled with unforgettable memories as we honor and celebrate all mothers. As a special treat, all mothers will receive complimentary general admission with the purchase of a childs admission.
Help ease the effects of life’s stresses, be it physical, mental or spiritual with a massage from Healing Path Massage. Give a gift card or schedule a massage at (518) 374-8654.
Mom's Play Free on Mother's Day at NYzipline! Enjoy the Sun while it's out. This Sunday is going to be sunny and beautiful. Must be accompanied with one paid participant, online bookings only and not redeemable for walk-ins.
Gifts
You can never go wrong with a beautiful floral arrangement! Call Felthousen's Florist at (518) 374-4414 to order an arrangement or be spontaneous and pick up a bouquet.
Bluebird Home & Gift has everything you need for mom. Give them a call and they'll help you put together a special gift for mom!
Give mom the gift of home decor! b. inspired is offering a variety of Mother's Day gift ideas.
The Silver Shop has a large selection of that special piece of jewelry for mom! Stop in the store to to shop their selection.
House plants are gifts that keep giving, UPshining Houseplant Shop sells rare houseplants and pots.
Sweet Sprig features its own products, unique botanically inspired gifts, jewelry and dried flowers arrangements. Schenectady shopping at its best!
Celebrate all things Schenectady with local gifts made from the Capital Region at the Schenectady Trading Co. Open Sunday 12-3pm
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