Isiah Christie 
Mother’s Day gives us the chance to celebrate the important ladies we love so dearly, from mothers to grandmothers to aunts. There are plenty of ways to treat them like royalty, including a delicious Mother’s Day brunch (something any mom can appreciate). Hudson County is full of brunch spots to enjoy MDW, with many offering special Mother’s Day brunch menus as well to honor the moment. Read on for a list of spots to enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch in Hudson County, including Hoboken, Jersey City + beyond.
Hoboken
Anthony David’s | 953 Bloomfield Street
Anthony David’s Italian-inspired dishes make for a filling brunch, and a BYOB option is always great. Its brunch menu includes a variety of egg-based dishes, sandwiches, and brunch cocktails, and the dessert menu is always changing. Right now, the pistachio donuts are the newest addition, coming with a pistachio créme filling + toasted pistachios.
Antique Bar + Bakery | 122 Willow Avenue
Antique Bar + Bakery’s ambiance, known for its coziness, is a major plus for a sit-down brunch. Some of the restaurant’s top brunch dishes include its steak + eggs, Huevos rancheros (Mexican-style fried eggs + tortillas), and the Antique Skillet Pan Cake, which comes with caramel bananas, whipped cream, + Amaretto syrup.
Amanda’s | 908 Washington Street
The brunch menu at Amanda’s is diverse, with omelettes, Belgian waffles, salads, sandwiches, and more. However, its brunch + specialty cocktails steal the show, serving as the perfect complement to a meal inside the restaurant’s brownstone.
Barbès | 1300 Park Avenue
Barbès’ French cuisine is a Hoboken staple, and its brunch menu packs the same flavor. Some smaller dishes include its French onion soup and Zaalouk (roasted eggplant with tomato + garlic), and visitors craving a heavier meal can try out the Croque Madame (smoked turkey ham) or chicken shawarma.
Bin 14 | 1314 Washington Street
Bin 14’s claim to fame is being one of Hoboken’s most beloved wine bars, but its two brunch menus are perfect for a Mother’s Day outing. Customers can choose between a $29 Zeppoli brunch, which comes with a zeppole, a small plate + entrée, or an à la carte brunch. $8 brunch cocktails are available as well.
The Brass Rail | 135 Washington Street
Those seeking an upscale dining experience will be satisfied with The Brass Rail’s mix of ambiance and flavorful eating. Its brunch menu covers just about any craving, from strawberry shortcake waffles to its brunch burger.
Dear Maud | 205 1st Street
The highlight of brunch at Dear Maud is its “Boozy Brunch” special, which comes with a 2-for-1 brunch cocktail deal. It also has classic options, such as buttermilk pancakes or steak + eggs. Parties looking for a lighter dish can also enjoy the French toast sticks or breakfast biscuits, which are designed as shareables.
Del Frisco’s Grille | 221 River Street
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This steakhouse chain, located on the waterfront, is good for those who want a nice view. Del Frisco’s brunch menu is full of shareables and entrées, and its brunch drink menu is extensive. (FYI: Del Frisco’s Grille encourages reservations, and a strict dress code is enforced. For more information on it, visit here.)
Elysian Cafe | 1001 Washington Street
Elysian Cafe’s brunch menu includes favorites like the Eggs Benedict, cinnamon-amaretto French toast, and lobster roll. Those bringing their little ones can also use its $8.95 Prixe Fixe menu, which comes with an entrée, dessert and beverage.
Grand Vin | 500 Grand Street
Grand Vin is a cozy spot with plenty of brunch selections, ranging from shareables to full entrées. It also has a large brunch cocktail menu, with options like the Apple Spiced Mimosa (prosecco, apple juice, + cinnamon sugar rim) and Moscow Mule Mimosa (vodka, ginger beer, prosecco, + orange juice).
Halifax | 225 River Street
Halifax is hosting a Mother’s Day brunch special on Sunday with family-style starters, an entrée, and one glass of wine for $65. Some entrée options include its Challah French Toast, Spring Vegetable Salad, and Pan-Seared Salmon.
Hudson Table| 1403 Clinton Street
For a celebration with a view, Hudson Table is hosting a rooftop Mother’s Day brunch where customers can enjoy 4 courses. The event is open to all ages and is BYOB.
La Bohème Restaurant | 233 Clinton Street
La Bohème is a Hoboken staple for French eats, and its brunch menu exceeds the expectations. Some popular entrées at the establishment are the Toast au Crabe, which comes with scrambled eggs, crabmeat, seaweed salad + brioche toast, and the Pain Perdu, a Brioche French toast with an assortment of fruit.
Martha’s | 25-12th Street
Martha’s is hosting a Mother’s Day brunch from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM on Sunday, complete with a 2-course prix fixe menu. More information on its MDW festivities can be found here.
The Madison Bar + Grill | 1316 Washington Street
This Uptown favorite will have a Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday with fresh breads + spreads, a full raw bar, brunch classics, and a dessert table. There will also be a carving station with prime rib + turkey breast and gravy.
Olivia’s | 1038 Garden Street
Olivia’s will be open from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Mother’s Day, and its brunch menu will feature shareables, full-course meals, and desserts. Olivia’s most famous brunch item is the Olivia’s Breakfast Burger, which is topped with a fried egg.
Otto Strada | 743 Park Avenue
Otto Strada is a Hoboken essential for Italian and serves a BYOB brunch. It is best known for its pasta + pizza, Otto Strada’s brunch menu is packed with variety, from blueberry French toast to hearty breakfast sandwiches.
Sorellina | 1036 Washington Street
Sorellina’s ambiance and outdoor seating already make it a welcoming destination, and its brunch menu will only make the vibes for Mother’s Day even greater. Some brunch staples at Sorellina include its cheese boards, Apple Swirl Semolina French Toast, and brunch cocktails.
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Viv + Jules | 400 Adams Street
Viv + Jules, known for its dinner bites, has only recently launched a brunch menu. Options range from a New England-style shrimp roll to Ricotta pancakes.
Zack’s Oak Bar + Restaurant | 232 Willow Avenue
It’s hard to narrow down the best brunch selection at Zack’s, considering how extensive the menu is. Zack’s serves brunch from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on weekends, and accepts reservations via its website.
Jersey City
The Ashford | 145 Newark Avenue
The Ashford serves brunch from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM and is known for its $3 mimosas. Some standout brunch items include its strawberries + cream pancakes, fried chicken + waffles, and classic-style BEC sandwich.
Batello | 502 Washington Boulevard
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Batello will serve a brunch buffet on Mother’s Day from 10:30 AM to 2:45 PM. It is $85 per adult and $35 per child. For more information, visit its website here.
Buddy’s JC | 247 Washington Street
Buddy’s is a Jersey City favorite for special occasions, and MDW is no exception. It serves all-day brunch on Sundays, Mother’s Day included, and is accepting reservations via its website. FYI: Buddy’s tends to get booked fast, so HG recommends securing a spot.
Cafe Alyce | 641 Montgomery Street
Cafe Alyce is a good choice for a casual outing. The cozy ambiance matches its hearty menu, which features options like a breakfast burrito or chocolate croissant French toast.
Felina Steak at Hudson House | 2 Chapel Avenue, Unit 2
This waterfront spot hosts brunch on Sundays. While known for its dinner steaks, Felina Steak creatively transforms those staple dishes into breakfast twists, including a steak + eggs dish with blue cheese fonduta, and a double cheeseburger with onion jam.
Fire + Oak | 485 Washington Boulevard
Fire + Oak is hosting Mother’s Day brunch buffet at both 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. On top of its many brunch cocktails, a menu for the buffet can be found here.
Franklin Social | 292 Barrow Street
Franklin Social’s menu is simple yet satisfying, with options ranging from salads to sandwiches. One of its brunch standouts are the fried chicken lollipops, complete with Calabrian chili honey + blue cheese.
The Hamilton Inn | 708 Jersey Avenue
This eatery’s brunch menu is available on Saturdays + Sundays and provides a nice mix of affordability + variety. HG recommends the Greek omelette, which is packed with spinach, tomato, and feta.
Light Horse Tavern | 199 Washington Street
Brunch at Light Horse Tavern is served from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. On top of classic breakfast entrées, seafood lovers can indulge in its raw bar.
Lokal Eatery + Bar | 2 2nd Street
Lokal, known for its beautiful view of the Manhattan skyline + Instagrammable vibes, is serving a Mother’s Day brunch prix-fixe menu. Brunch is from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM and the menu can be found here.
Maddy Rose at Liberty House | 76 Audrey Zapp Drive, Floor 1
Seafood-loving moms will love Maddy Rose’s brunch menu, which is packed with options like citrus grilled shrimp, calamari, and the Maddy Rose Tower, which includes oysters, clams, shrimp, tuna crudo, and crab ceviche.
Meximodo | 25 Christopher Columbus Drive
Meximodo’s authentic Mexican dishes can be found all over its brunch menu, with options like chicken flautas and street tacos. Brunch at this spot is served from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Po Boy Riche | 89 Monitor Street
Po Boy Riche satisfies that brunch craving with its “Bayou Brunch” menu, featuring a po boy meal (of course), French toast, and Fleur De Lis breakfast platter with eggs, lamb sausage, shrimp, and home fries.
Satis Bistro | 212 Washington Street
Brunches at Satis Bistro are hosted on Saturdays + Sundays from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Its fusion of European + American-influenced dishes is what brings flavor to the brunch palette, including its signature Satis Pancakes and Smoked Salmon + Croissant.
Skinner’s Loft | 146 Newark Avenue
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Skinner’s Loft is great for its wide selection of brunch cocktails, but meals at the bistro are just as fulfilling. The portions at this spot are great, and there are great options for indoor + outdoor seating.
The Table | 400 Claremont Avenue, #6043
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The Table is accepting reservations for Mother’s Day, with an à la carte menu + brunch specials available. Information on the menu and reservations can be found on its website.
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Blu on the Hudson | 72 Hudson Street
Blu on the Hudson leaves no shortage of options for a brunch outing, with a raw bar, sushi, brunch classics, and more. Also, be sure to check out its signature brunch cocktails, which have fun concepts. More information on the full menu can be found here.
Faubourg | 1100 Avenue at Port Imperial
Faubourg’s French delicacies are being brought to the Mother’s Day table, with the restaurant encouraging reservations ahead of the special day. Visitors will enjoy a 3-course brunch menu with à la carte enhancements.
The Highwood | 500 Avenue at Port Imperial
The Highwood is not only a great choice for waterfront eating, but also has one of Weehawken’s most diverse brunch menus. What makes a brunch at The Highwood extra special, though, is its drink menu, which ranges from brunch cocktails to specialty milkshakes. FYI: Milkshakes can be mixed with a choice of rum, vodka, or tequila upon request.
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Son Cubano | 40-4 Riverwalk Place
Son Cubano, known for authentic Cuban cuisine, will be hosting a Mother’s Day brunch for $65. More information on the menu and reservations can be found on its website.
Bayonne
Adour Bistro | 715 Broadway
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Adour Bistro is one of Bayonne’s newer faces, and has already captured the love of locals with its flavorful menu. Adour hosts weekend brunches from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM with plenty of options, from brunch classics to more niche dishes, like Syrniki, a Slavic farmer’s cheesecake dish.
Americano | 959 Broadway
Americano is a great choice for a more upscale dining experience, which is elevated by its elegant ambiance and live music performances. Americano’s brunch menu is extensive and served on Saturdays + Sundays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Broadway Diner | 1075 Broadway
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This Bayonne staple is always a great selection for breakfast + brunch outings, with a nostalgic diner vibe and plenty of classic options. HG recommends Broadway Diner’s pancakes, which it proudly claims are the “world’s best” – and they very well may be right.
Hendrickson’s Corner | 671 Broadway
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Hendrickson’s Corner is one of Hudson County’s most historic eateries, having operated since 1884. It serves Irish-style brunches, which come with an entrée, side dish, coffee or tea, and a basket of mini-muffins.
La Branche Café + Bistro | 194 Broadway
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La Branche offers a unique spin on a Mother’s Day brunch, allowing visitors to create customized breakfast crepes with fillings like salmon, eggs, cream cheese, and sliced meats.
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