Mother's Day brunch, sorted: Top-rated local restaurants nationwide for holiday delivery and reservations, according to DoorDash data

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Mother's Day brunch, sorted: Top-rated local restaurants nationwide for holiday delivery and reservations, according to DoorDash data

Brunch has become the defining meal of Mother’s Day — but as the ways people celebrate evolve, so do the options available to them. This year, DoorDash is spotlighting the local restaurants that make celebrating easy, whether that’s delivery to your door or securing a coveted reservation.

The restaurants featured on this list were identified using DoorDash data and include small-medium sized restaurants with the highest average customer ratings, at least 1,000 reviews, and fewer than 10 stores on DoorDash. From family-owned diners to trend-setting brunch concepts, these are the spots that local communities keep coming back to.

Order In, Brunch in Bed: Top Brunch Spots for Delivery

The brunch buzz is real — last year, DoorDash customers ordered more than 29 million waffles, nearly 16 million pancakes, and over 500,000 eggs Benedict, underscoring the popularity of classic breakfast and brunch dishes. This year, bring brunch straight to your door. These top-rated local restaurants are ready to deliver the full experience.

Belle's Delicatessen & Bar — Los Angeles

Find hand-rolled, N.Y.-style bagels piled high with creative toppings such as the Loxsmith with nova lox and beet cream cheese, which is a brunch standout.

Busy Bees Cafe & Catering — Capitola, California

Farm-fresh morning fare is done right here. The Bossy Bee, eggs scrambled with bacon, spinach, and mushrooms, topped with cheddar, avocado, and sour cream, is a fan favorite.

Carolina's Diner — High Point, North Carolina

Fluffy pancakes, hearty omelets, and generous all-American breakfast platters are served around the clock.

Creekside Restaurant — Lexington, South Carolina

Southern comfort is served all day, with locals loyal to the chicken and waffles, country ham biscuits, and the beloved shrimp and grits.

Egg Break — Salt Lake City

Find egg sandwiches on toasted ciabatta buns built with house-smoked meats and creative flavor combinations, not to mention the pork belly Hoff with Bravas sauce, which has earned cult status.

Eggbred — Huntington Beach, California

Cage-free egg creations on Japanese milk buns are done right here; the Nashville Hottie and the Ribeye Steak & Egg are not to be missed.

Joan's on Third — Los Angeles

This LA brunch institution is beloved for its breakfast burrito, elevated avocado toast, and the iconic chocolate chip cookies.

Joanie's Murfreesboro — Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Sweet and savory crepes, a Big Dawg Breakfast Burrito, and signature mimosas in six flavors make this a Murfreesboro brunch favorite.

Lawrenceville Sandwich Co. — Lawrence Township, New Jersey

Enjoy egg sandwiches on fresh-baked bagels, buttermilk pancakes, and creative morning builds that locals keep coming back for.

Marvel Ranch — Reading, Pennsylvania

This spot is a beloved old-school neighborhood diner serving hearty breakfast and brunch dishes, with the signature Marvel Mess, home fries, ham, peppers, eggs, and cheddar, bringing Reading locals back week after week.

Olivier Cafe — Philadelphia

Try handcrafted breakfast sandwiches and croissant scrambles in the heart of Old City, best enjoyed alongside one of their specialty lattes.

One Shot Coffee — Philadelphia

The Ultimate breakfast sandwich and Moroccan scrambled eggs steal the show at this Northern Liberties brunch staple. Order alongside expertly pulled espresso.

Panaderia Winnys — San Juan, Puerto Rico

Enjoy traditional Puerto Rican revoltillos (scrambled egg sandwiches) and freshly baked pastries, served alongside bold local coffee.

Pena's Donut Heaven & Grill — Pearland, Texas

Fresh-made donuts meet a full breakfast grill. Don’t miss the donut breakfast sandwich and brisket kolaches.

Plumeria Cafe by Stacks — Laguna Niguel, California

This spot offers a Hawaiian-inspired brunch featuring the Loco Moco, Portuguese Sausage Burrito, and the indulgent Captain Mac'Nut French Toast.

Rolling Stars — West Chester, Pennsylvania

Hand-rolled, N.Y.-style kettle-boiled bagels are baked fresh daily, served with house-made spreads and creative breakfast sandwiches that have made Rolling Stars a West Chester morning institution.

Rose Cafe & Donuts — San Jose, California

Try made-to-order breakfast burritos with hashbrowns baked right in, paired with fresh-daily donuts that are worth the trip alone.

Sunrise Bistro — Walnut Creek, California

This spot offers fresh, well-executed morning fare that keeps Walnut Creek locals coming back every weekend.

Tasty Cafe & Kitchen — Medford, Massachusetts

Nutella French toast, cage-free egg sandwiches, and breakfast burritos anchor the menu at this Portuguese-inspired Medford favorite.

The Grove - Yerba Buena — San Francisco

French toast, eggs Benedict, and veggie quiche have earned this warm San Francisco brunch staple a devoted following among weekend morning regulars.

Book Now, Celebrate Right: Reserve Your Table at Must-Visit Top Spots

Some occasions call for a table worth booking. Secure your seat at these sought-after brunch destinations before they fill up.

Andros Taverna — Chicago

This Greek-inspired brunch destination features dishes like tsoureki French toast, egg-in-a-hole on sesame koulouri, the baklava bear claw, and classic plates like the strapatsada (Greek-style scrambled eggs with tomato and feta), and the lox and happy egg bagel.

Bar Tutto — Chicago

Chef Joe Flamm's all-day Italian café in Fulton Market serves weekend brunch highlights such as the hearty egg sandwich on pillowy tigelle, the prosciutto cotto omelette, and fresh-baked bomboloni.

Casa Madera — West Hollywood, California

Enjoy a coastal Mexican brunch inside the The Valorian Hotel, with sweeping LA views and standouts including the Hamachi Serrano, Cinnamon Crunch French Toast, and hand-crafted agave cocktails.

Coquette — Boston

A refined French-inspired brunch features standout dishes like crab Benedict, mulberry French toast with pistachio labneh, croque madame, and flaky pastries like butter croissants and sticky buns.

Dante — Beverly Hills, California

Have a wood-fired Italian brunch on the rooftop of The Maybourne, with views over Beverly Hills and a menu of Neapolitan-style pizzas, house banana bread, and frittatas alongside classic aperitivo cocktails.

Dante — New York City

This iconic circa-1915 café serves a beloved Italian-inflected brunch, including shakshuka, brioche breakfast sandwiches, and baked eggs, best paired with their legendary Garibaldi or Negroni.

Grand Banks — New York City

NYC's most celebrated floating oyster bar is aboard the historic Sherman Zwicker schooner, serving sustainably harvested East and West Coast oysters, an Andouille grits skillet, and nautical-inspired cocktails.

Hatchet Hall — Los Angeles

This rustic, ingredient-driven brunch spot is known for its wood-fired cooking, seasonal vegetables, fresh biscuits, and hearty Southern-inspired plates.

ilili Nomad — New York City

This Lebanese-Mediterranean brunch spot in NoMad features a prix fixe of mezze and mains; don't miss the Zaatar Supreme, Croissant au Pistache, and the shareable hummus and baba ghanoush.

Kyma Flatiron — New York City

Enjoy a Mykonos-inspired Greek brunch in the Flatiron, with fresh Mediterranean fish flown in daily, a standout trio of dips with pita, and grilled octopus that earns its own fan club.

Lafayette — New York City

Chef Andrew Carmellini's grand French brasserie in NoHo is beloved for its lemon ricotta pancakes, ham and brie omelet, and buttery pastry basket.

Locanda Verde — New York City

Chef Andrew Carmellini's beloved TriBeCa Italian taverna is where brunch brings housemade pastries, the Uovo Modenese with tomato hollandaise, and lamb meatball sliders in a warmly buzzing space.

Lolita — Boston

This dark, Gothic-chic Mexican cantina in Back Bay serves weekend brunch with house-made flour tortilla tacos, avocado toast with cotija and pickled onion, and huevos rancheros worth ordering twice.

Maple & Ash — Chicago

Chicago's theatrically upscale steakhouse goes all out for Sunday brunch with the Alaskan King Crab Eggs Benedict, lobster avocado toast, and a roving champagne cart, which makes this one a true occasion.

Motek Brickell — Miami

This Israeli-Mediterranean bistro in Brickell City Centre is known for its signature shakshuka, award-winning Arayes Burger, house-baked pita, and freshly made hummus that draws locals back again and again.

Rezdôra — New York City

Emilia-Romagna's pasta traditions land in the Flatiron in the most delicious way possible; weekend brunch brings gnocco fritto with prosciutto and the obsessively handmade cappelletti and gramigna this place is famous for.

S.K.Y — Chicago

A modern, globally inspired brunch served dim-sum style, featuring creative dishes such as coconut pancakes, short rib shakshuka, and inventive egg preparations with an Asian and Southern-inflected touch.

The Dutch — New York City

Chef Andrew Carmellini's beloved SoHo American bistro, where weekend brunch is always packed for good reason; the Maine lobster frittata, duck waffles, and the famous hot fried chicken don't disappoint.

Toca Madera — Las Vegas

This Mexican-inspired steakhouse inside The Shops at Crystals near Aria, where weekend brunch brings Tres Leches French Toast, Taco Flight, Chicken and Waffles, and Mimosa Kit, is all brought to life with live music.

Zak the Baker — Miami

Wynwood's beloved Michelin-recognized kosher artisan bakery, where a frittata sandwich on ciabatta, avocado toast on sourdough, fresh-baked challah, and chocolate babka draw devoted crowds all week long.

Methodology: The list of 2026 Mother’s Day Brunch Spots was generated by analyzing DoorDash data from March 2025 through March 2026. All small-medium sized restaurants and brands that serve breakfast/brunch, with the highest average overall customer rating, at least 1,000 reviews, and less than 10 stores, qualified for this list.

Brunch order data is based on DoorDash order data from March 2025 to March 2026.

This story was produced by DoorDash and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.