09-05-2025
Mother's Day 2025 deals and specials for fast food, brunch and dining
Mother's Day 2025 deals and specials for fast food, brunch and dining
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Mother's Day: Easy ways to make your mom feel special
Here are some easy ways to celebrate your mom this Mother's Day.
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Forget economic uncertainty, we are going to celebrate mom on Mother's Day, which is Sunday, May 11.
Whether you're shopping for mom or planning to take her out for brunch, you likely are expecting to pay more, finds a pair of recent consumer surveys. More than eight in 10 U.S. adults (84%) plan to celebrate Mother's Day, spending $259.04, on average, for gifts and activities – about $5 more than a year ago – according to the National Retail Federation's survey of 7,948 consumers conducted March 31-April 7 by Prosper Insights & Analytics.
But some consumers say higher prices, due to inflation and the effect of tariffs, means they will spend less than in the past. A LendingTree survey found consumers plan to spend, on average, $148, down 14% from 2023 spending ($172).
More than half (56%) said inflation and the current economy would impact how much they spend, and 38% said tariffs mean they will spend less, according to the online survey of 2,000 U.S. consumers, conducted April 2-3 for LendingTree by QuestionPro.
Luckily, if you want to take mom out for a meal – or you still need to get a present – many restaurants and retailers are offering deals and specials for Mother's Day. Remember to check your local favorites for specials, too.
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Mother's Day deals and specials
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse: When you buy a $50 gift card, you get a $10 bonus card. Offer is good through June 15 and the bonus card is redeemable June 16-July 7.
When you buy a $50 gift card, you get a $10 bonus card. Offer is good through June 15 and the bonus card is redeemable June 16-July 7. California Pizza Kitchen: May 10-11 you can get heart-shaped pizza and $8 sangrias.
May 10-11 you can get heart-shaped pizza and $8 sangrias. Capital Grille: The restaurant chain has a Mother's Day brunch ($55 for adults, $17 for kids) including a two-course prix fixe menu, plus brunch cocktails and champagne. Mom can also order from the dinner menu all day.
The restaurant chain has a Mother's Day brunch ($55 for adults, $17 for kids) including a two-course prix fixe menu, plus brunch cocktails and champagne. Mom can also order from the dinner menu all day. Carvel: Spend $25 on gift cards through June 27 and get $5 in rewards. Also, when you purchase any cake, you can get a 4-pack of heart pops for $9.99.
Spend $25 on gift cards through June 27 and get $5 in rewards. Also, when you purchase any cake, you can get a 4-pack of heart pops for $9.99. Checkers & Rally's: The fast food chain has a $4 special on May 11 for Mother's Day – you get a combo with the choice of a Cheese Double or Spicy Chicken Sandwich, a side of seasoned fries, a 12-ounce drink and a Cinnamon Apple Pie.
The fast food chain has a $4 special on May 11 for Mother's Day – you get a combo with the choice of a Cheese Double or Spicy Chicken Sandwich, a side of seasoned fries, a 12-ounce drink and a Cinnamon Apple Pie. The Cheesecake Factory: Get a $10 bonus eCard with every $50 in gift cards you purchase through May 11.
Get a $10 bonus eCard with every $50 in gift cards you purchase through May 11. Chicken Salad Chick: The restaurant chain is closed on Sundays, so you can get a head start celebrating mom on May 9 with a buy-one-get-one-free deal on Large Quick Chicks packs of chicken salad. (Deal is good one day only; limit three per customer while supplies last.) Need dessert? New to the menu is Red Velvet Cake.
Mo' Bettahs: When you buy one regular plate through May 11, you get another at 50%.
When you buy one regular plate through May 11, you get another at 50%. MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes: Moms get a free Big Moo Shake with a purchase of $20 or more all day on May 11 at participating locations (offer is good in store and online; one per customer).
Moms get a free Big Moo Shake with a purchase of $20 or more all day on May 11 at participating locations (offer is good in store and online; one per customer). Mountain Mike's Pizza: You can get mom a Heart-Shaped Pizza through May 11. Get $3 off with code HEARTMOM3.
Newk's Eatery: Get a free dessert through May 11 when you buy an entrée.
Old Chicago: For every $50 in gift cards you buy through June 16, get a $10 bonus card for your next visit.
For every $50 in gift cards you buy through June 16, get a $10 bonus card for your next visit. Outback Steakhouse: The restaurant chain has a special Mum's Day menu, served through May 11, which includes combos featuring a Victoria Filet, which can be topped with Lemon Garlic Shrimp or served with lobster. Also available: Mum's Peach Bellini.
The restaurant chain has a special Mum's Day menu, served through May 11, which includes combos featuring a Victoria Filet, which can be topped with Lemon Garlic Shrimp or served with lobster. Also available: Mum's Peach Bellini. Panda Express : Get a 5-person Family Meal for $30 through May 11 with code THANKSMOM at checkout on or in the Panda Express app. Also, when you buy $30 in gift cards online through May 11, you get a bonus $8 card redeemable through July 31.
: Get a 5-person Family Meal for $30 through May 11 with code THANKSMOM at checkout on or in the Panda Express app. Also, when you buy $30 in gift cards online through May 11, you get a bonus $8 card redeemable through July 31. Paris Baguette: Through May 11, the bakery cafe chain has limited edition Mother's Day cakes including Rose Garden Lemon Citrus Layer Cake, Mom's Favorite Chocolate-Raspberry Mousse Cake, and the I Love Mom Strawberry Soft Cream Cake. Members of the PB Rewards loyalty program will earn 2X points on all Mother's Day cake purchases made through May 11.
Perry's Steakhouse: The restaurant chain, which will open early (11 a.m.) on May 11, has a Mother's Day meal ($49) that includes a 10oz. filet mignon stuffed with sautéed spinach, wild mushrooms, garlic, onions, fresh herbs and three cheeses served with Truffle Merlot Demiglace. Available all day for dine in or to-go.
The restaurant chain, which will open early (11 a.m.) on May 11, has a Mother's Day meal ($49) that includes a 10oz. filet mignon stuffed with sautéed spinach, wild mushrooms, garlic, onions, fresh herbs and three cheeses served with Truffle Merlot Demiglace. Available all day for dine in or to-go. PJ's Coffee: Moms get a free 12-ounce Hot Coffee or Cold Brew on May 11 at participating locations.
Moms get a free 12-ounce Hot Coffee or Cold Brew on May 11 at participating locations. Raising Cane's: Members of the Caniac Club loyalty program can buy one and get one free May 11-12. Box Combo, get May 11-12. The offer will load in your Caniac Club account; must be a member by May 10 to get the offer.
Real Cookies: Through May 11, get 20% off your order at checkout with the code MomGifts25.
Through May 11, get 20% off your order at checkout with the code MomGifts25. Red Robin: Get a $10 Red Robin Bonus Buck Reward when you buy a $50 Red Robin gift card online. Offer is good until June 15 and Bonus Buck Reward is redeemable June 16-Aug. 10. Also, on May 11 get free delivery on purchases of $15 or more with promo code ZeroDelivery (offer good at participating locations and excludes alcohol, merchandise, gift cards, gratuity and tax; not valid on dine-in, catering or third-party delivery).
Get a $10 Red Robin Bonus Buck Reward when you buy a $50 Red Robin gift card online. Offer is good until June 15 and Bonus Buck Reward is redeemable June 16-Aug. 10. Also, on May 11 get free delivery on purchases of $15 or more with promo code ZeroDelivery (offer good at participating locations and excludes alcohol, merchandise, gift cards, gratuity and tax; not valid on dine-in, catering or third-party delivery). Schlotzsky's: Get $10 in Schlotzsky's Rewards when you spend $30 or more on gift Cards or eGift Cards through May 11; or spend $25 on gift cards through June 27 and get $5 in rewards.
Get $10 in Schlotzsky's Rewards when you spend $30 or more on gift Cards or eGift Cards through May 11; or spend $25 on gift cards through June 27 and get $5 in rewards. STK Steakhouse: The modern steakhouse and lounge chain, with locations in Georgia, Illinois, California, New York and other parts of the U.S., has a Bottomless Brunch ($69 per person) on May 11. Also, when you buy $200 in gift cards, get an additional $60 worth.
The modern steakhouse and lounge chain, with locations in Georgia, Illinois, California, New York and other parts of the U.S., has a Bottomless Brunch ($69 per person) on May 11. Also, when you buy $200 in gift cards, get an additional $60 worth. Sunny Street Cafe: Moms get complimentary flowers when they dine in at the breakfast and lunch spot on May 11.
Moms get complimentary flowers when they dine in at the breakfast and lunch spot on May 11. Taziki's: Spend $50 on gift cards through June 15 and get a $10 Taziki's voucher redeemable for dine-in through Aug. 31.
Spend $50 on gift cards through June 15 and get a $10 Taziki's voucher redeemable for dine-in through Aug. 31. TCBY: Mom gets the first six ounces of frozen yogurt free on May 11 (deal may vary by location).
Tim Hortons: To celebrate Mother's Day, members of the Tims Rewards loyalty program can buy one dozen, get one of equal or lesser value free, or buy a dozen donuts and get a half dozen of equal or lesser value free. (Offer is good throughout the month of May. Find and activate the offer in the app before placing your order.)
To celebrate Mother's Day, members of the Tims Rewards loyalty program can buy one dozen, get one of equal or lesser value free, or buy a dozen donuts and get a half dozen of equal or lesser value free. (Offer is good throughout the month of May. Find and activate the offer in the app before placing your order.) Topgolf: Treat mom to Mom-osas on May 11 at the golf venue – when you buy a bottle of champagne ($32) add juice flavorings (orange, pineapple, cranberry) for $1 each.
Treat mom to Mom-osas on May 11 at the golf venue – when you buy a bottle of champagne ($32) add juice flavorings (orange, pineapple, cranberry) for $1 each. Twin Peaks: The restaurant has specials on mimosas, sangria and more on Mother's Day.
The restaurant has specials on mimosas, sangria and more on Mother's Day. Via 313: The Detroit-style pizza chain has a limited-edition wine glass available all month; $1 from each will be donated to a local children's hospital.
Mike Snider is a reporter on USA TODAY's Trending team. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, X and email him at mikegsnider & @ & @mikesnider & msnider@
