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Blog · Restaurant Operations

How to Plan for Mother’s Day Brunch

Repay your mom for all the years she's fed you by taking her to brunch this Mother's Day. Check out our guide to the best Mother's Day brunch spots.

How to Plan for Mother’s Day Brunch

You know the restaurant your mom has been talking about forever? The one she always says she wants to try but never gets around to. Mother’s Day is the perfect excuse to finally make it happen.

Once you’ve picked the spot, the next step is securing a table. Mother’s Day is one of the busiest dining days of the year, so calling ahead for a reservation is always the smart move. But what if her favorite place doesn’t take them? No advance reservations means showing up and hoping for the best, which could mean a long wait and a hungry mom. Not exactly the relaxing, special day you had in mind.

That’s where NextMe comes in.

Skip the line, enjoy the day

NextMe is a digital waitlist app that holds your place in line using just a cell phone number. No app download needed. When you arrive at a restaurant using NextMe, the host adds you to the waitlist and the app sends a text confirmation along with a link to your virtual waiting room, where you can watch your place in line in real time.

The best part? You don’t have to stand around waiting. Take your mom for a coffee down the street, browse a nearby shop, or just enjoy a little extra time together. When your table is almost ready, NextMe will send a text asking you to confirm or cancel your spot. From there, you’ll get the all-clear when it’s time to be seated.

Chicago brunch spots using NextMe this Mother’s Day

Looking for somewhere to take her? Here are some of our Chicago restaurant partners worth checking out this Mother’s Day:

Kanela Breakfast Club, The Bongo Room, Le Pain Quotidien, Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria, Southport Grocery & Cafe, Dryhop Brewers, Corridor Brewery & Provisions, Whisk Chicago, Son of A Butcher, Café Selmarie, and Wishbone.

Don’t see her favorite?

If your mom’s go-to spot isn’t on the list yet, let them know about NextMe. We have a referral program that rewards you once they sign up.

Happy Mother’s Day from everyone at the NextMe team!

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a Mother's Day brunch table at a restaurant that doesn't take reservations?

Mother's Day is one of the busiest dining days of the year, so expect a wait at places that don't book ahead. If the restaurant uses a digital waitlist like NextMe, the host adds you with your cell number and you get a text confirmation with a link to your place in line.

Do we have to stand around the restaurant while we wait for a table?

No. You can follow your place in line from your phone, so you're free to take your mom for coffee down the street or browse a nearby shop. When your table is almost ready, you'll get a text asking you to confirm or cancel your spot.

Do I need to download an app to join a restaurant waitlist?

No. NextMe works with just your cell phone number. The link in your text opens a virtual waiting room in your phone's browser.

What if my mom's favorite restaurant doesn't use NextMe?

Let the restaurant know about it. NextMe's referral program rewards you once a restaurant you refer signs up.

Ready to modernize the waiting experience at your restaurant?

Try NextMe free for 14 days or book a demo with one of our onboarding specialists.

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