Treat mom to Mother’s Day brunch surrounded by Mother Nature at the zoo! Buy tickets today for one of three two-hour seatings at landmark Café Brauer, located among beautiful gardens next to the zoo’s Nature Boardwalk.

8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. seatings
Café Brauer at Lincoln Park Zoo
2021 N. Stockton Drive

Adult (age 13 and older): $44
Child (ages 2-12): $20
Tiny Tot (24 months old and younger): Free

Zoo Members: Please enter the first 3 digits of your membership ID in the 'Enter Promotional Code' field to apply your member discount.

*As of 5/3/17, the 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. seatings are now sold out, registration is still available for the 8 a.m. seating.

Seating Details

Please note: Tables accommodate 10–12 guests, and each seating will have fewer than 200 people, which will allow families to enjoy a leisurely and comfortable brunch. Parties of 10 or fewer may share a table with other guests.

Attire: casual, business casual, Sunday’s best

Each seating includes:
Live music
Coffee, juice, and soft drinks
One alcoholic beverage (for guests 21 and older


Buffet Menu

Our delicious breakfast-brunch buffet will feature:
Pastries
Assorted fruits
Greek yogurt with housemade granola
Kale salad with carrots, red pears, almonds, champagne vinaigrette
Caesar salad with aged parmesan, ciabatta crouton, housemade Caesar dressing
Smoked salmon with capers, bermuda onions
Egg scramble with choice of chorizo, potatoes, onions
Chef’s omelet station with multiple options
Scrambled eggs
Thick-cut bacon and sausage
Herb-roasted breakfast potatoes
Sweet dessert shots, brownies, cookies, gourmet dessert bars