One of the best things about Mother’s Day is that it’s the perfect excuse to head out for a daytime meal. If breakfast in bed isn’t your mum’s thing, consider taking her out to brunch – the mixture of breakfast and lunch foods makes it an all round winner.

To make life easier Sydney Observer has picked some of our favourite local brunch joints, as well as a few places a little out of the way for the more adventurous families.

Coonanbarra Cafe
64 Coonanbarra Road, Wahroonga
Situated on a quaint street in Wahroonga, this delightful little cafe looks like it has been pulled right out of a rural town. Known amongst the locals for its crunchy corn fritters and buttermilk pancakes, it’s the perfect place to spend Mother’s Day morning. This year it is offering special breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea options for mums.

The Bogey Hole Cafe
473 Bronte Rd, Bronte
Up for a Mother’s Day adventure? Pass on the local haunts and head over to the eastern suburbs for a beachside brekkie. There’s certainly no shortage of choice on Bronte Road. Our pick is Bogey Hole, as you can’t go wrong with spicy homemade baked beans and poached eggs on toast. Burn off the calories afterwards by completing the Bronte to Bondi walk, or just lounge on the beach if the weather permits.

The Boathouse, Palm Beach
Governor Phillip Park, Palm Beach
It’s a little bit further out, but once you see the waterfront views that surround this restaurant you will understand why people take the drive out to Palm Beach. Treat yourself and order the Aussie burger with thick cut chips. You won’t be disappointed. Warning: If you’re brave enough to check out The Boathouse on Mother’s Day be prepared for a long wait in line, and potentially a fight for a table.

Pablo and Rusty’s, Gordon
1 St Johns Ave, Gordon
Gordon’s all time favourite cafe. Although the food menu is limited you can’t beat Pablo’s coffee. Team it with a bowl of their bircher muesli or banana bread and you’ll be set for the day.

Cafe Mirabelle
277 Mona Vale Rd, Terrey Hills
Located in Flower Power, known by many as Bond’s Nursery, this cafe offers some delicious sweet treats in the midst of picturesque greenery. Their hummingbird cake is the perfect companion for your latte. Don’t have a sweet tooth? Opt for one of their savoury muffins – the fetta, pumpkin and sundried tomato muffin is
our favourite.