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Mother's Day Guide

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It’s almost May 10th...time to celebrate Mom!

Let's celebrate all the incredible women who hold the title of Mother or serve as mother figures in our lives – Grandmothers, aunts, sisters, mentors, friends, and so many more. Downtown Tempe has everything you need for the perfect Mother’s Day!

Here are a few retail stores that may have the perfect gift for that special woman in your life!

The Plant Mill

For the plant mom who enjoys supporting small businesses.

Cactus Sports

For the ASU mom who needs all the ASU swag.

The Henna Shoppe

For the cool mom who wants custom henna body art and a fresh-made chai!

The Shoe Mill

For the mom who LOVES shoes.

Lotions & Potions

For the mom who loves zen, custom scents, lotions and special potions.

Knee Deep

For the mom who is ready to make a unique, matching shirt with you!

Tutugether Crafting Together

For the mom who wants to make something special with you.

Last Rodeo Western & Hat Bar

For the mom who's in the market for a custom, luxury cowboy hat to wear at their next western event!

Lizard Head Trading Co.

For the well-dressed mom who thrifts (and maybe even has some cool clothes she's lookin' to trade in!)

Millie's Boutique

For the mom that loves a unique and whimsical gift!

Proof Artisan Bread & Bakery

For the mom who loves a fresh, baked gift.

Retail Therapy

For the mom who supports local and handmade creators and small businesses.

Yucatecan Imports

For the worldly mom who collects imported, unique items from dozens of countries!

ACG Go Anime + Cafe

For the anime loving mom who wants to grab a boba and shop games, comics and more!


Looking for somewhere to get brunch or lunch?

What mom doesn't like a good brunch or lunch for Mother's Day? Correction: What mom doesn't like her children to BUY her brunch or lunch for Mother's Day? Because let's be real, the only thing better than avocado toast is someone else footing the bill for it!

Here are all the places we recommend downtown! ⬇️

1
Culinary Dropout
149 S Farmer Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281

You're just one Deviant Behavior and a pretzel ball dipped in melted provolone away from pure brunch heaven. Expansive patio, bags, ping pong, and all the things to make you think "this is my spot". 

2
Daily Jam
310 S Mill Ave, #A101
Tempe, AZ 85281

Another place to enjoy brunch 7 days a week. Red Velvet Waffles, hand-crafted breakfast cocktails and a full range of coffee drinks. Make this your daily...er, brunch jam!

3
Caffe Boa
398 S Mill Ave, Ste. 101
Tempe, AZ 85281

Sunday brunch from 10 am - 3 pm on their bougainvillea-roofed patio makes you feel like you're livin' the life. Live music, house flat breads, fresh pasta and a build your own Bloody Mary Bar. All natural wine bar is featured at this downtown Tempe staple - over 30 years! Stupefacente!

4
Sunbar
24 W. 5th Street
Tempe, AZ 85281

Sunbar is known for their weekend party brunch, bottles & groovy beats featuring penny champagne bottle with each entree. MMMmmm, French Toast with cinnamon-apple compote and candied bacon anyone?

5
Snakes & Lattes
20 W 6th St
Tempe, AZ 85281

Bottomless brunch on Friday, Saturday & Sunday featuring a bottle of champagne with your entree. Oh, and over 900 board games, puzzles and fun! Can't beat it. 

6
Foch Cafe & Bistro
21 E 6th Street, #146
Tempe, AZ 85281

An all you can eat crepe bar, a Bloody with a grilled cheese on top and an American- European fusion menu - cheers! A new, unique brunch menu every weekend. Sangria Sundays are the best!

7
Morning Squeeze
690 S Mill Ave, #110
Tempe, AZ 85281

Mimosa flights, Brunch Punch, Off the Hook Lox & Bagels and a dog-friendly patio featuring a Tail Wagger menu, all while offering one of the best groovy vibes downtown! Not mention their iconic "lovin' touchin' squeezin' "neon sign. 

8
Pedal Haus Brewery
730 S Mill Ave, #H102
Tempe, AZ 85281

Kick back on their patio and enjoy their brunch menu with $4 Day Drinkers, $6 Beermosas, $20 bottles of champagne & juice for a "make your own Mimosa" and $8 Bloody Mary's. Pedal on over now!

(Posted May 1st, 2026)

9
Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits at the Westin Tempe
11 E 7th Street
Tempe, AZ 85281

Griddle me this: Lemon Ricotta Pancakes or Steak and Huevos Rancheros? Doesn't matter - both are great choices when you sip them with their signature Copper State Colada.

10
Neighborhood Services Bar + Restaurant
7 E University Dr
Tempe 85281

Honest food and drink in the American Tradition, Neighborhood Services offers rotating daily favorites, house craft cocktails and more. This spot is inviting and approachable, offering both indoor and outdoor dining, communal tables for reconnecting with friends. Then perhaps a cocktail on the rooftop at Lucero?!

11
Alter Ego
108 E. University Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281

You'll feel like top of the world after eating their Knife & Fork Burrito. Or maybe Egocado Toast is more your style. In either case, paired with their Morning Kick Peanut Butter Whiskey & coffee, you'll find your alter ego.

12
Snooze, A.M. Eatery
615 S College Ave, Ste 103
Tempe, AZ 85281

Isn't everyday a brunch day at Snooze? Famous for their pancake flights, this is brunchin' culture baby! The patio is touch to beat too!

13
Postino Annex
615 S College Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281

When "Lectric Eye and Sherry Mary" lead off your brunch cocktail menu, you know you're in store for a great brunch experience! Ricotta Fritters, Cantaloupe & Stracciatella. Need we say more?

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