Readers’ picks: 4 places to bring mom for Mother’s Day in Sacramento
The Sacramento Bee’s Local Engagement and Retention team polled readers on the best places in the Sacramento area to check out for Mother’s Day weekend.
What are the best local eateries, cafes or outdoor spaces to spend time with your mother? Here’s what readers said:
The Vine
A restaurant featuring rustic decor and lively green vines lined against its walls was a popular suggestion from readers.
The Vine, a wine and tapas bar with locations in Folsom and El Dorado Hills, is an ideal place to snap family pictures and capture Mom on her big day.
The Vine’s menu ranges from a charcuterie board ($25.99) to peach & burrata salad ($15.99) to margarita flatbread to chicken bacon tacos ($12.99), all paired with a large selection of bubbles and wines by owner and Level II WSET Wine Sommelier Lisa Gomez.
The menu also features a dinner for two or “Dinner at The Vine” ($49.99), which includes two glasses of wine and any three tapas. For something sweet, add a caramel apple sundae or any dessert to this deal for $6.
The Vine
Folsom address: 609 Sutter St. Folsom, CA 95630
El Dorado Hills address: 3907 Park Drive Ste 110, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Folsom hours: 3-8 p.m Monday; noon-9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; noon-10 p.m. Friday & Saturday; noon-8 p.m. Sunday
El Dorado Hills hours: 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday-Tuesday; 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday Phone: Folsom, 916-932-4234; El Dorado Hills, 916-510-2036
Website: https://www.atthevine.wine/
Vegetarian options: Yes, both vegetarian and vegan dishes available
Apple Hill
This usual fall favorite in Sacramento will host different Mother’s Day activities, including brunches, picnics and tea parties on May 9 and May 10.
Apple Hill includes farms, gardens, orchards, vineyards, wineries and breweries sprinkled around the Sierra Nevada foothills. For specific Mother’s Day activities and events, be sure to reserve your spot ahead of time.
Delfino Farms will be offering seasonal menu items from Joan’s Apple Bakery, wine from Edio Vineyards and hard cider from Henrietta Stich, all located on its farm grounds. Guests can also expect pressed floral bookmarks, dough cookie and terra cotta pot decorating and planting workshops. This free event runs from noon to 4 p.m., and workshops require advance reservations.
At Boeger Winery, guests can reserve a table for six for a bring-your-own (BYO) picnic ($60 for members or $130 for non-members). The experience includes live music, an exclusive bottle of new rose or wine and a floral arrangement. Time slots are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
At Pine O Mine ranch, Moms can decorate and plant their own teacup with succulents in a $40 1-hour workshop accompanied by light snacks, lemonade and ice tea. Register here for a time slot at 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. See the full list of Apple Hill agricultural experiences here and the event calendar.
Apple Hill
Address: Varies by farm, check online for more information
.Hours: Varies by farm, check online for more information
Phone: Varies by farm, check online for more information
Website: https://applehill.com/
Vegetarian options: Varies by farm, check online for more information
The Morning Fork
This midtown brunch spot shares a “deep love for good food, coffee, community, art, and everything about Midtown breakfast culture,” according to its website.
The Morning Fork is a mom-and-pop diner serving brunch classics like a full or half order of eggs benedict ($17), Belgian waffles ($12) and burritos ($20). Their specialty plates feature a maple sage fried chicken plate ($20) consisting of boneless fried chicken served with gravy and two eggs. For a vegetarian-friendly dish, you can order a tofu & veggie plate ($17.50) or a smoothie bowl ($16).
Don’t forget to pair your savory dish with a mimosa ($7) or a cold brew cocktail ($12).
Opened in 2019 by owners Keith and Jennifer Swiryn, the Sacramento natives combine their culinary and hospitality backgrounds for a vibrant dining experience.
The Morning Fork
Address: 1111 21st Street, Sacramento, CA, 95811
Hours: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Phone: 916-476-6765
Website: https://www.themorningfork.com/
Vegetarian options: Yes, both vegetarian and vegan dishes available.
Cafe Bernardo
This cafe rounds out our list of reader-suggested Mother’s Day places, which has multiple locations throughout the Sacramento and Davis areas.
Cafe Bernard, a dining staple in the region for more than 30 years, prides itself on its seasonal farm-to-fork menu items. On the breakfast menu, guests can order a chicken apple sausage Scramble ($15.50) or a brioche french toast ($14.00) with sliced almonds and blueberry compote.
For lunch and dinner, check out the diestal ranch turkey burger ($14.75), with a roasted red pepper tapenade and grilled red onions, tomato, or the Vietnamese chicken salad ($18.00), topped with a spicy lime dressing, cashews and crispy shallots.
Cafe Bernardo
Address: Varies by location, check online for more information
Hours: Varies by location, check online for more information
Phone: Varies by location, check online for more information
Website: https://cafebernardo.com/
Vegetarian options: Yes, both vegetarian and vegan dishes available
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