Treat your mom to a delicious meal on Mother’s Day. Here are some of our faves. (File photo by Sue Vliet)

It’s not too late to make a date with that special woman in your life. Here are some eateries offering Mother’s Day brunches or specials this year — reservations are highly recommended. And here’s our look at mothers who inspire us.

2Mesa Mexican Eatery
4110 W. Martin Drive
(414) 808-1594
From 11 a.m.
Regular menu plus Mother’s Day specials

Birch and Butcher
459 E. Pleasant St.
(414) 323-7372
9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m
Three-course Mother’s Day brunch starting at $26

“I think it took a long time for me to figure out that she’s the community mother,” says Sojourner White (right) of her mom, Venice Williams. Here are some places to take the woman whom you admire Sunday, May 12. (File photo by Cheri Johnson)

The Fitz
2308 W. Wisconsin Ave. (in the Ambassador Hotel)
(414) 345-5015
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
$45 adults ($15 for children 12 and under)
Mother’s Day Brunch buffet

Heavenly Grille
831 S. Cesar E. Chavez Drive
(414) 559-6214
From noon
Soul food with Mother’s Day specials

Old Town Serbian Gourmet Restaurant
522 W. Lincoln Ave.
414-672-0206
From 11 a.m.
Serbian menu with special Mother’s Day entrees and desserts

Orenda Cafe
3514 W National Ave.
(414) 212-8573
6 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Regular menu and a free mimosa or glass of wine for mothers

Sabrosa
3216 S. Howell Ave.
(312) 834-1929
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Mother’s Day brunch buffet
$28 ($10 for children 10 and younger)