Mother's Day Brunch 2026

BRUNCH • DJ MUSIC • COCKTAILS • CONNECT

Join us for a Mother's Day buffet (all-you-can-eat) brunch featuring southern comfort food the only way Chef Michele McQueen can do it!

• Soul and jazz DJ music by Mark Divita
• Your choice of 1 of 2 two-hour Brunch seatings (11:30AM-1PM or 2PM-3:30PM), beverages and gratuity (18% of "ticket price + beverages") additional charge on site

The Menu

• Classic Soulfood Buffet: southern fried chicken, applewood smoked bacon, chicken apple sausage links, waffles, brioche french toast, breakfast potatoes, mac and cheese, baby greens salad, fresh fruit, biscuits, dessert bar
• Added Brunch Specialty Items: grits with cajun shrimp sauce, southern fried pork chops, penne a la vodka pasta, cook to order omelette station

The Extras

• Family portraits by Photographers-At-Large

The Basics

• Mother's Day Brunch takes place at "Town Fare by Michele McQueen" (formerly Michele Wilson of Gussie's SF) @ the Oakland Museum. Read more about Town Fare - Hoodline • SF Chronicle • East Bay Express
• Transportation: Car or BART (1 block away at Lake Merritt Station)
• Parking: Street (free), underground garage (fee, closes at 5PM) at Oakland Museum, BART station parking (free) 1 block away
• Payment: Prepay, space is limited, reservations only! No refunds.
  

Celebrate Mother's Day with a soulful, celebratory buffet brunch featuring Southern soul food by Chef Michele McQueen.

Media Sponsor: BAR | Bay Area Registry

Well known Bay Area Chef Michele McQueen (previously Michele Wilson of San Francisco’s Gussie’s Chicken and Waffles) has taken over the menu at Town Fare Cafe. The menu pays homage to her family roots and Oakland upbringing and aims to bring together flavors from the diverse cultures within the local community,” the museum’s website reads. Read more at

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