Moms Just Wanna Have Brunch

Written by Alexis Evans

Sometimes Mother’s Day can feel a little overwhelming. So many core emotions and memories are associated with this holiday, which can be a good and a bad thing. It can be difficult to know how to celebrate the mother figures in your life — especially the ones who give so much of themselves on a daily basis. This one day of the year should be a pinnacle of celebration for one of the true heroes of our society: moms. Flowers and balloons are fun, chocolate and sweets are a welcome choice, and of course, surprise gifts can be a nice surprise. However, what many moms really want is the gift of quality time over a delicious meal, particularly if they do not have to cook or wash dishes afterwards!

What better way to give Mom her wish than at one of the many excellent brunch spots in Wichita? Whether you are celebrating at a build-your-own-omelet bar, with a tasty mimosa or bloody Mary, or the invaluable gift of uninterrupted time together, brunch is never the wrong choice. Start Mother’s Day off on a high note, and treat all the mommas to a delicious brunch.

One thing that Wichita can boast about is an amazing variety of incredible restaurants, from high class, to theme oriented, to homestyle. Many of these gourmet spots also offer Sunday brunch and buffets. The list below includes both restaurants that serve brunch daily and others that offer brunch for special occasions or weekends. Be sure to plan accordingly by calling ahead or making a reservation for your party, and as always, treat the restaurant and its employees with respect and gratitude, especially as they serve your family on a holiday.

Moms are the unseen heroes of our society, and sometimes all they want is some appreciation for the effort and energy they pour into their family, whether with a tasty brunch, or even a kind word. Be sure to find a way to tell your favorite mom how much you appreciate her!

Mother’s Day Brunch Spots

The Beacon

The Belmont

Crutch & Biscuit Co.

Doo-Dah Diner

Egg Cetera

First Mile Kitchen

Harvest Kitchen/Bar at Hyatt Regency Wichita

HomeGrown Wichita

Jimmie’s Diner

Magnolia Cafe

Newport Grill

Public at the Brickyard

6S Steakhouse

Stearman Field Bar & Grill, Benton

The Sweet Spot

Twelve Restaurant & Bar

Vora Restaurant European

Wine Dive + Kitchen

YaYa’s Euro Bistro

With Kerri Garcia Owner

Written by Alexis Evans

Q. Why and when did you start Keto On With Kerri?

A. I started this business as a hobby in late 2019, to provide low-carb and sugar-free cheesecakes to those who desired them. In early 2020, the hobby quickly moved to a full-time business, which now includes a full-service bakery, meal prep service, and shelf stable products, all of which fit into a low-carb, gluten-free and sugarfree, or keto, lifestyle.

Q. What motivated you to start Keto On With Kerri?

A. I started my own journey with this lifestyle in 2019 and while I was thriving with it, I saw others were struggling to find sustainability in it due to the lack of availability of ready-made products. This lifestyle changed my health and life dramatically and I wanted others to experience that same improvement in their quality of life. You can find more about my personal story on our website at ketoonwithkerri.com.

Q. Do you like to involve your family or friends with your business?

A. Absolutely, my family and friends are 100 percent behind my passion for this business. My business was not immune to the employment difficulties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, and if my friends and family had not lent helping hands, I would have had to close as well. I currently work 15–19 hour days, and it’s never enough, even with outside help.

Q. What kind of impact do you hope your business can make?

A. We hope to show and educate individuals who live a keto lifestyle that they do not have to settle or sacrifice foods that they love. To see faces light up with delight and pleasure when they taste my foods is the ultimate goal.

Q. What is the best part about running Keto On With Kerri?

A. Our favorite kind of day at Keto On With Kerri is when we receive customers who are considering this lifestyle because of certain health issues or needs, and I am able to spend time on the sales floor providing samples and education. We have the best customers, and they are all important! We love it when we get to educate someone on this lifestyle and then see how it changes their lives, especially when they come in and share their personal journey and successes.

Q. Do you view keto more as a diet or a lifestyle?

A. Keto is not a diet, but a lifestyle. So many make that mistake and go back to eating sugar and bad carbohydrates after losing a ton of weight, only to find they end up gaining more than they lost. However, living this lifestyle does not mean you can never have your favorites ever again. We teach classes on how moderation is possible, and teach how to monitor the way different foods affect your body internally.

Q. What would say to someone who is skeptical about the keto diet, and how would you educate them on the benefits?

A. I love talking to skeptics about this lifestyle. I would suggest they research food history, and the peerreviewed, qualified studies that show how a keto lifestyle is the prime source for gut health and healing of almost all health issues, and also the way processed foods were initially introduced and “healthified” in the US. Keto is the direct response to this unhealthy movement, and you can find more information about this on my website!

WHERE

Keto On With Keri

619 N. Rock Rd. Derby, KS 67037

316.371.1302 ketoonwithkerri.com

Hours: Tues.–Sat., 8 a.m.–7 p.m. · Sundays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m