Mum’s the word: how to make Mother’s Day the busiest breakfast of the year

Bringing the wow factor

Annie Lane’s menu definitely has something for everybody – as well as eggs and all-day big breakfasts there are burgers, hot sandwiches, salad bowls and sweet treats, plus an extensive kid’s menu and plenty of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free offerings. There is also a wide range of specialty drinks and cocktails.

Every dish and drink delivers an intentional ‘wow’ factor using colour, texture and build on the plate, to make it TikTok and Insta-worthy.

On Mother’s Day, Candice will add some specials but otherwise the menu will be the same.

“We don’t do anything differently, there’s no set menu or buffet,” she says.

“Say a whole family of six comes in, you might have some people with a $30 price point and someone else with a $15 price point. By letting people order what they want, you’re not turning anybody away.”

What’s hot right now

This Autumn Candice is leaning into the season’s produce: heirloom carrots, broccolini, beetroot, apples, oranges, as well as the first local pineapples coming on.

“It’s a slightly more warming direction,” she says. “Autumn is kind of an in-between season, but it’s lovely when you lean into the nourishing side of things.”

Each season’s menu features different takes on eggs Benedict. “Outside-the-box eggs Benny – it’s a dish I think that will definitely continue to rise in 2026, so will all the sandwiches.”

For sweets, Candice says waffles are still very popular, as they provide a canvas for creating indulgent toppings, whether chefs buy them in or make themselves.

Exceptional experiences

On International Women’s Day, Candice spoke movingly about her hospitality journey when accepting the award for Moreton Bay’s Businesswoman of the Year.

“I’m passionate about changing the perception of hospitality, from being just a job to a lifelong profession, filled with creativity, opportunity, and pride,” she said in a speech to the gala dinner audience.

“Every day I strive to push boundaries; to create spaces that deliver exceptional experiences while remaining authentic to my passion and dreams; to make people feel something real.”

A mother of five herself, Candice is looking forward to sharing that creativity and passion with her team and her customers – especially the Mums – this Mother’s Day.