Mother Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Mother, where comfort food and creativity meet in a vibrant, vegetarian haven. Located in Sacramento, this Asian- and women-owned eatery serves up dishes that nourish both body and soul. The menu shines with delightful small plates like the Broccolini Adobo and the irresistible Turmeric Hummus, perfect for sharing or savoring solo. The Bitter Caesar Salad and new Farro Salad add a refreshing twist to the traditional salad offerings, while sandwiches like the Mushroom Po'Boy showcase flavors that comfort and intrigue. Every bite at Mother is an experience, crafted with passion and sustainability in mind—from compostable containers to plant-based delights. Plus, with options for everyone, including vegan selections, it's a welcoming spot for families and groups alike. Embrace the warm, casual ambiance and enjoy a meal that speaks to the heart.
Small plates
Wedge Fries
w/ Rosemary Salt, Smoked MayonnaiseVegan with ketchup substituted for mayo. *this item is fried in seed oil and prepared in a deep fryer that is shared with gluten items.
Broccolini Adobo
In a adobo sauce with roasted red onion and toasted garlic.This dish is vegan.
Beet Tostada
w/ Guacamole, Watermelon Radish, Jalapeo, Red Onion, Cilantro, Chili Oil, Cotija and Tarjin. *vegan without cotija*tostada shell fried in seed oil. Gluten Free
Turmeric Hummus
Served with house made maneesh, green olives, apricot chipotle chutney. *vegan
Side Focaccia
Vegan
Side Chips
Side of our house made potato chipsThis item is fried in seed oil.
Side Maneesh
Coconut Lime Collard Greens
Toasted Garlic, Hot SauceThis is dish is vegan and gluten free.
Bitter Caesar
w/ Dino Kale, Treviso, Cucumber, Radish, Fried Potato, Fried Broccolini, 6 Minute Egg, Chickpea Dressing, ParmigianoGF. Fried items cooked in seed oil. Vegan without egg or cheese.
Farro Salad
**NEW**W/ apple, butternut squash, cucumber, fennel, radish, traviso, Pt Reyes blue cheese in a roasted shallot vinaigrette. vegan without the cheese*vegan without the cheese*cannot be made GFVegan with no cheeseCannot be made GF
Salads
Sandwiches
Fried Green Tomato Sandwich
w/ Fresh Mozzarella, Sunflower Seed Pesto, Arugula. Fried in seed oil. Pesto is nut-free. Cannot be made vegan or gluten-free
Greta's Nut Burger
w/ Provolone, butter lettuce, white onion, tomato, pickle, agave mustard and ketchup.vegan without the cheeseMade with mixed nuts, peanut-free.
Mushroom Po'Boy
w/ Shaved Iceberg, Remoulade, Coriander Pickles, Hot Sauce and Lemon.This dish is veganThis dish is prepared using seed oilsCannot be made gluten free
Chile Verde
w/ White Beans, Hominy, Heirloom Radish, Mozzarella, Avocado, Cilantro, Crispy Potato and Crispy Tortilla *Vegan without the cheese*Tortilla & potatoes are prepared in seed oil which share a fryer with gluten items.
Kuri Kuri Curry
**NEW**Red Kuri pumpkin curry with roasted red onion, cauliflower, butternut squash, shugg & cilantro rice.*vegan & GF
Winter Squash Agnolotti
**NEW**w/smoked trumpet mushroom, red onion, brown butter and hazelnuts.Cannot be made vegan or GF
Butternut Squash Latkes
w/ seasonal saute, kale and canapple chutney.*cannot be made vegan or GF*fried in seed oil
Plates
Sweets
Bread Pudding
Cinnamon roll bread pudding with walnut caramel & sour cream icing.Cannot be made vegan or GF.
Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies (V)
Vegan, made with Tahini, no seed oils.
Lemonade
Iced T
Unsweetened black tea
Arnold Palmer
Ice T & ade
Jamichael
Hibiscus, citrus and vanilla