Brunch spreads for Mom. Hearty sandwich trays and deli platters for Dad. Bagels and lox, quiches, frittatas, overstuffed sandwich trays, fresh fruit and dessert — delivered or picked up across San Diego County. Skip the cooking and enjoy the day.
Elijah's Restaurant, Delicatessen and Catering has been feeding San Diego families on Mother's Day and Father's Day since 2001. Mother's Day brunch is the single biggest family catering day of our year — bagels and lox, quiche, frittatas, fresh fruit and dessert trays delivered straight to your kitchen or picked up on the way to grandma's. For Father's Day, we lean into what Dad actually wants: overstuffed sandwich trays, deli platters, potato salad, chips, pickles and a serious dessert board. Scale from 8 guests to 40+. Delivered, set up and ready when you are. Call or text (858) 353-5528 to reserve your date.
Wake up and enjoy her. We'll handle the spread. Classic Jewish-deli brunch — bagels, lox, cream cheese trio, quiches, frittatas, fresh fruit and pastries — delivered chilled and ready to set out.
Dad doesn't want a tasting menu. He wants a pile of great sandwiches, potato salad, pickles and a pie. We build Father's Day spreads around overstuffed sandwiches, deli platters and everything you'd want on the patio.
From a cozy 8-person kitchen-table brunch to a 40-person backyard gathering, we scale the menu to the moment. Call or text (858) 353-5528 for pricing tailored to your guest count.



Menus and pricing vary by guest count and delivery window. Call or text for current availability. Mother's Day and Father's Day both book up fast — reserve early.





Order a week ahead, and we handle the rest. You wake up, enjoy family, and we take care of the food.

Call or text our catering line at (858) 353-5528 or request a quote online. Tell us your date, guest count and delivery address. Vegetarian choices are on every menu; we can't make substitutions or allergy accommodations. We recommend ordering at least 1 week ahead — Mother's Day brunch slots book up fastest.

The morning of, our kitchen bakes, slices and assembles everything fresh. Quiches out of the oven, lox sliced to order, bagels from the bakery, fruit cut that morning. Sandwich trays built right before delivery so bread stays fresh.

We deliver to your home across San Diego County or you pick up from our Clairemont Mesa location. Everything arrives chilled, labeled and ready to set out. Just open the trays, pour the coffee, and spend the day with mom or dad.
Mother's Day and Father's Day have been part of our kitchen calendar for over 25 years. We know what works.
Elijah's has been San Diego's home for bagels, lox, pastries and deli classics for more than 25 years. When local families plan Mother's Day brunch or Father's Day lunch, we've been the first call for generations.
We deliver brunch and deli spreads across San Diego County, or you can pick up at our Clairemont Mesa location on the way to mom or dad's. Pickup is popular for families who want to set the table exactly the way they want.
A cozy 8-person kitchen brunch or a 40-person backyard gathering — we build the menu to fit. Our minimum is 10 guests, which covers most small family gatherings easily.
Quiches baked that morning, lox sliced to order, bagels from our bakery, sandwiches assembled right before delivery. Bakery desserts are made in-house — rugelach, honey cake, brownies, napoleons and more. No shortcuts.
We deliver Mother's Day and Father's Day catering throughout San Diego County — to homes, backyards and family gatherings from La Jolla to Poway, Carmel Valley to downtown. Call or text (858) 353-5528.
"Ordered an Elijah's brunch spread for Mother's Day — bagels, lox, quiches, fresh fruit, the whole thing. Mom said it was the best Mother's Day she'd had in years, and I didn't spend the morning in the kitchen. Will order every year."
"For Father's Day we got the overstuffed sandwich tray, potato salad, pickles and a dessert board. Dad said it was exactly what he wanted. The corned beef and pastrami were a hit with the whole family. Delivery was on time and perfectly packed."
"Pickup was so easy. We grabbed the quiches, bagels and a rugelach tray on Mother's Day morning and drove it to grandma's house. Everything was fresh and ready to set out. Saved us hours of cooking and the food was better than we'd have made anyway."
We recommend ordering at least one week in advance for Mother's Day and Father's Day. These are two of our busiest catering weekends of the year and delivery slots fill quickly, especially for mid-morning Mother's Day brunch windows. Call or text (858) 353-5528 as soon as you know your date and guest count.
Yes — home delivery is our most popular Mother's Day service. We deliver complete brunch spreads (bagels and lox, quiches, frittatas, fresh fruit, dessert and coffee) across San Diego County. Everything arrives chilled and ready to set out so you can enjoy brunch with mom instead of cooking. Call or text (858) 353-5528.
Our Mother's Day brunch spread includes assorted bagels, nova lox and smoked salmon, a cream cheese trio (plain, nova lox, strawberry), vegetable and spinach-feta frittatas, quiche Lorraine and quiche Florentine, an avocado toast bar, fresh fruit salad, yogurt parfait, muffins and danish, rugelach and honey cake, plus coffee and juice. Full menu listed above.
Most San Diego families ask us for hearty sandwich and deli spreads for Father's Day. Our go-to is the Overstuffed Sandwich Tray or California Wrap Tray paired with deli salads (potato, pasta, coleslaw), chips, pickles and a dessert tray. We also deliver breakfast burritos and hot entrée buffets for families that want a bigger spread. Call or text (858) 353-5528 to build Dad's perfect menu.
Absolutely. Our Mother's Day and Father's Day catering scales from intimate 8–10 person family brunches all the way up to extended-family gatherings of 40+. Our minimum catering order is 10 guests, which covers most small gatherings easily. Pickup is available if you prefer — call or text (858) 353-5528.
Yes — pickup is available at our restaurant at 7061 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Suite 210, San Diego CA 92111. Many families prefer to pick up the morning of Mother's Day so they can set it up exactly when they want. Delivery and setup is also available across San Diego County. Call or text (858) 353-5528.
Yes — Elijah's is open Mother's Day and Father's Day for dine-in, 8am–9pm, at 7061 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Walk-ins are welcome but we strongly recommend calling for a reservation on these two days, as waits get long mid-morning. Call (858) 455-1461 for the restaurant.
Yes — our private banquet room seats up to 120 guests and is available for Mother's Day brunches, Father's Day lunches and multi-generational family gatherings. The room is currently offered at no charge when paired with catering. Full AV setup available. Call or text (858) 353-5528.
Call or text us — fastest way to reserve your date. Or request a quote online and we'll get back to you within the hour during business hours.