Need a Mother’s Day Gift? Dayton’s Oregon District has you Covered

A version of this article was published on Dayton.com in May 2019.

If the constant barrage of Mother’s Day ads hasn’t spurred you to actually go gift shopping quite yet, you’re in luck! The Oregon District has everything you need to make this Mother’s Day a great one, even if you have sort of let it go to the last minute (no judgement!).

Get her something special at one of these gift shops:

Heart Mercantile

601 E Fifth St, Dayton

(937) 250-6020

https://heartmercantile.com/

If your mom is a little bit cooler than the rest, she will appreciate the slightly risqué panache of Heart Mercantile. Your mom might enjoy a hilarious mug, genitalia-shaped soap, or a soft Dayton-themed T-shirt – not to mention great books, keychains, jewelry, socks, and so much more.

Luna Gifts & Botanicals

261 Wayne Ave, Dayton

(937) 522-0240

http://www.lunadayton.com/

If your mom has a green thumb, why not buy her a beautiful botanical she can enjoy for years to come? In addition to walls of plants, Luna also stocks lovely accessories, books, jewelry, crystals, and more.

Take her somewhere nice to eat:

Salar

400 E Fifth St, Dayton

(937) 203-3999

https://salarrestaurant.com/

Featuring a gorgeous patio, Salar impresses with Peruvian-fusion cuisine that blends bold, international flavors.

Lily’s Bistro

329 E Fifth St, Dayton

(937) 723-7637

http://lilysbistro.com/

If your mom appreciates an expertly crafted cocktail and delicious meal, look no further than Lily’s Bistro.

Roost Modern Italian

524 E Fifth St, Dayton

(937) 222-3100

https://roostitalian.com/

When you want to take your mother out to a night on the town, it doesn’t get more upscale than Roost. With new Italian flavors (and especially Italian desserts), your mom will have her pick of thrilling plates.

Corner Kitchen

613 E Fifth St, Dayton

(937) 719-0999

http://www.afinerdiner.com/

Dinner can be creative and delicious thanks to Corner Kitchen. Menu items change with the seasons and the cocktails are refreshing and fun.

Wheat Penny Oven and Bar

515 Wayne Ave, Dayton

(937) 496-5268

http://www.wheatpennydayton.com/

If your mom loves pizza, take her to Wheat Penny and try a gourmet version of her classic favorite.

When all else fails, drink to her good health:

Deaf Monty’s Wine

22 Brown St, Dayton

(937) 225-9463

http://www.daytonwinebar.com/

Nothing says “I hope I’m no longer the reason you drink” like the gift of a nice bottle of wine for Mother’s Day.

Belle of Dayton Distillery

122 Van Buren St, Dayton

(937) 250-1837

https://www.belleofdayton.com/

Nothing says “I acknowledge that I am still the reason you drink” like the gift of a nice bottle of small batch, artisanal booze for Mother’s Day. (You know what? Get her two bottles.)

If you have no idea what to get your mother, the mother of your children, or your dearest mom friend, one quick stop to the Oregon District will get you everything you need to impress these amazing ladies in your life.