So you’ve offered to host a baby shower. How nice of you! Some might go full Martha Stewart and host at home, which I always support. But, that can get a little stressful, like when it’s 30 minutes till party time, you’re still not dressed, and you’re rushing around the kitchen thinking, “Why do I do this to myself!?”
If you want to skip all that (and post-party clean up), take a look at our list of places to host a baby shower in Collin County.
Note: These spots make the list because they offer private event options. Depending on the size of your party and your needs, you can often make do with a regular reservation.
While you’re here, get ahead of your hostess to-dos by starting a gift registry for your guest of honor at one of Collin County’s local toy stores or children’s boutiques.
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1. Babe’s
At Babe’s in Frisco, think down home, casual, red-and-white-checkered everything. Maybe a bit of a Texas theme? Babe’s is all about family style, which makes it easy to order for large groups. And while it does not take reservations, it does have a secondary dining area that can be reserved for parties.
2. Chocolate Angel
Tucked inside High Street Antique Mall in Plano, Chocolate Angel remains one of the OG baby shower spots in the metroplex. Choose from three private, shabby chic rooms: the Chantilly room for up to 20 people, tea room for 42, or main room for 75. Bonus: If you host here, you can shop the antiques afterwards!
3. Fortunata Winery
Gather under the dappled shade of this vineyard and winery in Aubrey perfectly suited for a spring or fall shower. Fortunata’s outdoor patio features a fireplace, shady trees, and live music on the weekends. Its shareable menu of charcuterie boards and wood-fired pizzas are perfect for a gathering, as well as its tasting menu of homegrown wines. If your village loves to boogie, host a shower on the first Thursday of the month for $7 line dancing lessons. Parties of eight or more require a reservation, and parties of 20 or more are considered a small event and will need to contact the in-house event coordinator.
4. Harvest at the Masonic
Harvest at the Masonic, a farm-to-table restaurant in Historic Downtown McKinney, serves seasonal, locally-sourced American fare in the town’s restored Masonic Lodge. The details are gorgeous with sage green walls, velvet chairs, and Americana art. Reserve Chef Dre’s dining room for up to 48 guests.
5. Haywire
Haywire at Legacy West in Plano offers gram-worthy spaces that speak to a Texas mama’s heart. Reserve a Marfa-inspired tent on the rooftop for six of her besties, or sip mocktails with the whole squad (up to 25) in the Airstream. Haywire’s chipotle chocolate layer cake is sure to satisfy a Texan mom’s pregnancy craving.
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6. Heirloom Haul
With two locations in Frisco and Prosper, Heirloom Haul is a charming cafe and tea room. Baby showers here are casual and effortless, but you can elevate it by booking one of its special events options: afternoon tea for $50 per perso, or a custom gathering. Note that the Prosper venue is mostly outdoor seating, so plan accordingly.
7. J. Theodore
By day, a brunch hot spot; by night, a speakeasy — J. Theodore would make a memorable venue for any mama and her village. Regulars rave about its chicken and waffles and fried chicken breakfast biscuits as well as its inventive list of cocktails and mocktails. If you want to break away from the traditional brunch bash, make it a nighttime hang, but be prepared for dim lighting and loud music. Make a group reservation online or contact the banquet manager to book the weekend brunch, afternoon tasting, or cocktail hour packages.
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8. Layered
Layered in McKinney is an eclectic little restaurant, coffee shop, patio, and bakery offering everything from brunch to gorgeous cakes to the “best cheese board in McKinney.” Would be just the spot for an intimate, casual, outdoor baby shower.
9. Maivie
For the sentimental mommy who would love a homemade keepsake to remember this milestone, host a crafting shower at Maivie pressed flower workshop in Frisco. Each guest will create a pressed flower masterpiece in her own frame, ready to hang. The pressing takes up to three hours, so no need to put the “petal” to the metal, except literally. Special pricing is available for groups of 10 or more adults.
10. Rise No.1
Plano’s Rise No. 1 specializes in soufflé — the masterpiece of French cuisine. The restaurant serves all sorts of savory and sweet versions of the fluffy stuff, including one called Marshmallow Soup which is, if you ask me, merveilleux. Host your rendezvous in the birch tree dining forest, or reserve the private outdoor patio. Remember to ask about the gender reveal soufflés, too.
11. Sixty Vines
Sixty Vines in Plano has several private room options: the greenhouse, a glass-enclosed patio adorned with tropical plants, perfect for a “Baby-in-Bloom” theme; the terrace, another outdoor space; or one of the private and semi-private rooms. The menu includes shared plates and boards (even a dessert board), which are always good for groups.
For more restaurants like Sixty Vines, check out this list of cute Mother’s Day brunch restaurants that includes other spots fit for a baby shower.
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12. True Food Kitchen
Located at Legacy West in Plano, True Food Kitchen offers seasonal fare, lots of non-alcoholic “refreshers,” and sourdough crust pizza in a light, bright space. You can book the private dining room with tables and wraparound seating for up to 40 guests. If you can’t get a reservation here, try the Dallas location at Preston Center.
13. Tupelo Honey
Frisco’s Tupelo Honey serves southern home cooking made from scratch. It’s been rated as one of the top 100 brunches in America, but supper is delicious, too. Order the table an assortment of starters like fried green tomatoes, gumbo, or biscuits for a cause (proceeds go to employees in need). Find private dining info here.
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14. Whistle Britches
If it’s fried chicken she wants, fried chicken she gets at Whistle Britches in Plano. Its two locations in Plano and Southlake are excellent for celebrating a special occasion, inside or out, by day or by candlelight at night. On the website you’ll find a private party inquiry form (complete with photos), which is recommended for groups of eight or more.
Do you have a favorite baby shower spot? We’re always looking for new ideas and would love to hear them in the comments below!
