Wondering why Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were spotted together at Talula’s Garden? The pop superstar and NFL tight end made a rare public appearance in Philadelphia on Mother’s Day, joining their families for a private lunch that quickly grabbed attention from fans and media alike.
Here’s what brought them to the exclusive spot, who joined them, and what we know about the outing.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce spotted at Talula’s Garden
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce celebrated Mother’s Day with their families in Philadelphia on May 11, 2025.
According to the Daily Mail, the couple joined Jason Kelce, his wife Kylie, and their mothers—Donna Kelce and Andrea Swift—for lunch at Talula’s Garden in Washington Square. A TikTok user shared photos of Swift and Kelce arriving hand-in-hand, marking their first public appearance together since a March dinner in New York City.
The lunch followed months of the couple staying low-key after the Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss to the Eagles. Kelce had been spending the NFL offseason training in Boca Raton and confirmed his return to the league via a text to Pat McAfee: “I’m coming back, for sure… I can’t go out like that!!!!” Swift had been on a break following her sold-out Eras Tour.
According to Page Six, a source stated, “This is such a nice escape for them to finally be able to stay out of the limelight for a bit.” Their appearance at Talula’s Garden—described by some as “the toughest table in America”—surprised diners. The restaurant, led by Chef Aimee Olexy’s restaurant serves southern brunch dishes and a “Sweet Nothings” dessert menu—named like Swift’s 2022 song.
In a podcast episode of New Heights, Donna Kelce opened up about what mothers want for Mother’s Day. “They want to be with their children, which doesn’t happen often when they’re older! It’s time, that’s basically it,” she said. The couple’s Philadelphia outing appears to have aligned with her wish.
Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on ComingSoon.
