Call Your Mother Deli - Old Town

This was an awesome breakfast place that seems popular amongst the Alexandria locals. They have fantastic bagel sandwiches that span the spectrum, hitting breakfast, lunch, and dessert options. I particularly got the thunderbird sandwich which was amazing. Bagel sandwiches tend to be soggy or floppy, and these sandwiches were neither. They were strong, sturdy, and crispy despite the fillings. Their coffee was good as well. Definitely worth trying if you're in the area.

This was my first time at Call Your Mother Deli and I was blown away! Everything I ordered was absolutely delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. The place itself is spotless and very well kept, which made the experience even better. The employees were all so friendly and helpful, and I really felt welcomed from the moment I walked in. A special shoutout to the manager, Brenda, who went above and beyond to make sure I had a great experience—she was warm, attentive, and truly made me feel at home. As a mom of a 5-year-old, I especially loved that they had a little space for kids. It shows how thoughtful they are about creating a welcoming environment for everyone.

Got the BYO brisket/pastrami with egg, cheese & hot honey on everything bagel, it was good but needed seasoning. Latke was good had great flavor. Blackberry tea was soooo good. Will go back to try lunch. 4 stars for the lack of seasoning on the sandwich though, the sofrito didn’t carry it, needs additional seasoning to bring out those flavors.

Call Your Mother Deli – Old Town is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk up, the charming, flowery atmosphere puts you in a good mood—it’s colorful, inviting, and perfect for snapping a few photos while you wait. The service was fast and efficient, even during busy hours, and the staff were friendly and upbeat. I ordered the salmon bagel with garlic cream cheese, and it was delicious—fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. I also tried the chai, which was warm and comforting with just the right amount of spice. It’s the kind of place that works for everyone—a casual brunch with friends, a cozy date spot, or even a relaxed outing with family. The surrounding Old Town neighborhood is full of charm, with cute shops and lovely streets to explore after your meal. Can’t wait to come back. Highly recommend if you’re in the area and craving top-tier bagels in a fun, friendly setting!

This place came highly recommended by a local friend. After teetering back and forth on so many delicious options, we landed on the pastrami Sun City and the seasonal Delray Club. As we stood by the pick up line, we watched all of the magic happen. Bagel breakfast after bagel breakfast, drink after drink, the service was impeccable. They are extreme efficient and everyone knew their role. Just before our order came up, we saw a fresh baked baba muffins order roll out and you could smell the cinnamon fill the air. We had to jump back in line. We ended up ordering one of each cookie and another seasonal coffee. If you have walked past this place without going in, then you are truly missing out. Did I mention they have adorable apparel and coffee cups?

How can you not like a Caribbean style building with the pastel colors and the friendly service? I had a really good mocha latte and a cinnamon pull apart muffin. It was all very good. I do like the interior of this location with plenty of seating of different styles and just the all-around vibe. I think you’ll like it too.

If you’re looking for a lovely spot for breakfast, Lunch, please consider Call Your Mother Deli in Old Town. This spot is a prime location, and wonderfully decorated. The staff was very friendly, professional, and the food was out of this world good!

Friendly staff! The bagels and specialty lattes are worth making a repeat visit for! The Hummus & Avocado on an Everything Bagel was delicious and filling. The ratio of coffee to cocoa in the mocha was perfect! Yummy and healthy food for an excellent price. Plenty of tables for dine in. I recommend sitting at the bar overlooking the street for excellent people watching.

Very good! I'm not a huge bagel person, but this place might make me into one. The bread was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Ingredients taste fresh. As a first timer, I felt the staff was very helpful, cheery, and patient. There are options available if you're avoiding meat. Seating can be tight just because they are busy, so dining area was quite crowded. Found seats with a window view, which was really nice. Will be back!

All around a good visit. Tashika took my order, super friendly gal and tentative. I just got the latkes. I had 3 and they were a decent size. Call it a hefty snack, or even a meal! Perfectly fried , and it came with apple sauce and sour cream perfect for dipping. Clean, cute and colorful spot, although the bathroom needed a little help when I was there. Overall great visit.

Call Your Mother Deli is a pretty good spot for breakfast. I don't have any complaints, but it also wasn't incredible. Service was great; it was really busy, but our order of 2 breakfast sandwiches, a side, & 2 drinks came out hot & fast. The bagel was good, but I didn't really like the pastrami. It was overwhelmingly peppery. It tasted more like pastrami'd pepper than peppered pastrami. The latkes were delicious, but I would call them hash browns more than latkes. The vibes in the place are great. It's bright and colorful with manatees everywhere. Not sure how the manatees relate to bagels, but it makes for a fun and whimsical atmosphere. Overall, it was good, but I'm not itching to return. There are a lot of great breakfast spots on King Street, so I'll keep trying other places.

I got a bagel with herb cream cheese. I wished there were more cream cheese flavors. There weren't many to choose from. We waited about 15 mins for two bagels. It was very busy on a Sunday morning - I understand the wait. But it wasn't worth it to me. If there were more spread options to choose from maybe it would have been.

The service was quick, the cashier wasnt very welcoming but she wasnt rude either. The interior of the deli is super cute and aesthetic! Perfect to take cute pictures as they have a pink & mint green theme going on. The Royal Palm bagel stole the show for us, it was so refreshing and delicious! We also tried the Thunderbird bagel which was okay, i have a sweet tooth so i would have preferred syrup instead of honey but my partner still enjoyed it. The coffee drinks were tasty! The strawberry crunch toppings really gave it an extra taste. Would definitely go back & would definitely recommend!

I was in the area Sunday morning and decided to pop into the Call Your Mother Deli's location in Old Town Alexandria. Opened in early 2024, the Old Town location of the popular local chain specializing in bagels and coffee is certainly larger and more welcoming than their DC outposts, which are mainly focused on Takeout orders. The tropical pink, teal, and yellow color scheme is prominent, with floral decorations throughout the interior. Plentiful seating, high ceilings, and exposed ductwork complete the modern design aesthetic. I greatly appreciate the ample seating, since it's always best to immediately enjoy a bagel when it's freshly toasted. I understand that it was a busy Sunday morning, but it took over 10 minutes for my order of two toasted bagels with cream cheese, to come out of the kitchen. This is not to imply, however, that the Old Town CYMD also does not do a brisk takeout and food delivery business. The pick-up area for orders placed in-person and online, was BUZZZING with people as well as Uber Eats and Door Dash drivers picking up bags of bagels and cups of coffee. TBH, this area can get a bit crowded and chaotic as everyone intently listens for their orders to be yelled out. While I'm generally underwhelmed by the bagels at CYMD, I will admit, that I appreciate the more unique non-traditional flavors, such as the toasted Za'atar topped bagel with cream cheese I ordered. This Middle Eastern spice traditionally is a blend composed thyme, oregano, marjoram or a combination of the three, and can also include other spices including sesame, sumac, cumin or coriander. The bagel was properly toasted, and had a healthy shmear of cream cheese; note to other bagel shops which skimp on their spreads. The spice mixture adhered nicely to bagel and I also appreciated that their was some notes of salt. It was also great to sit at one of the tables outside to dine al fresco, while enjoying the cool early summer morning. However - Insert snarky New Yorker's comment about the quality of DMV area bagels in 5...4...3...2... Honestly, I've never been super impressed with the CYMD bagels. I think the bagels are too chewy and somewhat underbaked after the boiling process. I mean, are the bagels here equivalent with what I find back in Brooklyn? IMHO, no they are not. The prices to me, are also, a tad on the high side. Two bagels with cream cheese and 20% tip, totalled a shade over $12. If I had added some plain drip coffees, the bill would've easily tallied close to $20. I dunno; seems a bit excessive to me. To be fair, prices are on par with what I find back home in NYC. But in the DC area, eating bagels from CYMD is seemingly the bougie thing to do; almost like drinking coffee, while flashing a Starbucks cup circa early 2000's. I guess if you get a bag of dozen bagels for $24...that's not a bad deal since it comes out to $2/each. For me, stopping into the Old Town CYMD will be an one-off occasion, and not a regular occurence.

Definitely the perfect place to meet all your bagel cravings!! I got the Mountain View bagel sandwich and it was delicious and filling. There was a long line when we went Sunday morning but it went pretty quick. We were able to get seating as well. It was loud and busy but ambiance was still great for a casual brunch place.

Heard such great things and it has been on my list for a while, but my first visit didn't really live up to the hype. Street parking available- but may need to walk some as old town gets a bit busy in the mornings. Met a friend here for brunch and was able to snag a two seater table after waiting around for about 5 minutes. You order at the counter and they will call your name (but we thought we kept hearing our name went to the counter but orders weren't there- it'd be nice if they had pagers because it gets so loud inside). I was recommended the thunderbird as a popular item and my friend got the royal palm (but I'm not a fan of salmon). She seemed to enjoy hers but I didn't really like mine- it was very sweet and I ended up only being able to eat a quarter because it didn't agree with me. I got the honey oat latte and my friend got the maple french toast latter- both were alright, I liked how it wasn't very sweet but something was a bit off for me for this too. I think I have to come back to try some other things, since all the hype - I'm hoping it was just a one off. Hope to update my review for the better next time.

Stopped by and just grabbed a drink this time--the Strawberry White Chocolate Matcha Latte. I'm not usually a matcha fan, but this one surprised me in a good way! It had a nice balance of flavors: the perfect sweetness, and the matcha wasn't overpowering. Definitely worth trying if you're curious or looking for something different!

Each bite of my sandwich was blissful. The Queen's Point was fantastic. Multiple different flavors coming together to create a near perfect breakfast sandwich. Great service and very cute inside, but the highlight of this spot is the food. Sensational.

This location has way more space than other ones I've gone to. Tables are well spaced, there's plenty of room while you wait for your food. It does seem like the kitchen area seems a little smaller than others, like employees were bouncing off each other. But as usual, food was good. Great for allergies.

I had the Jetski, which has brisket, pastrami, and cheese. This was my first time ordering from the lunch menu. This might be my new go-to sandwich now. Previously the sun city was my favorite (a standard bacon egg and cheese). I'll always return here for a sandwich and coffee.

I'm not sure why it's taken me so long to write a review for Call Your Mother Deli, but better late than never, right? My partner and I have visited several of their locations throughout the DMV area, but this time we finally made it to the Old Town spot, and it did not disappoint! The line was a bit long, so we decided to order to-go this time. For breakfast, our favorite is the Horizon. It's incredibly delicious and bursting with flavor. The pickled veggies add a tangy kick, and the Fritos? They're the perfect touch for a satisfying crunch. If you're feeling creative, you can also CYOB (Create Your Own Bagel), which is a fun option for customizing exactly what you're craving. Even as a takeout order, everything was fresh and flavorful. Call Your Mother continues to impress, and we're looking forward to our next visit!

Ordered online here and food was ready for pick up within 15min. I made my own bagel with a pretzel bagel, turkey, cheese, egg, and hot honey. I thought the pretzel bagel was going to be more of like a pretzel but it tasted just like regular bread. I think they forgot to add the hot honey because I didn't taste or see any of it. Cookie latte: got this hot and the cookies melted. The coffee overall was very chocolatey and sweet. If you like mocha, you'll probably like this drink. Maple coffee: sweet and smelled really good. I'd probably come back to try other bagels.

I love a breakfast sandwich!! I got the bacon sun city and my sister got the queens point. We both loved our sandwiches. The everything bagel had so much seasoning on it, it was perfect. I wish my bacon had been crispier but that a personal preference. My sister doesn't like eggs which is why the queens point was her pick and she was very happy with it. I wish I could have customized a little more and added jalapeños or onions or cream cheese but it was a very good sandwich. And I will go again if I'm near one.

Love the name! I got my bagels and lox this morning. Bagel induced happiness is scoring off the charts at this exact moment. Cup of coffee. Sunrise. ...And a great breakfast that will stick in my stomach like a brick and make me happy. I have to remember to order an open face bagels and lox next time.

Live in the neighborhood and am a semi-regular here. My husband and I drop in for a sandwich once in a blue moon but usually I go in and grab a half dozen bagels for the freezer (their bagels freeze great!) I enjoy their spreads although they can be a little pricey. My favorite bagels are their everything although the za'atars are great too. They also sell the seasoning which is awesome. I do wish they'd expand into egg everything bagels. Recently noticed they have a lot of fun lattes which I highly recommend! In the summer, I like their iced teas. Lastly, it's just such a cute spot!

CYM is most jew-ish deli as advertised. We went at 8am on Saturday. Not insanely busy. Service was cordial and polite. I got the boca - which has whitefish on yuca and my partner got the sun city pastrami on cheddar. We also got a side of latkes. The whitefish was perfect, not overly done. The pastrami was perfectly paired with spicy honey mustard. And the latkes ... the latkes are all the vibes! The ambiance of this place is 100% for millennials. The music is a mix of 90's early 00's with a few oldies classics mixed in. While the seating is industrial, it's not uncomfortable. Overall very aesthetically pleasing. The only thing I didn't love was the chai I ordered. It was very bland. However this is not what CYMs claim to fame is. Luckily they had a Martinelli's apple juice which sufficed just fine. 100% will come again!

Such a great breakfast spot! The ambiance is top-tier, think cozy, stylish, and full of good energy. Had to ask for the playlist link because the vibes were giving 2010 Classics. The food? Delicious! I got a breakfast sandwich + latte for $18, a bit on the pricey side, but expected for old town. The only con: No public WiFi which is a sad because it's such a beautiful space, but it makes it hard to stay longer if you're trying to work. Overall, definitely worth a visit for a great meal and atmosphere! Would love to see WiFi added in the future!

Always a great start to the morning with a bagel from Call Your Mother! While I do believe they are overpriced, it's nice to indulge in one of their bagel sandwiches once in a while. I usually get the Sun City and have tried it with both bacon and pastrami. The latkes are amazing and if I reallllly wanna splurge I will add one to the bagel The cheese and hot honey they use is really unmatched. I also think their everything bagel is more flavorful than lots of other places. This location keeps the tone of the brand with its pink interior and is, of course, always bustling. If you are not lucky enough to snag one of the about 15 tables, I recommend walking to the old town waterfront and eating there. They do keep the line moving fast and do serve up the food pretty quickly.

Coffee is so great! And bagel sandwiches are also incredible. Definitely recommend. Will be back!

This location was hopping when we stopped by lunch time on a Saturday! But fear not, the lines move fast and we even found seating without having to wait. I ordered the Mountain View, which came with mashed avocado, egg, latke and cheeses. This was a piping hot bagel! But it was delicious that I braved through (though it remained hot until my last bite). It is a bit of a mess since the mashed avocado likes to go everywhere, so have your napkins handy. I liked that this location has plenty of indoor seating. Will be back soon to sample through their other delicious sounding bagels!

Love this bagel store They have super cute decor and bagel I love pastrami Sun City bagel It's come w everything bagel, pastrami cheese and egg Best taste when bagel warm and fresh So far so good

I finally got the chance to check out Calll Your Mother deli. This place is located in Old Town. All of the bagels sound delicious on paper. I went with the Sun City on a Maple salt and pepper bagel. The bagel waxx as piping hot and the spicy honey added a nice touch. I also ordered a chai latte. Perfect drink on a hot day. My drink came out way before my bagel. It seemed to take a little longer for the bagel to be ready. I could see why this place is so popular. I wil definitely be back to try out other bagel options.

This was my first time at this location, but it was similar to the rest. Good quality bagels with some good and quick service and the decor is the same as the other locations but this one's on the heart of King St. if you're in old town looking for a quality bagel put this place on the list.

COM is always a hit if one is craving satisfying breakfast/lunch bagels. I tried 2 bagels during my visit to Alexandria and both were fantastic! The Mountain View bagel had latkes inside and was so good! I like the convenience of ordering ahead online as well to beat the morning rush.

On a recent trip to Washington, D.C., where I stayed in Alexandria, I passed a deli called Call Your Mother. From that moment, I told my travel mates that it was a priority to stop there sometime during our trip. I was not disappointed! This was one of the best bagel sandwiches I had ever had. Coming from the Midwest, that's not the biggest feat, but I have been to many East Coast bagel shops, and as far as sandwiches go, this was amazing. I ordered the Thunderbird and enjoyed every second. I could tell how fresh it was and hot, though I could have used more spicy honey. The service was incredibly nice, and despite being busy, I was not waiting long. In addition to the great service and food, the show was very cute. It was way bigger inside than I imagined and had plenty of seating for everyone visiting. The decor was on point, and everywhere I looked, I found something new: little phones everywhere, lots of flowers, and all the colors you could think of. I highly recommend a visit, especially for their unique sandwiches!

An overhyped bagel shop with mediocre coffee, the aesthetic and upbeat music with freshly roasted coffee beans gives you an illusion that it's better than what it really is. I ordered the Jetski based on other reviews and photos but what I was left with was as a bagel that mimicked a microwave burrito in taste and texture. The bagel was soggy and the meat left much to be desired because there was hardly anything in it! Add a vanilla latte to the order and you're out the door at $24!

Looooove the decor in here as a Florida-native with a penchant for that teal and pastel pink vibe. Service was quick and our line was inside the building (we got lucky!) I had the cheese bread alternative and it was delicious. So was my coffee.

Highly recommend the Bacon Sun City (eggs, bacon, hot honey)! It was very delicious and not too messy.

We didn't have enough time to eat at the restaurant which was disappointing, because it was our first visit to the Call Your Mother Deli in Old Town. I usually go to the Georgetown location. We were surprised at how big and open the restaurant was. Beautiful and comfortable! The Royal Palm and Bacon Sun City bagel sandwiches did not disappoint, and we look forward to coming back!

About a 3-3.5: I was excited to see that a Call Your Mother location was opening up on OT, as it's super close to home! They're roasting up some house coffee, but I decided to stick with one of their specialty bagel sandwiches instead. I ordered The Gleneagle, which was a Za'atar bagel shmeared with candied salmon cream cheese, and topped with thinly-sliced cucumbers, crispy shallots, and fresh lettuce. Not the biggest fan of the za'atar seasoning, so I wished they allowed customization; however, it strictly says on their online ordering that you can't make any modifications. Either way, the sandwich itself was fine - the lettuce was very fresh and crisp, but I wished there were more cucumbers and more of the cream cheese. The bagel itself had a slight chew to it, and I wished it was a bit more warm. My order was already ready-to-go, as it seemed as if it was prepared before the store opening; as it was their first day, I also noticed that they had opened their doors a few minutes early as well! The place is actually pretty spacious, with plenty of seating. Staff are very friendly and welcoming! There are metered street parking in the area. +modifications not allowed on certain bagel sammies +friendly service +metered street parking available

Newest bagel place in town. Heard about it from ALX Now and while I was pleased to see fun bagels and sandwiches on the menu, I wasn't blown away. The cream cheese was smeared on lightly leaving me hunting for remnants on the wrapping with each bite. The bagels are thick and dense but toasted very lightly. The staff were very polite and patient despite dealing with long lines and hungry patrons. The place itself was nicely decorated, spacious, and stroller friendly. Plenty of indoor seating. It's worth noting that the preparation of your food may take a while due to the long lines. We ordered a bunch of items including the everything bagel, cheddar, and za'atar all with garlic-herb cream cheese. We also got the Jetski which my wife loved and the Sun City which we felt was meh. I think some cream cheese on the Jetski would've improved things substantially. While, I was hoping for more flavor, more cheese, and more crunch from toasting, at least we have another local bagel option

YALL IT WAS GROSS! The only I'm giving it one star is that the service was amazing and the store was super aesthetically pleasing. But the food was NASTY! I got and "Avocado" and "Hummus" sandwich. They basically gave me a beet and carrot sandwich. They gave me HARD CHICKPEAS and no avocados just a spread.

Old Town Alexandria location of a trendy bagel shop that easily spotted by its quintessential branding and bright pink/light blue color scheme I came here with my GF on a Sunday morning and it was fairly busy, but the staff worked their way through taking and distributing orders very quickly and we were fortunate enough to find some seats. Although we were able to find seats, I was still a little underwhelmed by the lack of seats that were not stools My GF and I each ordered a bagel sandwich (I got a lox sandwich while she opted for a BEC) and a latte. The lattes were great, but I was a little underwhelmed with the bagels. I am 100% a bagel snob, but the bagels here were a little too chewy and could not even come close to holding all of their contents.

I love that there's actual seating room in this location! Vibe is very cute & of course the everything bagel with roasted veggie cream cheese bagel was delicious (they add a good amount of cream cheese)!Service was fast.

Call Your Mother is everything you want in a neighborhood bagel shop -- vibrant, welcoming, and absolutely delicious. The bagels are perfectly chewy with just the right amount of crisp on the outside, and the flavor combos are next level. I had the Sun City and still think about it days later. The vibe is super fun, with colorful decor and a great energy from the staff. Everyone behind the counter was friendly, efficient, and clearly enjoying what they do. Whether you're grabbing something quick or hanging out with a coffee, it's just a great spot to start your day. Highly recommend this place -- it lives up to the hype!

Coming from New York, I generally have high standards for bagels. This isn't New York, but the bagel sandwiches are delicious! Service was quick despite being busy. The cafe has ample space for eating in, including window seats for people watching. The decor is very bright and attractive. A great breakfast if you're in the mood for an elevated egg sandwich!

I really like the decor and ambiance at this place, but the food I ordered was not to my liking. I ordered the Cheddar Bagel with Chicken Sausage and Egg. It was overly sweet due to the heavy use of maple syrup, which made the bagel soggy. The texture of the bagel was also strange. I really wanted to enjoy it, but unfortunately, it did not meet my expectations.

Honestly I was underwhelmed by this popular bagel spot. To be fair, it was a Sunday morning and they were super busy which may have affected the quality. I got the Sun City and my friend tried the Thunderbird and we both thought the bagels seemed almost undercooked/doughy which made for a greasy/chewy bite when loaded with toppings. They were also served incredibly hot so we had to use a knife and fork - but the bottom of the bagel was hard and almost impossible to cut. I actually broke 2 plastic forks trying to eat it (which was really funny to me but still). I also tried the blood orange hibiscus tea which was very weak and didn't taste much like either flavor. Loved the aesthetic of the shop but don't see myself making the trip back out.

12-11-24 Here are pics of the Donut. Not sure why they did not upload the first time. The owner or manager did reply back and offered a refund. Thank you for the offer. Don't need it, just suggest that the donuts actually get filled.

The price seemed high for a bagel sandwich, but it was delicious and was ready within just a few minutes! I ordered The Caddy, one of the bagel melts. The bagel itself was great, and the sandwich was melty goodness. I also got a latke, which was tasty as well. Definitely enjoyed Call Your Mother!

Fresh bagels, unique menu with many great combos & quick service. Cute place! Easy online ordering too.

Stopped in initially for a coffee but switched gears upon learning that they had no sugar-free syrup options. I settled on a Turkey sandwich on challah bread and, while it was thick juicy and delicious, it certainly was not worth commanding the hefty sum of $21! The place was quite crowded and kind of had a slight assembly line feel. Service was friendly and I didn't wait too long for my sandwich. I'm not pleased that they forgot my jalapenos, but overall it's a good experience

Pretty good local chain with a cute interior and colorful vibes. The bagels are not the best I have ever had, but are much closer to NY than other chains and places nearby. The shmear is good as well. Please note that this is a "Jew-ish" deli and is not kosher. Can be a bit chaotic inside but service is fairly fast despite the crowds.

One of my favorites in DC. Everything I've had is simply wonderful. I normally go for a bagel (duh) BUT today tried the babka cinnamon roll muffin and I'm speechless... tip: get it warmed up. So so so good. This location has plenty of seating which is nice!

I went on a Sunday to finally try it out! The line was really long but the staff did a great job with moving it along! The speciality coffee wasn't my favorite but I would definitely come back again for the sandwich!

Great name, cute cafe and interesting sandwich combinations. ROYAL PALM rating 3 both visits Plain cc smoked salmon tomato cucumber red onion capers on toasted Everything bagel. Doughy bagel Asked for extra toasted bagel still doughy. Didn't seem toasted at all. Lox had a off taste to it. Maybe it is farm raised? Used to wild caught smoked salmon. Will return and try other combinations. Wanna try their cinnamon roll babka bun that's on their website. Didn't notice this item on their menu. If it's that good they could display it and highlight it so customers can see their offerings. Coffee ok. Like the idea of them roasting the beans on site.

I must say that I was skeptical going in because the concept of bagel sandwiches was unappealing to me. However, this place is very unique and creative. They also do not serve DRY bagel sandwiches like I imagined! Or at least the ones I tried weren't dry. Def recommend! Great staff as well.