Call Your Mother Deli - West End
Bagel shop · Downtown ·
Montreal-style bagels, breakfast sandos, and pastries in a large space
Montreal-style bagels, breakfast sandos, and pastries in a large space
"Call Your Mother knows how to attract a crowd. This fast-casual Jewish deli is the closest DC has to a New York City bagel. We like their signature sandwiches, like The Pastrami Sun City, made with pastrami, egg, cheddar, and spicy honey. It’s best to skip the line here and order ahead, especially on weekends when the wait times can hike up quickly." - omnia saed, mekita rivas, tess shiras, allison robicelli
"A D.C.-born hitmaker of wood-fired bagels, the brand plans to hook Amazon HQ2 workers by settling into a stall at National Landing’s all-outdoor food hall this winter. Co-owners Andrew Dana and James Beard-nominated chef Daniela Moreira, the carb-loving couple who also run local sensation Timber Pizza, brought the award-winning bagel brand across the Potomac last year with a mobile setup in McLean; Old Town and Vienna digs followed in 2024, opening with the first house coffee drip called JoJo’s. Dana has nostalgic ties to the new neighborhood, recalling that back in 2014, when the operation was just a pup, he sold pies every Tuesday at the Crystal City farmers market — “The area has grown leaps and bounds since then,” he tells Eater. The kiosk will take over the spot formerly occupied by short-lived Cracked Eggery; the small size and layout are very different from other locations, and as Dana says, “We’re excited to try something new-ish and we’re just super happy to be a part of this new wave of concepts.” Customers can expect familiar favorites like bacon (or pastrami) egg and cheese sandwiches along with creative schmears like candied salmon cream cheese. The six-year-old flagship in Park View joins 10 other pink-and-teal stores (and farmers market stands) across D.C., Virginia, and Maryland, plus four in Denver, Colorado. A four-year-old home in Georgetown famously got a visit from President Joe Biden in 2021 and this year made headlines for resident backlash over trash and crowds — causing the corner location in a former floral shop to almost close; city zoning officials ended up siding in the brand’s favor." - Tierney Plumb
"Fresh off a victory, after winning approval to maintain operations as a “corner store” for its Georgetown location, this brightly festooned “Jew-ish” bakery is offering lots of celebratory options. One is the latke platter (including the deluxe option that includes lox, apple jam, sour cream, red pepper jelly, horseradish creme fraiche, and pickled veggies) and another is doughnuts filled with raspberry-guava jam or custard. Available for pick-up or delivery with 48-hour advanced notice. There’s also a fun brunch platter combining lox, bagels, and doughnuts, only available on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day." - Evan Caplan
"An award-winning bagel shop launched as a self-described “Jew-ish deli” that became an immediate hit after opening in Washington, D.C. in 2018, drawing lines around the block and landing on Eater’s Best New Restaurant list the following year. The Argentinian founder, who had never eaten a bagel before conceiving the concept, traveled the U.S. (and even imported bagels from Canada) to study regional styles and then spent nine months developing a signature recipe in her test kitchen; a touch of honey produces a balance between fluffy New York–style and denser Montreal–style bagels. The brand has since expanded aggressively across D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Denver, and emphasizes a startup-like company culture that prioritizes employee growth, training, language classes, and financial workshops so staff can build long-term careers." - Morgan Goldberg
"The beloved bagel shop has plenty of options for game day cravings, which include 10 Nathan’s hot dog halves wrapped in everything bagel dough and served with 7-once honey mustard ($30). Another option is a more robust sandwich platter for $175. Enjoy 12 various sandwiches plus chips and pickle spears." - Vinciane Ngomsi
