I always have an incredible experience at Call Your Mother! Whether i'm grabbing a quick breakfast…read morebefore taking little ones to school or enjoying a morning meet up with friends, the vibe (including the music is so energetic and bright). The bagels are always on point! I especially love their seasonal sandwiches. Current faves: the Edgewater, Sun City, and classics toasted with butter, cinnamon, and sugar for the little people. Even in the busiest times, the team is friendly, fast, and accommodating for special requests/variations. They also expanded outdoor seating, which is so nice for families and friends. Love love love this spot!

As a multiethnic New Yorker with both Jewish and Spanish roots, I feel qualified to comment. Sadly,…read moreI think I put too much anticipation into this place bc I was severely let down. - Totally here for the pan de queso bagel mashup bc I make this at home. And I do love the reimagining to a flat shape but these pancitos are VERY greasy and very seasoned when they shouldn't be. It left me feeling sick. -The lox is not great quality. It's that simple. If you know, you know. - The veggie cream cheese was fair. Not flavorful enough but at least it wasn't sweet, which is the common misstep I find outside of NY. - Bagels are meh. Not fab but not bad for outside NY. - The pickle! One of the worst offenders. It's called a full sour on the menu. It's not. It's a dill pickle. Sacrilege outside of the 5 boros. There was one bright shining star though. The latkes! I've never had a latke (potato pancake) that wasn't as heavy as a brick and soaked in grease. That's just how they are. Sometimes they are way too seasoned, too. But these majestic bites of heaven are light as a feather, not soaked in grease and not overly seasoned. And they are GF. Pair with sour cream and that heavenly apple jam. Yowza. I will come back for this, but nothing else. (Wished they bring this fínese to the pan de queso.) -

A true titan in the realm of bagel and bagel adjacent eateries. There are worlds within worlds in…read moreBagel Cafe. If you think of it, they have it. And they'll bring it to you quickly. Coffee=hot Bagel=delicious Vibes=immaculate When I have my first child I'll take them there when they are old enough so they can know what true wonder feels like. Thank you Bagel Cafe. I owe everything to you.

This hasn't been the first time I had order a breakfast platter and all the potatoes inconsistent…read morecut I've received raw potatoes even my bacon the second I have order this meal it was received the same way cook and uncooked bacon same thing with the potatoes. Unbelievable they still making it this way. They need to either change the cooks. Or management should have a talk with them regarding this matter. I get it you have to be fast due to volume of day and time but this is unacceptable. I know cause I have work BOH and I have managed so I know. Hope they make it right !.

Warm welcoming service, places to dine in both inside and outside! Bagels are freshly made and…read moreperfectly paired with cream cheese! Veggie cream cheese is my favorite. The chicken salad is AMAZINF! I normally get it on a wheat wrap and take a pound of chicken salad to go! They are open until 3pm so make sure you stop by early!

I don't usually write reviews, but this shop is fantastic. The staff is terrific and the food is…read moredelicious. If you need a quick bite, definitely worth your time.

What an adorable place! Korean run (and owned?) bagel shop, so you can get white fish salad and lox…read moreand also banh mi! There's plenty of seating, though please respect their signs that say not to linger for over an hour during breakfast and lunch times. Service is quick!

1/2 (3.5/5) First…read moretime visiting this bagel shop and I was really excited to try it, especially since they have a solid 4-star rating and make their bagels and cream cheese in-house. I stopped by about an hour before closing, which may have impacted my experience. By that time, a lot of the bagels were already sold out. That said, the menu was very extensive with tons of bagel sandwich options and other items. There's also some indoor seating, and they sell a variety of snacks, drinks, and bottled waters--almost like a small convenience store. This definitely seems like a great spot for a quick breakfast on the go. The staff was friendly and welcoming, which I appreciated. One suggestion I'd make is to invest in paper menus or QR code menus--the menu was a bit hard to read, especially with so many options. I ordered three onion bagels to go, along with a container of plain cream cheese and a smaller chive cream cheese. Unfortunately, the bagels were disappointing. They were pretty hard and didn't have much onion flavor at all. On the bright side, the cream cheese was amazing--both the plain and chive were super creamy and flavorful, easily the highlight of my visit. I'd be willing to give this place another try, but probably closer to opening hours in hopes of getting fresher bagels. I can see why people like it, and I think timing really matters here.

I love warmed up cheesy bagels. And Call Your Mother's Jetski bagel is unbeatable!…read more It is on the rather pricy side but no other bagel place can compare. Highly recommend.

For the price of the sandwich the bagel was on the small side compared to other bagel shops, but my…read moreGod was it good! Possibly the best I've had in Rockville so far. The bagel wasn't too salty, the egg was fluffy, the cheddar had a bit of a cheese pull, and I've never had crispy turkey bacon that tasted like that! The strawberry iced latte was good as well - not overwhelming in flavor, but definitely a noticeable hint of strawberry. With most coffee drinks I need to add extra sugar which was also the case here, but I wish I could eat this every day for breakfast. It took about 5-10 minutes for my order to be ready, but the wait was well worth it! I'm going back to purchase their bagel mug.

Great smoothie Will…read morebe back the next Saturday for sure, great location and lighting for shooting

I had no idea there was a coffee house at The Old Brogue - intrigued as I was - I made the rather…read morelong-ish drive from Haymarket to Great Falls on a Monday morning for breakfast and coffee. I did not see it on the menu - so I asked if they had cold brew. They don't make a cold brew - but it was pointed out to me they had cans of cold brew in the refrigerated beverage cooler. Not what I wanted. I was offered iced coffee - which those of you that know - understand there is a vast gulf between iced coffee and cold brew. I ordered a large dark roast coffee - and a breakfast burrito. The menu listed that among the burritos ingredients is cheese - I requested extra cheese in my burrito - as it seems that often I cannot tell there is any cheese in a given burrito. The coffee was somewhat disappointing - rather average - but I guess I should not be surprised by that. The burrito was delivered to my table - wrapped in foil. I asked about hot sauce and the server person brought me 3 bottles to choose from - I selected the Habanero hot sauce. I cut the burrito in half - it looked like it had zero cheese in it - and I certainly could not taste any cheese. The whole thing was rather bland. It needed seasoning. So I added hot sauce and black pepper in an attempt to make it more interesting. I would come back and try some of the other breakfast items in hope of finding something more flavorful. Service was good. Paid with Apple Pay. #KatiesCoffeeHouse

6/29/26: Bethesda Bagels is a solid option if you're looking for a filling breakfast or lunch, but…read moreI don't think it quite lives up to all the hype. I ordered the BLAT bagel sandwich, which came with bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato, red onion, and cream cheese on a fresh bagel. The sandwich was filling and had generous portions of bacon and avocado, but overall I thought it was just good, not something I'd go out of my way for. I also paired it with an iced coffee, which was exactly what I expected from a standard cold brew. The shop was busy and the staff kept the line moving, and there are plenty of bagel sandwich options on the menu. My biggest downside was the price. It's on the expensive side for what you get, and while the quality was good, I didn't feel it justified the cost. Overall, Bethesda Bagels is worth trying if you're in the area, but I wouldn't consider it a destination bagel shop. The food was good, just not memorable enough for me to make it a regular stop.

Here's a polished Yelp Elite-style version with a natural, engaging tone:…read more Bethesda Bagels in Rockville is hands-down one of the best spots for bagel sandwiches in the area. My go-to is the sausage and scrambled egg on a multigrain bagel; it never disappoints. You can actually watch them making fresh bagels, and it shows. The texture is spot on, perfectly chewy on the inside with just the right amount of crisp on the outside. Everything tastes fresh, and service is quick, even during busy times. The staff is always friendly, which makes the experience even better. Their cream cheese is excellent, too rich, flavorful, and a noticeable step up from the typical grocery store options. They also carry cookies and other treats from local vendors, which are definitely worth trying if you have a sweet tooth. If you're craving a solid bagel sandwich, this is the place to go. Bonus: free parking makes it an easy stop.

Stopped by Chesapeake Bagel Bakery in McLean for breakfast and ordered the bacon, avocado, egg, and…read morecheese on a four-cheese bagel--absolutely amazing! The bagel was fresh, perfectly toasted. The bacon was crispy, the avocado was fresh, and everything was made quickly. If you're looking for a filling and flavorful bagel breakfast sandwich, I highly recommend this place.

We came to VA to visit friends. They are regulars here and wanted is to try this place before we…read moreleft. We came early in the morning. The place is adorable. Feels cozy. Smells amazing of course because of the bread. Bagels were fresh and tasty. The workers were nice.

Sometimes you just want to reward yourself with something sweet and…read moredelicious.  That's why we decided to head on over to Twisted Sweets & Savory.  We had never had chimney cakes before - an omission that shall not be allowed to happen again because - Yum!  These are like if really sugary donuts were stretched out into long snakes of dough and then coiled up until it made a wonderful open tube to be coated with all sorts of great things. We chose to do the pistachella and the bounty.  They both featured Nutella and if that wasn't enough, one added crushed pistachios and the other coconut flakes.  They were very tasty but very rich and between the two of us, we had to admit defeat before finishing them both.  Happily, there are to go boxes to bring home any remainders.  The space is very clean and there are tables and lots of napkins (which you will need because these treats are both awesome and very messy).  The staff was very friendly and the parking is easy in the lot out front.  We will have to come back again to try some of the savory options to definitely be followed up by another dessert one. MMMMMM

My wife surprised me with lunch today. She got me the Hungarian Sandwich (a nod to my roots), and…read morethis is one of the best sandwiches I've had in a long time. Absolutely fresh veggies, the roll (bread) was just right, and the Hungarian salami was scrumptious. This brought a smile & cheer to my day. I enjoy supporting local businesses, and you will see me again. Don't hesitate, and just try something new! You will be happy you did.

TL;DR: solid bagel sandwiches…read more Finally got to try this place as they continue to expand around the area. We arrived in the late morning/early afternoon and there were still a decent amount of people inside, as well as coming and going. They have seating indoor which is limited, and they have several tables outside. FOOD: ~Ice americano (3.5/5): solid. On the lighter side for our preference. ~Pastrami Sun City (4.5/5): This sandwich was really good! Complex and non-muddy flavors. ~Jetski (3/5): Personal preference. It had good flavors, but it felt a little one-note for us in terms of texture. ~Pretzel bagel (2.5/5) with garlic and herb cream cheese (4/5): The pretzel bagel was a little too soft/not toasted enough for me. The flavor was okay. The cream cheese was PACKED with flavor though. Overall, will definitely hit this spot up again.

Wow! What a great experience here today!…read more I got a seasonal pina colada latte and it was FANTASTIC! Had a little coconut crunch as you sipped, unexpected and unusually delicious! We grabbed a few sandwiches for lunch. My boys loved theirs and I had the Del Rey- an interesting mix of bacon, jalapeño and peach cream cheese- it was really yummy! Staff was friendly and efficient! The store is clean and very cute! Will be back again this summer for another breakfast or lunch outing!