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    Call Your Mother Deli - Logan Circle

    4.4 (179 reviews)
    ModerateBagels, Delis, Sandwiches
    Open 6:30 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Jetski

    Everything was really good! They were very accommodating with allergies, which I really appreciated. The gluten-free yuca bread was Delicious!! Honestly so good you would think it had gluten in it. It wasn't dry at all and had such a great texture. I got the Jet Ski sandwich with it, and it was really good, flavorful, and super filling. Definitely a great experience, especially if you're looking for good gluten-free options!

    Lynn N.

    We went here twice on our visit to DC. Their bagel sandwiches were suuuper good. I love that they have quality vegetarian options. The impossible sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich on the herb garlic cheese bagel is the BEST bagel sandwich I have ever had. If only I lived close by I could have it again and again. Their bagels are not dense, have great flavor, and are perfect with just cream cheese or in sandwich form. Their store is so well decorated, the colors really brighten your day. They can get busy and they have a small dining area, but they have an online ordering with pickup option if you simply want to swing by.

    Very Cherry Iced Latte and Honey Lavender Latte
    Anokhy D.

    There was a line out the door on the weekday morning that I went and I was surprised but happy to wait given how quickly it moved. There's some seating inside and outside, but this location in particular is on the smaller side so plan to take your order to go. I got the iced cherry seasonal latte and no-salmon Royal Palm- both good and just what I needed that morning.

    Suncity Bacon Bagel
    Courtney C.

    This is for carry out so I can't speak to the customer service or ambiance. My friend brought me a: Sun City bacon on an everything bagel - 10/10 First, for a bagel to make it from Logan circle to Waldorf WARM is actually insane. The honey could've been spicier for me and the bacon was a little soggy/undercooked for my taste but the flavors were amazing. This was such a hearty bagel I could only get through half of it for breakfast. With that I can speak on the reheat-ability of the bagel which is easily a 7/10 in the air-fryer, how do I know that? Because I had it for lunch, thanks. I'll definitely be back to try the babka muffin, a cinnamon raisin bagel and the jetski.

    BLTA Bagel
    Billy T.

    Came by on a Sunday morning and it was really packed! The inside is quite small so I was waiting in the line outside of the restaurant for a few minutes, as the line moved real quick. Placed my order and got my BLT bagel within less than 5 minutes. Overall, a tasty bagel! Be prepared to pay up, however- this place isn't cheap. Overall a nice spot. Be ready to not be able to get a table, but you'll be getting a good bagel.

    Johnny N.

    After having the legitimate worst bagel experience of my life at Bullfrog Bagels in the Washington DC train station, I was down on myself. Maybe it was my fault. Even though my expectations were in the gutter, maybe I was still expecting too much from a DC bagel fresh off the train from New York. However, my DMs got flooded with requests to go to Call Your Mother Deli with the sentiment being it's the only real quality bagel in DC. I licked my wounds and made the 1.5 mile walk in my all black Bondi 7 Hokas. When I arrived, I could immediately tell there was soul in here. The brightly colored interior paired with the aroma of fresh bagels and happy employees gave me a warm fuzzy feeling inside. I was sensing greatness. I knew this Bacon Egg and Cheese with no cheese and added avocado was about to go crazy... and I was right. 2 full eggs, fresh bacon, and real avocado slammed between a fresh everything bagel was exactly what the doctor ordered. It brought a jolt of life back to my exhausted, rotisserie chicken filled skinny fat body. It rivaled A-tier bagels I've had in NYC. THANK YOU CALL YOUR MOTHER! IM ABOUT TO CALL MY MOMMA I MISS HER! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

    The Jet Ski
    Barney C.

    Food: 4.5/5 Exceptional breakfast sandwiches. I ordered the Jet Ski and it was delicious. The bagel was pillowy soft and stuffed with pastrami and brisket. I highly recommend. Service: 5/5 Food was ready when we arrived from ordering and our interactions with the staff was friendly. Ambiance:4/5 Cozy, chill vibes.

    Cinnamon Raisin bagel with strawberry cream cheese
    Salman Z.

    What bagel shop only has 2 sweet bagels in their selection and only 1(!) sweet smear to choose from? What we got: - I got the cinnamon raisin bagel with strawberry cream cheese which was fine. - Wife got the jetski on the challah bagel and enjoyed it. 3 tables for seating inside. More seating was available outside.

    TJ C.

    Mixed feelings! First, always fresh! 2nd, staff were super friendly! Clean & Bright! Price seems right! They put my black & white chocolate cookie in my bag with the hot bagel sandwiches, melted the chocolate and was a real mess. Very tight seating inside & outside (Logan circle). It's a fascinating well received cafe.

    Horchata Matcha Latte
    Samantha A.

    First time trying this spot, coming all the way from LA and it is by far the best bagel I've ever had! I got the Sun City with impossible sausage and it was amazing. I also got their Horchata Matcha which was equally as amazing, I would highly recommend this location. Very great and friendly customer service and clean area:)!

    Jetski
    Tra S.

    I've been a longtime fan of Call Your Mother and for once I actually decided to try something new aka the Jetski. I've always been a fan of a warmer sandwich option so the Jetski seemed like a good option to go to outside of my fav, which will stay a secret for now. The Jetski slough not as fu as other options definitely packed a punch. The only fault that I could find was that it was shockingly salty and I do mean SALTY like a runner up for prom queen. Sodium levels aside it was a solid sandwich but I think that I'll stick with the tuna melt for the near future.

    Bagel options
    Chloe K.

    Came here on a Sunday morning and there was a wait but the line moved pretty quickly. Bagel sandwiches here are amazing. The bagels are soft and chewy and the fillings were flavored well. Parking is on the street and can be difficult.

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