Capo Italian Deli - Old Town Alexandria…read more I reviewed our new Old Town neighbor - Capo Italian Deli - early in 2026. Time for an update. The deli is outstanding. Taking up a tiny footprint on the N. Washington Avenue thoroughfare, a few seconds from King Street, the deli delivers both hot and cold deli entrees, soft drinks, and salads. There's maybe half a dozen tables inside and a couple of tables outside, but from what I have seen thus far, most of the trade is with carry-out service, drawing from the excellent reputation Capo brought with it as it arrived in Old Town (the restaurant has siblings in Shaw NW, and Western Market in the District, Tyson's Corner in Vienna, VA, Annapolis and Potomac, MD). Fresh Philly rolls for those seeking a traditional hero sandwich, with go-to seasonings and all of the essential protein groups. My favorite is a large half roast beef half turkey with lettuce, tomato, and mayo (I skip the Italian dressing, which is part of the default, and I skip the cheese). I can and have made this $18 sandwich last three meals (so I ask them to cut the sandwich into three pieces), and the ingredients stay fresh for the next 24 hours. The last time I did this the sandwich fed me from 4:45 a.m. to 9 p.m., as I served as an election officer at one of Alexandria's polling places. Neat, trim, and completely satisfying. Just a point of concern: given its location, the opportunity to double-park while picking up an order seems to be just too tempting. This location, however, cannot over the long term sustain double-parkers. The deli is about 100 feet from the intersection of King Street and N. Washington Street. There is a dedicated lane for cars seeking to park adjacent to the deli. And then there are two northbound lanes on N. Washington Street. That's it - just two lanes serving one of the busiest intersections in Old Town. If a delivery-service car pulls up alongside one of the parked cars, all hell will break loose by drivers who suddenly find a delivery vehicle double-parking in front of Capo, leaving but one northbound lane open for however long it takes for the delivery agent to gather the order and beat it out of there. This happens with remarkable frequency, starting at about 11 a.m. and running throughout the day. That's not going to make good neighbors of Capo's nearby shops. Alexandria Parking has its work cut out for it, but here the rule prohibiting double-parking has to be enforced - it's both a safety issue and an issue of common courtesy. Doesn't matter if you think you'll just be in and out of the deli in seconds. We know it doesn't work that way, not always, and here - not even often. More often than not the double-parker will be creating a traffic hazard just by parking alongside a parked car in front of the deli. Please, don't do this.

This review is based solely on the customer service I received over the phone…read more I had placed a $62 order through DoorDash and chose Capo even though there are plenty of other deli spots nearby, because they normally make really good sandwiches. Unfortunately, the customer service this time was extremely disappointing. I called with a simple question about the bread since I have braces and needed something soft. The person who answered the phone was rude and dismissive, acting as if my call was an inconvenience. When I asked which bread was the softest, he cut me off to say they were "super busy" and could only change the bread on one sandwich, not both. I asked again for clarification, and he continued sounding irritated and uninterested in helping. He repeated that they had a line of people and needed to know which one sandwich I wanted to change. For the amount I paid, the lack of basic courtesy and willingness to answer a straightforward question was unacceptable. This will be my last time ordering from Capo in Alexandria, VA.

I've been wanting to try this place out for the last several months and finally walked by hungry…read moretoday, so I stopped in. Unlike most any other deli, it was pretty empty and quiet. I placed my order for the "famous" Reuben sandwich and then looked around. Most shocking were the multiple display cases just past the grill filled to the brim with chocolate. Is this a deli or a chocolatier? As if that wasn't enough, I immediately wondered how the dainty sweets weren't melting because it was easily 80 degrees inside. I couldn't take off my scarf and gloves fast enough but it was too late--I was already sweating. I took my $12 sandwich to go and was glad to have it when I arrived home. From others' photos, I knew not to have too-high expectations. While the sandwich was lacking the typical NY-style deli quantity of protein, the flavor was still pretty good.

The stench is borderline unbearable. Service was lovely, but the very kind lady could not make up…read morefor the horrible quality of the food. Made my stomach react for 3 days AND I paid $15. When I walked out I saw a man get out of their catering truck and pee on the wall. Didn't need to see that! Unfortunate they are in such a convenient location because quite frankly they are the worst.

Let this review be a reminder to Call Your Mother!…read more Call Your Mother started as a neighborhood bagel shop in DC in 2018 and has expanded to several locations, including this Old Town spot and I hear that one will be opening in Wicker Park, my Chicago peeps (if it hasn't opened already). My go-to of a toasted sesame bagel was just perfect, along with the garlic-herb cream cheese. My friend had a gleneagle bagel with candied salmon cream cheese and enjoyed it -- but it was stuffed and overflowing and a little hard to eat. This place is just so charmingly decorated, with friendly people, and nice portions of good deli food. It was also quite crowded (and we went early). Your mom will be happy to know that you're eating well. Call Your Mother!

I was in Alexandria and craving a good Jewish bagel, but unfortunately the place I usually go to…read morewas closed. So I decided to search for another bakery that had bagels, and that's how I came across Call Your Mother Deli/Bakery. First things first...parking in Old Town is parking in Old Town. It's going to be limited, especially on a weekend, so don't expect to pull right up. I had to circle around for a bit, but the spot I eventually found was only about a two-minute walk, so it really wasn't bad. When I walked in, the place was bright, colorful, and really cute. It has a bit of a loft-style feel and the space was very clean and well put together. The staff was friendly, though not overly talkative, but everything moved pretty smoothly. They had a good variety of options.Breakfast sandwiches, regular deli-style sandwiches, bagels, and juices. I decided on a turkey bagel sandwich on an everything bagel with a juice. Now here's my biggest con: the pricing. The sandwich alone was $15.99, and the juice was $4.99. On top of that, there's the regular sales tax plus the Alexandria dining tax, so the total climbs pretty quickly. After tip, I paid well over $24 for a bagel sandwich and a juice. For me personally, that's pretty steep for what is essentially a bagel with toppings. That said, the food itself was very good. The bagel was fresh, chewy, and flavorful, exactly what you want from a good bagel. The ingredients tasted fresh, and the sandwich was satisfying. My only small tweak would be that I wish I had asked for a little more mayo, but that's more of a personal preference. Overall, the quality of the bagel is definitely there, and the sandwich was delicious. However, the pricing would probably keep me from coming back regularly. At that price point, it doesn't even feel like an occasional treat. It's just hard to justify paying that much for a bagel sandwich. If price isn't a concern, the food is solid. But for me, the cost is the main thing that would make me think twice about returning.

In town for training, and my job coach suggested this place for lunch. She raved about the salad…read morehere. We did a delivery order, so didn't go on-site. The chicken salad sammie I had was REALLY good. Certainly fresh and tomato on top made it whole. I liked the taste of the chicken salad, and it didn't need anything else with it. The pasta salad was meh. I could've made a better one at home but I only ordered it as a side to my main meal. Overall, really good. Big portion on the main dish too.

Very clean shop, nice staff, #Delicious menu and #big portions. I wish though they had at least 1…read morefree refilled for drinks. You will also find lots of Italian goodies and their canned olive oil is AMAZING.

Great friendly staff. Amazing selection for such a cozy spot. Awesome sandwiches and to-go soups…read moreand bites.

Really loved the food here! The market itself is very cute and has a lot of different alcohol…read moreoptions as well as snacks / imported goods. I got the spring sandwich which was delicious!!! I also tried their chocolate ice cream and cookies n cream which were amazing!! Lots of Oreos in it. There's about 2 seats if you want to eat in, so it's more of a takeout spot. Service was fast! Highly recommend for a nice lunch

It was good/ok. The ladies were friendly enough. Ordered a chicken salad wrap amd an Italian sub,…read moreand the price was great but just ok. Would prob go again but would be more specific on what to add in the food. More spread, sauce or seasoning. Otherwise great portions for the price and came with chips!

Chicken salad on Kaiser roll. Just right amount of mayo, could've had a little more seasoning…read more Would've liked it on the. Very good.

Gluten free pizza available. Enjoyed the Polynesian. Slices are cut larger than normal. The small…read morepizza could easily offer 8-12 smaller cut slices. Root beer is good. Chicken tortilla soup is spicy and delicious. Service is provided by young waitstaff. Booths are wooden without cushions, low top and high top tables have cushions on seats. Outdoor seating available. Pet friendly patio. Free WiFi but weak security. Street parking.

I've added a review previously, but it's been awhile. We ordered two pizzas along with an appetizer…read moreyesterday and everything was great, but I'm writing an updated review because I ran the Cherry Blossom 10 miler today and I swear, leftover Lost Dog is about the most amazing thing to eat afterwards. If you haven't tried them, please do as it's very likely you'll be happy with your choice.

Hard to believe we have never been as we have walked this route a lot over the year and my wife is…read moreKorean.. It is hard to see if you are not looking especially when the trees are full. Located up the stairs off the trail. Nice & clean dining area with plenty of seating, easy counter ordering with menu options on board & on counter. Friendly service with all types of options from standard Cafe items to Korean influenced entrées. We ordered Bibimbap, at first it seemed small for the price, but it filled you up. Came with an egg on top, and all the ingredients were very fresh - Wife gave it two thumbs up !!! Very tasty & the we were checked on often by who I am assumed was the wife. Great place to visit while walking the path or meet up with family & friends after your walk along the water.

Solid little café... I'll have to come back to try more! The chipotle chicken wrap was ok…read more.. Nothing special but hit the spot with some added hot sauce. However, the Cobb salad was really good! It was a good size, they tossed the dressing in automatically, and the chicken was fresh and tender off the grill. Will definitely come again to try more... The only downside are the prices are a little high. I thought the Cobb salad was expensive... I paid $14.99 for the salad but the chipotle chicken wrap was reasonably priced at $9.99.