Picture this: your living in a climate changed world of meteorologic chaos. It's February in Washington DC but you've got yourself a 73° sunny day in your hands. Your in the great neighborhood of Adams Morgan. You're outside doing some repairs on a condo when you casually drop to your client that's you're heading to lunch, probably Andy's or something. Then the clouds part (metaphorically) and this woman, this angel on Earth suggests you actually try So's Your Mom. She raves about it. It all makes sense to you. Andy's has got enough money. Those stores are popping up like wildfire to hell with that. I'm going to So's Your Mom. It's my kind of place too. Nondescript, mom and pop type of place. Been there for decades. No flashy gimmicks just reliable sandwiches and apparently coffee based on their decor (But I'm here for lunch!). The guy at the counter is friendly, he's a talker, he's got recommendations. I don't need them but I ask for all of em Hit me pal! I ignore all of them and get a turkey avocado BLT situation. FANTASTIC. And somehow the bag of indie potato chips is criminally underpriced. He doesn't know they're charging like $3.50 a pop for these down at Adams, Morgan, Ace and other places around the city. Maybe they're going to know it when they read this review and if prices go up I'm sorry but also these greedy DC landlords are wrenching rent prices everywhere and So's your mom has to pay the bills! Anyway it's worth every penny and I can't wait to go back. Wish I lived in AdMo read more

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So's Your Mom is a hole in the wall breakfast and bagel spot in Adams Morgan. My husband and I stumbled upon it when we were walking back from Because Science toward our hotel. The signs outside advertising bagels got our attention. This establishment is cash only, so bring cash or hit the ATM before you come. The prices are incredibly reasonable, though, and probably less overhead/swipe fees. The whitefish and lox spread bagel was wonderful for only $5. It is not a huge bagel but the perfect size for breakfast. Personally, I'd rather not have any leftovers since I'm traveling and our room didn't have a mini-fridge or microwave anyway. You wait for your food for awhile, but we found some nice locals to chat with and they recommended a few other spots to us. There's no seating so you must take your food to go. It's too bad we found this spot on our last day in DC, but it will be our go-to if we stay at the Washington Hilton again. read more

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Friendly, helpful staff. Inexpensive prices, excellent food and coffee! "Bodega" type feel. read more

So's Your Mom - So's Your Mom - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My dad has been coming here since I was a teenager. I'm 40 and he still gets your sandwiches :) Thabk you for being here

I love the mortadella and reuben sandwiches. They taste like home made and heavenly. This place is like the platform 9 3/4 in Harry Potter that had an invisible door and Harry had to just close his eyes and just go through it and enter the magical train station. You'll enter sandwich heaven here. With the new trendy cafe next door this place will be eve ln more invisible but folks don't let that fool you. This place serves delicious sandwiches! You just gotta go through that door and get one to eat to know. And when you know you know! and bring cash! read more

maybe my new favorite bagel in DC! Definitely tied with Buffalo and Bergen. These are reasonably priced, delicious bagels right by 18th Street in Adams Morgan. cash only spot, quick service, and cozy interior. read more

Everything you could want in a bagel shop. Cash only and I respect it. Service is efficient and clear. Awesome spot in AdMo I will absolutely be back. read more

cash only?? In this century??? No wonder it took me this long to hit up so's your mom - well one hello that name? That is fire like immediately points for them. Same with the interior major nyc deli feel, no seats, confusing ass menu, from the bottom of my heart I say that is a great sigh for a deli - I ordered the garlic bagel with Turkey sausage egg and cream cheese - bagel itself was a bit too thin for my preference, didn't have the crusty outer layer and bready inside because it was too thin - eggs were incredible! salty and delicious without tasting too oily. turkey sausage can be straight up dry ground meat but this was salty and tasted like the mcdonalds sausage Pattie's that cmon we all love - however, look how small the piece was on that half.... - less than $6 so I'm a happy camper in that department (even though cash isn't real money cmon) read more

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Cash only! And yummy bagels. Worth every penny. On weekends pencil out a little extra time for the wait. No seating inside but there are lots of nearby parks! read more

Delicious bagels and knishes. Wish they had their chopped liver in stock when I went!

Coming from the tri-state area, I do miss my S tier bagels and sandwiches. However my friend in the area recommended this place so I decided to give it a shot. First things first, this is not a typical experience. It's crowded and it gets confusing who's in line and who's not. Second of all, you don't pay until you receive your sandwich... which makes the crowd situation even worse. Third, there's no way to know if your order has been called if you stood outside because it's so crowded. Now that's out of the way, the food took about 15-20 minutes on a busy Saturday morning. Will I say it was good? Yes, it was very comparable to my favorite lox bagel in NYC which says a lot. Super refreshing, filling, and tasty. Was it the same? No, but I wasn't expecting it to be. Was it worth the price? Absolutely. This spot is super affordable, and I think that's why it's always crowded. You wouldn't see prices like this anywhere else. I feel like if they had a better system down with orders and payment, it would be booming with even more business! read more

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Good food, lots of seating, fast service, friendly staff. The staff was incredibly friendly. It was our first time there and they recommended their favorites. I was surprised by how much seating there was. read more

So's Your Mom - Bagel - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is a cute and very affordable deli in Adams Morgan! It has a very New York deli/bodega vibe and is cash only--that can be a bit of a hassle, but the staff is nice and friendly. My friend and I ordered a Reuben and a turkey pastrami sandwich. Both were serviceable sandwiches, certainly nothing mind blowing but also fair quality for the affordable price. It's a nice quick bite, which can be nice when things around are so expensive. I wouldn't go out of your way to visit, but I also wouldn't stop you from giving it a try! read more

So's Your Mom - Turkey pastrami sandwich - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Small NY style deli in admo. Very good price for bigger sized sausage, egg, and cheese. Alot of bagel options. I don't mind the cash only. Will absolutely go back to try a lunch sandwich. read more

So's Your Mom - Sausage egg and cheese on a poppy seed bagel - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Family owned Been around for several years Generous portions; Can take one sandwich and turn into two sandwiches Yummy drink options Unique food options on the shelves Cash only! read more

Great little hole in the wall grocery/breakfast place. Bagel sandwiches were fantastic. Cash only but owner let me venmo him. A few tables outside but really a grab and go. Close to the Line hotel in Adams Morgan. read more

Solid place for a bagel breakfast sandwich with an eclectic classic deli feel and very friendly staff. They get their bagels from Whatsa Bagel, which in my opinion makes some of the best bagels in the DMV. I haven't tried anything beyond their breakfast sandwiches but their classic deli sandwiches are supposed to be great. Tip: this place is CASH ONLY (but there's an ATM right around the corner) read more

Good deli sandwiches in Adams Morgan. My daughter and I both had salami sandwiches - we ordered different kinds but we couldn't tell them apart! My wife had a turkey reuben and enjoyed it. read more

great, classic neighborhood bagel shop! pretty cheap, fairly fast, and delicious. what more could you need? read more

So's Your Mom - egg bagel with tomato, egg, herb cream cheese - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My friends and I stopped by here one morning before work. I got an everything bagel with scallion cream cheese toasted. It was great and exactly what I was looking for! It's not a huge bagel, but the perfect size for me. Make sure to bring cash because they are cash only!! read more

Their sandwiches, bagels etc. are pretty good and we've been going there for years for the quality and excellent value: great pricing. However, has anyone noticed that in the last few months (July 2024) they have substantially increased them? We will keep them on our go-to list but maybe only once a month rather than every week. Alas, another reasonably priced venue gone. read more

Go-to bagel and sandwich small business that's perfect for when you don't know what to eat for lunch and are in the area. Cash only so it's pretty affordable - under $10. They are closed Wednesdays and it is a grab and go place. They also have snacks, drinks, and coffee lining the perimeter. Even when the line is moderately long, they have fast service. I typically get a BLT, turkey avocado sandwich or a lox on a sesame bagel. Now as I'm typing this, I kind of want to go... Although Adams Morgan has a lot of restaurants there are not many delis like this (Sadly Kalorama Deli closed) so I hope they stick around for a while! read more

I mean, under $10 for a stacked bagel with lox from a family owned business with lovely owners. Need I really say more? read more

So's Your Mom - Everything bagel, toasted, lox, scallion cream cheese, tomatoes, capers onions - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Fair bagel and sandwich pick up spot. Lots to offer and prices are reasonable but all the meats are Boar's Head. Nothing being smoked or made in house as far as I can see. Cash only and no seating. Prices reflect that this is not a NY deli of any sort. Had a bagel with scallion and bacon cream cheese. Bagel was actually good with a nice chew. Corned beef sandwich was nothing to write home about. Lean boar's head corned beef on grocery rye. read more

So's Your Mom - Corned beef on rye. - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Absolutely delicious coffee and fantastic bagels....my fav?? Whitefish spread in onion bagel read more

So's Your Mom - Whitefish spread - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I'm a huge onion bagel fan. I was really happy to find such a great place near my job. I also liked how many cream cheese flavors they were. Only con: cash only :( I was kind of surprised I couldn't use Apple Pay, but I'll definitely be coming back (with cash on me next time ) read more

The food is always good. An eclectic variety of foods on shelves and at the counter, and even on the menu board. Please note that the hours posted here are incorrect: closed Wednesdays, open til 4 every day, and opening at 8 on Sunday. Well worth a visit or to become a regular. BIG NOTE: cash only. read more

Fast and friendly service, a great local neighborhood spot that has been around for ages. Huge menu and everything is amazing. Call to order ahead. Cash only. Would recommend to anyone in the area! read more

A small deli that's been in Adams Morgan for quite a while, this close-packed spot features moderate prices and fairly quick service. The sandwiches are old-school, meaning they're properly-sized and put together well. I'm always seeking a sammie place whose output is safe, and that's the case here. The service can be a bit crazy, but the counter and prep staff mean well. I appreciate this isn't some super chichi eatery with outrageous prices. Its name, which is an insult, reflects the quirky spirit found within. read more

So's Your Mom - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

So's Your Mom is a DC classic for a reason. They serve up delicious bagel sandwiches with innovative twists. I love how they have bagel flavors outside of what you typically see at bagel shops, including Maple salt and pepper, and Za'atar. The colorful decor is very welcoming (you can spot any So's Your Mom location in DC from blocks away). I got the Za'atar bagel with roasted vegetable cream cheese. The bagel itself was chewy and fresh. However, it didn't have a very strong Za'atar flavor. The veggie cream cheese was yummy, but I didn't really get any roasted flavor (just tasted like a standard veggie cream cheese). I have also tried the Sun City with pastrami, which was delicious and extremely filling. If visiting on the weekend, I would highly recommend ordering online ahead of time (the line will be out the door Saturday and Sunday mornings). The pricing is very reasonable for the size of the bagel sandwiches, and I would recommend this spot to any bagel lover in the DC area!! read more

So's Your Mom - Za'atar bagel with roasted veggie cream cheese - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The essence of why you should drive up I-95 for a proper Jewish deli...in DC you get this place which has Boars Head meats (yes from the Bronx but still...). Where I grew up in CT the meats are steamed/cooked/sliced in house. And really...where do you think a Jewish baker is cranking out rye bread in Washington DC? DC is everybody's hometown but nobody's hometown...exhibit A is the lack of the ethnic neighborhoods like your fair city up the road 40 miles. A lot of what we have in the Northeast doesn't translate very well when it's brought down here for some reason...not just this place. It's a better joint for breakfast...two stars for decent bagels.. read more

Great sandwiches. I ordered the Rare roast beef with horseradish and the Deluxe Italian - both were fantastic. I will be returning to try more items on the menu. Highly recommend. read more

So's your mom is fine, would probably visit regularly if I lived nearby but it's not worth a trip from Shaw. Lots of deli items, selection of sandwiches and bagels. Bagels are decent but not great. Sausage egg and cheese is a pretty good deal at 4.95. Whitefish salad is standard. Corned beef/pastrami I wish was served warm, but I do like the red onions/rye bread. Cash only read more

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as a transplant nyc gal this place knows sandwiches they only accept cash, come prepared and hungry read more

This place was a blast from the past. It was so tasty, a great price. I would and will be coming here over and over.

Great little neighborhood deli. Sandwiches are huge and filling and they have lots of unique treats (snacks and candy) that you can't find in most other stores in the area. Cash only! read more

I was happy to find this Lowkey deli especially on a gloomy, Sunday morning. The service was surprisingly fast and I was able to get coffee and a bagel sandwich (egg and cheese) in under 10 minutes without having to order ahead. The bagel was pretty delicious, but the egg and cheese lacked salt and flavor especially on a plain bagel. I also got an everything bagel with their herb cream cheese that was delicious as well. I would definitely go here again because of how fast and convenient it was. If you're looking for fast breakfast foods or sandwiches, give this place a try. read more

So's Your Mom is an Adams Morgan treasure! It's a no fuss, full of flavor sandwich shop with pastries, bagels, etc. At lunch or on weekends, there's a line out the door. Stay in line! It's worth it. Bring cash though. So's Your Mom only takes cash. read more

Locally-owned Family-owned Fresh Bagels Hospitality Celery Soda Martinelli's glass & SPARKLING apple juice what more can you ask for? Best spot for bagels and sandwiches. CASH ONLY so don't forget it read more

Found myself in Adams Morgan this morning and stopped by to grab breakfast. I ordered a sesame bagel with the smoked sun dried tomato spread. Waited maybe five minutes, paid (cash only), and was on my way! The bagels are big and chewy, and taste amazing warm. The spread was very smoky and unique, and tasted great with the bagel. I will definitely go back for their egg bagel sandwiches... almost wanted to turn around and get another right now! read more

So's Your Mom - Sesame bagel with smoked sun dried tomato spread - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia