Call Your Mother Deli - Connecticut Ave
5035 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC
Crema's Take
“This Connecticut Ave gem transforms the humble bagel sandwich into something craveable, with inventive flavor combinations and portions generous enough to satisfy serious appetites. The space itself is a draw—think cascading flowers, thoughtful architecture, and a relaxed soundscape that actually lets you think—making it equally perfect for a quick coffee run or lingering over pastries with friends. Staff like Kiyah and Tim bring genuine warmth to the experience, turning what could be a standard deli run into the kind of place visitors make a pilgrimage to on every DC trip.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Absolutely delicious food. One of the most creative bagel sandwiches I’ve ever had. The portions are huge and I would absolutely try again.
I'm an out-of-towner who makes sure to eat at a CYM at least once during every trip to Washington, DC. Generally we get take-out. Online ordering is super easy from any platform and the food is reliably ready in 20 minutes. Pretty much everything is on a bagel. Pretty much…
Kiyah is kind, cool, and extra competant. Thank you, Kiyah. Music is relaxing not a jack hammer. Architecture lifts pierced hearts to heaven. Cascading flowers ohhhhhh. Thanks for reminding me to call my mother. Not sure how much longer she'll be with us here down below. Ave…
**Service:** Every Sunday, Call Your Mother sets up a stall at the farmers market in Silver Spring, and while the line is typically long, I decided to give it a try this past Sunday. To my surprise, the line moved much quicker than I expected, which was a pleasant start. The…
Tim was very welcoming and helped us get oriented in the new shop! The bagel sandwiches have fun flavor combinations and were really delicious. Such a cute aesthetic inside too. Kind people and delicious food!
Crema Reviews
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