Call Your Mother Deli - Fort Collins
315 N College Ave, Fort Collins, CO
Crema's Take
“This Fort Collins outpost of a DC bagel institution has quickly become the neighborhood hotspot, with lines out the door and an adorable, vibrant atmosphere that matches the quality of what's coming out of the kitchen. While the coffee is solid and traditional, the real star here is their exceptional bagels and creative sandwiches that justify the buzz—though fair warning, the pricing skews toward the premium side. It's genuinely friendly and clean with snappy service, making it equally perfect for a quick grab-and-go breakfast or settling in with your laptop for a longer sit.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
First off they have an adorable and fun set up for their shop. Their coffee is great. But the bagels steal the show! Highly recommend!
I really wanted to like this place, but the experience didn’t match the price point. The food and drinks were fine, but it feels aggressively overpriced for what you get. Charging 70¢ just to have a latte “hot” was genuinely surprising, and they also don’t offer almond milk, which felt odd for a modern coffee/bagel spot. What really frustrated me was the overall setup: there’s seating, coffee, and bagels, but no public Wi-Fi, which makes it a tough place to actually sit and enjoy what you’re paying for. Not terrible, but for the cost, I expected more transparency and a better overall experience. Honestly, the staff was kind, but this probably won’t be a regular stop for me.
Yes the color scheme threw me off a little but I only have the best things to say about the experience. Super clean place, very friendly staff, quick service and the food is fantastic! The line does get long, so get there early. 100% will be coming back to this spot! Highly recommended.
Really cute spot & line out the door! Haven’t seen a spot this poppin since Big City was in its heyday. Bagel sandwiches are definitely the hot item here & the Palm was great! Bagel was 4 stars all in all, it’s definitely not an NY bagel BUT it’s as close as you’re going to get out here! Will be back for sure!
I’ve been to the original location in DC so when I found out one just opened in FOCO, I had to go. It’s as good as I remember. The bagels are great and the sandwiches are super yummy. I split the Boca Raton (white fish, onion, lettuce, potato chips) (subbed cheddar bagel for zaatar bagel- yum!) and the Hidden Cove (smoked salmon, mashed avocado, Korean marinated cucumber, seaweed, carrots). I can’t wait to try more!
Crema Reviews
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