This feels like you classic bagel joint- a small ordering area and a decent seating area separated…read morefrom the ordering area. That separation was welcome on a day when it was 12 degrees outside with lots of people coming in and out. Ordering is expected to be fast, don't get in line till you know what you want. I had the bacon egg and cheese on an everything bagel and it was quite tasty, and a pretty good bagel for the DC area. The coffee wasn't bad either, but could have been slightly stronger for my taste. A very good breakfast option in the area.

We had two bagels this morning. A garlic bagel with egg and cheese and an everything bagel with…read morebacon, egg, and cheese. There was a lot of egg in both bagels which overtook the sandwiches. There was very limited bacon on the bacon, egg, and cheese bagel. The garlic bagel was good, but didn't stand out. It was okay.

I actually teared up a little. The everything bagel seed coverage, the chew, the lox ratio -…read moreabsolute 10/10 A place that takes this seriously

Two Haiku Review:…read more It's one of the few Jewish delis in NoVA. Good bagels. Despite The line, service was Pretty quick. Note: there is not Much seating outside.

I ate at Call Your Mother for the first time and it did not disappoint. I loved the cheery decor…read moreand all of the menu options. This location was very busy on a Sunday morning, but we only had a short wait to get our food. There is very minimal seating, so be prepared to take your food to go or be sitting surrounded by standing people. Overall, delicious and I would go back.

I was really craving a bagel sandwich this morning, so I made a quick drive over to Call Your…read moreMother in McLean for a quick bite. The interior has its signature pastel pink, yellow and blue colors, with a few tables for seating. I ordered immediately upon arrival and waited about 5-10 minutes for my order. THE ROYAL PALM - 12 The salmon lox is my go-to bagel order, and this is their version of it. Instead of an everything bagel, I swapped it with a cheddar bagel. Unfortunately, the bagel was a bit stale and hard to chew, which was disappointing. On the bright side, there was a good amount of smoked salmon. The onions weren't very pungent but added a nice crisp texture. I requested light cream cheese, but it wasn't spread evenly -- a lot of it was just stuck in the hole of the bagel. All in all, I wasn't particularly impressed with the quality of the bagel today. If I return, I really should encourage myself to try a different bagel other than the salmon lox to see what's out there. They also have a few melts on the menu that looked interesting.

Best Buns 5 We've…read morebeen to Best Buns several times over the years, but somehow I've never gotten around to writing a review. Since we were back in the area for a DMV for a brief visit we knew exactly where we were stopping before heading to the airport. Hubs ordered his usual sausage, egg and cheese sandwich , and I ordered the bacon egg and cheese breakfast sandwich along with an iced mocha. I had completely forgotten they have a Starbucks on-site with a limited menu. Of course, I couldn't leave without grabbing a cookie and a chocolate croissant for later. The food arrived fresh, hot, and exactly as expected. The staff is always friendly and personable. You see professionals, students and the locals coming in and out, but there is seating available. Conversations are at a minimum and despite the attached restaurant you can still hear yourself and the other person without yelling. One thing I appreciate about Best Buns is the consistency. Whether it's been months or years between visits, the quality never seems to change. The sandwiches are flavorful, the ingredients taste fresh, and nothing feels like it was sitting around waiting to be reheated. Everything is prepared to order, and you can taste the difference. My sandwich disappeared one bite at a time, and Hubs completely demolished his croissant sandwich without hesitation. That's usually all the confirmation I need. Some restaurants are good. Some are memorable, but there are the places that become part of your routine whenever you're back in town. Best Buns has earned that status for us. Five stars earned! Consistently fresh. Consistently delicious. We'll be dropping in on another turn and burn later this month...

Good place to catch up with friends for coffee and a breakfast sandwich. There are about 6 tables…read morein the bakery and you can also take your food and sit in the Patsy's booths next door until 11 am. It's easy to park in the lot or in the garage next door. The fried chicken biscuit was a treat and less than $7. This is a good place for cookies and cupcakes, too. I brought their holiday cookies to a Christmas party and they were a huge hit!

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.

Love the bagels. They do a great job at getting you in and out with everything you need. It's also…read morea madhouse! If you're coming during the busy hours I would recommend ordering ahead. Even then it took a fairly long time to get my order but I understood why. All of Bethesda is eating there and for good reason. Parking is also tough so, this is a complicated side quest but worth it.

Popularity hurts quality…read more I've been going to the Bethesda location for about 10 years. My initial take would have been 4-star. I'm from Jersey and have high standards for breakfast sammys. I'm sad to say that my last two experiences were 2-star. The volume of business on weekends has hurt quality. The egg is not runny enough. They forget to toast the bagel and roll. The bacon is never crispy. The sausage is a better option, but is a little oversized. The wait time is the nail in coffin. Today, I ordered at 10:50 AM and the earliest pickup was 11:30 AM. I got a text that it was ready at 11:15 AM. By the time I arrived, it was cold and I had to battle 10+ people who were waiting to pickup their orders.

This deli is SO underrated! I'm glad I found a review on Yelp and decided to pay a visit because…read moreeverything about them was a positive experience. I've had their bulgolgi sandwich, steak and cheese as well as their chicken pita (my favorite). They don't have an online option (which for me is something they can work on) but I usually place a phone order and in 15 minutes my food is out hot for pick up. Super casual restaurant with a parking lot. Totally worth a visit. They also have a frequent flyer program with loyalty stamps.

This mid-sized deli is located on the rear side of a strip mall with several dedicated parking…read morespaces for their restaurant. You place your order at the bar with friendly and helpful order takers/food preparers. We went after the lunch crowd and before the dinner crowd, so we were only two of three customers at that time. We picked this restaurant because of their Bulgogi selections: subs, quesadillas, and a combo platter (platter only on Tuesdays). Theirs is a solid steak and cheese- I got the Royal Steak and Cheese (steak sub plus mushrooms, I think). My sister got the bulgogi sub wasn't seasoned well. The onion rings are thick and sweet- highlight of the meal!

I first discovered this French bakery through Too Good To Go and was already impressed by how…read moredelicious everything was. After dining in at the store, I can honestly say the food is even better fresh in person. The pastries were excellent and the croissants were especially amazing -- flaky, buttery, and clearly made with care. Highly recommend stopping by if you love authentic French bakery items!

Everything I've eaten here has been amazing! From the pastries to the little croissant bagels,…read moreYUM!! I've had the plain croissant, chocolate croissant, kouign amann, and the eclair. All delicious. And I love their cro'gel - croissant bagel. They have them in a large size and a mini. I always get the mini so I can enjoy some pastries too. I do wish their coffee offerings had more, like I always want a chai and they don't have that. But that's okay. I also like that they have a little market with European snacks and treats, makes this place different from others.