Call Your Mother Opens in Old Town Alexandria

It's the 10th DMV location of the popular deli, but the first to roast its own coffee.

By Dawn Klavon • Posted February 21, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

Photo courtesy Call Your Mother

Your coffee and bagel cravings will be satisfied, thanks to the newest Call Your Mother “Jew-ish” deli, opening February 22 in Old Town Alexandria at 1300 King Street.

“It’s a huge space and has lots of fun furniture,” says Call Your Mother brand manager Hanna Serdynski of the 2,575-square-foot space. “What makes this location really special and different is we left a lot of the old brick inside to have that unique antique look that fits with Old Town.”

Call Your Mother Old Town — *Photo courtesy Call Your Mother*

Indulge in extravagant carbs like chocolate babka muffins, creative bagel sandwiches, and a variety of bagels and schmears. Sandwiches are gargantuan, and tasty sides like potato latkes, dill pickles, and yuca cheesy bread are the perfect addition.

Bonus: Call Your Mother Alexandria will be roasting its own coffee — a first for this popular chain.

Call Your Mother coffee — *Photo courtesy Call Your Mother*

“We’re very excited about it,” says Serdynski. The deli’s Jojo’s medium roast is “100 percent Brazilian, and it’s got chocolate, nutty notes to it.”

Ever since the flagship store opened in DC in 2018, this vibrant eatery has become a mainstay across the District, Maryland, Virginia, and even Colorado. At the Old Town location, doors will open at 7 a.m. on February 22 and stay open until 2 p.m.

Feature image courtesy Call Your Mother

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Dawn Klavon

Contributing Writer

Dawn Klavon is a seasoned writer and reporter with more than 20 years of experience in print and broadcast journalism. She contributes to a wide range of publications, including Northern Virginia Magazine, PEOPLE, Virginia Living, Bethesda Magazine, Arlington Magazine, and several military-focused outlets. Earlier in her career, she reported for multiple San Francisco Bay Area television stations, including KLXV, KKPX, and KFCB. She holds an MLA from Harvard University and a BS from Boston University.