Call Your Mother to Open Fishtown Shop this Spring
A new chapter is about to unfold in the Philadelphia food scene as D.C.-based bagel chain Call Your Mother gears up to open its first shop in Pennsylvania. Co-owner Andrew Dana has announced that the Fishtown location will debut sometime this spring or summer, pending permitting.
For Dana and co-owner/chef Daniela Moreira, who launched the company at farmers markets in Washington D.C. back in 2018, opening a shop in Philadelphia is a dream come true. The couple drew inspiration from their diverse backgrounds – Dana's Jewish heritage and Moreira's upbringing in Argentina – to create a unique bagel style that falls between traditional New York-style bagels and the sweeter variety found in Montreal.
Their menu promises an array of creative options, including various smears, proteins, and toppings, as well as a selection of coffee and sandwiches. To round out their offerings, they'll also be selling a pretzel bagel – a perfect fit for Philly's eclectic food scene.
As Dana and Moreira excitedly shared the news on Instagram, they paid tribute to local institutions like Allen Iverson and Rocky, as well as Dana's hometown hero – his mother from Mount Airy. The anticipation is building, with another shop currently in the works in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.
A new chapter is about to unfold in the Philadelphia food scene as D.C.-based bagel chain Call Your Mother gears up to open its first shop in Pennsylvania. Co-owner Andrew Dana has announced that the Fishtown location will debut sometime this spring or summer, pending permitting.
For Dana and co-owner/chef Daniela Moreira, who launched the company at farmers markets in Washington D.C. back in 2018, opening a shop in Philadelphia is a dream come true. The couple drew inspiration from their diverse backgrounds – Dana's Jewish heritage and Moreira's upbringing in Argentina – to create a unique bagel style that falls between traditional New York-style bagels and the sweeter variety found in Montreal.
Their menu promises an array of creative options, including various smears, proteins, and toppings, as well as a selection of coffee and sandwiches. To round out their offerings, they'll also be selling a pretzel bagel – a perfect fit for Philly's eclectic food scene.
As Dana and Moreira excitedly shared the news on Instagram, they paid tribute to local institutions like Allen Iverson and Rocky, as well as Dana's hometown hero – his mother from Mount Airy. The anticipation is building, with another shop currently in the works in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.
I've been a fan of their bagels since they started selling them at farmers markets in DC and it's so exciting to see them expanding into Philly! their menu sounds amazing too, especially that pretzel bagel... i need to try that ASAP 
plus its awesome that they're paying tribute to local legends like Allen Iverson and Rocky 
can't wait to check this place out when it opens!!
The fact that they're drawing inspiration from Andrew's Jewish heritage and Daniela's Argentina roots just adds to the excitement, you know? It's like a taste adventure waiting to happen 
. Plus, I love how they're already giving shoutouts to local legends like Rocky and Allen Iverson - that kind of community spirit is what makes Philly so special 
. Can't wait to get my hands on those delicious bagels this spring! 
i've been eating their bagels at farmers markets and they're soooo good 
what's even more exciting is that there'll be another shop opening in chicago 
dana & moreira are gonna kill it, for sure 
plus its gonna be awesome to see the creative options they have on menu lol and Chicago shop too?? thats gonna be lit 
. Can't wait to try it out this spring and see what all the fuss is about 
... I'm intrigued by their unique bagel style - blending Jewish heritage and Argentine influence. It'll be interesting to see how they differentiate themselves from other Philly eateries 
. I'm also curious about that pretzel bagel, sounds like an unexpected twist! 
I'm a fan of creative food spots, so this could be a great addition to the Fishtown scene 
... can't wait to try it out when it opens!
Oh man, a bagel chain opening up in Fishtown? That's like me having my own comedy club... just kidding, I'd totally get lost on stage! 
But seriously, Call Your Mother is bringing some serious NYC vibes to Philly, and that pretzel bagel sounds like a match made in heaven. I'm not sure what's more exciting – the new shop or Andrew Dana calling his mom (from Mount Airy, of course!) to share the news... either way, it's gonna be a wild ride! 
, but I had to chime in! Can't believe they're finally opening up a Call Your Mother spot in Fishtown! Those girls are total boss ladies, and I love that they're bringing a taste of D.C. to our city. That pretzel bagel sounds like the perfect addition to Philly's food scene – so on point! 
And it's awesome that they're gonna have a pretzel bagel - that sounds like a game changer! But what I'm really excited about is the vibe of their shop. They're not just opening up some generic bagel joint, they're bringing this unique flavor and creativity to the table. And the fact that they're drawing inspiration from both Dana's Jewish heritage and Moreira's Argentine upbringing? That's just awesome. It's like, finally, we're gonna see some real diversity in the food scene around here 
And I love how they're drawing from their diverse backgrounds to create something special - it's all about celebrating individuality and community, you know? 
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they're bringing that d.c. bagel love to our city and i need it now i've been dreaming of trying their unique style and can't wait to see what creative options they'll offer 
. another overpriced bagel joint that'll just attract a bunch of out-of-towners who don't know any better... and those pretzel bagels are gonna be, like, $6 each 
. i mean, who thought it was a good idea to put coffee and sandwiches in a shop called "Call Your Mother"? sounds like just another way for them to nickel-and-dime people for everything.
. Maybe we'll even see a "Mom's Bagel" option on the menu 
. I love how they're putting their own twist on traditional styles, blending Jewish heritage with Argentine influences – it's gonna be interesting to see how it all comes together. And can we talk about how cute the pretzel bagel is? 