Call Your Mother Deli, the Washington, D.C.-born bagel shop known for its bright pink-and-teal decor and mash-up of Montreal and New York bagel styles, has officially landed in Wicker Park with its first Chicago location. The new storefront brings the chain's stacked sandwiches, inventive schmears, and baked goods to the busy North Damen corridor.
According to FOX 32 Chicago, the Wicker Park shop opened this week as the brand’s first outpost in the city. The station's ChicagoLIVE video shows staff cranking out fresh bagels behind a candy-colored counter while customers queue up during the midday rush.
What To Expect
When the Chicago expansion was first announced, Eater Chicago reported that the menu would feature Call Your Mother's boiled-then-wood-fired bagels, along with sandwiches like the Jetski and smoked-fish options. Rotating pastries and a Brazilian coffee blend round out the lineup. Co-founder Andrew Dana told Eater the team aims to deliver “bomb-ass bagels and good vibes” as part of the shop's personality.
Where It Landed
The Wicker Park deli has taken over the corner retail space on North Damen that previously housed Dimo’s Pizza. The longtime pizza shop had operated at that address, according to historical coverage from the Chicago Sun‑Times. City business license records list Call Your Mother at 1615 N. Damen Ave., confirming the new registration for the location via the City of Chicago.
How It Fits The Scene
Call Your Mother’s arrival is part of a wave of buzzy openings that Chicago dining roundups have flagged for 2026, as national and regional breakfast spots move deeper into neighborhood corridors. Choose Chicago has noted the trend as both shoppers and office crowds return to city streets.
The Wicker Park location is open now, and the deli's official site lists menus and ordering links for pick-up and catering. For hours, menu details and online orders, see Call Your Mother Deli online.
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