Call Your Mother Deli - Hilltop

I really gave this place four or five visits before making up my mind and I’m utterly disappointed. Mainly because three of those visits, they got my order wrong or forgot an item altogether. As a transplant from NJ, I actually think the quality of the bagels are okay, even if they really have only a few bagel flavors and not many traditional ones. Okay. At one point, I ordered a special alfajor and got halfway across town by the time we realized it wasn’t in our to-go bag. They told me to come back the next day for a replacement and when I did finally return, they didn’t even have any, nor did they set one aside for me. The second time, all I ordered were 8 assorted bagels for the office and by the time I got to work, I realized they only gave me 7. Then, yesterday, I had just enough time before work to get a quick bagel and smear. By the time I got back in the car, I realized they had toasted the bagel (I did not ask them to) and the cream cheese was dripping everywhere. I went back in to request a new bagel but it always takes them at least 10-15 minutes just to bag the bagels or prepare my single bagel so I ended up being late for work. No one had even apologized to me, even when I spoke directly to the guy that took my order. I probably won’t be returning to this location.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 2

Such a cute little spot! So many options from breakfast and lunch bagels. Also coffee to go along with your meal. There was seating indoors and outdoors. I got the sun city on a cheddar bagel. It was very melty and delicious. My friend got the jet ski which was flavorful with a kick! The indoor area has a fun floral wall. I’ll definitely be coming back to try other menu options.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The bagels here are always amazing. Such a good spot to grab breakfast. This location had much less of a wait than the others we’ve gone too, upside for us.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Let me start off by saying I am a total food connoisseur and I can be critical. If I could rate this place 10 stars, I would. We were greeted by the friendliest smiles. The service was outstanding and the food was incredible! I am from Connecticut. My husband is from Brooklyn, New York, which should Say a lot about his history around bagels. He literally said this was the best bagel he had ever had. It really was amazing. He got the bacon egg and cheese. I got the maple salt bagel with pumpkin cream cheese, and it was to die for. So sad we live in Florida, but the next time we are ever back in Denver, I will absolutely have this on my list of must return restaurants. Thanks guys for making such an outstanding bagel!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Top notch. So glad they moved into the area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We used our scooters to drive to the branch in Georgetown. Ordered a Vegan impossible with no cheese or anything not vegan. We then walked to the University to enjoy it to find it covered in cheese. At least $25 down with price of scootering there!! And still no lunch. Walked back and they were closed! Would like a refund please. This isn’t just an ingredient issue it’s an allergy issue

Food is good a little slow in the preparation

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Latkes

Everything was so good!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Some of the best bagels in Denver and the staff are the cherries on top. I truly don't understand anyone who gives them less than 5 stars. Eat these bagels!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great place to fulfill my cravings. Inside is always busy but they're quick and efficient here. I'd suggest an online order for pickup. Good variety of bagels/sandwiches and it's always tasty.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bagels are great. Cookies delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very rarely do I leave negative reviews for small businesses, but I left today so disappointed. I gave 3 stars mostly because the service was amazing and it was super cute inside, but overall the food was just mediocre. I am from the east coast and bagels were a staple in my childhood diet. I feel like I have hunted for amazing bagels out in Denver for the last decade of living here, but I am still better off flying home and bringing home bagels from Bagels & Beyond in NJ and freezing them to eat here.

This was my first visit in to Call Your Mother and I heard time and time again that these are the BEST bagels! Better than Rosenberg. Not sure if it was overhyped or I just came in on a bad day, but this bagel was a 3/10 at most. And that Is being generous. The bagel itself was thin and flat. Absolutely no doughy texture. Just overall not even a good quality bagel from the grocery store let alone from a bagel deli. I will give the actual sandwich (the thunderbird) a 6/10 because the flavor profile was unique and tasty, but even then it wasn’t anything to write home about.

I also ordered an iced chai latte with whole milk and it was super watered down.

On top of the food being a miss, the music in here was so loud I couldn’t hear myself think. Nothing can make me feel older than complaining about this, but next to me was a staff interview and they literally had to scream over the music just to hear each other. It was incredibly overstimulating and I immediately regretted not sitting outside on the patio where it was a more normal volume. The decor and looks of the place is super cute, but being insta worthy is more than just looks. I was sad that this place really missed the mark.

Overall I am super bummed about the experience since this spot is on my way to our daughter’s school for the next 10+ years. I was hoping this would be a regular stop on our way to school, but I’m going to have to find somewhere else for that tradition.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 5

The shmear flavors here are sooo good , I am new to coming here but love how tasty it is and how it is only 5 minutes from me!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Food was delicious. Customer service was really good. Thank you for a great experience

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich

Very very good bagel sandwiches for a fair price with a gluten free option. their bacon is a little salty for my taste, but the majority of their shmears and their spicy honey is a good foil to the saltiness

Dietary restrictions: Option for a gluten free substitute
Note that the kitchen works with peanut butter

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5