Call Your Mother Opens Second Chicago Bagel Shop

The D.C.-based bagel shop expanded its Windy City footprint with a new location in the Lakeview neighborhood.

Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Openings & Closings

Call Your Mother Opens Second Chicago Bagel Shop

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Call Your Mother has officially opened its second Chicago storefront at 2956 N. Sheffield Ave. in Lakeview. This expansion follows the company's entry into the city earlier this year with a shop in Wicker Park.

Why it matters

The owners selected Lakeview for its residential atmosphere and proximity to local hospitals to serve the neighborhood community. The expansion is part of a broader growth strategy supported by recent investment capital.

The company has grown to two Chicago locations and plans to open four or five additional shops throughout the city. Eight employees have already been promoted into leadership roles to support this operational growth.

The players

Andrew Dana

He is a co-founder of the bagel business who started the company in 2018.

Daniela Moreira

She co-founded the bagel business alongside Andrew Dana in 2018.

Invus

This investment firm acquired a majority stake in the company in 2025.

The details

The new shop serves a menu of bagels, breakfast sandwiches, deli sandwiches, pastries, and coffee. Items are made using bagels that are boiled in malt and baked fresh daily.

Call Your Mother was founded in 2018.
The company sold a majority stake to Invus in 2025.
The first Chicago shop opened in Wicker Park in May 2026.
The Lakeview shop opened on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Market Landscape

This opening represents the latest step in a scaling strategy following the company's 2025 majority stake sale to Invus. The firm is aggressively competing for market share by targeting high-density residential Chicago neighborhoods for expansion.

Lakeview residents now have access to the company's daily menu of boiled and baked bagels and breakfast sandwiches. The shop operates daily, with doors opening at 6:30 a.m. throughout the week.

The takeaway

The chain is prioritizing neighborhoods with high residential density and proximity to medical centers to drive foot traffic. Customers in Lakeview can visit the new location during morning and afternoon hours throughout the week.