Chewish Deli Seeks To Open King Street Location

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Chewish Deli, a bagel shop that started as a pop-up before opening a storefront, is looking to add a location on King Street in Alexandria.

The bagel shop filed an application with the city for a change in ownership at 1640 King Street, the location of a now-closed Dunkin. The location would sell bagels, sandwiches, coffee, and some retail merchandise like T-shirts and mugs.

Chewish Deli isn't proposing any renovations to the space but will bring in its own equipment. The restaurant has 18 indoor seats, and no changes are proposed.

Gregg Linzey started Chewish Deli in 2018 as a pop-up to bring New York-style water bagels to Old Town Alexandria. A food truck launched at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the brand gained a following in the local community. With community support, Chewish Deli was able to open a brick-and-mortar space in the former Pendleton Carry Out Co. location at 807 Pendleton Street.