The Chewish Deli is planning to open a location at the former Dunkin' Donuts near the King Street Metro station.
According to permit applications filed with the City of Alexandria, the locally-loved bagel bakery and deli is requesting a change in ownership for the space at 1640 King St.
The deli opened its first brick-and-mortar location at 807 Pendleton St. in September 2020, delighting bagel enthusiasts. The bakery started as a pop-up in 2018 and expanded during the pandemic.
Chewish Deli owner Gregg Linzey told Alexandria Living Magazine at the time that the increase in business during the pandemic was because they were already offering to-go orders, delivery, and online ordering long before contactless service became the safest way to operate. “The fact that people were quarantined and focused on carry-out and delivery made us very successful very early,” Linzey said. “Because as a food truck, we are carry-out and delivery by design.”
1640 King St. is just east of the King Street Metro station and virtually across the street from the new Bob & Edith's Diner, which is opening soon.
