Popular Newcastle bagel restaurant shortlisted for a national award

Dot Bagels, on Chillingham Road, in Newcastle has been growing a reputation among foodies in the North East of England due to its handmade bagels.

As a result of its success in the region, the popular Heaton restaurant has now been shortlisted for the Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year award after being voted for by customers.

The annual awards are run by Uber Eats and a judging panel will pick the winning restaurant from a shortlist of 130 venues across both the UK and Ireland.

The winner will receive the Restaurant of the Year title and a cash prize of £100,000 - with runners-up also receiving a cash prize to help grow their business and a marketing support package.

Dot Bagels, which is due to open its second venue in Jesmond later this month, serves six different kinds of bagels with a choice of 18 fillings.

The restaurant gives customers the chance to try everything from the traditional Boujie Lox, with smoked salmon and cream cheese, to bagels inspired by Middle Eastern and American cuisines.

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Stuart Young, owner of Dot Bagels, has praised customers for their support in helping the business make the shortlist for the award.

He said: “We are delighted so many of our customers have voted for us.

“So here’s hoping we can see off the competition to win the ultimate Restaurant of the Year award.”

Along with its Chillingham Road and upcoming Jesmond site, Dot Bagels are also sold at the company’s sister outlet, Claremont Teahouse at Eldon Place in Newcastle city centre.