The Bagel Basket in North Ayrshire

Great food and fantastic friendly service in an idyllic location. My brother and I, had the Bagel Stack for a breakfast, great start to a holiday in Largs.

A very wide menu with lots of choice. Our soup and sandwiches were delicious. They were very busy but the service was still excellent.

Been in a few times and food is always top quality. Good selection of sandwiches, paninis etc along with larger meals. And great cakes and coffee too! Busy wee place so you can wait for a while at times, but it’s worth it. Nice staff and good atmosphere.

A wee gem of a place. We popped in for tea and coffee and also had lovely toasted tea cakes . They also had freshly made scones as well as lots of other cakes etc on offer. The rest of the food choices on the menu also looked very tempting. My husband was offered a top up for his tea pot and could even have had an extra tea bag if he wanted ! Only place we’ve ever been to who has offered this so top marks! The staff were very friendly and helpful. We’ll definitely be back 😃

Out for some lunch before ferry to Cumbrae. Really friendly staff. Nice classic cafe with good sized varied menu. Both soups were really tasty and sandwiches/toasties really nice. Strawberry tarts were amazing! Also dog friendly which is really helpful. Would definitely be back

Furchtbares Essen! Es hat lange gedauert bis wir bedient wurden, die Bedienung war unfreundlich und das Essen war lauwarm als es kam. Unsere Beschwerden waren jedem egal. Nachdem wir bezahlt hatten ist mein Mann aus Neugierde zum Hintereingang des Cafés gegangen…hätten wir das mal vorher gemacht! Der Hintereingang ist ein Dreckloch ohne gleichen!!! Das wäre in Deutschland nicht möglich, da hätte das Gesundheitsamt schon längst die Bude geschlossen!

I've been meaning to add a review for years but kept forgetting! I just wanted to thank the staff at the Bagel Basket for making it my Dad's favourite place to eat in Largs. My Dad, John, and his best friend, Lachie, never missed a chance to drive down to Largs on a Saturday and my Dad always raved about the welcome, the service and the food at the Bagel Basket ( he was particularly impressed that a small pair of scissors was provided with the sauce sachets!). Sadly, I lost my Dad at the end of 2019 and Lachie the following year. A big thank you for giving them so much happiness over the years.

Had fabulous baked potato with cheese and pickle also side salad with it not the cheapest place but well worth paying bit extra.Staff excellent 👍

I am a proud owner of a new puppy so I decided to introduce her to one of my best friends with a walk on the seafront followed by coffee and scones in the Bagel Basket. I’ve been here before and have reviewed positively on how good it was but, coming along with my wee 17 week old pooch, we couldn’t have been more welcome. Lovely touches such as staff asking me if it was ok for them to give her biscuits she was made a fuss of. Not to mention the manager advising us of the winter scone offer and the scones we had being fresh and tasty and the coffee great. Thanks Bagel Basket. You’re great!

After a long walk up Knock Hill Coffee was average at best. Few tables outside but decided to get a takeaway as I thought we had stumbled upon a brown cafe in Amsterdam, or at least smelt like one as smoking outside was tolerated and quite strong smell.

Popped in with friend for fantastic scrambled eggs on toast with bacon and wasn’t disappointed great coffee and service 👌

I reviewed before and first experience wasn't great so never came back until other day. Was meeting friend for coffee and seems to be much better. Coffee was lovely and brought me jug of plant based milk. Service was lovely and they seemed to be nice to everyone through door. Was full for Sunday and breakfasts looked lovely. I came back during week with dog to meet another friend. Was lovely to see offering free scone certain days when things are so hard for people. This is lovely gesture! Spotlessly clean so this deserves 5 stars

Went to Largs for the day , and saw this place had outside seating so went over , the lady came out straight away and said we could come in with our dog and the rain would get on us and our table , the staff inside were lovely and past the time of day with us and our dog who loved the attention and treats , we had millionaires shortbread and it had the best caramel I’ve ever had in this cake , my wife said her coffee was excellent best she’d had for a long time , I’ll definitely be back next visit to Largs

Visited after reading reviews on Trip Advisor and were not disappointed. We had BLT plus coleslaw and salad. Gluten free fruit scones, butter and jam. These were like homemade scones and a good size. The staff excellent and helpful. We sat outside which was a bonus. Only thing to note was the ladies toilet wash hand basin which was all cracked. In need of an update. Otherwise we will return.

Looked at this place for somewhere to take family on a wee trip to Largs and absolutely could not fault this gem of a place. From walking in to leaving it really did make our day. My mum is 82 and our friend was visiting from Kent and we had soup and toasties. The staff were excellent and so friendly even explaining to me about taking the toastie with the soup as it was a great deal. She wasn’t wrong and the soup and toasties were fabulous. We then had coffees brought to the table and the service was fantastic. I’m going back in Saturday with the grandkids and have told my friends and family in ayr and Irvine as I have eaten in many places in Largs but this is my favourite place from now on. Well done to you and your lovely staff.

This cafe is lovely the staff are very friendly and pleasant I ordered the lentil and ham soup with a ham sandwich and it was absolutely delicious treated myself aswell to a slice of Victoria sponge and it didn’t disappoint it was very yummy. Great place will definitely be back.

We had heard of the Bagel Basket and after a walk up the Douglas Park we decided to have a light lunch there. Good decision! The home made soup was excellent and the sandwiches delicious and filled to the brim (chicken and prawn) The place was very busy but the staff was fast and friendly. We highly recommend a visit if you are in Largs.

Great spot for a cafe. It’s won an award, yay! Happy to give it a go before driving on. Service given with a smile, smashing. However, floor mucky, bits of food left all over, table & chairs older and more used than us. We were hungry so ordered chicken curry. Waited near an hour for the overpriced, smallest chicken curry with the rice looking like the shape you get at your school dinner. We were given an apology & offered a free tea bag for fresh tea due to the length of our wait. Toilet needs a lot of attention too, very unhygienic. Very disappointed & wouldn’t recommend except for a cuppa.

Filling and tasty lunch at a great price. Extra marks for a proper cup of coffee! Friendly and our dog made especially welcome with a treat.

I ordered the small fish tea which was delicious. Service with a smile from lovely efficient waitress. Unfortunately my visit was somewhat spoiled by the fact that I had to use the toilet facilities. It seemed to have been cleaned but due to the very cracked wash hand basin and disgusting floor tiles, one of which was loose and as such was hazardous, it looked very dingy and unhygienic. Ruined what had previously been a perfect dining experience.

My husband and I, Grandson and partner and great Grandchild turned up at this venue today and it was full. Owner asked if we wanted to wait 15 minutes he would reserve a table for us. It was freezing cold and we said thanks but we would find somewhere else just at that about 6 folk were leaving and the owner asked if we wanted to come in out the cold he would arrange a table for us. He provided a high chair for the baby. We were very impressed by the menu and prices. My hubby and I had the angel cut haddock which was beautiful. Locally sourced too which impressed us. Good service , reasonably priced and very welcoming. We'll be back.

Fantastic cafe/bistro in the centre of town, warm friendly welcome on a cold and wet day, great menu choices, delicious locally sourced ingredients made for very tasty food, would definitely recommend if you are in the area.

We visited this cafe 30/12/22 for lunch. The owners and staff were very friendly and efficient. They made us and our dog very welcome. I had battered haddock (Locally sourced) and my partner had Macaroni Cheese. Both meals were absolutely delicious. Great meal, great staff and a warm atmosphere.

We visit the Bagel Basket usually for coffee and cake. But today we had the breakfast special for the first time, and this won't be the last. A full breakfast including toast and any hot drink for £7 is a real bargain. You can expect...

We had lunch with friends of filled bagels which were very good. Very busy place. Home baking with tea and coffee to finish. Good service from staff. Toilets were a bit run down though.

Just had lunch here and great selection on the menu nice to see a variety for gluten friendly management awesome and are the staffs

Just had a wonderful fresh breakfast at the bagel basket. All good locally sourced and cooked to perfection. Just found this little gem 2 weeks ago. Have been 5 times already with my Canadian sons who just love it.

Son wanted fish and chips - I wanted healthy. Kids wanted a light bite and my friend wanted nice coffee and cake. This place had everything! The fish was fresh and delicious, chips crispy. My prawn sandwich was juicy and tasty. But the best thing...

Once again been to the peacock guest house fabulous Elaine @Gordon first class nothing to much bother could not do enough for us. Looking forward to our next visit . Jim Bel Mags @Tam

Couldn’t fault this place. All staff made us feel so welcome and very very attentive but not in an annoying way. Everyones food was delicious and staff even brought over a couple of treats for our two dogs. All freshly cooked food and waiting time...

Food is home cooked and super fresh salad. Customer service is lovely. The best thing is that they use filtered water to make tea instead of the usual horrible water from the coffee mschine. Yoh get a free top up in your tea pot too

My husband and I took our son and daughter for a daytrip to Largs and having been to this cafe before we decided to visit again as it is dog friendly and we were taking our dog along. Order was taken at the counter -...

Visited for breakfast with family, Staff very helpfully moved tables together for us. Our variety of food and drinks orders all tasty, including gluten free options.

Superb breakfast (behalf stack) and superb value If you are in Largs be sure to visit you will not be disappointed

Best breakfast into at a great price i use every month and recommend everyone out there to try it. XXX

Visited on Saturday past, cafe was very busy but staff were very efficient. Food was first class with refills of tea etc available. Chilli con Carne baked potato was fantastic. No problems with wait for food although cafe was full. Place was spotless and the...

Always come here when we are here for the day.Visited with my parents,husband and two children under 5 years old. Greeted by the owners and staff who remembered us from previous visits dispite living over 400 miles away and only manage to make it up...

Just moved to largs and being a big out for coffee person I decided on my mums visit to take her here for lunch. The girl who served me was very "uninterested" and had to repeat order a few times. She said it back and...

Popped in for breakfast and coffee, which was lovely. I was especially happy with the service; very friendly and smiley owners and staff. We got talking to a regular customer who spoke with such pride about the locally sourced food and the social aspect of...

Came here with friends as it is their favourite place for some lunch. I had lasagne it was delicious, whilst they enjoyed their stovies!! I will gladly go back and try more of the menu!!

In this gem of a restaurant right now. Absolutely delightful. Food first class. Spotlessly clean. Stewart (owner) made us feel most welcome. Prices are excellent, with good sized portions. Cakes are superb. Would highly recommend. Next time we are in Largs, we know exactly where...

For years my husband and parents have travelled from the estate coast of England to stay at Wemyss bay and always make a point to visit Largs a few times during our stay and treat ourselves to breakfast,lunch or coffee and cake at the Bagel...

Great! Had a really delicious homemade soup and tea with free refills. The owner couldn’t have been more welcoming. Not surprised it has won Best Cafe in Scotland

Great choice of food. Fresh and home made. Good friendly service and dog friendly. Spotless clean. Can sit inside or out. Would definitely recommend.

When I visit a new town I just look up the TripAdvisor list of restaurants near me and head to the best one. That's what brought me here today and it worked out as good as always. I'm a big spaghetti bolognese fan and today's...

We had walked past a number of times but the venue was always busy Slightly overcast so a couple of seats outside Great service quality coffee and good value food Friendly waiting staff and the owner brought our dog a treat Fresh water in bowls...

Fish was recommended by staff, so glad I went for it, fish was from a local fishmongers and boneless, asked if I wanted it cooked in batter or breadcrumbs, I went for breadcrumbs, it was the best fish I have ever tasted, so much so...

A good and satisfying lunch! The staff were very good and tried hard to accommodate 5 of us on one table and we didn't have to wait long! Food great and very good value!

Lovely cafe to sit outside and watch the world go by. Dog was welcomed in the outdoor seating with bowls of water on offer for him. Kids menu available from which we had the macaroni cheese which was served with garlic bread and chips which...

Went there for breakfast today- thoroughly enjoyed it. Both me and my mum had a bacon and egg bagel breakfast and it was simple but very tasty. Asked for crispy bacon and was not disappointed. You get good food for your money and quick service....

Every summer we always do a trip to Largs and I have been coming to this cafe for years now. We always say its the main reason for going to Largs! The service is always excellent. Today was busy as the weather was so good...

Turned up after a long bike ride with lomond roads cc. Great friendly and efficient service. Sorted out seats for us and explained the specials available. Great food and cakes, highly recommended and able to cope with grps of hungry cyclists.

Visited here yesterday, would definitely recommend, macaroni cheese was delicious, staff were very friendly

Visited here as a family today with our dog. Food was fab-try the cajun chicken bagel. Fantastic.. Staff very friendly and helpful. Our dog was made very welcome too

A place i've visited many times cos of its quality. This was first visit since Aug 2019 for obvious reasons. I love the venue's street terrace where over some delicious food you can watch the very busy main st. buzz. Today i had a hearty...

We went for a coffee and a cake and it was lovely. Staff were very friendly.. They followed COVID procedures absolutely to a tee

A credit to everyone in The Bagel Basket such a very warm friendly welcome the food is delicious also the prices are excellent. Keep up the wonderful service .

Went for breakfast fantastic deals but even better food. Great service and amazing friendly staff. Would recommend a visit.

Lovely for coffee/cake, but toilets a let down. Wish they’d spend some money and give a makeover. Always feel they look a bit manky

Lovely wee cafe with great menu. Plentiful value of money portions + lovely friendly staff. Stuart + Eileen were very welcoming

Nice food but a bit on the dear side for what we got ,2 coffee's and 2 bagles 1 with tuna one with ham and pineapple £19 , cant see how they can justify that price , the food was good but not that good

On the high street near to the seafront with outside seating and dog friendly. Lovely warm welcome including the dog who got a treat of his own. Only had a snack but it was tasty and well priced with free top up of tea.

Myself and my mum visited the cafe yesterday with our little dog willow! The staff were excellent and food was amazing :) we were visiting from the north east so it was lovely to feel so welcomed. Nothing was too much trouble even asked how...

Absolutely charming place and lovely ownership. We had toasties and soup for lunch. The soup flavours were unconventional but we gave it a go and weren’t disappointed. Delicious. Menu is really extensive from breakfast through to main evening meals.

We are regular customers who always enjoy the variety of food and great service. Very good homemade soups , stovies , rolls wraps and much more. Fish is from the local fishmonger and local produce is all of high quality. I really like a roll...

We are again on the road campervaning through Scotland, got stopped from getting the ferry to Arran due to the weather, and decided to spend some time around Androssan. For breakfast today we found this little gem, The Bagel Basket, in alarga. All produce is...

Up from England for a little break. Saw this place and popped in. A lovely welcome from Stuart and the lady. Ordered 2 cream teas. Seriously the best scones we’ve ever had, and wait for it.......as much tea as you can drink. Also part of...

Excellent little place. Food was brilliant, customer service was excellent. Nothing bad at all to say. We were staying in the area for a week, and came across here for a spot of lunch. Highly recommended and will visit again when in the area.

Dog friendly, fab service and yummy food - Mac cheese and coronation chicken esp good!! We loved it here

I visited the cafe with my mum and sister for coffee/tea and cake. The cakes were delicious and definitely home baked and the latte was great but the service was not good. My mum ordered a tea and we had to ask for this 3 times before it arrived by which time we had finished our coffee and cake. I was also concerned that we were not asked for any contact details and diners were allowed to move around the cafe at will. We did not remember about the contact details until we had left or I would have discussed this with a member of staff.

I am truly shocked this place has 4.5 stars. I had high expectations as there were many awards up claiming to be the best cafe / bistro in Scotland. Unfortunately for me, that was 2016...a lot must have changed! The cafe is overpriced, and lacklustre. Definitely the worst bagel I’ve ever had. Low quality bagels, bacon was over cooked and tomatoes very cheap and watery... What a waste of carbs and money! The cutlery was blunt and everything about the place was outdated. They must be aware of their low standard- as you must pay before receiving anything. Should’ve went to Greggs across the road. Dine at you’re own risk folks!

Very pushy owners if they heard you were from out of town they gave it all the gab! Largs ppl are your bread n butter

Visited with a friend, we had cream of tomato soup and lentil soup, home made and absolutely delicious on a cold blustery winters day, we then had caramel apple granny pie with custard, the pie and custard were delicious, one of the best custards I have had when eating out. The food and drinks were served by two most charming young ladies, thank you...

baked potatoes 2 out of 3 were cold re cooked prawns and rosemarie sauce in microwave disgusting .not impressed anymore won't be eating there again

Popped over from cumbrae to Largs and had a spot of lunch in the bagel basket. Lovely friendly staff and service. Sandwiches were fresh and lovely. Would highly recommend this place to anyone

Fantastic cafe centrally, located in largs Main Street. Inside and outside seating available - ideal for pet owners. Food great, service great and prices reasonable. Worth a visit.

Staff were very accommodating. They encouraged us to sit where we liked and they would move tables and chairs to make space for our pram. They offered a high chair. I asked for something that was not on the menu and they were very helpful. It was a bit confusing with a mixture of table and self service. My husband brought our soft drinks and his coffee but they brought my coffee. Staff were very kind and pleasant. Table edge was a bit damaged but place was clean.

Very impressed by quality of food , attentive service and value for money. Had soup and sandwich deal obviously home made soup and freshly made sandwich and my wife had filled bagels . Great food and value Very busy with staff acknowledging regulars nice touch This was by far the busiest eatery in Largs Definitely would return.

Family brunch visit. Staff friendly and helpful. Very good menu. Food arrived quickly. Good portion size. Bacon uncooked and maybe microwaved. Less table may have made the space more attractive. Needs a bit of Attention and tidy up. But overall good and reasonably priced. Staff excellent.

Look. The cafe is fine but it's not a bagel shop per se. The bagel menue is limited.My bagel came flattened which is not the a toasted bagel should be served. The filling was delicious.Seating outside was good. Thankfully, I was warned that Gulls might steal the bagel if I wasn't careful.

With the excellent reviews we were expecting something special. While the Staff were attentive enough the food was in my view overpriced and lacking an special quality

This is a busy place, we stopped in for a cup of coffee after shopping one day. The coffee was good.

Been ordering takeaway breakfasts from here for years but finally decided to give a review. I want to start by saying that this place isn't the cheapest cafe in Largs but I would definitely say they are the best. They use butcher ingredients in their breakfasts and it is obvious - no cheap cash and carry for cutting corners.

Enjoyed lunch here with my Mum. The chicken broth was the way I like it, heavy with barley and plenty of fresh veg. Then we ordered a piece of cake each. The slices were enormous but delicious. I had my favourite coffee and walnut and Mum the orange and cranberry. We needed a good long walk to work them off!

Popped in to get my niece (who is strictly gluten free) something to eat. She decided on a full English breakfast and thoroughly enjoyed it. Excellent service and very friendly staff. Thank you!

This is a lovely cafe in Largs, the staff are so friendly and helpful along with great service and a good menu, very dog friendly too

The food and the service at the Bagel Barn are great, however I felt that it lacked ambience. It was quite packed with people and the walls and floor were smooth and hard, making the whole place very noisy. Obviously a popular spot with the locals though.

Was just looking for a cup of coffee and wandered into this high street cafe even though it was around lunch time.Greeted by the owner who is a very amiable bloke and seems nothing is too much bother.Coffee was fine but did look at other diners eating food which looked excellent.I had wanted Nardini's for lunch that day but would not have minded eating here.Good atmosphere and will certainly use this cafe again on another visit.

We were blown into this wonderful cafe by the wind today after spontaneously coming from Glasgow. Bagel Basket made our trip to Largs fantastic! The food was out of this world and the service was superb. We had the lentil and ham soup, a fabulous bagel (of course), a toastie and a huge scone with made to order whipped cream - sensational

i can see why this place has won the award its got good staff and nice food and good for a quick cup and always busy

Best bacon roll I’ve had for ages. Pleasant atmosphere & welcoming staff. Bonus for us is the dog-friendlyness👍

The Bagel Basket is a lovely place with very friendly staff and the food is first class . The full breakfast consists of very tasty excellent quality ingredients which are all grilled . I’d happily bring my family up the coast from Kilmarnock just to eat here .

We had an early morning breakfast. He had rolls with potato scone and black pudding. I had French toast with bacon plus earl grey tea. Good food. Friendly staff. Lovely surroundings.

Visited Largs in October whilst staying in Perthshire. When we arrived we looked for a cafe to have a drink after the long journey. The cafe was quite busy so that told us it must be popular. Was only going to have a coffee but on seeing the vast array of sweet things I decided to plump for a scone. Glad I did as it was in my opinion the best scone to date and as I usually pick a scone I am quite good on what is a good scone and what is a great scone. The latter applies here. I shall be visiting next year as we have decided to stay in Largs in 2019.

Superb coffee & cakes plus an extensive menu. Food is fresh and tasty. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Exactly what you need when you want a break!

We had breakfast here as a family and as we had our new wee puppy with us we assumed we would have to be outside ... but immediately staff invited us in ... we felt Welcomed and enjoyed a wonderful breakfast

have lunch every second week in the Bagel Basket. regardless of what you purchase the Food is always of such a high standard. bacon fried eggs on a Bagel is amazing, tried to make it in my house but cant compare. The staff are fantastic and always make you welcome when entering and a cheerful cheerio when your leaving. Love this place and other eating places in Largs could learn a lot from it. such High standards, well done keep it Up, See you soon.

We drove from the east coast to have breakfast in Large ...only to find that most places do not accommodate dogs ...(although they used to) .... we sat outside this lovely little place only to be invited in by the lovely staff ... food was delicious and very very reasonable ... they were kind and helpful and even gave us seconds on the tea .... absolutely made our long journey worth it ...

we visited this cafe for a decent meal which we didnt get at our hotel.. we were not disappointed, my partner had curried chicken half rice and chips, i had battered haddock chips and peas with bread and butter,, both meals were excellent and the fish was the nicest ive had in many a long time i had a pot of tea my partner a coffee and we were asked if we wanted a top up,, the staff were very pleasant and helpfuil and a man we assumed as the owner or manager was quite happy to chat, if we go to largs again we will visit this cafe again and would absolutely recommend it to anyone

Great friendly service and actually seemed happy to have dogs in the cafe.