Fresh from winning the award for the best bistro in Scotland, The Bagel Basket cafe in Largs has been nominated for the best British cafe.
And in a further endorsement, the Main Street eaterie received a ringing endorsement in the Houses of Commons no less!
This is because local MP Patricia Gibson put The Bagel Basket forward for an early day motion at Westminster in which she stated that the House congratulate the success of owners Stewart and Aileen Currie on being awarded the best bistro at the Food Awards Scotland 2016, and to recognise the hard work and commitment of Aileen, Stewart and the staff in delivering an 'exceptional service and fine food'.
Stewart and Aileen have been married for 33 years - Stewart previously worked as a milkman for 30 years, and Aileen worked for North Ayrshire Council for 30 years caring for the elderly and young families. 
Turning to the cafe and bistro business has been a smart move, and the award winning couple are intent on continuing to improve and enhance The Bagel Basket since taking it over two years ago. There is plenty of choice from breakfast to bagels, toasted sandwiches paninis and wraps, burgers as well as a delicious selection of main meals, and a kids corner - children can select from the whole menu still at the kids price.
Aileen said: "We are delighted to have got so far, and it was great taking our main staff with us to the Food Scotland Awards to celebrate. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers."
Stewart said: "We would like to thank all of our customers for their dedicated support over the last two years and of course our loyal hard working staff without whom this would not have been possible."
"We are absolutely astonished and so humbled by everyone's support. The recognition just keeps coming for all of our colleagues' hard work. We are delighted to announce that The Bagel Basket has been nominated for Britain's Best Cafe! Once again we must ask for your support. If you could spare 5 minutes of your time to click on the link britainsbestcafe.co.uk/index.php/find-a-cafe and vote for us as well as sharing and liking this page all at The Bagel Basket are extremely grateful. Best wishes, Stewart and Aileen!"