Spotlight: The Bake One
Generous Lebanese mezze, grilled meats, and fresh pittas on Gosforth High Street — a BYO-friendly restaurant that keeps people coming back for the flavour and the portions.
When you want something beyond the Italian and Indian options that dominate most suburban high streets, The Bake One on Gosforth High Street delivers a welcome alternative. This Lebanese restaurant and takeaway at 215-217 High Street has built a loyal following through generous portions, authentic flavours, and a refreshingly relaxed approach to dining.
The food
The menu centres on classic Lebanese dishes — succulent chicken wraps, flavourful kebabs, mezze platters piled with hummus, tabbouleh, and baba ganoush, all served with warm fresh pitta. The exquisite baklava is a genuine highlight for those with a sweet tooth. Portions are generous, and sharing is very much encouraged.
BYO welcome
One of the more appealing details: The Bake One operates a bring-your-own-alcohol policy for dine-in customers. That means you can pair your mezze with whatever wine or beer you fancy from home, keeping the bill pleasantly low for a night out.
Eat in, collect, or deliver
While the restaurant is the best way to experience the food, collection and delivery services run throughout opening hours. The Bake One also has a branch in Eldon Square in Newcastle city centre, though the Gosforth original remains the flagship.
The verdict
For flavour, value, and a genuine point of difference on the High Street, The Bake One earns its repeat custom. Reservations are recommended during busy periods.