Starship Bagel from Dallas/Fort Worth won BagelFest 2025, beating Northeast favorites in a surprise victory.

Starship Bagel in the Dallas/Fort Worth area won the top prize at BagelFest at Citi Field, defeating established bagel hubs in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The result, announced on December 7, 2025, surprised many given the Northeast’s long-standing reputation for superior bagels, sparking debate over regional food pride. No shop from the tri-state area claimed first place, with the competition’s judges citing taste, texture, and overall quality in their decision.