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When Matt and Sarah Adams took over Tuckshop Bellingen in April, they must have felt some pressure, despite the town’s laidback vibe.
Located in Bellingen’s main street, this café/restaurant has long enjoyed a reputation for great food and friendly service.
In a town like Bellingen, with its well-established café scene, diners have been spoilt for choice for years.
“From day one we were aware that the bar had been set high, although it wasn’t something we found intimidating,” Matt explained.
We knew we wanted to introduce more fresh, locally-sourced fish from Coffs Harbour, as this was something Bellingen didn’t really have.
- Matt Adams, Bellingen Tuckshop
The dinner menu Wednesdays to Sundays reflects this approach, with its enticing array of seafood.
“Our Crispy Skin Tasmanian Salmon is sustainable, in the sense that it is its farmed free of antibiotics and is not over-fished,” Matt said.
“Salmon flesh is a rich source of omega 3, and it is a much better table fish than its brother the Pacific Atlantic Salmon.”
“We season and sear the salmon on a high heat to create the crispy light skin, then serve it with smashed crispy chat potatoes, haloumi and salsa verde drizzle.”
A tasty Fish & Chips Family Pack has also been added, as a mid-winter takeaway option.
“I thought it would be handy to be able to call up and order a fresh, fish dinner on the run,” Matt said, adding that it has been a popular choice for people in a hurry.
The pack features grilled or battered Blue Grenadier fillets, plus fish cocktails for the kids, served with a zingy, fresh house-made tartare sauce and local lemons.
“Great coffee, awesome food and flawless service was our mission when we first took the keys, and the feedback so far from customers suggests we have achieved these goals,” Matt said.
Tuckshop Bellingen at at glance:
- Address: 63 Hyde St, Bellingen
- Hours: Tues: 08:30 - 15:00, Wed-Sun 08:30 - 21:00
- Breakfast, lunch, coffee, drinks, plus dinner Wed-Sun
- Payment: cards and cash
- Phone: (02) 6655 0655
Stay up to date and be inspired by pics and tips on the Tuckshop Bellingen Facebook page.