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Tuckshop: something special and unique in Bangalow

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Expect delicious plates of Middle Eastern lamb with burnt eggplant, wagyu flank steak and an old-school knickerbocker sundae.

At Woods Cafe in Bangalow, they pride themselves on their strong community connection, offering honest food, and providing a welcoming space for locals and visitors. Their latest venture, Tuckshop, takes the spirit to the next level with a fresh new vibe.

Step into Tuckshop and immerse yourself in a lively atmosphere adorned with vibrant botanical greenery, playful contemporary local art, and unique retro Australian decor. The playful cuisines offer a dynamic range of fun, taking you on an adventure of daily specials, nostalgic desserts, themed nights, and exciting pop-up chef events that add a touch of excitement to this vibe.

The menu celebrates vibrant, worldly flavours with a mix of European, Mediterranean, and Asian with special attention to locally-sourced, farm-fresh produce. Expect delicious plates of Middle Eastern lamb with burnt eggplant, wagyu flank steak and an old-school knickerbocker sundae.

The Wednesday Family menu and Thursday’s Chef Feast offer incredible value and a weekly changing menu; banging snacks like potato scallops in a green herb dip, fresh sourdough with lashings of spices and pecorino, locally-caught fish with artichoke cream and crisps, Bangalow pork katsu and the best fried Brussel sprouts dolloped with labneh, date dressing and macadamia dukkah!

At Tuckshop the beverage menu is as vibrant and eclectic as the food. You can explore a curated selection of global and local wines, Bangalow’s Common People beer and Moonshine coffee from nearby Federal. For those looking for something unique, try some innovative cocktails crafted with local blends and Japanese sake, combining classic influences with a modern twist.

For the younger ones, there are old-fashioned creaming soda spiders and local gelato from Good Goog, Mullumbimby ensuring everyone can enjoy something special.

The array of offerings is designed so that the local community, and visitors, can come together and either tuck in over a special and unique experience, duck in for a quick bite to eat, or duck out with a delish takeaway meal.



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