Tried & True Newsletter - Monday 13 April 2026

Rob Kelly
2 days ago
3 min read

It’s been such a good couple of weeks here at Tried & True. With the kids off school, there’s been a real buzz in the café. Busy mornings with laptops and flat whites, plenty of familiar faces, and loads of you getting properly stuck into the pies (which we love to see).

As things settle back into the usual rhythm, we’ve been working away behind the scenes on a few things we’re really excited to share with our T&T community:

Bistro Nights with Chef Mickael – something a bit special for the evenings
Our new Lunch Club – perfectly timed with the return of the Hot Chook and The Big Dill
The T&T Work Club – a little weekday treat for those putting in the hours with us

We’re kicking things off with a soft launch of our first Bistro Night, and seats are limited. If you can make it, we’d absolutely love to have you in.

More details below 👇

Rob & the Tried & True Team

We’re trying something a little different this weekend at Tried & True.

This Saturday, we’re hosting our first Bistro Night with chef Mickael — a simple, proper evening menu, cooked well, and served in a relaxed neighbourhood setting.

Think:– A short, seasonal menu– Proper plates, done right– Good wine, cocktails, and a bit of atmosphere

It’s our first one, so we’re keeping it fairly low-key — but we’d love you to be part of it. Starts at 6pm last tables at 9pm.

If you fancy joining us, you can book by clicking the button below.

Or just reply to this email and we’ll sort you out.

We'll be releasing the first menu later today.

It would be great to see some familiar faces in the room for the first night.

🥪 £13.50 Lunch Club – Your New Midweek Habit

We’ve been listening—and we know a lot of you want something quick, satisfying, and good value during the week.

So here it is:

👉 Any bun or pie + any regular coffee or drink for £13.50👉 Monday–Friday | 12–2pm

Featuring:

Hot Chook (back and better than ever)
The Big Dill
Plus all your usual favourites
Our full range of pies: Steak & Guinness, Mince & Cheese, Chicken & Vege, Chilli Bean & Cheese

It's simple, it's fast, and it's designed to become your go-to lunch ritual.

💻 The T&T Work Club

For those putting in the hours (we see you 👀)

We’ve created a simple weekday setup to make T&T your ideal base:

👉 A brunch dish (porridge, toasted muesli, eggs on toast, pancakes)👉 A regular coffee or tea (1 free refill)👉 Free wifi & a good atmosphere

All for £12 | Monday–Friday mornings

No pressure, no fuss—just a solid place to get your head down.

Our Famous Handmade Sausage Roll 🥐⭐

Not many places can say they make their handmade sausage roll fresh in-house every day… but we can 👀

We start from scratch, using perfectly seasoned sausage meat, wrapped in golden, flaky pastry 🥐. Then comes the twist - a layer of rich onion jam 🧅✨ running through the middle, bringing a subtle sweetness that lifts every bite.

It’s no wonder they’ve become a firm favourite ⭐. Whether it’s alongside your morning coffee ☕ or a quick lunchtime treat, this is one you won’t want to miss. Fresh, flavourful, and made with care daily ❤️