Nonna Tetta

I find Newtown can be somewhat intimidating for a solo sandwich run — lots of moody wine-bar vibes where everyone’s either on a date or in a group. The Stinking Bishops definitely gives that energy, which is probably why it took me so long to finally walk in.

I ended up ordering the Nonna Tetta and the first thing that hit me was the baguette — super airy and very crunchy (I usually like a bit more chew). Flavour-wise though, this one was wild in a fun way. The tuna sauce hits instantly… big, bold, fishy, creamy. Halfway through I genuinely felt like I was eating a tuna sandwich cameo-ing some smoked wagyu rather than the other way around 😂. The sweet pickled shallots were great (wish there were more), and the wagyu was tender and stacked generously.

For someone who eats as many sandwiches as I do, it’s nice to still get a flavour combo that surprises me. Price was pretty decent too — just under $20.

They’re actually known for their cheese, and even though toastie weather has kinda passed, I’m still keen to come back for one soon.