Tuna melt on a plate

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Tuna Melt

A toasted cafe-style sandwich filled with tuna, melted cheese and savoury seasoning, made for a warm lunch or easy takeaway order.

$10.50

Serving Size1 toasted tuna melt, ready for dine-in or takeaway
Product StyleToasted bread, tuna filling and melted cheese
AvailabilityUsually available daily while ingredients are stocked

Product Details

This tuna melt is made for a warm, savoury cafe order that feels familiar and filling. The bread is toasted until crisp, the tuna filling is seasoned for flavour, and the cheese melts through the sandwich so each bite stays rich and satisfying.

It works well when you want something more substantial than a pastry but simpler than a full meal. The tuna brings savoury depth, the cheese adds comfort, and the small fresh or pickled elements keep the sandwich balanced rather than heavy.

Ingredients

BreadTunaCheeseMayonnaiseRed onionCeleryPicklesTomatoDijon mustardLemon juiceParsleyButterSaltBlack pepperWheat flour

A typical tuna melt contains gluten, dairy, egg and fish. Exact ingredients may vary by batch, so ask the cafe team before ordering if you have an allergy or dietary requirement.

Best With

Long black coffee in a mug

Long Black

Clean espresso cuts through the richness of tuna, mayo and melted cheese.

Flat white coffee in a mug

Flat White

Smooth milk coffee gives the toasted sandwich a rounded cafe feel.

Cappuccino coffee in a mug

Cappuccino

A warm, familiar pairing for toasted bread and savoury filling.

Product Information

Tuna melt for lunch, takeaway and coffee orders

This tuna melt is made for a warm, simple lunch order. The bread is toasted until crisp, the tuna filling is seasoned for flavour, and the cheese melts through the middle so the sandwich feels rich, savoury and satisfying.

It is easy to eat at the table and practical to take away. Order it when you want something more filling than a snack, but still straightforward enough for a quick cafe lunch.

Best Time To OrderLate morning through lunch, while the kitchen is stocked
Best EnjoyedHot from the toaster, with a long black or cold drink
AllergensUsually contains gluten, dairy, egg and fish
Serving StyleOne toasted sandwich, simple for dine-in or takeaway
Popular PairingLong black for a clean savoury cafe order
Good ForLunch, warm snacks and quick toasted takeaway

Order From The Cafe

A warm toasted sandwich with tuna and cheese

Order this tuna melt from Cafe Preston at 666 Plenty Road, Preston VIC 3072, near Preston Market, Tyler Street, High Street, Regent, Reservoir and Thornbury.

  • Toasted bread with a warm, crisp outside
  • Tuna filling seasoned for a savoury cafe-style flavour
  • Melted cheese adds richness and holds the sandwich together
  • Fresh or pickled ingredients help balance the filling
  • Easy to order when you want something warmer than a cold sandwich
  • Works well for lunch, takeaway or a filling snack
  • Best eaten hot while the cheese is still melted
Order detailsMade while kitchen ingredients are stockedSuitable for dine-in, takeaway, lunch or a warm snack.

Product Quality

A tuna melt built around real wholesale supply

This tuna melt is built around the parts that matter: crisp toasted bread, a well-seasoned tuna filling and cheese that melts through the sandwich. It should feel warm, savoury and filling without becoming heavy or messy.

For a cafe product like this, real Victorian supply options can include Melbourne Food Distributors for canned tuna and pantry staples, Glenroy Bakery for wholesale bread, Cottage Cheese Farm or Complete Food Services for cheese, and Melbourne Produce Merchants or Surace Fresh for vegetables used in the filling.

Those ingredients make sense together because each one has a clear job. The bread gives structure, the tuna provides the main savoury flavour, the cheese adds richness, and ingredients such as onion, tomato, celery, herbs or lemon keep the sandwich balanced and fresh.

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Customer Pick

“A tuna melt and a long black is a simple warm lunch order.”

— Cafe customer

About The Cafe

Specialty coffee, fresh cafe food, toasties, pastries, breakfast favourites and easy takeaway options.

Opening Hours

Mon – Fri7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sat – Sun7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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