Est. 2016
Awards & Recognition
A community cafe first — the recognition is a nice bonus. Here are some of the things Trader & Co. have been recognised for over the years.
Recognised in 2026
Voted one of Australia's best
Recognised in 2026
Restaurant Guru
Recognised in 2026
NSW Business Chamber Awards
Regional Winner
Employer of Choice
State Finalist
Employer of Choice
Regional Finalist — Outstanding Business Leader & Excellence in Small Business
The rest of the trophy cabinet
2026
Best Cafe
Restaurant Guru
2026
Winner — Employer of Choice
NSW Business Chamber, South East Region Business Awards
Also a regional finalist for Outstanding Business Leader and Excellence in Small Business.
2026
Winner — Outstanding Business Leader
Yass Valley Business Awards
2026
Winner — Excellence in Small Business
Yass Valley Business Awards
2025
Winner — Employer of Choice
Yass Valley Business Awards
Advanced to become the regional winner in the NSW Business Chamber South East Region Business Awards.
2025
Winner — Community Choice, Best Customer Service
Yass Valley Business Awards
2020
Travellers' Choice Award
TripAdvisor
Top 10% of hospitality establishments worldwide.
2018
Winner — Excellence in Social Enterprise
Yass Valley Business Awards
Regional Winner, State Finalist.
2018
Winner — Outstanding Access and Inclusion
Yass Valley Business Awards
Regional Finalist.
In the press
Named “worth a trip” in Lonely Planet Australia, 20th edition (p. 240) — confirmed by letter from Lonely Planet, 20 November 2019.