WonderWoman

A curious sign is painted on the glass above the door to Pepper: Girdwood’s Hygienic Library.

Apparently, so Pepper stalwart Henry tells me, the books used to be hygienically cleaned - fumigated - after each use… all of which has nothing, really, to do with this friendly little cafe serving the Flemington, Kensington and Ascot Vale locals - and others.

There are quite a number of cafes in the area but Henry’s friendly approach has made this one very popular. I know locals bypass other cafes to get to Pepper.

Just cause the service is good, it does not mean that the food and coffee aren’t great.

There is even a Belgian white hot chocolate that could almost be considered a meal in itself. But the breakfasts are fab, too.

A recent newspaper review of the place said the customers were largely in their 20s. I find this strange. Every time I have been there, a range of ages is in attendance.

It’s terrific. Try it.