Pillar of Peppers: A Hidden Gem with Unforgettable Flavors
If you’re looking for a place where every single dish feels like a masterpiece and the service makes you feel like family, Pillar of Peppers is the spot. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted by warm, friendly staff who make you feel at home, and the chef’s dedication to perfection shines in every bite.
I can’t rave enough about their Shakshouka—a simple but masterful dish that’s perfectly seasoned and leaves you craving it the moment you finish. It’s become my go-to, and I can confidently say it’s one of the best I’ve had anywhere. the chicken burger as with their other dishes was seasoned to perfection, became one of my biggest suprises, i didn't think a cafe here would be the place that has the best burger period. I wasnt a big fan of chicken burgers but if you want a decent suprise I recommend giving it a try :)
What really sets Pillar of Peppers apart is the people. The staff is incredibly attentive, always ensuring your experience is flawless, and the chef comes out to check on diners and chat, adding a personal touch that makes the meal even more special.
I order from here so often that it’s practically a ritual every-now and then. Every dish feels like it was made with care and passion, and I honestly can’t recommend it enough. If you haven’t been to Pillar of Peppers yet, you’re missing out on a true culinary treasure! Props to the chef...
Read morePopped up to Nth Fitzroy (from Geelong) on Saturday to pick up a new keyboard from Mannys Music. Drive took almost 2 hours on account of the biblical rain causing flooding on sections of the Princes Fwy. By the time I arrived, purchased the keyboard and got it back to my car, I had an irrational hankering for an egg and bacon roll. It was 2.30pm so I didn’t really fancy my chances of finding anything remotely close, open, reasonably priced or still serving a brekky menu. Imagine my delight when a quick Google search pointed me directly to Pillar of Pepper, literally 2 mins walk from my car. I waltzed in to find a chilled, inviting little cafe with super friendly people only too willing to serve me. On enquiring about an e&b roll the waiter pointed me directly to the brekky roll with everything I wanted and more. Knowing I had a long drive ahead of me I also ordered a coffee. Within 5 mins I had both items in my hands and felt incredibly blessed to have stumbled across such a fantastic cafe, still open and aiming to please. The roll was smashing and the coffee too. Thanks guys. I’ll be back sooner than later - even if it’s the only reason I head to...
Read moreB@T; boasting it's titular pun and a location opposite the bijoux delight that is the Fitzroy North library is one of those spots that rewards many returns. The victuals are arranged with what Truman Capote might have called matronly care, something to behold, with inventive flourishes enlivening familiar favorites. The coffee has a bracing depth of flavor and, there are enough milk substitutes to comfort every sensitivity. The menu is a study in descriptive allure and full disclosure exactitude - the Construct Your Own breakfast algorithm being a particular delight that turns ordering into a maths puzzle to sharpen the mind as well as appetite (I did find myself wondering if the cheese options should rightly be in the protein section). The staff are solicitous and typically witty, and gliding amongst the happily ruminating throng is Timothy himself, always the gracious host. Completing the ambiance is a sound track of carefully curated torch songs lite and a backdrop of silent screenings of Gilligan's Island in all it's 70s camp tomfoolery. To be periodically marooned here with a good book or diverting company makes a fine desert...
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