Restaurant
Cafe Peppercorn
122 Scott St, Warracknabeal VIC 3393, Australia
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122 Scott St, Warracknabeal VIC 3393, Australia
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A comforting roadside stop in Warracknabeal, this heritage cafe serves scratch-made regional staples and hearty breakfasts before the 11:30 am cutoff. Take refuge from the highway heat inside the air-conditioned dining room—or pull up a chair out front. Travelers stop in for house-baked lasagne, zucchini slice with house dressing, or flathead fillets in thin, crisp batter alongside hot chips. Counter regulars grab morning short blacks and flaky sausage rolls, while lunch plates run generous, from chicken schnitzel smothered in house gravy to overstuffed BLTs.
- House-Made Savories: Kitchen bakes homestyle lasagne and zucchini slice daily, pairing them with made-from-scratch salad dressings.
- Indoor & Outdoor Seating: Offers climate-controlled indoor seating with air conditioning alongside relaxed outdoor tables.
- Timed Breakfast Service: Full breakfast plates, including eggs benedict and the big breakie, run until 11:30 am before lunch takes over.
What's On at Cafe Peppercorn
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose Cafe Peppercorn
Fresh homestyle cooking, climate-controlled comfort, and hospitable service for locals and travelers in Warracknabeal.
House-made homestyle lunch recipes
Kitchen-prepared meals include scratch-made dishes like lasagne and zucchini slice alongside house-blended dressings.
Both were very delicious and home made.
Russell Arnold Hearty country portions and comfort
Generous lunch and breakfast options like chicken schnitzel with gravy are backed by climate-controlled air-conditioned indoor comfort.
The chicken schnitzel and chips is a must have!
Nathan Coombes Reliable travel pause on regional routes
Offers an organized morning service schedule with breakfast served until an 11:30 am cutoff alongside dependable coffee for motorists.
Would recommend if your passing through.
David Mason Thoughtful traveler refuel services
Road travelers are welcomed with quick counter turnaround, cold table water, and invigorating espresso.
prompt service, & an older staff member even brought me a bottle of cold water to accompany my meal.
Peter Kennedy Delight in unexpected rural dining quality
Passing visitors experience relief and satisfaction at finding freshly cooked, high-caliber meals in a quiet country town.
Surprised at the quality of the food.
Daniel Ho Relaxed and hospitable dining space
Diners enjoy an unhurried, welcoming atmosphere suited for comfortable visits and returning regularly.
you are made very comfortable in this eatery
Bear Hellmuth
Most popular items
Customer-favorite hearty breakfast and lunch plates
Eggs Benny
Absolutely the best Eggs Benny ever!!!!
pw711 Chicken Schnitzel and Chips
The chicken schnitzel and chips is a must have! Absolutely delicious, and the gravy is a real winner!
Nathan Coombes Fish & Chips with Salad
The batter on the flathead fillets was thin & crispy, chips cooked in fresh oil & the salad crisp & fresh, lightly dressed.
Mandy Brennan Lasagne and Salad
I had the lasagne and salad
Russell Arnold
Other favorites
Counter snacks, baked sweets, and specialty drinks
Sausage Roll
one of the tastiest sausage rolls I have had for a long time
Don Magnuson Brownie
Enjoyable coffee and brownie
Adam Crow Raisin Toast
raisin toast came out hot
Brent Barber Pot of Tea
pot of tea that actually had 3 teabags in it and catered for tea drinkers
Saraya
Before you head over
Helpful pointers on service times, seating options, and menu availability before you stop in.
Plan around the 11:30 am breakfast cutoff
Breakfast finishes promptly at 11:30 am, so aim to arrive earlier in the morning if you want morning menu staples before service switches over to lunch.
Choose indoor cooling or outdoor seating
During regional heat, the air-conditioned indoor dining area provides cool relief, while outdoor street seating offers a relaxed spot if indoor tables fill up.
Note limited gluten-free options
Gluten-free menu selections are limited to a few sweet items and gluten-free bread, so verify options in advance if navigating strict dietary requirements.
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