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Adelaide’s first traditional Zeppole bar, Zeppole & Co, has officially gone cash-only in their Findon-based store.
“We have had enough of these big companies taking our money and not letting us even access it! From now on we will be only taking cash payments,” they announced in a Facebook post.
“Last night we couldn’t serve, open our till or transfer money because their system was down,” they stated in a comment on the post.
After implementing the cash-only policy, they shared a follow-up post saying, “Our first weekend as a Cash only Business. The support we received was truly amazing! Thank you all so much.”
After a steady decline in cash usage, with people preferring to use the convenience of debit or credit cards, Zeppole & Co are fighting for a resurgence in cash popularity, and their new policy only cements this.
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The Italian Dessert Bar was established in 2022 and has become known as Adelaide’s go-to spot for the traditional Italian treat.
Zeppole is a type of Italian doughnut that’s almost fritter-like. Although the treat can be served sweet or savoury. Aussies will be most familiar with them coated in sugar and cinnamon.
At Zeppole & Co. there’s plenty to choose from. The savoury menu is extensive, with classics like the plain or with anchovies. Salami, bocconcini and olives are all available to mix and match. For those with a sweet tooth, chocolate, Nutella, cinnamon and biscoff are all favourites. Paired with ice cream, fruit, and chocolate sauce, these Zeppole desserts make for the perfect late-night comfort food.
In Italy, Zeppole are used to celebrate Father’s Day (Festa del Papá) or the Feast of San Giuseppe, making them known as Zeppole di San Giuseppe. Celebrated in March, this day of celebration is not without the traditional treat. Often you’ll find the pastry dough fried in piping hot oil, stuffed with cream, and topped with an amarena cherry.
Zeppole & Co. make both the traditional fritter-like Zeppole and the more familiar cream-filled doughnut style. With Zeppole dating back to the 16th century, the recipe has been savoured and tweaked over time. At Zeppole & Co all fillings and toppings are house-made or sourced from local vendors or straight from Italy.
The flagship store is located on Grange Road and is open Thursday to Sunday, from 5pm until 10pm. The team also offer catering and wholesale, making the Zeppole accessible to everyone.
Zeppole & Co
Where: 3/237 Grange Road Findon, Adelaide, South Australia 5023
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