Coffee, Kindness and Community at the Flour Mill
A great café does more than serve coffee. It becomes part of the rhythm of a neighbourhood, a place where names are remembered, smiles are exchanged, and small daily moments of connection quietly add up to something meaningful.
That’s exactly what The Granary Café has become at the Flour Mill.
Run by husband-and-wife team Jesh and Roshi, The Granary Café is a warm, welcoming local where good coffee, honest food and genuine hospitality come together to create connection, one cup at a time.
From Nepal to Summer Hill — a family story
Jesh and Roshi are both originally from Nepal, but their story together began in Australia. They met more than 20 years ago while working in hospitality, and have since built a life, a family, and now a business together.
They live locally with their two young children, and opened The Granary Café in the Flour Mill precinct as their next family adventure. Jesh has owned a café before in Croydon, and both have spent most of their working lives in hospitality and this is the first time they’ve opened a café together.
“It’s a partnership,” Jesh says. “We make all our decisions together.”
A true husband-and-wife team
Spend any time at The Granary Café and you’ll quickly see that teamwork in action.
You’ll often find Roshi at the register, greeting customers with her beaming smile and inviting warmth, while Jesh works the coffee machine or cooks up breakfasts and burgers in the kitchen. But roles change constantly and they’re both multi-skilled, adaptable and always focused on what the moment needs.
What unites everything they do is a genuine love of people.
“We love meeting people, listening to their stories, and serving them good food and great coffee,” Roshi says. “We’re big fans of coffee, so opening a café together felt right.”
Why this community matters
The Flour Mill community has quickly become very special to Jesh and Roshi.
“The people are grounded and supportive,” Roshi says. “I feel like a local already. I’m grateful people have trusted us with this café, especially those who live here.”
Jesh agrees. After working locally for many years, returning to Summer Hill feels like coming home.
“You don’t get customers like this everywhere,” he says. “Some old customers have come to say hello, and we’ve met so many new faces too.”
Their first market day was busy, overwhelming and unforgettable.
“We had no idea what to expect,” Roshi says. “But everyone was beautiful. They just wanted to see us succeed.”
How The Granary Café builds connection
For Jesh and Roshi, connection doesn’t need to be complicated.
“We keep it simple,” Roshi explains. “A good coffee, a smile, a non-judgemental chat.”
That simple approach creates something powerful — a space where people feel welcome, seen and cared for, even if it’s just for five minutes on the way to work.
It’s a small daily ritual that can have a big impact.
Family, gratitude and everyday joy
When asked about their priorities, the answer is clear.
For Jesh, it’s about raising their children, looking after family and enjoying the work they do each day.
Roshi’s answer is just as grounded: “I just want to be happy.”
Both are deeply grateful — for each other, for their family, and for the opportunity to build a life and business in Australia.
“It’s not easy starting over in a new country,” Roshi says. “We’re very grateful for the opportunities we’ve been given.”
What is sepcial about the Flour Mill?
Ask what makes this community special and the answer comes back to the same thing: kindness.
“If you’re kind to someone, it comes back to you,” Roshi says. “We hope to return all the kindness we’ve received.”
If you’re looking for a dose of community, a great coffee, and a café that genuinely cares, The Granary Café is a beautiful place to start your day.