Creative fare and rustic surrounds greet diners at Apollo Café on Hawke Street in West Melbourne. Set within an iconic 1920s art deco building - formerly a gym and battery company, Apollo mixes worn red brick, black stools and timber tables with no-fuss simplicity, to create a relaxed, chilled out ambiance. An open kitchen allows guests to watch as dishes are prepared from an eclectic menu of brunch plates, all using ingredients bought fresh daily from Queen Vic Markets. Start the morning with a smooth coffee and Fontina cheese omelette with chorizo, potato and peppers, or grilled polenta, sautéed mixed mushrooms, whipped goats feta, an egg and puffed wild rice. Those dropping by later can savour gourmet delights like caramelised pork belly with red cabbage, watercress and Turkish bread.
