Apollo Cafe

429 Forbes Ave #100, Pittsburgh
(412) 471-3033

Recent Reviews

Sean Mekkelsen

Great breakfast.... great prices

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Scott Graff

I'm a breakfast cook in a VERY busy restaurant and I try to not be too critical of other spots but this was, without question the WORST breakfast I've had maybe ever! Sign in front says, "Voted best breakfast in the city". Has almost 5 star reviews. Advertises Charcoal Grilled steak and eggs. The steak looked like a piece of gristle that had lost a hatchet fight, was coated in raw dry oregano flakes and was definitely NO WHERE NEAR a charcoal grill. I couldn't even find my potatoes under all the spices they were soaked in. 1 bite was all I could swallow. The people were very nice, the eggs were ok and the toast wasn't burnt. That's all the good there was. NEVER AGAIN!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 4

Chris Kaiser

Unassuming diner with food that generally exceeded expectations. Great home fries and pancakes. Primary negatives are that it's cash-only (ATM available) and they only serve "hard" fried eggs.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Charlie Anderson

absolutely delicious food!! the seafood bisque was incredible and the service was very prompt. it was such a cozy environment and i really recommend coming here if you want a cozy meal

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Melissa Faucett

Cash only, but this place has amazing breakfast potatoes! And the staff were very friendly!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Feathery Pancakes, Apollo Combination Special

Raushana Ellison

Food is always

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Eggs Apollo

Michael Gibson

My first trip to Pittsburgh and looking for breakfast I come upon this little cafe On Forbes Ave. A charming little nook open Monday-Friday and only for breakfast and lunch. They only accept cash so have some handy or use the ATM that is will be directly behind you when placing your order. The nicest, friendliest staff and great food. For the breakfast and lunch rush the have an upstairs area otherwise you are on the main floor. Prices are very reasonable as they cater to their many regulars at the courthouse and nearby businesses ( this means you won't get shafted by tourist prices). I opted for the Western Omelette with potatoes, toast, and tea that cost $10.95 and worth every penny. Definitely making the stop on any return trips.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Toast, Western Omelette

Xander Silva

Always a 10/10 breakfast in downtown.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

terri zinchini

The owner is atrocious. Very unprofessional and just plain rude. The food is ok and wait staff is great. However the owner makes this a place I never want to visit again!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 3

Cassie Connell

Loved it here! Just a cozy little place that has a delicious breakfast menu. I am glad we chose to go here, I got the western omelet and it was so good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Western

Erik Wehner (Bitter Old Man)

Not the place to take a date, lol. Almost a cafeteria-type "establishment." Food was ok. Nothing special, but it was very cheap. Unless you're looking for cheap eats, I'd skip it.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 3

Josh Ellis

10 bucks will get you a great

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Maria M.

I didn't have high hopes for this spot but was pleasantly surprised! The Rueben was really good. It was pretty standard with nothing really special about it but it was tasty. The prices were good for downtown. The ladies working there seemed to know everyone by name. I will surely be going back to try more. It being cash only is makes it difficult for those of us who don't have cash and don't want to pay an ATM fee.

Jason Foster

Fast and not expensive!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Eggs Apollo

Alison Wolfson

Friendly service, good home made food. Reasonable prices.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tuna Melt

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