The Apollo Cafe – Greek
Sunlight streams through the windows of this neighborhood staple, where the rhythmic sizzle of the griddle heralds a morning of comforting classics and warm hospitality. Guests find solace in stacks of feathery-light pancakes and savory, golden-brown Apollo Melts, while the aroma of sautéed spinach and salty feta creates an inviting atmosphere that feels like a home away from home.
Cherry Way, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 https://apollocafepittsburgh.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Greek
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at The Apollo Cafe
Dairy-Free at The Apollo Cafe
The Apollo Cafe in Pittsburgh has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hummus Dip with Pita Small, Chicken Breast Charcoal Grilled and Bacon or Sausage. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Apollo Cafe
The Apollo Cafe in Pittsburgh has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Breast Charcoal Grilled, Bacon or Sausage and Grilled Steak Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Apollo Cafe
The Apollo Cafe in Pittsburgh has 25 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cup of Homemade Soup & 1/2 Cold Sandwich, Hummus Dip with Pita Small and Feta and Spinach Omelette. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Apollo Cafe
The Apollo Cafe in Pittsburgh has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Breast Charcoal Grilled, The Apollo Melt and The Apollo Steak and Egg. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The Apollo Cafe
The Apollo Cafe in Pittsburgh has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Breast Charcoal Grilled and Bottled Juice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Apollo Cafe
The Apollo Cafe in Pittsburgh has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Breast Charcoal Grilled, Tabooli Salad Small and Bottled Juice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at The Apollo Cafe
The Apollo Cafe in Pittsburgh has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chicken Breast Charcoal Grilled. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Apollo Cafe
The Apollo Cafe in Pittsburgh has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hummus Dip with Pita Small, Grilled Red Skin Potatoes and Freshly Squeezed Lemonade. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at The Apollo Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast Charcoal Grilled | 0 g | 74.4 g |
| Chicken Melt | 54.6 g | 63.3 g |
| The Apollo Melt | 54.6 g | 55.8 g |
| Grilled Steak Salad | 36.6 g | 48.3 g |
| Greek Salad Large | 19 g | 47.5 g |
| The Apollo Combination | 59.6 g | 36.5 g |
| The Apollo Steak and Egg | 26.7 g | 36.3 g |
| Two Eggs | 16.8 g | 32.6 g |
| Tuna Melt | 79.8 g | 31 g |
| Feta and Spinach Omelette | 30.6 g | 27 g |
| Steak Burger | 4.4 g | 26.3 g |
| The Eggs Apollo | 23.9 g | 24.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its outstanding soups and meticulously prepared main dishes, guests consistently praise the kitchen's clear pride in every plate. Diners rave about the welcoming and timely service that enhances the overall experience
Menu
Breakfast Eggs & Omelettes
- One Egg - $6.25: Served with potatoes and toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Two Eggs - $6.5: Served with potatoes and toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Plain Omelette - $5.5: Three eggs, fruit garnish, grilled red skin potatoes, and toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Vegetable Omelette - $7.25: Three eggs, fruit garnish, grilled red skin potatoes, and toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Feta and Spinach Omelette - $7.5: Three eggs, fruit garnish, grilled red skin potatoes, and toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
Breakfast Specials
- Sausage, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwich - $6.5 Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Breakfast BLT - $6.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Feathery Pancakes - $7.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- French Toast - $7.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Apollo Melt - $7.95: 1 egg, Canadian Bacon, lettuce, tomato, melted American, mayo, on a toasted English Muffin & home fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Eggs Apollo - $8.95: 2 eggs any style, home fries, 2 slices of bacon or 1 sausage, toast, coffee or tea Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Apollo Combination - $10.95: 2 eggs, 2 pancakes, home fries, 2 slices of bacon, or 1 sausage Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Apollo Steak and Egg - $11.95: 5 oz. cut of USDA sirloin steak, charcoal grilled with 2 eggs, home fries & toast Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch
Lunch Hot Fare
- Chicken Breast Charcoal Grilled - $8.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak & Cheese - $9.95 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Burger - $8.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Burger w/ Cheese - $8.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Melt - $8.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Melt - $8.95 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Reuben - $8.95 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Reuben - $8.95 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Apollo Gyro - $8.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quiche - $6.25: Changes daily Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Chicken Over Rice - $9.25 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shish Kabob - $13.5: Beef or chicken, served over rice, with soup or salad Available at: dinner, lunch
Cold Sandwiches
- Turkey Sandwich - $8.5: Lettuce, tomato, chips Available at: lunch
- Baked Ham Sandwich - $8.5: Lettuce, tomato, chips Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: lunch
- Chicken Salad Sandwich - $8.5: Lettuce, tomato, chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Apollo Special Club - $8.75: Lettuce, tomato, chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cup of Homemade Soup & 1/2 Cold Sandwich - $8.5 Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & Platters
- Grilled Chicken Salad - $9.75 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Steak Salad - $10.25 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad Large - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tabooli Salad Small - $3.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus Dip with Pita Small - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Grape Leaves Small - $3.95: Rice and pita Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Homemade Soup Small - $3.95: Daily selections include Vegetarian Chili, Tomato Basil, Broccoli Cheddar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Soup Large - $4.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Bagel with Butter - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Grilled Red Skin Potatoes - $2.75: With onions, pan fried Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon or Sausage - $2.95 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
Desserts
- Baklava - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Homemade Rice Pudding - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Chocolate Nut Brownies - $1.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Freshly Squeezed Lemonade - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Royal Coffee - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Herbal or Regular Tea - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Bottled Juice - $2.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Canned Soda - $1.5
Frequently Asked Questions about The Apollo Cafe
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include feathery-light pancakes, Apollo Melts, the Feta and Spinach Omelette, outstanding soups, and the Apollo Special Club.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The restaurant supports numerous diets including keto, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, mediterranean, paleo, whole30, high-protein, low-carb, and heart-healthy options.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact The Apollo Cafe by visiting their website at https://apollocafepittsburgh.com/.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The Apollo Cafe is currently operational, with its website and menu highlights indicating it is an active neighborhood staple.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers rave about the outstanding soups, meticulously prepared main dishes, and the welcoming, timely service that enhances the dining experience.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The Apollo Cafe is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and can be found online at https://apollocafepittsburgh.com/.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- The restaurant offers a welcoming, home-like ambiance with sunlight-filled interiors and timely service that enhances the overall dining experience.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- The Apollo Cafe has an overall average rating of 5.0/5.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The extensive menu features diverse Greek and American classics, including various omelettes, specialty melts, and dishes accommodating over thirty dietary preferences.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Customers highly praise the outstanding soups, meticulously prepared main dishes, and the welcoming, timely service that enhances their dining experience.
- Is The Apollo Cafe dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Apollo Cafe has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hummus Dip with Pita Small, Chicken Breast Charcoal Grilled and Bacon or Sausage.
- What can I eat at The Apollo Cafe on a dairy-free diet?
- Hummus Dip with Pita Small, Chicken Breast Charcoal Grilled and Bacon or Sausage carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Apollo Cafe have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Hummus Dip with Pita Small and Grilled Red Skin Potatoes.
- Is The Apollo Cafe gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Apollo Cafe?
- Chicken Breast Charcoal Grilled, at roughly 74.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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