Apte

Visiting Apte can be like visiting Disneyland – be prepared to wait, especially at weekends. Once inside this former milkbar though, the attractions are many, including speciality tea and coffee. Big-ticket breakfasts include beautiful poached-to-bursting eggs benedict and banana pikelets that are light and fluffy with melty banana pieces, crunchy sugared pecans and maple syrup. Lunch is pide and salad territory. The spacious all-weather courtyard is an oasis of greenery that provides a soundbreak from busy Heidelberg Road. For parents looking for a peaceful meal, the basket of toys is a welcome sight.