Great food at reasonable prices. I'd say it's the best Greek food in town. It's the only place where I've seen Pastitsio (Greek Lasagna), and it's excellent. So was the rice I had with it. The rice flavored with tomato sauce and cinnamon was fantastic. My husband enjoyed his Spanakopita and potatoes with their hint of lemon. The attention to detail and the flavors the cooks bring out in all their dishes comes shining through. The service is great. The quality and taste of the food was as good or better than anything we tasted when we visited Athens last year. We drove from the near Northwest side and felt it was well worth the 20 minute trip, a trip we plan to make again in the near future. read more

Apollo Café - Spanakopita and Potatoes - Greek Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Rude woman took my order over the phone, went to pickup said order and she asked my girlfriend if she was "okay" for no apparent reason other than wanting to pay with card and cash. Been here a couple times and enjoy the food but won't be coming back due to the rude service. Came here for my birthday to pick up food and absolutely killed my vibe doing so. read more

Their lemon soup is the best! Honestly they're so sweet in here and you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The service is fantastic and it's definitely one of the charms on Brady St. read more

Im like addicted to this place. I might be pregnant, I might not, but the intense cravings I have for this chicken souvlaki place is just crazy. I spend money that I don't have here because it's just so good. My friend is from Greece and even she thought it looked good from just the pictures I sent her. The yogurt like sauce (I don't know what it is) is special. I love to French the chicken in it with a bunch of lemon. The pita bread is the perfect consistency. Also I love the little side of pepperoncini. I take a bite out of the pepper and make sure the acidic vinaigrette juice spills over the chicken so it complements the sauce that I drown it in. If I were food s*xual, it would be for this especially during the summer. Anyway, I wish I were Greek so I could make this but for now I have Apollo. read more

Apollo Café - Chicken souvlaki plate - Greek Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Apollo Cafe is a sudden change of pace from the fast and loud bars on Brady. The high high blue and wispy ceiling may make you think you're on an adventure, at least for a moment. The menu is has many appetizers and sides. In addition to the Greek food they have more American options. On Fridays they have a baked and fried fish fry. The "sandwiches/plates" and just different entrees. The plates come with rice pilaf and cost $4 more. You can upgrade the rice to a salad for $2. We got a chicken souvlaki one sandwich and one plate. It didn't really seem worth getting the plate. The service was good, quick. They gave a squeeze tube of tzatziki sauce. Was good for price but hard to distinguish from other gyro places. read more

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Plenty of parking nearby, delicious and fresh food, and incredible service from a staff who aim to please in a fun, lively, urban ambiance all add up to a wonderful experience! read more

This restaurant refused service to me because of my service dog. The owner literally said 'because of other people using the excuse of a service dog she wouldn't serve us. Treating a customer so badly due to something or an incident that happened with someone else is beyond disgusting. read more

Apollo Café - #SupportApolloTheServiceDog #BoycottApolloCafe - Greek Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

A hidden gem that quietly holds its own in the heart of the Brady street restaurant district . Three generations of the same family behind the counter serve up the best gyros in the state. No contest. Served with authentic salads, perfect French fries, Greek olives, salty cheese, and peppers. If you can finish one of the massive servings there are also homemade desserts straight from Grandma's kitchen. Pleasant outdoor seating in the summer that doesn't put you on a crowded sidewalk or in a parking lane. Lots of parking in the back. Fast friendly service. An obviously regular clientele that apparently considers this place home. What are you waiting for? This is a milwaukee tradition that should be on everyone's bucket list! read more

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The gyro is amazing, they do not skimp on portions here and this is my favorite Greek/mediterranean spot in MLW. Probably my go-to at this point. Staff is always friendly and it's a cute place. read more

I take everyone I know to Apollo Cafe if they come to visit me in Milwaukee! Food is amazing and service is awesome too! I always get the Chicken Souvlaki and take my food to eat outside on the cafes patio. Overall, highly recommend!!! read more

Apollo Café - Chicken Souvlaki with Rice Pilaf - Greek Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I've been here before and rated it a bit below Oakland gyros which is the best in town. Unfortunately, I would STILL RATE IT BELOW OAKLAND GRYOS. I got the gyro platter and i will say the gravy is more tasty than OG's but their gyro is a bit thicker and heavier to eat. It isn't as moist as OG's and makes you need a few cups of water to eat it all. Since it was so heavy, it was hard to eat all of it without feeling full and heavy the rest of the night. The price is a bit cheaper for the gyro platter at 8.50$ where OG's platter is 9.80$ but I would pay the little extra for the better quality food. A side note, the onion rings were nothing special and wouldn't give it a high rating and were 3.59$ which was probably not worth it. Overall, it's late night food but nothing more and if you get a chance, check out Oakland gryos first. read more

Apollo Café - Onion Rings- nothing special - Greek Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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When staying out all night on Brady Street starts to be a thing again, you can't go wrong by closing it out at Apollo. Everything is good. The gyro is awesome. The Athenian chicken is great. They have moussaka and pastitsio which you can't find at every Greek restaurant (and they're good.) Really for Greek food in Milwaukee (on the east side at least) it's between this place and Oakland Gyros for the best. Of course, pre-dining festivities on Brady St are not required to enjoy the food. In COVID times I've enjoyed a meal or two on the patio. But the generous portions are appealing after a few drinks, or several. It can almost end up being too much food. The combination plate is definitely worth the money, but I find it hard to finish unless I'm really famished. I'm a fan of the veggie plate because sometimes it's just the RIGHT amount of food. That's a piece of spanakopita, two stuffed grape leaves (without meat) and a Greek salad. It's filling and all the flavors go together really well. But sometimes you have to get one of the entrees that come with either the roasted potatoes or the spinach rice. Should you get the potatoes or the rice? They both have their merits. In the wee hours I often get the rice with the notion that eating something green is probably a good idea right about now. But sometimes the potatoes hit the spot. If I get a sandwich I almost always get it with a Greek salad. Service is basic but always friendly. You order and get your food at the counter and there are napkins and utensils at the stand by the window. The restaurant is small--now with tables marked off to facilitate social distancing--but the atmosphere is always welcoming. I'm glad to see this place sticking around and doing business. I've been back many times and will be back again. read more

Apollo Café - Last night's combo plate: spanakopita, pastitsio, dolmades, gyro meat. - Greek Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

My friend and I were doing a nostalgia walk of Brady Street and we were starving. We decided Greek sounded like just the ticket for a late afternoon lunch visit. We had the saganaki, because hot cheese. It was very good, but understated without the theatrical flaming brandy table side. We split a falafel and that was just so so. It was very uniform, very bland and seemed liked a boxed mix. The accompanying fries and Zeus sauce were tasty. We also split a tuna souvlaki and Greek salad. Both these items were flavorful and satisfying. Overall, this was a reasonable, flavor forward lunch. I'll go again. Staff wore masks and tables were separated for pandemic safety. read more

I return for the grape leaves I asking them to cooked them longer sad to see staff put them microwave right next to the counter I want be going out anytime soon read more

Great experience here in this simple order at the counter eatery! I've never been a gyros fan but love things like moussaka, pastitsio and dolmades. Had the moussaka and it was excellent, with a side of potatoes or rice included along with a touch of feta and olive. It's a nice sunny room with a few tables outside. What's not to like? read more

My friends from the band OneRepublic wanted to come here about 10 mins after they closed. I was like It's too late for Apollo, guys It's too late! I've had the Gyro from here twice and both times I remember specifically thinking: it's pretty good but not as delicious as Oakland Gyros. The new location of Oakland Gyros doesn't really have anything on the original and I'd probably come to Apollo before I would go back to the new Oakland Gyros. I'll try Apollo a third time, for some non-Gyro fare (is that fair?) and will update this then. read more

Apollo Café - When this place closes at night I tell my friends from One Republic, It's Too Late for Apollo guys! It's too late. - Greek Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This is not my normal stop for a Gyros but my travel mate picked it She and I liked our meal I did like that they have sturdy take out boxes and plastic forks. Cheap plastic gets on my nerves. There was outside seating but we sat inside for the AC read more

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Cute little place we found after checking in for the night. All of our food was really good and very fresh. Most everything is Ala Carte and they prefer you pay in cash but do accept cards. Spanikopita was a little dry but still good, gyros were yummy! read more

Excellent! This is very good food in s very clean place! The Mediterranean said with chicken had lots of tender grilled chicken and a very tasty dressing. The gyros are savory and in generous portions. The bathrooms are literally smelling super clean of Spic-n-Soan and there is a clean outdoor seating area plus a little garden with pergola. Very very nice! read more

Very good casual Greek restaurant. You order at the counter and they call you when the food is ready. We went for lunch and between the two of us, had the beef souvlaki, Greek fries, Greek salad, and a bowl of the egg lemon soup. Everything was fresh and delicious. A few criticisms: The portion size on the beef souvlaki was on the small side and the pita bread fell apart immediately after trying to make a sandwich out of it. It's more of a knife and fork sandwich. Bring your own anchovies if you want some on your salad, they don't offer them. But don't get me wrong, this place is very good. read more

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The food was really good and the service was great!! Would definitely recommend! We got the gyros with a side of fries, and the fries! read more

Apollo Café - Greek Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

So I went into Apollo' sharing that I was a big fan of Oakland Gyros, but I had heard that there food - from a bar patron - said it was really, really good When I walked in I met the owner's lovely and graceful Italian wife in the sit down area, she could not have been more charming - she was adorable and whispered into his ear that I was an OG's fan checking there food out. He made me an incredible Gyro - markedly better than OG's. I am coming back to my new favorite greek food spot for sure! Thank you Apollo read more

Best place for authentic Greek food on the Eastside. Cures Brady Street drunk munchies and daytime hangry moods. If you are looking for better Greek food, then go to Greece. This is Milwaukee. I suggest the Avgolmono soup, Saganki, and then the gyros! (Don't let anyone steal your feta bite!!) I have never had dry meat, stale fries, or soggy pitas there. The service is great!!! So friendly, helpful, and fast! read more

Apollo Café - Greek Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Everything about this place is 5 stars! The food is delicious and the staff is super friendly and welcoming! Cant recommend this place enough for some amazing Greek food! read more

The pita's here are the best I have ever had - their food is made fresh and has the best flavors - very generous portions. The owner and his son are not bad to look at either which is a bonus. Very friendly staff and the food is the best Greek I have found in and around Milwaukee. read more

Yum! One of my new favorites. The employees are great and friendly, always smiling and happy to chat. The gyro meat tastes amazing, but the sheer quantity that is given to you means you can easily plan on making some gyro and eggs the next morning. A small selection and beer and wine that goes great with any meal. read more

Stopped in over the weekend to help some friends offset some of their beverage intake that night. I tried their gyro and was pleased. It's been several years since my last visit here, so I couldn't remember if I liked it or not. I did. The gyro meat was well-seasoned for great flavor and the meat didn't have the "it's been reheated for 4 days in a row" look to it with the uneven coloring and sometimes crispy edges. The pita bread was also warm and soft. I grabbed a couple of fries from one of my friends and while they weren't among the best I've had, they didn't suck. They were golden in color and fairly crisp. Not my go-to for gyros but I would eat here again if in the area and craving gyros. read more

Apollo Café - Gyro - Greek Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Just really good and tasty food. Everything just falls together at this place. The chicken is must have at this place, add rice and you are really good to go. read more

I had the Mediterranean chicken salad yum. it was the most delicious salad I have had in my life. I would definitely recommend Apollo Café. The food was awesome.. read more

Used to come here in my college days and visited again 18 years later. Still holds up. Great food and generous portions. Spanakopita with potatoes was always the go to but everything is tasty. read more

Have been coming here for 15 years, but this was my first time in awhile. It was as good as ever, great food and service. My go-to dish is the beef souvlaki, great flavor and love the grilled onions, peppers and tomato. The feta and tzatziki sauce are also the best. Tried the hummus platter for first time and it was excellent and the fries tasted better than I remembered them to be. My son always gets the Athenian chicken with potatoes and throws them in a pita with feta and sauce. I'd recommend doing it that way instead of ordering the chicken souvlaki as the Athenian chicken is more moist and tasty than what you get with the souvlaki. Finally tried the falafel as well and I'm not an expert on it, haven't had it everywhere else, but so far it's my fav falafel. Overall, excellent flavors, hits the happy spot you feel after a good meal and makes you want to get it again...soon. read more

Extraordinary flavors and wholesome dishes that won't leave you hungry!

It was our first visit in Milwaukee. And we are thankful that we came to Apollo Café. Food is simply amazing. We ordered 4types of platter and each item was very tasty, even the pita bread was buttery and fluffy . The location was also good. It is very much recommended. read more

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Wildly underrated. So much of this food is made on site by the owner. He's been churning out some of the most underrated Greek food in Milwaukee for decades. Whether you're walking home from the Brady St bars, or need a great weekday lunch, this place hits the spot read more

Absolutely fantastic!!! Such a great family run authentic Greek restaurant. Perfect for a quick lunch or a casual date night meal read more

Apollo Café - Combo plate and chicken souvlaki with side salad and extra Pita - Greek Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Been going to Apollo for years but not until recently have I noticed a reason to applaud this wonderful cafe. Consistently good quality, clean, friendly. My favorites are the lemon soup, a side of Greek chicken, Greek salad which I have to note is really dark green fresh crispy lettuce and perfectly dressed. The gyros are tasty and classic. Tadzyki sauce fresh and cold. Great beverage selection and overall great menu. It's what you hope for from a Greek diner. read more

I order Apollo's nearly every week. It's my go to salad/comfort food joint. I travel a lot for work & I will literally miss Apollo's when I'm out of town read more

By far the best gyro place in town. Staff is always friendly. Also they don't charge you extra for sauce like other places, because they give you a bottle to pour it on yourself. For the first time I ordered the hummus platter, it was very good. Just wished they would've cut the pita bread up for my to go order like I saw on plates of people who ate in read more

This was my first time here, I ordered the beef souvlaki platter,they're generous with the portions . I will definitely go back.

In an effort to continue to support local businesses during COVID while also trying to keep an eye on my expenses, I figure I would give Apollo Cafe a try for dinner tonight! I have always walked by this place and always wanted to try it so why not now? I ordered the chicken souvlaki plate and subbed a side salad for the side ($1.29 extra to sub salad instead of fries or rice). I also got an extra side of Greek fries and an order of Avgolemono soup. I would have to say that everything was just fine! I was not blown away and I have had better Greek food elsewhere, but what I got was a pretty good take out meal. The chicken for starters was seasoned very well but the texture was a little off to me. It says on the menu that it's grilled, however it tasted more like it was cooked on a stove top. The side salad was a good Greek salad! Big chunks of feta and the dressing is really good and zippy. The fries were a bit soggy but I liked the Greek infused flavor which added a nice tangy kick with the feta cheese on top. I think my favorite parts of my order were the tzatziki sauce and the avgolemono soup. The sauce is homemade and it really tasted that way! Avgolemono soup is one of my favorite soups ever and this one was really good! It was very tangy and creamy and really hit the spot. If I were to come back, I think I would try something else from their authentic greek plates menu to get a more accurate representation of what they have to offer. Overall, I would maybe come back but I don't think I would re-order what I ordered besides the soup. read more

Apollo Café - Chicken souvlaki with side salad, Greek fries, and avgolemeno soup - Greek Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin