Cafe Apollonia in Staffordshire Moorlands

First time. Met a friend for coffee, nice, relaxed atmosphere, staff very friendly and warm. Service isn't the fastest, but if you're not in a rush it is good. I only had a decaf, due to fasting, friend who is Gluten free, had the breakfast, she was it was delicious and tasty. I would come back again.

Amazing, fresh, home cooked and incredibly high quality food!

Lovely environment and food was astonishing. By far best oatcake I’ve had, do recommend.

Great food well presented to. Staff were very polite and great service. Would recommend.

Beautiful scones with strawberries and clotted cream. Best we have had for ages. Friendly staff. Thanks

We visited in August on recommendations given by Google. Choosing an upstairs table we enjoyed a quiet and excellent lunch. The staff were courteous and attentive. Thank you.

We called in to day Saturday 24 August the coffee we had was got to be the best we have ever had the food was lovely they made you feel very welcome

A lovely little local cafe, friendly staff and the best food! Catering for gluten free too!

I came here for an hour mid summer holidays whilst visiting my in-laws who had taken the children to the park. What a heavenly hour with the most friendly service, relaxing ambience and delicious coffee. Thank you so much, the perfect tonic!

The coffees and tea were served in a pleasant atmosphere and the cake was deliciously fresh. A very enjoyable experience.

Best breakfast in a long time. Very friendly staff!

We always love to visit this cafe when we are wandering around Leek. It's a two-level cafe with wheelchair access and a disabled toilet downstairs. The staff are always friendly and attentive, and the food is excellent. They also offer vegetarian and vegan options and are always willing to accommodate special requests. The seating includes dining chairs, tables, and a few comfy seats. on two levels with access for disabled and a disabled toilet. The staff are always very friendly and attentive and the food is excellent. They have veggie and vegan options too and nothing is too much trouble. Dining chairs and tables as well as a few comfy seats.

Great food and atmosphere 👌 dog friendly

Great sitting out having a coffee and bite to eat, salmon and cream cheese bagel ,,so fresh and tasty lovely great size portions too! Really nice people, friendly welcome , definitely recommend a visit,

We visited this little place before and it seemed so much better. I had the gluten free breakfast which wasn't huge but did come with a nice gf roll and butter. However the mushrooms and little tomatoes were so oily I struggled to eat any of them as they tasted dreadful and they contaminated the fried egg. Sausage and bacon were nice. Maybe it was an off day in the kitchen but very disappointing.

Visited for lunch, very poor show. Service was extremely slow despite only 2 other customers who had already been served. Mushroom soup was eye-wateringly salty, the portion size was enormous, far too much. Egg on bagel was ok. Nobody checked that we were happy with our food. The price was disproportionately high given the average/poor standard of the food. Plenty of better options for eating in Leek. I don't recommend this place.

First and last time I eat there very dirty I ordered vegetarian breakfast and she bring me one egg with beans and a lot of mushroom and tomatoes that was 10£ and I have to clean the baby chair before he sat on it because was really dirty

A lovely young girl greeted me, asked if we're having food. Explained my friend was. 2pm My friend got told be a half hour wait even though there was only one other couple who hadn't ordered so my friend just ordered something really small. Left at 15.10pm and they had already mopped the downstairs floor so had to careful walking out thats the main reason for the review due to last ones in the place and think the mopping should of really waited until we left the premises .

Been for breakfast with family this morning, staff are lovely and friendly, one veggie breakfast and pancakes, all food was fantastic. Highly recommended and we will definitely be back.

£12 for a cold Baguette. I challenge anyone to find a more expensive cold baguette than that. Walk down the road and you can get a hot baguette for £4. Daylight robbery.

Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and yummy food made with good quality ingredients.

Fantastic food, extremely accommodating to gluten free diets. Would recommend!

Lovely to catch up with a friend today

Pancakes with blueberries, bacon and maple syrup. Great lunch

Excellent food, friendly staff and a nice place. Will certainly be back.

Great place for a drink, snack or something more substantial. Happy to pay cash for a bill under £10.

This is an amazing cafe. Lovely freshly cooked food. The gluten free menu is amazing. I don't know how the chef makes is gluten free pastry it is the best ever.

Walked in then walked out to Costa. Don't take card payments under £10. ☹️

Little bit of a wait for food and a little pricey but service was great and it’s a lovely atmosphere! Dog friendly too! Wouldn’t say it’s suitable for big groups as it’s a small cafe and more of a cosy 2-4 people situation.

Welcoming, polite and friendly, superb home made cakes, and soup Etc. At Extremely reasonable prices! Thank you all at Appolonia!

Nice big bowl of soup with a savoury scone. Delicious

A lovely restaurant with a good sitting downstairs and a gorgeous place upstairs. The breakfast took a bit of time but it was fresh and good. Staff were friendly. Would go again!

Excellent coffee! Tuna mayo sandwich was perfect, whole meal was a generous portion. Service was quick, friendly and very accommodating. Thank You.

Excellent coffee and tuna mayo sandwich. Served quickly and with a very friendly and accommodating staff. Thank You

Called in Leek on our way to the Peak District and found this delightful cafe. Great that it was dog friendly, food was lovely and staff friendly and helpful. Would recommend.

Had an amazing late lunch at Cafe apollonia. The food and service is top class. Freshly made and hot and yummmmmy 😋. Hot thick pancakes with nutela and fruit, mushrooms vegan soup so rich and warm, and tuna jacket potato with plenty of salad 🥗best cafe in leek for me 👏❤️👏❤️

Excellent service, just popped in for coffee, absolutely wonderful service and friendly staff. The toilets are spotless

Hello, lady with the 3 year old here. Off the back of your reply to my friend. I'm utterly disgusted by your response. "Silliest review", "sabotage" you say. I am from Stafford and had traveled to Leek to meet a friend, the weather outside wasn't the best and my daughter needed the toilet so you were our first port of call. I had asked a young lady who was a member of staff as I first walked in if it was okay to use your toilet to which she responded politely and said this was okay. After waiting as discretely as possibly could in your tiny cafe the lady who I assume to be maybe manager? Had ask once again how she could help and I said my daughter just needed the toilet. Yes you were polite upon first response but soon you seemed quiet annoyed that I didn't follow your request to use the chain café. I could hear the hand blower going off and knew the occupant.... (YOUR members of staff using the toilet whom probably wasn't in there that long - Maybe just an excuse to make me leave and use the chain cafe?) Wasn't going to be that long, so I stayed put. Still you insisted in repeating, use the chain cafe and getting more and more rude the more you spoke. I can't quite remember what you said because quite frankly I haven't felt that uncomfortable to be somewhere in such a long time and wanted to avoid any confrontation which seemed to be where it was heading from you. As far as micky takers are concerned... I don't believe you could seriously look at a 3 year old who was standing incredibly well and quietly such things. As for sabotage, I'm literally from Stafford, I couldn't care less about sabotage, I'm sorry that your bad manners has gotten back to you on a review. As for Silliest review, I'd be really greatful seeing these kind of reviews to avoid any kind of hostile environment you give. And as for the glares yes, unfortunately you were caught glaring at me and my daughter as we walked back passed your shop window near the tills. If I was a business and genuinely didn't realise I was rude or seen that I had upset a potential customer, I'd apologise immediately not call their review silly. This just highlights to me that I did read the room right and you're not an overly nice lady. Reply to you... Unfortunately I believe you're the one who does not remember correctly. I could hear the hand blower going. Which meant your member of staff. Who was using the toilet. Who came out of the toilet. And asked me... Hello are you okay? Can I help?... like any member of staff would... then proceeded to work. Wasn't going to be very long in the toilet. We used your toilet. The only inconvenience was your attitude. Once again I'm shocked to see a reputable business not owning up to their mistake or well bad attitude.

One is my favourite cafes in Leek. I always feel welcomed. Delicious food and great service. Highly recommend

Great cafe. Very friendly. Love the window seats for a bit of people watching.

Beautiful little family run cafe & food was fantastic, every time I visit from Manchester this is my first stop as never disappoints & is my kid’s favourite pit stop. Such a welcoming environment, we can not wait for our next visit.

Lovely cafe in the heart of Leek , great costumer service & food i love the bagel

Excellent freshly cooked food, friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. A wonderful independent local business, who we visit regularly. Personal favourites are the ham, brie & cranberry panini and their amazing frappes. 100% would recommend a visit if you're in Leek.

The rudest café in Leek. I've heard from a number of friends and family that the owners and staff here are incredibly rude and sadly can confirm the rumours are true. My friend from out of town asked if her 3 year old could use the toilet here and was told yes by one member of staff. Whilst queueing she was questioned by a second member of staff and very very impolitely told to go over the road to the chain café instead as this is a small independent business. Apparently letting a small child use the toilet is too much to ask... didn't realise it was £5 a flush. Don't worry! We will absolutely be going anywhere else and telling all our friends and family about the hostile environment there (not that many of them bother to go in as they've all witnessed you being rude on other occasions). Stupid making enemies in a small market town as had you been more polite my group of friends would have happily called in later for a meal and drink. Don't worry, we all saw you glaring at us as we merrily took ourselves off to The White Hart instead, where they were very happy to have us. Unlike you they actually have a [edit] *decent* vegan menu and friendly staff. [Edit] Note several other reviews on here saying you've been rude or impolite and maybe take it on board.

We love Café Apollonia. Great food & customer service. The gluten free cakes are delicious. We have been visiting this cafe for over a year now & always have a good experience in food quality and service.

This has to be the best cafe in leek, i love it here. The staff are lovely and chef make the most delicious cakes and the menu is certainly going to have something on it for everyone. You may have to wait at certain times of the day when its busy but who cares! The end result is worth the wait, I miss coming over reading my book and enjoying a pot of tea and sit in peace

Leek has some fantastic cafés, but this is my favourite. Food is fantastic, the staff are always warm and friendly, and they cater for those with dietary needs. They have a vegan menu and cater brilliantly for those who are gluten free. Their breakfast is an absolute must!!

All the usual coffees. Nice atmosphere and reasonably priced. As I was only in for a quick drink, I didn't try any of the cake but they look nice enough to try out next time I'm in.

Just popped in for a coffee. Clean premises, friendly staff, good coffee. We sayt alfresco in the sunshine. It was all rather delightful.

Nice little cafe with good service.

One of my go to places in Leek. The best lunch, service and Cake in leek. No affiliation just a fan xx good veggie vegan and gluten free options and all delicious 😋

An excellent experience in every aspect. The food was high quality and delicious. The menu was extensive and offered a huge amount of choice for coeliac customers. The staff were lovely and very helpful. The dining room was spotlessly clean as was the toilet. We cant wait to return.

Visited today at lunch time, ordered 2 Quiches for myself and my wife unfortunately my wife found a hair in the Quiche showing it to the waitress who took it away and asked if she would like another to which she replied yes please waitress takes contaminated food to the kitchen and speaks to the chef, she then returned to say we’ll give you a refund as my wife had requested another we thought she would receive another portion after a few minutes i then asked if she was having another Quiche waitress replied no we are giving you a refund, I found that absolutely appalling customer service having visited on many previous occasions I will never visit again my wife didn’t even receive an apology when going to pay at the till I was told we’ve knocked off the Quiche as your wife didn’t want another one the waitress replied she but the chef said no totally rubbish customer care, at least there are lots of other cafes in leek to visit Cafe Apollonian get your all together😡

Absolutely ❤️ Cafe Apollonia. It's local, accessable, great atmosphere AND most of what they have available is or can be gluten free. Great if you want a coffee and cake or something more hearty. Thoroughly recommend the GF pancakes 😋 Thanks Georgina and the team for making us feel so welcomed 🤗

My husband recently discovered he is gluten intolerant and we were recommended to visit this cafe for the range of GF choices they have - it did not disappoint! It was so refreshing not to have to have such a small selection of GF dishes available m. There was also lots to choose from for the kids, really friendly staff and a nice cafe environment. We’ll be back!

Second time visited today last one was just after lockdown, and it did not disappoint the food was absolutely amazing, the freshness and taste wow, a little gem of a cafe that is quality.. I ordered the bacon and chicken mayo baguette with a caramel frappe, the staff was friendly even rushing out to buy more ice 😀 now that's a great service thank you so much

Fabulous fresh tasting food. Staff very friendly.

Excellent cafe great location food and service lovely will be back when we're next in leek x

Not a place I'd recommend not very polite,2 tea's £7 it's cheaper in coffee shop opposite and much more friendly.

Such a great find this very friendly welcoming Cafe. Fast friendly service and lots of mouth watering dishes to choose from. Thank you so much, freshly baked scones were amazing the perfect treat to accompany a lovely Chai Latte. Just forget Costa go up market afterall you deserve the best.❤️😊X

Chose the £10.95 breakfast. The waitress happily took my order - ‘no tomatoes or mushrooms’. The chef refused to serve without these items - apparently said ‘suggest you order something else’. Poor woman (rude chef’s wife, I believe) said, ‘couldn’t you just have it all and leave what you don’t want’? That’s never happened before - avoid if you have an allergy (the breakfast comes with an egg - go on, I dare you, ask the question) or are just plain fussy like me :(

Love this cafe - it has a nice upstairs area with more seating (including some comfy chairs and sofas). I have had sandwiches and oatcakes here in the past and both have been good. Tea is always really nice here - they have a loose leaf tea which is very good. The cakes are excellent too, definitely recommend. The only improvement I would make is to speed up the food service a little (not too much, doesn't need to be super fast), but the food service is very slow so you can't go there if you're in a hurry!

Very well run by pleasant staff ~sit downstairs or outside and watch the world go by and the food is really lovely.

Staff address the guy in the Kitchen as ‘Chef’, ‘Yes, Chef’, ‘Ok Chef’… Well.. the chef can’t cook a basic breakfast.. bacon and sausage were rock solid. Paid 11 quid for a breakfast and I asked for toast as there was none. Only to be shafted £3 for 2 slices of toast on the bill… won’t be back.

Superb place ,great honest and tasty food,friendly staff it's an oasis in a dessert of global tastless group offerings. Definitely recommend a Ray of Sunshine to visit and enjoy the food.

Excellent Clean, good service, coffee and tea cakes

Lovely clean and friendly staff . Was told there was a wait on food of half hour but when food come it was worth waiting for . Highly recommended

Food was good, the breakfast was nice. But coffee was not coffee shop quality. Cappuccino was just hot milk with an espresso shot.

Very pleasant café with a great ambience in the heart of Leek, and one of the few that is still open on Mondays. Went for a light lunch of oatcakes, cake, and coffee. The oatcakes (cheese and sausage) were very tasty and generously sized. The cake (coffee and walnut) was also very tasty. The coffee was excellent and in very big cups. The service was friendly and fast, and the choice of food was broad, with a range of gluten-free and vegan options.

Since I moved to Leek I have been calling in regularly after trying other cafes in town This is such a friendly , fun filled place and the food is great Georgina, Ed and all the staff are so friendly, warm and welcoming and all prepared and served with love The best in Leek 🔥🧡🙏🏻

A delightfully friendly place with tasty food in a cosy environment.

Expensive for what it is, vegetarian breakfast didn’t have any meat substitute, hash browns or toast. Very long wait times the last few times I’ve been in there, staff are friendly.

The meals that I have ate in Cafe Apollonia have always been delicious. The staff are really friendly. It's a cosy cafe xx plenty of Hygge xx

I visited with my mum for coffee and cake. The cake was absolutely disgusting (not a phrase that passes my lips often!). It was raw in places - which I pointed out to the waitress. She offered us a slice of a different cake so we accepted. She came back 5 mins later and said "He says he won't give you any more cake" (I assume he is the owner or manager). I've never been treated so badly as a customer. There's plenty of lovely cafes in leek so we won't be returning - I'd recommend No 5 cafe and The Spout.

What a lovely cafe, great food and most friendly staff !

Great little cafe with lovely staff and great food. And I’m pretty hard to please. Will definitely be back again. Thank you for a great lunch.

My husband and myself went in for a drink and tea cake today and quick service, with pleasant staff , prices very reasonable. Will use again.

Very nice food and incredibly friendly staff

Lovely people serving great tea, coffee & food. Highly recommend.

Great place very good staff good for a laugh food excellent what more could you ask for upt North

Travelled from Chesterfield today to sample the gluten free food. Didnt get chance, arrived 10 minutes early, knocked on window to confirm they did GF food, the lady in there said they were closed and couldnt hear because of her music, she then turned her back to me and carried on looking at her phone. Totally put us off so went elsewhere

Lovely place for a coffee or snack.

We went here last Saturday for breakfast for the first time. We had a large one and a small one. The food was beautiful and the staff were really lovely - looking forward to going back to try lunch! Thank you all for a perfect breakfast :)

Very rude staff, not normal for a coffee place, a very strange way to treat paying customers, who will not return.

I expected this place to be mediterranean, yet it is not. It’s your typical English cafe food (quiches, paninis, jacket potatoes,) nothing that particularly stands out about it. The orange juice I ordered was bottled artificial stuff, not freshly squeezed, which was a shame. However the service was good and I did enjoy the breakfast.

Visited yesterday for drinks and toasted tea cakes. I thought I’d been overcharged so asked the person behind the counter, who I assume was the proprietor, who explained that we’d had extra butter. I pointed out that the butter initially provided was virtually liquid as it had been over-melted and was therefore unspreadable. I was blamed for not pointing this out when I’d requested a bit more butter. I showed the butter wrappers as evidence but the person remained smugly defiant and declined to rectify the overcharge. I found her attitude unacceptable and won’t be going there again.

A1 food, service and value. From entering the friendliness was infectious and the place was spotless. DO NOT MISS THIS GEM. LOVELY!!! 🙂🙂🙂

Passing through Leek and stopped for lunch. Really lovely service and great food

We were staying in Leek this week for a wedding and went into Apollonia for breakfast. The staff were really welcoming and cheerful. There was a great choice of breakfast options. The food and service was excellent. Everything was lovely and clean. Can definitely recommend this cafe .

Nice service and great place for a light bite!

Can't recommend this cafe enough the food is fantastic the staff are always smiling. Extremely high quality, well worth the price and sometimes wait to be seated. A must visit.

Excellent breakfast, served quickly and with a very accommodating staff. The pancakes were very tasty with a generous amount of bacon and maple syrup.

My partner and I took seats at a table today after being advised that it was table service. A waitress came along and asked if we wanted food. We said yes. She then advised us that there would be a 30 min wait for food....

Excellent breakfast, served quickly and with a very accommodating staff. The pancakes were very tasty with a generous amount of bacon and maple syrup. The food was very well priced as well.

Gorgeous cafe and lovely staff/hosts. Really friendly welcome and comfortable seating upstairs

Excellent food with friendly service. The owners are wonderful people who take pride in their restaurant. Amazing food that is top quality. Make sure you order the coffee to compliment your meal. The chef and owner makes nearly everything on the menu from scratch.

Hi, I called in your cafe today, placed my order( just a latte) realising I didn’t have as much time as I thought, as I had to pick up My disabled husband, I approached the till and asked for it to be put in a...

Such a lovely cafe. Staff are so friendly and the food is alway fresh and delicious. Decided to have a take away today, and it's just as good. Thank you!

A BIG THANKYOU TO GEORGINA , JOHN ,APRIL & CHEF ED what amazing homemade ham and mushroom quiche , just walked in as iam on holiday and I felt so relaxed and thought I had known these people for years , no cutting corners and...

Went there today for coffee. Lovely people serving. Will definitely go there again next time I visit Leek x