Shelter Cafe Apollo Bay

Shelter Cafe Apollo Bay wins hearts for its warm, homely vibe in a beautifully restored old house, complete with vintage furniture, cosy rooms and sunny courtyards front and back. Reviewers love the friendly, attentive service, relaxed Byron Bay feel and kid and dog friendly setup, including outdoor seating, a teepee and play gear. Its a popular first stop on the Great Ocean Road and a chilled spot for live music or a DJ set on weekends.

The menu gets rave reviews for fresh, flavourful and often organic dishes and drinks. Highlights include excellent coffee, Market Lane espresso, spiced chai, breakfast roll or burger roll, French toast with Otway bacon, eggs Benny, sage eggs with pumpkin, sourdough crumpets, chia seed bowl, almond honey slice, cookies and even pizzas. There are plenty of gluten free options, great cocktails and a well loved bar perch to watch the world go by. Consistently called a hidden gem, its highly recommended for breakfast, lunch or a relaxed evening drink.