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Apte Foodstore 538 Heidelberg Road Alphington VIC 3078 Phone: (03) 9482 2991 |
It appears to be a bit of a haunt with cyclists as it is very close to the Main Yarra bike trail.
You can sit outside but it is right on a busy road so not appealing for us, although I often see people there when I drive past.
You can also sit inside, but we chose the inviting courtyard - fresh and cool on these hot days, but easily warmed up with big gas heaters when the weather is inclement.
Sculptured birds and plants adorn this space as do quite unusual paintings on the walls inside, so it almost feels as if you are dining in an art gallery.
We needed coffee straight away, naturally, and although it took a while to come - they were pretty busy - it was worth the wait. Marg was showing me some photos of her summer holidays on her nifty little iPad and we had plenty of time to relax and chat.
Foodwise I was desperate to have their ricotta hotcakes. I have had them before and just loved them. Not for breakfast mind, but I threw caution to the wind this time. They are sooo delicious! The hotcakes are topped with ricotta and freshly grated orange peel, then a sauce of pear, berries and rhubarb. This mixture is to die for! It is really filling though and might be best shared (if you can) as I did once before with Donna when we popped in for lunch.
A great place to go as long as you are not in a hurry.
OK Bill, it is definitely your turn now!!!
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