Apples On Ainsworth

When I pulled up, first impressions were ., really this is it… don’t judge a book by its cover is all I’m gong to say. This little café made me think I was in the back streets of a South American or even a Spanish neighbourhood. It was bustling inside with laughter and the place had a good vibe to it. You have got to try the dirty hippy, it’s chai with expresso and oh my god it was soooo good. Spanish eggs is a go to, it was yummy and I forgot to take a photo as i was lost on the goodness of this dish. Prices are reasonable and service friendly. A must do peeps.

We’ve been coming here for a couple of years now for Saturday morning breakfasts. Every time has been a great experience. The food is fantastic and reasonably priced. Coffee is great (try the dirty hippie — a chai latte with an espresso shot added). It’s a chilled out be with old school eclectic décor and retro furniture/​stuff.
Apples never disappoints. If you’re looking for a café in the area, it’s your best bet. Some of the other locals can’t provide the same consistent level of happy.

Came here today at around 10 am for brunch. Almost didn’t go in as it didn’t look too friendly! But based on positive reviews on Unilocal,I pushed on.
Took me a while to focus on the deco and find the menus hiding amidst piles of newspaper on the side by the wall. Fairly small place inside so it was a cosy fit. They have extra tables outside as well. Antique furniture and little knick knacks gave this place a really charming and interesting personality. The staff were an interesting bunch and seemed friendly.
I ordered the sunny side up (two eggs, spinach, one slice of sourdough toast and aioli) with a side of bacon. It was pretty yummy, though I personally found the yolks slightly over cooked and I’m a little confused as to why there weren’t two slices of toast, but maybe that’s just me being a fatty but I always thought two was standard the bacon was super delicious though! Thick, soft and not too salty. At $ 9.90 (plus $ 4 for bacon), it’s really good value for money.
Props to the dude who cleaned up our plates. He was so polite and smiled genuinely

An unplanned breakfast was a pleasant surprise. The atmosphere is as vibrant as the staff, who were a lot of fun, and the menu makes it hard to choose what to have for breakfast. Today was the Spanish eggs with gluten free cheese toast at a reasonable price and a decent sized flat white. I’m looking forward to making this a regular breakfast spot.

Just ate brekky here with my family and was surprised there’s such an awesome café in our little suburb of Salisbury. Like the vintage feel but the food stood out as a clear winner in my books. Good sized portions of yummy organic food and Byron coffee. Family run business. See u back next Sunday!

As I sat in this eclectic café-​come-​vintage store-​come-​honey dealer I almost forgot I was in Brisbane. I had driven over the bridge and into a pocket of Brisbane, I’ll freely admit, I had never ventured before. Apples came to my attention, as most things do these days, via The Internet (Instagram I think) and it had been on my «to try» list since. So, try I did.
On a windy and wintery Wednesday morning I ventured to Apples and for a moment thought I had taken a wrong turn as there was no easily visible sign from the street. Nestled smack bang in a row of old school shops including a convenience store and nail spa and across the road from a lawn bowls club, Apples on Ainsworth is the last thing you’d expect to find. You know as soon as you see the knitted blankets over the mismatched outside furniture you’re about to walk into a gem of a café. A café that feels like you’re visiting your grandmother. It is a vintage visual feast and I’m distracted, forgetting that I’m here for lunch.
There’s a standard menu including avocado on sourdough with haloumi but on this occassion I take a punt on the eggplant risotto cake from the cabinet at the counter (also housing sweets and sandwiches) with a side of salad. PS. This salad was wicked. Beetroot, nuts, kale and a poached egg. I’m not sure what they put in it but it was easily competing to be the hero food on that plate party. Their coffee is Byron Beans and I could drink about three more flat whites than I do.
You can also purchase some of the vintage and retro knick-​knacks on display and if you bring your own container or jar you can also purchase fresh honey.
Ainslie is a little bit out of the way for my north-​side self but, in my opinion, well worth the trek!