Artisan Pastries
Buttery croissants, laminated danishes, fruit tarts, and seasonal specialties — each one folded, shaped, and baked by hand before dawn.
Est. 1987 · Decatur, Illinois
Artisan breads, buttery pastries, and carefully crafted coffee — rooted in the heart of Decatur for nearly four decades.
Our Story
Apollo Cafe opened its doors on North Main Street in 1987 with a simple conviction: that the best bread and pastries are made slowly, with intention, and shared generously.
What began as a small neighborhood bakery has grown into a cornerstone of the Decatur community — a place where regulars know the barista by name, where the smell of fresh croissants greets you before you cross the threshold, and where every loaf tells a story of patience and craft.
We source locally milled flour, European-style butter, and seasonal ingredients whenever possible. Our recipes have been passed down and refined over generations, but our commitment to showing up each day and doing the work thoroughly never changes.
Every item baked from scratch each morning
Supporting local farmers and neighbors
Quality ingredients, timeless techniques
What We Offer
Buttery croissants, laminated danishes, fruit tarts, and seasonal specialties — each one folded, shaped, and baked by hand before dawn.
From rustic sourdough to sesame-topped baguettes and dense ryes — our bread program honors traditional fermentation and wood-fired baking.
Carefully roasted coffee, specialty lattes, fresh juices, and seasonal infusions — paired thoughtfully with our baked goods.
Celebrations, gatherings, and quiet indulgences — we craft custom cakes and accept special orders for every occasion.
From the Bakery
There is a particular kind of trust that forms between a neighborhood bakery and its community. It isn't announced — it's earned, one loaf, one conversation, one morning at a time.
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