Best Cafes in St Kilda
Looking for the best cafes in St Kilda? We've gathered 19 standout spots in this corner of Melbourne, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. St Kilda has its own character, and the cafes here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
Australia takes its coffee seriously, and Melbourne is no exception — think flat whites pulled to order, single-origin beans and a brunch culture that runs all morning. The spots below range from tucked-away specialty roasters to all-day cafes worth a slow weekend visit.
19 spots in St Kilda
Wedge St Kilda | Middle Eastern Inspired Brunch
Cafes in St Kilda, Melbourne.
Manu's cafe and restaurant
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Sam's Cafe Melbourne
Cafes in St Kilda, Melbourne.
The St. Kilda Dispensary
Cafes in St Kilda, Melbourne.
Al Naturale Cafe
Cafes in St Kilda, Melbourne.
Abbey Road Cafe
$$Vibrant hangout decorated with vintage music posters and instruments, serving familiar comfort food.
BENCH COFFEE CO. St Kilda Rd
Bakeries in St Kilda, Melbourne.
Pini&Co.
Cafes in St Kilda, Melbourne.
Goose Coffee
Cafes in St Kilda, Melbourne.
neighbours cafe
$$Mellow coffee shop with a sizable garden terrace, offering brunch options & sandwiches.
Galleon Cafe
$$Laid-back cafe with mismatched vintage furniture and compact booths, for light meals and brunch.
Ms Felix
Cafes in St Kilda, Melbourne.
Foremost Coffee St Kilda Rd
Cafes in St Kilda, Melbourne.
Space-cafe
Cafes in St Kilda, Melbourne.
Cowderoys Dairy
$$Retro, milk bar–style cafe featuring homestyle breakfast food, a kid's menu & a playground outside.
SALIS cafe
Cafes in St Kilda, Melbourne.
Lift+ Matcha Cafe
Bakeries in St Kilda, Melbourne.
95 Espresso And Bar
$$Cafes in St Kilda, Melbourne.
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Cafes in St Kilda — FAQs
What are the best cafes in St Kilda?+
The cafes in St Kilda listed here are ranked by our Spot Score — our independent editorial rating out of 100, combining reputation, popularity, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear first.
How many cafes are there in St Kilda?+
We currently feature 19 cafes in St Kilda, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to St Kilda in Melbourne?+
St Kilda is one of Melbourne's neighbourhoods — open any venue's page for its exact location, nearby public-transport stops and a map. See our Getting Around guide for tickets and fares.
What's the coffee culture like in Melbourne?+
Specialty coffee is the norm rather than the exception — most cafes roast or source quality beans and turn out espresso-based drinks like the flat white, long black and piccolo. Brunch is a weekend institution, so expect queues at the most popular spots mid-morning.