St Kilda East has 15 verified spots worth your time for cozy cafes. Every venue below is a real, operating business with a Google listing — no placeholder names, no made-up addresses.
| Venue | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hey There Cookie! By Cake In The Afternoon | 5/5 | 83 | — |
| Cofezo Coffee Station | 5/5 | 36 | $ |
| Levanter Cafe | 4.9/5 | 672 | $$ |
| The Cake Club. | 4.9/5 | 131 | — |
| Indus Specialty Coffee | 4.9/5 | 90 | — |
| Rippers | 4.9/5 | 53 | — |
| Bridge Store Balaclava | 4.9/5 | 45 | — |
| Shakez | 4.9/5 | 17 | — |
1. Hey There Cookie! By Cake In The Afternoon
Address: 97 Brighton Road, Elwood
Rating: 5/5 (83 reviews)
A local cafe in St Kilda East with 83 Google reviews. Rated 5/5 by locals.
2. Cofezo Coffee Station
Address: 207 Carlisle Street, Balaclava
Rating: 5/5 (36 reviews)
Price: Affordable
A local cafe in St Kilda East with 36 Google reviews. Rated 5/5 by locals.
3. Levanter Cafe
Address: 296 Carlisle Street, Balaclava
Rating: 4.9/5 (672 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in St Kilda East with 672 Google reviews. Rated 4.9/5 by locals.
4. The Cake Club.
Address: 722 High Street, Armadale
Rating: 4.9/5 (131 reviews)
A local cafe in St Kilda East with 131 Google reviews. Rated 4.9/5 by locals.
5. Indus Specialty Coffee
Address: 157 Chapel Street, St Kilda
Rating: 4.9/5 (90 reviews)
A local cafe in St Kilda East with 90 Google reviews. Rated 4.9/5 by locals.
6. Rippers
Address: 3 Glen Eira Avenue, Ripponlea
Rating: 4.9/5 (53 reviews)
A local cafe in St Kilda East with 53 Google reviews. Rated 4.9/5 by locals.
7. Bridge Store Balaclava
Address: 305 Inkerman Street, Balaclava
Rating: 4.9/5 (45 reviews)
A local cafe in St Kilda East with 45 Google reviews. Rated 4.9/5 by locals.
8. Shakez
Address: 21 William Street, Balaclava
Rating: 4.9/5 (17 reviews)
A local cafe in St Kilda East with 17 Google reviews. Rated 4.9/5 by locals.
9. All Things Equal Cafe
Address: 263-265 Carlisle Street, Balaclava
Rating: 4.8/5 (301 reviews)
A local cafe in St Kilda East with 301 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
10. Capri Cafe
Address: 16/18 Wellington Street, St Kilda
Rating: 4.8/5 (123 reviews)
A local cafe in St Kilda East with 123 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
11. Journey Daily Provisions - Bagels, Coffee & Salads
Address: 205 Carlisle Street, Balaclava
Rating: 4.8/5 (68 reviews)
A local cafe in St Kilda East with 68 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
12. Miss Alex & Co
Address: 85 Brighton Road, Elwood
Rating: 4.7/5 (737 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in St Kilda East with 737 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
13. OPPEN
Address: 20/2 Maddock St, Windsor
Rating: 4.7/5 (675 reviews)
A local cafe in St Kilda East with 675 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
14. Blencowes Kitchen
Address: 305 Inkerman Street, Balaclava
Rating: 4.7/5 (391 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in St Kilda East with 391 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
15. Delilah
Address: 38A Chapel Street, Windsor
Rating: 4.7/5 (247 reviews)
Delilah is a verified local spot in St Kilda East. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
About This Guide
Every venue in this guide is a verified, currently operating business sourced from Google Places API. Data last refreshed: 2026-03-31. If a venue has closed or moved, let us know.
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