Ripponlea has 15 verified spots worth your time for restaurants. Every venue below is a real, operating business with a Google listing — no placeholder names, no made-up addresses.
| Venue | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levanter Cafe | 4.9/5 | 672 | $$ |
| The Clifford | 4.9/5 | 93 | — |
| Indus Specialty Coffee | 4.9/5 | 90 | — |
| VEGETALIST | 4.9/5 | 57 | — |
| Rippers | 4.9/5 | 53 | — |
| Shakez | 4.9/5 | 17 | — |
| Lady Of St Kilda | 4.8/5 | 2035 | $$ |
| **Wedge St Kilda | Middle Eastern Inspired Brunch** | 4.8/5 | 549 |
1. Levanter Cafe
Address: 296 Carlisle St, Balaclava
Rating: 4.9/5 (672 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Ripponlea with 672 Google reviews. Rated 4.9/5 by locals.
2. The Clifford
Address: 56-58 Glen Eira Road, Ripponlea
Rating: 4.9/5 (93 reviews)
The Clifford is a verified local spot in Ripponlea. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
3. Indus Specialty Coffee
Address: 157 Chapel Street, St Kilda
Rating: 4.9/5 (90 reviews)
A local cafe in Ripponlea with 90 Google reviews. Rated 4.9/5 by locals.
4. VEGETALIST
Address: 197 Carlisle Street, Balaclava
Rating: 4.9/5 (57 reviews)
One of Ripponlea’s verified dining spots with 57 Google reviews.
5. Rippers
Address: 3 Glen Eira Avenue, Ripponlea
Rating: 4.9/5 (53 reviews)
A local cafe in Ripponlea with 53 Google reviews. Rated 4.9/5 by locals.
6. Shakez
Address: 21 William Street, Balaclava
Rating: 4.9/5 (17 reviews)
A local cafe in Ripponlea with 17 Google reviews. Rated 4.9/5 by locals.
7. Lady Of St Kilda
Address: 204 Barkly St, St Kilda
Rating: 4.8/5 (2,035 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
Lady Of St Kilda is a verified local spot in Ripponlea. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
8. Wedge St Kilda | Middle Eastern Inspired Brunch
Address: 72A/70 Acland St, St Kilda
Rating: 4.8/5 (549 reviews)
A local cafe in Ripponlea with 549 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
9. The Lion & Wombat
Address: 107 Grey St, St Kilda
Rating: 4.8/5 (326 reviews)
The Lion & Wombat is a verified local spot in Ripponlea. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
10. All Things Equal Cafe
Address: 263-265 Carlisle St, Balaclava
Rating: 4.8/5 (301 reviews)
A local cafe in Ripponlea with 301 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
11. Sam’s Cafe Melbourne
Address: 158 Barkly St, St Kilda
Rating: 4.8/5 (212 reviews)
A local cafe in Ripponlea with 212 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
12. Gold Burger
Address: 13 William St, Balaclava
Rating: 4.8/5 (108 reviews)
One of Ripponlea’s verified dining spots with 108 Google reviews.
13. Mama Blu’s Food Co. & Kitchen
Address: 61 Glen Huntly Road, Elwood
Rating: 4.8/5 (83 reviews)
One of Ripponlea’s verified dining spots with 83 Google reviews.
14. The Carpenter’s Ruin
Address: Ground Floor/15 Inkerman St, St Kilda
Rating: 4.8/5 (57 reviews)
The Carpenter’s Ruin is a verified local spot in Ripponlea. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
15. Flour Child St Kilda
Address: Level 1/77 Acland St, St Kilda
Rating: 4.7/5 (2,072 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
Flour Child St Kilda is a verified local spot in Ripponlea. 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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