Ripponlea 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 | — |
| Kremma | 5/5 | 47 | — |
| Levanter Cafe | 4.9/5 | 672 | $$ |
| Indus Specialty Coffee | 4.9/5 | 90 | — |
| Rippers | 4.9/5 | 53 | — |
| Shakez | 4.9/5 | 17 | — |
| Lady Of St Kilda | 4.8/5 | 2035 | $$ |
| **Wedge St Kilda | Middle Eastern Inspired Brunch** | 4.8/5 | 549 |
1. Hey There Cookie! By Cake In The Afternoon
Address: 97 Brighton Road, Elwood
Rating: 5/5 (83 reviews)
A local cafe in Ripponlea with 83 Google reviews. Rated 5/5 by locals.
2. Kremma
Address: 164 Tennyson Street, Elwood
Rating: 5/5 (47 reviews)
A local cafe in Ripponlea with 47 Google reviews. Rated 5/5 by locals.
3. 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.
4. 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.
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. 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.
10. 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.
11. Miss Alex & Co
Address: 85 Brighton Road, Elwood
Rating: 4.7/5 (737 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Ripponlea with 737 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
12. Kwan’s Table
Address: 7 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
Rating: 4.7/5 (196 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Ripponlea with 196 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
13. Indulge Waffles and Desserts St Kilda
Address: 236 Carlisle Street, Balaclava
Rating: 4.7/5 (172 reviews)
A local cafe in Ripponlea with 172 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
14. Food Voyageur
Address: 215 Carlisle Street, Balaclava
Rating: 4.7/5 (136 reviews)
A local cafe in Ripponlea with 136 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
15. The Elstern Social | Cafe & Brunch Elsternwick
Address: 572 Glen Huntly Rd, Elsternwick
Rating: 4.7/5 (71 reviews)
A local cafe in Ripponlea with 71 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
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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