The Best Cafes in St Kilda for Your Next Brunch Date

St Kilda isn’t just Melbourne’s seaside playground — it’s a cafe lover’s paradise where the coffee is strong, the brunches bold, and the vibe endlessly addictive. This eclectic neighbourhood blends beachy ease with culinary edge, serving everything from silky scrambled eggs to plant-based perfection. Here, cafes aren’t just places to eat — they’re cultural institutions where locals linger over flat whites and visitors fall instantly in love.

Whether you’re chasing your next caffeine hit or the city’s best smashed avo, St Kilda’s cafes deliver the goods — with style, flavour, and a side of sunshine.

Sebby’s Scrolls, St Kilda

When Sebby’s first opened in Caulfield South, the queues said it all — Melbourne had found its scroll obsession. Now, the cult favourite has rolled into St Kilda, taking over the old Black Star Pastry site on Acland Street. Each scroll is baked in its own tin for caramelised edges and soft, cloud-like centres, finished with draped cream cheese icing or savoury twists like Cheesymite and pizza. Add rotating monthly specials and Allpress coffee, and you’ve got comfort food with star power.

2C Acland Street, St Kilda

Ms Felix

Ms Felix has breezed into St Kilda, reclaiming the famed Café Racer corner with sunshine, style and a dash of mischief. Inside, marble meets rattan, St Ali coffee flows, and the menu walks the fine line between comfort and temptation — from avocado and feta mousse to hot-honey fried chicken waffles and eggs benedict three ways, kissed with apple-cider hollandaise and kimchi powder. Add babycinos, puppachinos and that sea-salted view, and you’ve got St Kilda’s new brunch royalty.

17 Marine Parade, St Kilda

Hello Sparrow Cafe 

Warm, welcoming, and full of heart, Hello Sparrow feels like brunch done right — relaxed yet quietly confident. Chef Tj, drawing on his Auckland and Queenstown roots, keeps things simple: the best flavours come from the freshest ingredients. No gimmicks, no overthinking — just seriously good food. From generous big breakfasts to nourishing bowls and perfectly poured coffee, everything sings with balance and care. Honest, flavour-forward, and effortlessly cool, Hello Sparrow has earned its place among the best cafes in St Kilda.

126A Chapel Street, St Kilda

Monarch Cakes

Monarch Cakes is a Melbourne institution with more than 85 years of history. Renowned for its traditional European cakes and pastries, it has long delighted locals and visitors alike with time-honoured recipes and old-world charm. The hero is the famous Polish baked cheesecake, joined by other classics like the chocolate kooglhoupf and the rich, buttery plum cake. Stepping inside feels like travelling back in time — the aroma of freshly baked treats and the welcoming atmosphere make it an unmissable St Kilda icon.

103 Acland Street, St Kilda 

Trouper

Trouper nails the art of a great St Kilda cafe — sharp coffee, a menu that surprises, and a playlist with just the right amount of attitude. It’s all comfort and flair, from the B&E roll and chilli scramble to the sticky date porridge that feels like dessert for breakfast. The prawn roll, stuffed with dill, capers and pickled daikon, is pure brilliance. Warm service, killer coffee and serious flavour — Trouper makes every brunch feel like the main event.

141 Chapel Street, St Kilda

Lady of St Kilda 

Lady of St Kilda brings Mediterranean spirit and effortless style to the coast. From sunrise to last call, it’s all about bold flavours and good times — from the Good Morning Istanbul (sesame pita, sunny egg, spiced lamb and tzatziki) to sambousek pastries that flake at the lightest touch. Pair it with a Bloody Mary and you’ve found brunch bliss. Named after the ship that gave the suburb its name, this all-day hangout sails on charm and flavour.

204 Barkly Street, St Kilda

The Banff

A St Kilda stalwart since 1942, The Banff wears its history well. Once an army galley, it now channels mountain lodge cosiness with wood-panel warmth and plates that feel like comfort itself. The menu blends nostalgia with everyday indulgence, from sunrise B&E rolls and Mexican baked eggs to smashed avo brightened with feta. Open from dawn till late, it’s where stories, friendships and appetites are fed in equal measure — a true local legend.

Unit 29/145 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda 

The Wedge

Wedged between Acland and Carlisle Streets, The Wedge is a fun St Kilda favourite where exceptional coffee meets Middle Eastern flair. Start with a soothing chai latte before diving into falafel Scotch eggs with baba ganoush, crispy flatbread, pickled turnips, pomegranate and spiced Tripoli sausages. Sweet tooths are rewarded with banoffee waffles crowned with vanilla bean ice cream and baklava crumble. Warm, flavourful and full of charm — this cafe in St Kilda is brunching at its most delicious.

72A Acland Street, St Kilda 

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Sister of Soul

True to its name, this vegan and vegetarian cafe has a whole lot of soul, contributing to St Kilda’s community gardens in between nourishing its locals with wholesome, delicious food. Many of Sister of Soul’s dishes have become staples for their loyal fanbase, like their blueberry and acai bowls, panko eggplant bao buns, turmeric tofu scramble, Thai red curry topped with crispy tempeh, linguine Bolognese, or their rainbow buddha bowls. They even have a list of vegan friendly wines, beers and cocktails, or you can try something a little more left field with their spiced carrot and dandelion lattes.

73 Acland Street, St Kilda 

Galleon Cafe

A true local institution, the hippie flavoured Galleon Cafe harks back to the peace and love touting St Kilda of old. Eternally laidback, the brekkie bagels and lunchtime burgers come on mismatched crockery and the cheerful wait staff stop by for conversations over coffee. All a welcome reminder that sometimes, they still make them like they used to.

9 Carlisle Street, St Kilda

Woodfrog Bakery

At Woodfrog Bakery in St Kilda, bread is an art form. Each loaf is nurtured slowly, allowing the dough to develop depth, nutrition and that signature crackling crust. Specialising in sourdough, the shelves brim with golden loaves, buttery pastries and other daily bakes that smell like heaven. Coffee flows freely, the mood is warm, and everything — from olive batards to almond croissants — feels made with care.

108A Barkly Street, St Kilda

The St Kilda Dispensary

The St Kilda Dispensary delivers in spades for eggs served with a side of history. Once the largest dispensary in the Southern Hemisphere, this apothecary-inspired cafe now brews exceptional coffee for its devoted regulars. The bold interiors and playful details nod to its past, while the menu brings modern flair — nourishing plates, smoothies served in beakers, and hearty brunch favourites for the morning after. For something decadent, don’t miss their signature injectable doughnuts — pure, sugared joy with every bite.

13 Brighton Road, St Kilda

Space-cafe

This much-loved St Kilda cafe has all the right ingredients — welcoming service, relaxed charm, and an all-day menu that keeps locals coming back. Start your morning with baked eggs, French toast or a classic avo on toast, then drift into lunch with wholesome burgers, fresh salads or steak and chips done just right. Paired with excellent coffee and a breezy coastal energy, it’s the Australian cafe experience at its most effortless. Settle in and savour the moment.

183 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda

Sorsi e Morsi

In St Kilda’s heart, Sorsi e Morsi is the Italian gem locals guard closely. A blend of cafe ease and restaurant flair, it delivers food that feels both generous and refined. Brunch might mean braised beef brisket with potato dauphinoise or corn and basil fritters with mascarpone and baked beans. Come evening, it’s all about stuffed zucchini flowers, handmade gnocchi and a glass of red. Honest, flavoursome and effortlessly charming — a taste of Italy by the sea.

31 Blessington Street, St Kilda

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Writer

Kelsey Harrington

22 October 2025

Kelsey Harrington is a Melbourne-based writer with a sharp eye for the city's ever-evolving food, wine, arts, and culture scene. Her journey into the creative industry took the scenic route—what started as a passion for capturing Melbourne’s energy through a camera lens led her to Sitchu, where she worked her way up to Melbourne Editor. With over four years in the industry, she’s all about uncovering the best places to eat, drink, and explore. Off the clock? You’ll find her diving into a platter of fresh oysters and crudo, gallery-hopping, or sipping an extra dirty martini while plotting her next adventure.