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Acland Street Cakes and Brunch in St Kilda
The cake cabinets are the search query. Brunch is the local follow-on. Both sit on the tram 96 terminus strip.
Direct answer
Acland Street is St Kilda's cake strip. Monarch Cake Shop, Acland Cake Shop, Sebby's Scrolls, and Black Star Pastry are the names people type. Tram 96 terminates here. Weekend queues start late morning. For a sit-down brunch, book The Wedge or walk to Galleon Cafe.
96 terminus on Acland Street
Before 11am or after 3pm Saturday
Monarch and Acland Cake Shop
The Wedge, Galleon, Sister of Soul
Which cake shop should I join?
- Monarch Cake Shop at 103 Acland Street. Polish cheesecake and chocolate kugelhopf. The name most travel guides repeat.
- Acland Cake Shop at 97 Acland Street. Continental cabinets, custard tarts, the classic window.
- Sebby's Scrolls. Cult cinnamon scrolls. Fast takeaway before the pier.
- Black Star Pastry. Strawberry watermelon cake and modern pastry. Different crowd to the continental shops.
Europa Cake Shop and Le Bon Cake Shop are also on this strip. They are not yet separate directory rows. Ask on the street if a cabinet looks closed. Shops do shut mid-afternoon on quiet weekdays.
Brunch when you want a table
The Wedge is the Middle Eastern brunch that locals recommend. Galleon Cafe is the long-running room just off the tourist peak. Sister of Soul and Flour Child cover plant-forward and pizza. Weekend brunch still wants a booking or an early walk-in. La Roche and Cicciolina are the sit-down dinner step-up on the same street.
Queue and tram tactics
- Get off tram 96 at the Acland Street terminus.
- Do cakes before 11am on Saturdays or after 3pm.
- Pair with Luna Park, the Sunday Esplanade Market, or a walk to the pier.
Parking is paid and tight. The parking guide covers Acland Street carparks. Full tram notes: how to get to St Kilda.
Frequently asked questions
What is Acland Street famous for?
Continental cake shops. Monarch and Acland Cake Shop are the historic cabinets. Sebby's and Black Star are the newer queues.
What is the best brunch on Acland Street?
The Wedge for a booked Middle Eastern brunch. Galleon Cafe for a long-running local room. Sister of Soul if you want plant-based.
How do I get to Acland Street from the CBD?
Tram 96 from Bourke Street terminates on Acland Street in about 20 to 25 minutes. That is the simplest trip.
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