If you like your meat in all the recognisable Western cuts, this ain't the place for you. If you…read morewant your animals killed and prepared in a Halal-friendly way, this place rules. Istanbul Halal Meats sports a massive range of chopped lamb, goat and beef. The diced stuff is the best and man is it cheap. It can get a bit pushy in there at times so you gotta hold your cool and stand strong against the elderly women and brawny men lining up for their weekly meat treats. When I lived near this place, I'd drop in once a week for some diced goods and I swear, they never even remembered me. But outside the distinct lack of customer service, they have awesome meats and associated condiments. Plus you can always get a pizza from the joint next door while you're there. One of Sydney Road's hidden gems.

This is by fay the BEST butcher I've tried along Sydney Rd, and I've tried a lot!…read more They have a fabulous array of meats and cuts and specialise in goat and Turkish small goods. The quality is always exceptional, I've never had a dud. From lamb legs to steaks to sausages. The staff are helpful in preparing special cuts, they'll always offer to slice the end of a leg of lamb to help it fit in the oven, and will give you the low down on what's good & how it's best prepared - IF you're in during the week. The weekends can end up a bit of a jostling match, the rest of Brunswick knows about this joint! Also, they're halal.

It's not often I get excited about a butcher. I mean, I do love my meat, but the process of getting…read moreit is usually more of a hassle than anything else. Bertie's, on the other hand, is different. Bertie's is more like a speciality food store - championing the 'paddock to plate' cause. They use free range meat and butcher the entire carcass - which means you can literally pick any cut you like and ask for help on how to prepare it. The same amount of thought is given to the condiments and accompanying food and booze - all very high quality and appear to be from local or speciality producers. What keeps me coming back though is their lunch offering. They make a daily selection of salads, usually vegetarian, but you can select a freshly cooked meat to add as accompaniment like pulled pork, roast turkey or lamb. In winter, they make deliciously rich soups that you almost need a knife and fork for.

Selling delicious organic meats in a beautifully presented environment. Bertie's has recently just…read moregone under the knife for a bit of a makeover and what a spectacular job they did. Adding small goods, pantry staples and seasonal vegetables means you can pick up a meal in one go and know it will be delicious. Bertie's isn't discount any more but the meats taste amazing and are worth every cent.

I discovered this butcher about 6 months ago and since I did, it's been my go butcher. Their meat…read moreis preservative & nitrate free, organic, wheat & gluten free, bio dynamic (not exactly sure what this means but it sounds like a good thing to be) and grass fed. Aside from beef, chicken, lamb and pork, they also sell fresh daily fish and some other gourmet speciality products such as stocks, marinades, soups, dips and quite a bit more. Like I said I've been shopping here for about 6 months and over that time food quality has been consistently excellent. The service is always impeccable and the shop is both modern and clean. Overall a first class establishment. Personally I think the prices are very reasonable considering the quality. They're open every day, yes even Sunday's and their brochure says they home delivery! I'm impressed. Highly recommended!

Theo's Deli is where I love to buy my meat in South Melbourne. This little deli has everything!…read moreFresh cheese, olives, ham, bread and fresh meat of course, there is thinks like marinated chicken skewers, Italian Pancetta, Castlemaine Ham off the bone and some pretty good prices to match. Walking into the South Melbourne Market you will be inundated with fresh fruit, veggies and meat, but I would definitely recommend Theo's as my favourite for the best quality meat at the lowest price. If you are looking to save even further try heading to the market at around 2pm - 3pm, right before the stalls close they often discount their produce rather heavily in an attempt to sell it rather than have to throw it away.

These guys make one of the richest, densest, fruitiest fruit breads I've ever had. There's no doubt…read moreyou'll be overwhelmed by the beautiful choices of dips, cured meats and cheeses on display, so it's great that they have a range of specials to help you out. Grab 3 dips of your choice for $10. Choose any 2 cheeses for $5. Finally, 1 large Turkish bread for $2. And there you have it, an instant spread for your next dinner party, picnic or simple get together.

We sporadically shop at Canning's, both Hawthorn and Kew. The service is always exceptional. They…read morecome and greet you straight away, their friendly and they know their stuff. Canning's have a great range of products from aged steaks to pre made sausage rolls and meals. Their quality is exceptional and with the exception of once (corned beef), we've loved every product. They offer satisfaction guaranteed and they mean it. All of their meat is ethically sourced which of course is really important. If you have a read of their website you'll certainly appreciate their passion!

Online meat order from my phone…read more So I have been looking for a butcher that I don't have to traipse all over town to get good quality meat from at a reasonable price (including delivery fee). Minimum order is $80 for free delivery, I noticed that they do meat packs which were very inclusive for a family of two and cost $80 because we don't really eat fish or sausages I passed on this option. Depending on your location also depends on when free delivery is available. You can have it delivered any day of the week if you wish, but outside of your "free" day it is $20. Being an organic butcher it isn't the cheapest meat around but you don't go to an organic butcher for cheap meat. I ended up spending about $87 for chicken, mince, a beautiful rib eye steak, beef bones and sauerkraut from the deli section. They also offer to box your meat with a cooler pack so it can be left at your front door if need be. My delivery was on Saturday, and I got a text about 9am telling me to expect delivery at 11.30, I replied and asked them to leave it at the front door. Later in the morning I got a pxt showing me that the package had been delivered and where it was left. Overall a very exceptional online service! Now to get off the couch and cook it.

This is my one stop shop for fresh produce. Fruit, vegetables, meats, bread and more, this little…read moreshop is really a gem for the local area. Signorelli's does its best to stock Australian produce, so you'll be able to pick up some pretty good deals when particular items come into season. At the moment I love the passion fruits and oranges, while in the vegetable section the sweet corn (99c per ear) and asparagus are also very cheap. Towards the back you'll find a section devoted to bread, cheese, meat and sweets and nuts. They sell some fabulous sourdough loaves and pecorino cheese, and the leg ham, pancetta and prosciutto are all very reasonable ($11-15 for around 10 slices). I have yet to try some of the pizzas but they look delicious and unfortunately the same goes for the pasta. I will have to rectify this situation soon. On the way to the counter check out the yoghurt and juice, they stock coconut yoghurt that is sensational, and also have a wide range of juices and smoothies available in various sizes. Signorelli's is a great destination for locals. In all my time shopping there I have never felt ripped off by the price or the quality.

I have to be honest with you fellow Yelpers, I have never been inside Sonsa Foods. By the sounds of…read moreit I really should as it seems like another grocery store that just offers stuff you can't anywhere else. What I have sampled here and do on a fairly regular basis are their freshly made juices in a hole in the wall right in front of the store. You can pretty much take your pick from all the veggies and fruits they have on offer. They are made right in front of you and are really tasty too. They are that bit cheaper than the chains such as Boost etc. If passing, it's hard to miss and hard not to be tempted!

I came for the juice but I stayed for the rest…read more Since moving to Oz I haven't bought a new juicer so this place has replaced me juicing for the moment. This is one of the only things I have found in Oz that is cheaper than the states. Fresh cheap juice! Tara who usually juices on the weekends when I come in is always smiling and is friendly. Come in to get good hummus for cheap and a large selection of nuts. Also when Woolys across the street is selling $4 avocados come here for $1 avocados.

Fresh borek and gozleme! The borek and gozleme is still…read morefreshly cooked, but like other customers, we''ve noticed that this store has fallen victim to the rising prices. There is less filling and there seems to be more dough than filling. It's probably still a pretty good deal at $5 for borek and $8 for gozleme though. 26 September 2017 Wonderful bakehouse next to Queen Victoria Market This fantastic bakehouse next to the Queen Victoria Market serves delicious freshly cooked borek and gozleme at reasonable prices. Our spinach and cheese borek and tabouleh salad was a perfect start to the day!

The gozleme is amazing and the staff, including the two ladies preparing the food are pretty…read morefriendly. The gozleme and borek are made fresh on the premise and individually handcrafted. The gozleme and borek are made according to a family recipe and using methods similar to what you'll see in Turkey. I've tried all the gozleme on the menu and rank my favourite in the following order. 1) Spinach and Cheese- my all time favourite. The piping hot soft cheesy and spinach filling inside a fresh lightly buttered crispy pastry keeps me coming back for more. 2) Spicy Lamb- my guy friends like this one. I like the this one too but not as much as spinach and cheese. 3) Spicy Potato- which I find quite filling. The gozleme are $6 each and I think that's quite reasonable. I also like the boreks there too, especially pumpkin and the sweet berry flavoured. The boreks are $3.