Don't judge a place by its puny name. These guys have an impressive range of deli, lunch and dinner…read moreoptions. You can get freshly made pasta, ravioli, tortellini and more, which you can team up with one of the many sauces on offer. Grab a gourmet pizza that's ready for the oven. The premade lasagna and cannelloni are delicious, and heat up in minutes. Then there's aranchinis, samosas, boreks, quiches, gourmet pies, oh my. Of course they also sell all types of finger foods, cheese, and bits and pieces that would turn a dinner party into a huge success without the fuss and mess. They may not be the cheapest option in the market but they're certainly one of the best.

I never make a visit to South Melbourne Market without stopping by Pickadeli. I'm a sucker for a…read moreplace that offers testers, and the dips on offer here are top of the range...as are the cheeses, meats, sauces, pastas, meals, pizza bases and breads. This is a true gourmet style deli and as a result the produce is of excellent quality. Unfortunately, however, this means that it is also bound to be super expensive. But, as far as I'm concerned Pickadeli is more than worth it.

This is my go to place for cheese. I find that some cheeses are a little cheaper here than at the…read moreother stalls, and trust me they're just as good. Overall the shop is a little small and so they may not have as much to offer. As for the dips, breads, pickles and olives they stock you'll find they're pretty much on par with all the others. But like I said, stick with the cheeses here and you'll be happy.

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.

The worst coffee in South Melbourne it was so bad. I also made the mistake of buying a pie for…read morelunch it was cold in the middle and absolutely terrible. To top it off the staff were as cold as the pie. My advice walk past it plenty of other coffee places in Clarendon St that know how to make a coffee and the cakes look a lot better than they taste. Had a slice of chocolate cake also and it was so floury and it tasted like it was two days old. What I paid for a really bad pie and a stale slice of cake well once bitten twice shy. I will never go back I hate being totally ripped off there is so many great cafes in Melbourne and several good ones on Clarendon St and this is certainly not one of them.

So much cake! In the heart of South Melbourne, the old paper shop deli has a massive range of cakes…read moreand other delicious baked goods on hand for whenever you need it. In saying that, I'm always apprehensive about purchasing from these type cafes because I can't help but wonder how long the cakes sit there if they ain't selling. But that's my issue I guess. Coffee, it ain't bad. Like, if St Ali were next door I'd go there instead, but this coffee would have to do. Salted caramel macaroon, massive. Too much I'd say, I'm more for the quality than quantity. Overall though, staff were friendly, location is perfect and my sweet tooth was indulged. Maybe one day I'll get over my cake issues and return for a slice of each and every one.

I would like to see Melbourne start to evolve away from the café culture that we have created and…read morestart to create a bigger deli scene. It is hard to beat a home cooked meal that you can buy where you have not done all the hard work and tastes better than you could have done yourself. As the Albert Park Deli is open quite late you can always change your mind about cooking dinner and grab one of their delightful, flavoursome, hearty meals to take home. The moment you walk inside to look at the display cabinet you realise that you are going to be here a while. A known pastime at the Albert Park Deli is to sit out the front for the whole day and enjoy breakfast, then lunch, and order dinner to take home. I recommend giving it a try someday.

MaLe server had a bad hangover and was so sleepy rubbing eyes…read more he looked down the street couldn't care less when taking order . omg please send him home rude food was Luke warm and tasteless such a fantastic place in the past but now not so much plenty of places in the street want Business

The food and pastries looks very appetizing from the display. Me and my friends couldn't resist not…read moretrying it out! They have the best tiramisu I've ever tasted! The strawberry tart looked beautiful but it didn't taste as good as it looked unfortunately. Good presentation and well packaged for take out. Friendly service and warm welcome as soon as you walk in!

The Lygon Food Store has been part of the furniture for fine and quality produce in Carlton since…read more1952. Besides being a deli full of cheese and meats, it also has a very pleasant cafe area outside where you can grab a coffee and a bite to eat. They offer a range of ciabatta, baguettes, bagels and bruschetta to choose from which makes it a good place for a light bite. I'd prefer a wider range of fillings as it seemed that the choices I liked always had sun-dried tomatoes in them (which I'm not a big fan of). The baguette I had was simple and did the job. I imagine it would be a very popular place for students and workers nearby to grab a snack or lunch with the food mostly around the $10 mark. Unlike the other reviewer, I found their coffee to be really good. I didn't spend too much time looking at the deli. It looked impressive but there didn't seem to be as much as you'd get in King and Godfree.

Finding a $10 lunch anywhere is tough these days…read more But thankfully the lovely Alka is still at South Melbourne market doing her thing. This beautiful Polish woman and her tiny deli are two of South Melbourne's best keep secrets. Not just for the amazing array of cured goods and her lovely smile, but for their delicious lunch packs. Just $7.90 will get you a low-key lunch of ham and pork neck, green pickles, an egg salad and of course some freshly baked bread. Not a bad deal at all when you consider a cafe down the road charges more than that for a coffee.

You will feel like a local when you eat at this shop! Excellent customer service! Great selection!…read moreEat inside or under the umbrellas out front or take-away...The menu selection has everything you could think about for slow & fast Lebanese Cuisine...to include some of the tastiest Baclava to go with your coffee. I enjoy strong / black espresso and they delivered!!! Check them out for yourself! You will love them...They also do catering services...Thank You Simos Deli! Enjoy!!! :)

You would (as the name of this business implies) be forgiven for thinking that you have walked into…read morea contemporary upmarket New York diner. Deep down I feel so sorry for the staff. They work extremely hard (it is that obvious); they really care about keeping the customer happy; yet on such an occasion this was the longest wait I have ever had to wait for their take away coffee in Melbourne. Literally a record wait. In a nutshell, and on this occasion; who really cares. That's right, no one. For $2.70 a pop for a small cafe latte; the waiting around for final service is truly worth it. The staff are also friendly and enthusiastic, and the coffee just feels so great and milky in your mouth; especially with just one scoop of sugar(the smartest offer to accept in my coffee) that you get addicted and want to come back for more; and your coffee has been consumed before you even know it; like it all happened unconsciously at a blink of an eye. The perk me up factor is a wow - and the decor is great. For a mid week mini indulgence, the NY Deli should not be ignored. Oh and did I mention the plasma TV screen at the coffee machine to see and appreciate while you are waiting for your coffee? Get a glimpse of the news, and if your astrologically lucky, even your daily horoscope could appear in moments.