Bacon, as we all know, is awesome. And the best bacon in all of Melbourne can be found at Bill's…read more That by itself would earn Bill's a 5-star rating, but they also do a wide variety of sausages which are amazing. On Saturdays, Louie grills them up out front of the store and does a sausage sizzle - $3 for a snag with onion and bacon. Try the spicy Italian or the pork and fennel.

This is a really good butchery. It's pretty busy (my standard for working out whether or not a…read moreplace is likely to be good if I haven't shopped there before) and the staff are easy to deal with, being chatty and full of suggestions for what you might like if you don't really have anything in mind. One of my favourites has been the little chicken schnitzels, which are really cheap, but very good in quality. Although I'm happy to eat them after cooking them as-is, my wife makes little parmigianas with them. The meats all look very nice, and because they seem to be so busy, I'd imagine that what's on display isn't on display for terribly long, so what you buy is pretty fresh. And the steaks that I've had from there, if they were any fresher, they'd be mooing and chewing on grass.

Ok I'll come clean. I did initially come to this store with a wallet full of five dollar notes…read moreexpecting a lap dance and a bit of day time entertainment. But I came away with oh so much more. Breasts, rumps, thighs, bellies and a pretty nice rack of lamb. You see the Gourmet Meat Rack just has everything. And the shiny lights that are scattered throughout the store with specials and suggestions just worked to excite me even more. In fact I was so excited by the time I left the Gourmet Meat Rack that I had to go and sit down for a bit. You see it is not every day that you come across so much meat in one place. And I'm talking good meat too. All kinds of pieces of meat. And the best thing is that it is all for sale!

This incredible Northcote butcher certainly has a nice rack. And breasts, and thighs, and more…read more Silly me had been buying my meat for as long as I can remember from nearby Coles but today, today I struck meat gold in the form of Northcote Plaza's very own butcher, The Gourmet Meat Rack. 30 odd different cuts of beef; chicken portions and cuts that you just can't find at the supermarket; beautifully marinated looking skewers and very friendly and professional service, The Gourmet Meat Rack has it all. I spent around $20 today but for that came away with three ginormous chicken breasts, a handful of beef ribs and a giant piece of sirloin steak. The Gourmet Meat Rack is arguably better value than Coles and the meat looks fresher and is much more prettily displayed. A no brainer really.

An Italian butcher that knows meat, respects it and offers great service and quality. Try their…read moreItalian snags, great beef, grab a porchetta to roast, so many options including some great value cheap cuts and quality pork and veal mince that's perfect for so many dishes! If you need something a bit unusual just ask, it'll probably be out the back or they'll be able to get it in for you.

Only a small little butcher but they are very high on quality…read more I love the leg ham here and the marinated chicken wings

Boococks Butchers in Studfield Shopping Centre sells a large range of meats, small goods and even…read moreeggs. The shop is super clean and is always well stocked. The staff here are very nice and the owner Darren has served me many times. The meats are quite varied compared to the selection in the supermarket and the prices are also a bit cheaper. My favourite product from there are bits of chicken breast wrapped in bacon. They are held together with a skewer and have yummy cheese in the middle. They are perfect for a quick dinner when you cannot be bothered cooking and are almost a staple food in my house! Once I had quite a few bags from Boococks and the staff member noticed I was struggling so they helped carry them out to my car - you can't beat that!

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.

Every time I go to Glenferrie (Hawthorn), I do not leave the area empty handed without taking home…read morea few of their gourmet sausages: we are talking about flavours such as rosemary, cheese and chives. See and appreciate for yourself. There is (every Saturday) this budding cook cooking delicious sausages for you to smell, taste and appreciate: like a mini appetiser/snack: there is no limit to the number of little sausage pieces you can try. This staff member (the same guy every weekend) is always so cheerful and friendly. It gets interesting once you come inside. You would almost feel guilty if you walked away depending on how many sausages you have tried. Their cooked gourmet sausages is a great hook to come inside. Truly divine. More like a deli instead of a butchery of gourmet meats. The staff are so energetic (full of protein literally) and I always (without fail) order two parmas that just need to be whacked into the microwave for a few minutes, and they are just a meal in itself for me on those respective two nights a week I am not in the mood to cook. Great value for gourmet meat. My Amex doesn't always think so.

I recently started buying there as I once tried a sample of chicken steak they were giving outside…read morethe store. I loved that bite so much I had to buy it and I continue on doing so whenever I feel like eating meat. They offer quite a good range of produce and staff is really friendly. Prices are affordable even for me as a student. Highly recommended!:)

Of the two butchers in Nth Essendon, Florence leans more to the traditional Italian than the other…read more A big range or pastas & sauces, frozen fish, cheese, small-goods, and ofcourse lovely dry aged Victorian beef. In winter, its gets very busy because of the Italian pork season where everyone makes sausages at home. This is the time to get really cheap pork meat. Service is excellent. There is nothing these guys wont do for you. Prices are really good compared to major supermarkets, and the quality of the meat is twice as good.

This is a fantastic butcher in the North Essendon shopping area. The staff ae great, freindly and…read morehelpful; I was in there recenly seeking some gravy beef, and one of the butchers got a quarter of beef from the chiller and cut it up for me then and there@ Not as cheap as the market for meat, but the prices are good and the specials are great. They also sell briliant sausages, chops, fee range chooks and a range of other pantry items.