Finding a good butcher is always a mission. Unfortunately convenience of supermarkets means that…read morebutchers no longer have the same vital place in our meals that they used to. For me Cutting Edge Meats is what I think a butcher should be. The staff are always friendly and helpful, willing to prepare your meat as you request if they don't have it on display. Our experience of the quality of the meat itself is that it is probably some of the best we've found on the northside of the city and it won't cost you an arm and a leg. In particular the lamb that we've purchased has been exceptional. I quite happily stock up here and feel like I'm getting good value for money and supporting a local business in the process. Cutting Edge Meats does offer a spit rental service too.

I am a big fan of the butcher shop. I am so pleased to have found this great place since moving…read moreinto the area. The service is fantastic, nothing is too much trouble and the meat is first class.

Having been here many times over the last few years, I thought Yelp should be aware of it too…read more Always friendly and always fresh. Ray is quite the butcher, with recommendations of meat and barbeque combination packs to how to cook your very expensive rib fillet roast for a very special occassion. Don't overcook it he said... as he pulled me aside and took me through a step by step. Much appreciated... although I did end up undercooking the piece of meat having underestimated the weight... or in my case... guestimated. I always appreciate butchers who don't feel the need to put glad wrap over all their meat because of flies or whatever reason they want to give... it just gives the impression the meat isn't fresh and no one has bought anything. These guys have the freshest reddest (not fake red, real fresh red!) meat on the market here. The prices are really good too and if you've had a hard day wheeling 2 young screaming kids around, these guys may even 'accidentally' throw in a spare crumbed lamb cutlet... because one looked kinda small. So generous in their nature, boisterous when called for, these guys know their meat and are proud to share the good meat knowledge. Will be back!

Buying meat at one of the two main players in the Supermarket game is so 2010. Buying from a good…read morebutcher is the new black. I'm currently auditioning new butchers in my new 'hood and I recently visited Barrow Lane for a few dog bones and walked away with eye fillets that were so perfectly roasted for Sunday night dinner, this could be a winner. The times I've visited Barrow Lane I've been greeted with a supremely friendly smile from the guys behind the counter and they've always been happy to share tips and tricks for how to best prepare or cook the cuts you've purchased. They do have a $10 EFTPOS minimum so either grab some cash or do a bulk buy.

How is it this place doesnt have any reviews! These blokes absolutely rock! Best butchers we have…read moredealt with in Brisbane (look at my photo, I eat alot of meat!). These guys remind me of the butchers of old (yes I'm old to). They open the door for you, genuinely talk with you about.....anything really. Carry your meat to the car (which helps with screaming kids) and always remember who you are. The meat itself is amazing. My partner is a raving hippy so for her it has to be 'organic'. Me, I don't care, as long as its red, dead and juicy I'll eat it. But the different sorts of cuts and marinates really spices up our barbies and makes 'us' look like 5 star chefs! Mmmmm....meeeeeat.

Amazing customer service, and top quality everything in store…read more Oh, & shoppers go in prize draw for $100 of meat every week.

I love this butchers…read more They've got a great range of meat (lots of it organic or locally sourced) and the guys behind the counter are HEAPS more knowledgeable than me. I could never get the background on a piece of meat they can provide from the guy in a supermarket. The prices are as good as the supermarkets too, and you're supporting a great local business by buying here. Their position next to a bakery and fruit shop / deli also means you can do your daily meal shopping without having to enter a big chain. Oh, and they have cheap dog bones. Love that.

Got really bad service here the 1 time I wanted to do more than buy 1kg of mince…read more After waiting ages for staff to stop chatting with friends, finally got served. Little interest in, or help in suggesting, where I could buy some pig's trotters.

If you're looking for really good quality meats and smallgoods, as well as probably the best…read moreBiltong and Deoewors in South East Queensland, I'd suggest giving Steyn's at the Aspley Hypermarket a go. I've never been disappointed and honestly, if you like dried meats, you really need to try some of theirs. I've sampled a lot of different biltongs around town and I won't buy mine from anywhere else now.

I shopped at Tbones today to find out after coming home when I checked the receipt that the lady at…read morethe cashier had overcharged me. I bought 1 packet of rigatoni she charged for two. And I got the Spanish garlic and she charged for the Australian garlic price!! I'm disgusted with such dishonesty! I would normally help independent smaller businesses but the incompetence of your staff makes it hard to want to go back there. I obviously didn't realise until I got home after doing all my groceries. It's hardly worth driving back but this experience has left me a sour taste in my mouth!

Need fresh fruits and veges? Have a limited grocery budget?…read moreI recommend you to shop at T-bones Fresh Food Markets. You can buy from an apple to a bucket of potatoes. I often buy lots of fruits and veges for a week or two. Now you can get a box of huge mangoes for $19.99! (I'll post the photo) However, some dairies are expired (that's why they are quite cheap), so check the best-before dates! The staff, esp cashiers, are friendly. It opens 7 days a week. The building has a big parking space and other shops (fishmonger's, cafe, bakery, bottle shop, hair salon, etc.).

I find it's always the small, independent fruit shops that have the freshest and best fruit. There…read moreare few strawberries I've had that have topped the ones I bought at Fruit Fantasy & Deli at Stafford City Shopping Centre. They have a nice range of fruit and veggies and a small deli around the back that also has a good range for its size. There are dips, meat, breads, and cheeses to choose from to go with the very nice and very fresh fruit. Though it can't compete on a size scale with larger chains of fruit sellers and the likes of Coles and Woolworths, this little place has some great stuff at really excellent prices. A ridiculously large of behemoth strawberries only cost me $6 and at the rate I go through strawberries, that's exceptional value. Their produce is fresh and a really great alternative to chain stores if you like supporting local suppliers and sellers.

This fruit and deli might be in a suburban shopping centre, but it's worth every car-park fight and…read moreschool holiday group of teens that roll their eyes at you on your way into the Stafford Shopping Centre. Family-owned and run, there's a decent range of fruit and veg (specials are based on what's in season), deli goods including Roza's Sauces, meats, cheeses and sauces, and specialty items. Given it's Christmas, for example, there's a stack of Pannetone's available at the front of the store. The prices are fairly consistent and really no more than the two main supermarket players. But what you get here that you don't get elsewhere is the feeling that you're supporting someone local, produce that is seemingly fresher and some fancy #smugtrolley warm fuzzies as you take your eco-tote filled bags to the car.

The only butcher I have found in Brisbane that sells 100% certified organic meat. There are two…read morestores, one in McDowell and one in Paddington - McDowell is my local. Although I don't eat meat very often, my husband and daughter love it so I cook it for them. I don't really buy it anywhere else because I know that the produce sold at the Meat-ing place is in its most natural form, free of growth hormones and other nasties. All of the gourmet sausages and small goods (including bacon) are free from preservatives, gluten, HVP and nitrate. Typical Aussies, my children love the rissoles and the beef sausages. I feel good knowing that the money I am spending is helping out our local farmers and that I am buying quality meat that is full of flavour and free from artificial (and dangerous) additives - just like the olden days.

I love this butchers. You will always be met with a smile by the staff and they are very…read moreknowledgeable about all their goods. Everything is organic and the beef is grass fed. If you are like me and need something like sugar free bacon, they are more than happy to order it in for you. Nitrate free is regularly stocked. Their produce is always top quality. I highly recommend trying them out.

Attention all lactose and gluten intolerant beings! This deli is a must-go for all those suffering…read morethe crippling affects of said allergies. Intolerant free? Don't worry, there's still rows upon rows of sumptuous produce for you too, I was just a little over-excited to see such a large variety of allergy-specific foodstuffs. This deli is huge, and it's easy to get lost in aisles of towering cheeses; pasta sauces; ready-made and ridiculously healthy meals; gourmet ice cream, gelato and sorbets; and olive oils. Seriously, there are so many varieties of olive oil, it's hard not to believe you're in Italy. But the best part? The huge selection of gluten-free muesli (yes, there is the Byron Bay's own Brookfarm Muesli [though exceedingly expensive it is outrageously delicious]) as well as dairy-free gelato and the gluten-free pasta. And it's not just the spaghetti which is gluten-free, it's everything from squid-ink pasta to tagliatelle. And of course, to be true to any deli, Zone is packed with fresh fruit and veg, a huge number of cuts of meat and wonderfully sweat pastry treats (I highly recommend the Turkish Delight...out of this world!).

This is my favourite deli in all of Brisbane and luckily for me it is close to work. Also a tip…read morethat not many know is that they give 10% discount to Qhealth staff when you show your ID badge at the till. What could be better! It is a small store but it has a bit of everything. There is a large gluten free section which is fantastic for a one stop shop. The fruit and veg is to die for, it is bigger and tastier than more mainstream supermarkets. It is pricier, however it stays fresher than items purchased elsewhere. As for the deli section WOW, I love love love it. The antipasto selection is vast and all super tasty. I am not someone who likes olives, in fact I can be found discretely trying to spit them out, however the olives from zone fresh are delicious and you can find me fighting for the last one! Definitely try the stuffed olives with brie and sweet chilli. You can also order platters from zone fresh. I have ordered some for this weekend so i will report back. The butcher section is also fantastic. The meat, poultry etc is all delicious and great quality. You can get some handy hints from the butchers for recipes for dinner. I also love the oil selection in zone fresh. My husband is a chef so likes to experiment with different things. This store is a cave of treasures for him to create culinary delights. Don't expect to get things cheaply in zone fresh but do expect the best quality and service.