I'd be pretty damn happy if I lived in this village and this was my local store. Sure I might not…read moredo my full grocery shop here, but if I were looking for quality ingredients for a dinner party or some unique items for my pantry then I would be here all the time. There's a small fruit and veggie section as well as a nice range of wine, but what I loved most of all was the compact deli right down the back, complete with neon diner lights spelling out DELI. Like moths to the flame, charcuterie lovers will be drawn down here for fine cured delicious things.

Every good neighbourhood needs a gourmet grocery store and this is it for Yarraville. Whether…read moreyou've got dietary restrictions or just looking for products of higher quality or less jammed full of sugar and preservatives, this is where you'll find it. In addition to a good range of meat and everything you need to throw together a meal, they also sell wine and have a cute deli section. Being just a short stroll from Yarraville Gardens, this would be a wise pit-stop to stock up on cheese and charcuterie to prep a picnic.

This is one of those delis that I absolutely adore. None of those big named products happens to be…read moreon sale here. This is sort of one of those places where you visit to grab a spread for a party, or even for a small get together. The other thing is that, like a lot of places, they also do coffee and tea, and the tea they served was quite nice. It was a shame that they didn't have any loose leaf tea available for sale.

Provata is the absolute perfect add-on to a shopping village that contains Coles. They are so…read moreideally suited, you'd be forgiven for wondering why Coles hadn't yet bought them out. Provata is a delicatessen in the traditional sense of the word. Stocking your usual suspects like cheeses, dips and other moreish nibblies they also have a sensational range of 'that other ingredient in this recipe I want to try that I have no idea where to get' type stuff. Persian fairyfloss, vanilla icecream made fresh with actual vanilla beans, tomato paste with anchovies, blue corn chips... you get the idea. Whilst you'll find many other stores like it around, it's that it's perfectly placed next to an incredibly popular Coles supermarket that makes it just right.

Creamy feta cheese, spicy kabana, Kalamata Olives, and a myriad of other meditteranian delights…read more.. Yum! My only problem is that I put on a few kilo's just looking at this shop. Though for this type of food, its worth it! Actually, I do think it should be illegal to sell mozzarella by the kilo..... my hips do not appreciate it, though my tastebuds do!

I am kicking myself that it took me three years to discover this little gem! Fresh on Young is my…read morelittle compacted market within the suburbs. There is a great range of fresh produce, fish and meats and deli products. There are also specialty items to boot! Situated right near Woolworths means you can get any grocery items you need within the same shopping trip. Staff are friendly and helpful and products are fresh and well displayed - it's a winner.

In Melbourne, we are really spoilt for choice! Fresh fruit and veg on every street and Deli's on…read moreevery other corner but there are very few places that have it all and when you do find them, sometimes they are just not that good. That is not the story here! After their recent refurb they have become my one stop shop for fresh fruit and veg, meats and fresh bread! They do a mean BBQ Chicken and they even have a reasonably large cheese and deli section for that sunday afternoon treat!

Big variety & great food & you'll be sure to find what you want ... love the cake shop, deli &…read moreflowers...

OHHH I LOVE this place…read more I swear I could live here (at night.. when its quiet). It has EVERYTHING food wise you could imagine, and more. - Freshly (like right in front of your eyes) made orange and apple juice. - Meat, meat MEAT - every meat you can imagine and drool over - Baked goods... so many... try and avoid it! - Fresh ALL AUSTRALIAN produce.. yum! But the best part is the cafe inside. Open till 3pm every day - they serve all the traditional breakfast dishes like Eggs Benedict, Big Breakfast & Smashed Avo... but they also have adorable cakes, wraps and toasted sandwiches. Great service and price too... I want to go back right now :)

Rocco's Roll, is there anything else to say, the Roll was soft and fresh the meats delicious and…read morethey turn them out very quickly without compromising on taste. The Delicatessen side has just about everything you'd think of, with an Italian flair. If you're considering visiting Rocco's for lunch don't let anyone convince you otherwise

Rocco still works there!! He's been there forever. Do…read moreyourself a favour and buy a Rocco's Roll. Fresh Bread available everyday and fresh Doughnuts 3 Days a week. The usual Italian style produce is always available in jars or in cans and for a quick lunch go to the freezer and grab a frozen garlic bread or lasagna to reheat at your work. If you're game tell Rocco one of your favourite jokes and he will share one with you in return. Naughty jokes included.

Wonderful stop for treats in the market. We got the kangaroo biltong in the guide books, some of…read morethe best hummus I've ever had, a small container of octopus that was delicious and turned out to be a lot of food, and other assorted dried meats, including a super pepper stick.

Steve is such a nice guy. At one point I'd be visiting his stall about two times a week and I loved…read moreasking him what I should tuck into next. Their $1.20 bagels are a chewy, fluffy bargain, while their Greek pastries are generously sliced and too tempting to walk away from. I adore the quiche paste here as well as the pickled baby octopus. Don't be shy to ask for a taste test before you buy, they'd be more than happy to oblige, the tough part is trying not to eat absolutely everything.

Always helpful, with great produce and served with courtesy Paul has a wonderful business at the…read moremarket Let him choose what's special and you can't go wrong Outstanding ham on the bone ask for a taste you won't regret it.

This old school deli is a real treat…read more No need to head into the Queen Vic market for smoked meats or cheeses. The quality and variety here is top notch. The Eastern European influence in this delightful deli will have you walking out with homemade kolbasi, delicious ajvar, a jar of pickles so big you could eating pickles all year and, well, the list goes on. The next time you need deli goodness, skip the Coles and pop into Michael's Deli. You won't be disappointed and your wallet won't take a bit hit either.