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.

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.

I always find this place less crowded and slightly cheaper than the vic and prahran.read more

Mother's pantry is a continental deli stocking a large variety of olives, cheeses, meats, small…read moregoods, dry goods and fresh pasta from around the globe. The shop is beautifully decorated and there are many varieties of jars of different goods and jams, biscuits and sweets. The service is magnificent, and staff are only too happy to help you out with advice. A great selection of antipasto platters; I really love the aromatic, fresh olives and the fetta cheese options. YUMM!

If you are in the northern parts, you can't go past Mothers Pantry! If it can be smoked, dried,…read morecured or pickled they will have it! They also have a great range of cheeses and other goodies to make sure that your Sunday afternoon spread is truly divine! Just be aware, they do have a fridge full of Ben and Jerry's so you might just ignore the cheese and take home a pint of Phish Food!

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.

With THE best egg and bacon rolls that you could imagine, coupled with the best coffee this side of…read morethe bridge, there isn't anything that Eddie & Anna can't do! At lunch time, you'll find a steady stream of patrons through the doors buying a gigantic and fresh sandwich that will 'hit the spot' each and every single time. Thanks for being consistently brilliant at what you do guys!!

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