Church Street Butcher — Local services in Melbourne

Stopped and was genuinely impressed! The quality of the meats inside the shop is top-notch — everything looked fresh, well-prepared, and clearly handled with care. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to offer advice on cuts and cooking tips. What really caught my attention, though, was the stall they had out front making fresh sausages. You could actually watch them being made right there on the spot — such a cool experience! The aroma was incredible, and of course, I had to try one. Juicy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned — some of the best sausage I’ve had in a long time. It’s clear they put pride into...

The meat is ok, but most pre-packaged into formats: a lot of it pre-seasoned. They seem to put their sticker on a wholesale-supply.The lack of local competition shows in the outrageous prices. Only two places at the counter so it’s slow and the staff keep prodding you to choose quickly (while asking, inanely, ‘how’s your day been’: it’s suddenly getting worse, I feel like saying). Then they have the insolence to levy a “surcharge” on the total even for EFTPOS payments. Won’t go back even if it means travelling...

It's rare to find a good old style butcher but we are lucky to have a fantastic one on Church Street in the heart of Brighton. Super friendly KNOWLEDGEABLE staff who will tell you how to cook variations of anything you buy (which I find important as I am not an accomplished cook but I am an accomplished drinker which does help,... :). The goods are amazing, lots of great sauces and accessories, and one one recent note the Chicken Kievs (should we say Kyivvs this month?) are huge and...