Russian Tidbits — Local services in Melbourne

I was out to get some fresh air/emission gas after WFH for 3 consecutive days. A friend recommended this place for Russian cakes. At the beginning, I expected a Russian cafe but it turned out to be a Russian grocery shop. I was there around 12 pm and saw a lot of old ladies speaking Russian with staffs, and I knew instantly food here would be legit.

There were a gallery of sausages. I bought 2 types and they were kindly sliced thinly for me. A bonus points. Both sausages are delicious and you could tell the good amount of lean meat in them.

I bought a Napoleon cake and a Honey cake. They are both delicious. You may be able to get a better Napoleon elsewhere, but the Honey...

Excellent smallgoods. Unfortunately (and I appreciate Russian is in the title) tidbits has gone very heavy in stocking Russian made products. They used to have more of the imported products from former soviet and baltic countries other than Russia. Their produce is much higher quality and more true to the original recipes (and hands up who really wants to support an aggressor state's economy?). If not for that I would give 5 stars, the smallgoods is saving them...

Such an amazing deli! Staff are always pleasant and very helpful. My weakness is their chicken frankfurts. Always fresh, flavourful and oh so delicious!! They have a huge selection of cured meats and fish, cheeses, breads, bagels and jars of pickles, etc. along with a few sweet delecacies on display in the window and on top of the deli counter. Not to mention the assortment of pierogi!! If I died in that place, I would already...