Barker's Foodstore & Eatery - South Melbourne — Restaurant in Melbourne

Barker is hugeee in New Zealand which has been standing strong for more than 40 years 🤯 They started with wines, then using the techniques of creating wines they explored the possibility of creating different products which landed them with their famous jams, curds, compotes, chutney, relish, savory sauces, dessert sauces, and many more ‼️ They definitely have everything you need in terms of staple ingredients to stock up your pantry 🥰

We have tried some of their collections during their private event, in terms of chutney we loved the Green Tomato flavor, for jam I’d go with Raspberry and Andrew enjoyed the Apricot, and for compote I liked the passionfruit and Andrew liked the Rhubab.

In their South Melbourne store, they’ll be offering dishes using their very own products as ingredients so you can try things out and see which product you’ll take home (and you will cause they’re so good! 😂). We can’t wait to visit the store and try their dishes ourselves, and you...

Only knew this little local existed when a neighbour raved about their 3-cheese omelette, and we’ve been hooked since we tried it! The omelette is incredible, even the blue cheese in it is perfectly balanced by one of their own chutneys on the side. Bright and welcoming, great staff, and the fresh quality ingredients really shine through. The coffee is good, too… and they’re always excited to give the pup some home made dog treats (complimentary). Barkers Foodstore in South Melb is a humble hidden gem with great honest food and warm atmosphere. Honestly, try...

I adore this place for their relishes and chutneys. Most of the food here comes with a lil pot of a relish or chutney.

I'm kind of particular about eggs. I like them creamy but not wet but not spongey. The folded eggs on the menu were eggsellent (hah) both times i ordered them.

The shop itself is located on a quiet part of Park Street, is sunny all hours of the day, and is a preemo place to have a sit and a coffee. The staff are super nice and welcoming and can tell you anything about the sauces they sell in store.

I'm coming back to try...