Hurstbridge Deli & Larder — Restaurant in Melbourne

I had a lunch with family today and I stopped by Hurstbridge Deli and Larder. They are doing it tough, like all small business. It’s an amazing experience there. I go in and say “I’m making pumpkin soup (or pasta or salad) and what I could add? And generations of experience in small business is passed on in a tiny moment “ add a small amount of this smoked pork or crumble through this cheese or serve it with this tiny bit of hand made sausage and the meal will be transformed” . And it is. You can taste before you buy, have a beautiful interaction with a part of our community and support quality. I’m a massive introvert and I don’t know even know the owners name. But she is amazing and I don’t want to loose that. If you can, go in and ask her what she’s passionate about right now, taste it and spend $5 or $10 . It will make your day. And it will make Hurstbridge a more interesting...

We can’t believe our good luck having such a well-curated selection of fine food out at the edge of Melbourne where the suburbs meet the bush. The cheeses are well-chosen, the handmade pasta is outstanding, and at Christmastime, the larder is a bounty of hard-to-find treats both local and European. Sheree is always lovely and has excellent recommendations for any palate (including sourcing turkeys, hams and getting the sausage maker to grind extra-spicy salami when we have special requests!). Don’t forget to peruse the yummy deli case and check out the extensive selection of...

Absolutely LOVE this place! Sheree is a wonderful person, who runs a spectacular Deli with delicious goodies and wonderful staff! Sheree's home-cooked meals are fantastic and we shop there twice weekly. The coffee, hot food, and home-made cakes are a wonderful treat and her boutique bread, sauces and other items are exceptional! The Christmas goodies have also arrived and I know I'll be stocking up there for our family gifts and food items! Well worth the drive to...