Finding a good butcher is always a mission. Unfortunately convenience of supermarkets means that…read morebutchers no longer have the same vital place in our meals that they used to. For me Cutting Edge Meats is what I think a butcher should be. The staff are always friendly and helpful, willing to prepare your meat as you request if they don't have it on display. Our experience of the quality of the meat itself is that it is probably some of the best we've found on the northside of the city and it won't cost you an arm and a leg. In particular the lamb that we've purchased has been exceptional. I quite happily stock up here and feel like I'm getting good value for money and supporting a local business in the process. Cutting Edge Meats does offer a spit rental service too.

I am a big fan of the butcher shop. I am so pleased to have found this great place since moving…read moreinto the area. The service is fantastic, nothing is too much trouble and the meat is first class.

Having been here many times over the last few years, I thought Yelp should be aware of it too…read more Always friendly and always fresh. Ray is quite the butcher, with recommendations of meat and barbeque combination packs to how to cook your very expensive rib fillet roast for a very special occassion. Don't overcook it he said... as he pulled me aside and took me through a step by step. Much appreciated... although I did end up undercooking the piece of meat having underestimated the weight... or in my case... guestimated. I always appreciate butchers who don't feel the need to put glad wrap over all their meat because of flies or whatever reason they want to give... it just gives the impression the meat isn't fresh and no one has bought anything. These guys have the freshest reddest (not fake red, real fresh red!) meat on the market here. The prices are really good too and if you've had a hard day wheeling 2 young screaming kids around, these guys may even 'accidentally' throw in a spare crumbed lamb cutlet... because one looked kinda small. So generous in their nature, boisterous when called for, these guys know their meat and are proud to share the good meat knowledge. Will be back!

Buying meat at one of the two main players in the Supermarket game is so 2010. Buying from a good…read morebutcher is the new black. I'm currently auditioning new butchers in my new 'hood and I recently visited Barrow Lane for a few dog bones and walked away with eye fillets that were so perfectly roasted for Sunday night dinner, this could be a winner. The times I've visited Barrow Lane I've been greeted with a supremely friendly smile from the guys behind the counter and they've always been happy to share tips and tricks for how to best prepare or cook the cuts you've purchased. They do have a $10 EFTPOS minimum so either grab some cash or do a bulk buy.

Supa Fruta is the independent competition to the major supermarket in the Great Western Super…read moreCentre. In comparison to its rival, it has a few things going for it. It has the smell of a fresh produce market and it has plenty of supplies. The Vegetables and fruit are a mix and match of some absolute beauties and some majorly bruised up items. However, if you do take the time to dig though you'll be pleasantly rewarded with cheap prices. Also, there is the butcher that goes by the name of Chopshop. There's a range of fine cuts and diced meat in a wide variety of farmyard animals. In addition they have a smaller range of premade and marinated meats ready to slap onto the barbecue or the pan.

The greatest shop I have ever met! they have things that no other shop has and that make this shop…read moresuper unique compare to other shops. This place before had a bad owner and now the new owner is really good and knows what is he doing and I hope everyone support their shop as they are really looking after local people and giving 5% discount to seniors and defense force personnel as well as pensioners. beside fruits and veggies which are great qualities they also have huge range if groceries that you have to spend good 1 hour to fully know what great items they have. Vegan, organic and gluten free products are also sold here at the lowest price possible.

Charlie's is a bit of a coup for us Northsiders. Open 24 hours and providing respectably priced…read morefruit & veg with great customer service - there's a reason you'll often find this local shop buzzing with shopping carts. As a family run business, the service reflects this. It's not too much trouble, as other Yelpers have mentioned, for the team to help you carry your shopping to the car. You get a choice of bag or box and there's a small section at the front of the store perfect for stocking up on slightly blemished produce for smoothies or juice. I most recently bought a bag of pineapples for $5 that have been well used in smoothies this week and even a chicken dish for dinner. There's also a small area for organic and gluten free flours, coconut oils, yoghurts, cheeses etc. All in all Charlie's is a one-stop shop and great for a weekly produce shop or for the one-off "I've run out of..." type of stop in. If you're not keen on driving to Everton Park, they also have online ordering with a flat $5 delivery.

I'm so glad I was able to try Charlie's while visiting Brisbane! My sister got me excited to try…read moretheir vegan delicacies, as well as browse their vast fruit selection. After being on the road traveling for close to two months, I had gotten used to eating what was cheap and convenient, not taking nutrition into consideration most of the time, so I was craving some colors in my diet. Charlie's had a few fruits I'd never seen before, one of which was a Jackfruit, cut open and on display. Also available were coconuts, passion fruit, pineapples and other tropical deliciousness. There's a small selection of dairy-free cheeses, yoghurts and ice creams, as well as other vegan food options. We decided to get something to snack on from the cafe section. I chose a falafel which, after reading another user's review, I realize I should have asked if they were made that morning because it was cold (which I wasn't expecting) as well as soggy. Unless it was freshly made, I wouldn't recommend it. My sister ordered the banana "nice-cream," which was sinfully creamy and somehow still 100% dairy-free. Even the chocolate drizzle on top fooled me! We also got a few of their smoothies, all of which had the option of being organic (for an extra charge) or regular. Overall, it was a fairly pricey but deliciously healthy mini meal. There's a lot of hype to this place but I think it's well-deserved - worth a visit!

Off the beaten track ...which is to say this business is tucked away around the corner from Banks…read moreSt (Moore st is opposite the Catholic Church, this is a great place for a quiet coffee and a delicious biscuit. I challenge you to find a more crumbly melting morsel of moment. Mistress of Spice stocks colourful and whimsical kitchenware & wears (aprons, teatowels) as well as having a large wall freezer full of simply scrumptious curries. These are qwell balanced and not overly oily like takeaway curries too frequently are. The spices are flaoursome and balanced very cleverly against the textures and tones of the other ingredients. My favourites : lamb and spinach curry, mauritanian chicken and potato, byt then again the beef dansak is fabulous and my son swears by the butter chicken. Yes you do have to heat it but believe me it is very easily done. Dessert? How about white choclate coconut truffle or hold on! bread and butter pudding. Rode past on my bicycle the other morning and there were no less than 8 chaps sitting out front with their coffees. Not an Ashgrove housewife in sight! The morning school shift must have just finished.

On the first Sunday of each month, a few blocks of Blackwood Street in Mitchelton is closed off the…read morefor the Jan Power's Farmers Markets. The Mitchelton Farmers Markets feature many of the same quality stall owners that go to all of the Jan Power's series of markets, but there's also a few others who I only see a Mitchy. I love getting a nice cold drink from the Lime man - all his products are Lime based. He sells amazing Lime cordial to take home - remember to bring my your glass bottle when you're finished and get $1 off your next bottle. He also sells Lime salt which is delicious on avocado, or to rim your margarita glass with. There's a couple of different German Sausage stalls to pick from, if you like a good german sausage and sauerkraut. The one up in the middle of the markets (just off the little side street) sells you the sausage cut up on a plate as an option, instead of in a bun - so good for people like me who want to limit their bread intact. There's also dumplings and waffles and crepes and coffee stalls, so don't eat breakfast before you come. There are plenty of delicious bakeries that sell organic bread, spelt bread, sourdough and other types of bread. There is also a man selling heavily discounted cheese that is close to the Best Before date (but still is good for a bit longer) so you can pick up some bargain cheese. There are heaps of fresh produce stalls selling fruit and vegetables. There's a stall that just does apples and has about half a dozen different types of apple (with sample and tasters available) and they also do amazing cloudy apple juice. The markets run from 6am to midday, but so many of the stalls sell out of the product well before closing time, so the earlier you get there, the better.

Grab your eco-tote, your smug trolley shopping list and wander down to Blackwood Street on the…read morefirst Sunday of the month for a compact version of the Jan Power's Farmers Market. Be warned, by 8:30am the street is packed and your market experience becomes more like shuffling through a sardine tin. There's favourites like The Goat Pie Guy, Sol Breads and I Love Brownies, as well as ample fresh produce stalls, flowers sellers and strategically placed coffee carts to keep you caffeinated regardless what end of the street you start your market haul at.

Given the amount of fruit and vegetables grown in the sunshine state I am often disappointed at the…read morequality of what is available for us to buy in Brisbane. I'm a big fan of visiting my local farmers market but sometimes it's not an option. I tried Oboys for the first time at the beginning of this year and have to say I was quite happy with the produce they have. There is always some good specials but equally whilst you may pay a little more than the local supermarket the standard is much better in my opinion. It lasts longer, and appears healthy when I'm buying it. The added surprise for me was discovering they have a great continental deli selection. Cheeses, meats & dry goods with a good selection and some unusual products. They have a selection of local and imported options including Roquefort & Parmigiana Reggiano. If you're looking for a new green grocers and want somewhere reliable in the Everton Park/Mitchelton/Everton Hills area then this would be my recommendation.

Wonderful pies possibly best pie i have had in Queensland the coffee is acceptable prices are ok…read moreample alfresco seating and eftpos available

I can't believe that NO ONE has reviewed this FANTASTIC bakery yet. Located in a small suburban…read morerow of shops is an absolute GEM of a bakery. This is not your typical bakery, they do the most divine artisan breads, sour dough, pies, sausage rolls and pastries. Pies with divine tasty fillings and pastry that is soft, crunchy and flakey all at the same time. But the real winner is their vanilla slice, get in quick as they ALWAYS sell out by lunch time. Perfect for a quick lunch time snack but also perfect for an afternoon treat to take home to share. Best bakery I've been to in a while.

I don't know who Rufus King is but I imagine he's one cool cat. And his seafood has become a…read moreregular for my weekly shops. From fresh caught prawns to meaty Tasmanian salmon fillets, I know that the quality here is high. With the added benefit of tips and tricks on how best to prepare the catch, you're sure to impress once you're back in the kitchen. Prices are no more than supermarkets!