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Cannings Free Range Butchers

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Opening hours

Monday:

7am - 7pm

Tuesday:

7am - 7pm

Wednesday:

7am - 7pm

Thursday:

7am - 7pm

Friday:

7am - 7pm

Saturday:

7am - 5pm

Sunday:

10am - 7pm

Public Holidays:

10am - 5pm

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Reviews for Cannings Free Range Butchers (90)

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kirthik
1 review · 400 points
15 Aug 2020
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

Good quality meats and prompt service

bobbie-c
1 review · 600 points
verified email - 19 Mar 2019
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

Their meat is incredible. Purchased an order last week, and I must say, their Cannings Pure Burger (Frozen) - 600g is so good I've already run out of the 3 lots of 4 I've purchased. My steaks are sitting neglected. But I'm constantly craving these burgers!

verified email - 04 Jun 2018
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

Great customer service, excellent meat, poultry and fishes. clean and bright environment, highly recommended

12 Dec 2017
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

Always pop in when I get a chance, have only been disappointed once when you had run out of stock ( understandable, but please carry more)

Approximate cost: $50

Hi there!

Thanks for the feedback. So we can improve ourselves, what stock do you find that we re selling out of?

booc
1 review · 400 points
24 Dec 2016
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

We read the reviews here on WordOfMouth and decided to make the trip from Fitzroy to Kew to buy Pork for our crispy pork recipe for Christmas day.

As many have said before me, the service is phenomenal! Even though the shop was abuzz, I was served very quickly by a nice young guy who asked me just the right questions to work out what I wanted and needed. He then handed over to the butcher himself for very personalised service.

The butcher - DAVID - went out back and selected just the right sized piece for me (4KG) and presented it to me to check I was happy with it. David then gave me the option of removing the bones, which he did for me, and he even scored the skin for me exactly how I wanted it scored (1cm diagonals).

Once completed, David took the time to give me the tips on how best to prepare my crispy skin pork.

Seriously folks, you don't get better personalised customer service than this. For a moment in time, I felt transported back to the heyday of the 1950s.

I'll update this after Christmas dinner!

Approximate cost: $95

Hi BOOC. Thanks for such a glorious review. David is one of our newest recruits and we are all so proud of him for receiving this review. It made his (and my) Christmas. David has a very promising future ahead of him at Cannings. Thanks for your support, booc!

verified email - 17 Feb 2016
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4.0
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4.0
Value Rating
4.0

Shop there regularly due to excellent meat, poultry and salmon.
However, disappointed in lasagna product. NOT made to Italian style. Will not purchase it again. I understand this product was not made by Cannings.

Hi Caz.

Thanks for the review. Sorry to hear about your bad lasagna experience. Cocoa Patisserie (in Kew) make our meals for us , with our meat, and to our recipes. We receive high praises for all of our meals. Can you please tell me the Italian style so we can perhaps to look at having these changes made to the lasagna recipe/method? Our job is never done as there is always room for improvement.

Caz, my email is; [email protected]

Although I believe your choice of words is fairly harsh, I appreciate your advice.

Thanks again.

verified email - 09 Aug 2015
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

The products here are such high quality and the prices are very reasonable for the flavours and choice.

Thanks Cath! Look forward to seeing you again! Our Malvern store opens next week, which may be closer to you.

verified email - 07 Aug 2015
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

Me and my family love to cook, and picking up some fresh produce every week is a ritual.. love this place!

What a great ritual. Thanks for your support!!

annar281
1 review · 600 points
verified email - 26 Apr 2015
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

Thank you Sam - I usually buy my produce at the Vic market, but realised at the last minute it would be closed on Saturday so popped down in my lunch hour to Cannings in Hawthorn near my work to get enough to feed 9 adults for a BBQ on Anzac Day. Well, we have never had such delicious sausages ( Toulouse Pork, and Honey Lamb) and also beautiful lamb chops! Everyone was impressed with the quality and taste! So thank you, and I might just have to swing by more often! Looking forward to a beef cheek slow cook later in the week :-)

Approximate cost: $110

Thank YOU, Anna!

I'm glad you share our enthusiasm for great quality, high welfare produce. The Toulouse sausages are our latest addition to the range. I love them!! Also, the lamb is from a new supplier. It's organic, saltbush fed, dorper lamb from South Australia. It's very good! Thanks for your support and I hope we see you soon. Don't forget, we deliver all over Melbourne. Check our website.

verified email - 02 Apr 2015
Service Rating
5.0
Quality Rating
5.0
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4.0

Great quality product but not cheap, but if you are looking for great cut, fresh and beautifully presented look nowhere else. This is the place to shop for dinner parties!

Approximate cost: $130

Thanks for the great review TS! We try very hard to bring you the best produce, with great service in a beautiful shopping environment. No, this does not come cheaply, but I'm glad you can see the value in it. Thanks for your support!!!

amandah50
#25 in Balwyn VIC
1 review · 300 points
27 Dec 2014
Service Rating
5.0
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5.0
Value Rating
5.0

So. my daughter works next door to this butchers. Whilst killing time waiting for her to finish one day I just wandered in for a bit of a sticky as I'd never been there before. Well how pleasantly surprised was I? Not only did the display cabinets full of meat look appealing.....the staff were quite nice too! A pleasant shopping experience with all my questions answered, my order taken and exactly to the day, received a text telling me my Christmas order was ready for collection! The hams we ordered were absolutely delicious, the gluten free chicken schnitzel was to die for and the steak just melted in your mouth. DEFINATELY will be shopping there from now on! Highly recommended!

Approximate cost: $185

Yay!!! I'm glad we we're able to make your Christmas even more delightful!! : )

mereditht3
#70 in Hawthorn VIC
1 review · 300 points
16 Jun 2014
Service Rating
5.0
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5.0
Value Rating
5.0

Everything here is amazing - the meat and other foods are always the best, and the service is wonderful. It's fantastic to have a local freerange butcher who so obviously cares about the work they do. I can't say enough good things!

Thanks for the kind words and motivation! We won't let you down, Meredith.

verified email - 12 Aug 2013
Service Rating
5.0
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5.0
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5.0

Love Cannings! I drive all the way from Fitzroy North to shop there. The staff are friendly and there is a great range of meats. They often run out of eggs on saturday and they don't have a big range of milk. Everything else is awesome,

Hi Karen. Thanks for the fine review! I think we have sorted out our egg ordering now. We rarely run out on Saturday's. On another note, we have stopped selling milk. If you're looking for an ethical, high welfare, grass fed milk, the only real option is Barambah. They sell it at Leo's There is lots of other milk options around, but none who guarantee their cows are grass fed and their male calves grown up (as opposed to being placed into the veal market).

verified email - 11 Jul 2013
Service Rating
5.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
5.0

Always a pleasure shopping at Cannings; with the best part being dining on the amazing produce. The staff are knowledgable and friendly; the atmosphere in the shop is always welcoming.

Thank you!!!

verified email - 08 Jul 2013
Service Rating
5.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
5.0

I've been visiting Cannings since they opened, I have never been disappointed. We love there sticky pork ribs!

katherinek4
#27 in Blackburn VIC
1 review · 5 points
06 Jul 2013
Service Rating
5.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
5.0

Best butcher in Melbourne! Great service, clean and well presented shop and, more importantly, superb quality free range meats. A definite winner!

Secretshopperalert 06 Jul 2013

will check it out!

valeriai
#32 in Cheltenham VIC
1 review · 255 points
verified email - 05 Jul 2013
Service Rating
5.0
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5.0
Value Rating
5.0

Fantastic butcher, I get all our free range meat from Cannings. Great quality products and top customer service.

verified email - 30 Jun 2013
Service Rating
5.0
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5.0
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5.0

These guys are fantastic and it's great to see a local butcher thriving and so well supported. The variety and freshness is always second to none, and the guys and gals are so attentive and always friendly. While it may not be as cheap as theater supermarkets, there's a very good reason for that - this is all free range and you mos. certainly get what you pay for. And recipes available online and a loyalty app which is a great way to reward those of us in the know. Great work guys.

rosp2
1 review · 55 points
verified email - 21 Jun 2013
Service Rating
5.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
5.0

Only buy my meat online from Cannings. Great products, good prices and fantastic service. Love what they stand for!

josephp3
1 review · 50 points
19 Jun 2013
Service Rating
5.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
5.0

Friendly and welcoming staff, prompt service with a smile. When I go to Cannings I feel like a person and not just another number coming through the door.

What a warm and encouraging review. Thanks you so much for your support. We look forward to serving you for years to come. See you in store soon!

scottm15
1 review · 5 points
29 May 2013
Service Rating
4.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
4.0

Love the food and meat selection. The FOH staff are ok to deal with, but if the butchers are serving then they're great. Always helpful, cheerful and friendly.

claregreen
1 review · 200 points
verified email - 29 May 2013
Service Rating
5.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
4.0

Great service, beautiful meat, will not shop anywhere else from now on! Good value for money and a great selection to choose from. Feels good to be feeding the family hormone and additive grass fed and free range meats.

alastairl1
1 review · 0 points
27 May 2013
Service Rating
5.0
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5.0
Value Rating
4.0

Cannings provide an unrivalled meat shopping experience. The staff know their stuff and can always provide excellent advice. I bought a leg of lamb at the weekend and it cut like butter. When it's that good its worth every penny and the cooking and clean-up time!! The crumbed pork chops and eye fillet are also to die for.

farmerna74
#14 in Ringwood North VIC
1 review · 200 points
verified email - 26 May 2013
Service Rating
5.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
5.0

Went into the shop and the guys couldn't have been more friendly or helpful. The meat & products were amazing and the amounts went a long way. I even posted a pic and felt like a superstar. Can't wait to go back!

babenreviewer 27 May 2013

free range! yes!

nicholasb2
#29 in Hawthorn VIC
1 review · 205 points
verified email - 22 May 2013
Service Rating
5.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
4.0

Winner winner chicken dinner! My butcher of choice, definitely recommend. Quality produce, good for the body, good for the conscience.

verified email - 20 May 2013
Service Rating
5.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
5.0

Personal service and quality produce. I love the yakitori chicken cooked in the oven. Very juicy. Better than buying a ore-cooked roast chicken any day of the week.

michelle35
#21 in Hawthorn East VIC
1 review · 215 points
verified email - 13 May 2013
Service Rating
5.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
5.0

Beautiful range of high quality free range meat. Lovely to walk into the store and be met by a welcoming smile every time! The only place we shop for meat (& the occasional homemade pre-prepared dinner!!). Great work Cannings!

danharman
#30 in Fitzroy VIC
1 review · 200 points
verified email - 12 May 2013
Service Rating
5.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
5.0

Excellent and highly recommended, quality free range meats with a wide range of goods. Ordering online is easy and the home delivery service is great.

Approximate cost: $150

09 May 2013
Service Rating
5.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
5.0

Quality meat & good value for money. Highly recommend making a visit to this place if you're in the market for a fresh product that never disappoints. Also the guys in the store offer good advice on how the meat should be cooked to get the best end product.

vw3511
1 review · 205 points
verified email - 04 May 2013
Service Rating
5.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
3.0

Always enjoyable dealing with the guys at Cannings. We will only eat Free Range meat and these guys are one of the best.