Great place to grab quality meat at good prices. Mad Butcher at Madmarket always has a solid range and the value is hard to beat. The team are friendly and helpful, and the service is always quick and easy.
Perfect spot to stock up whether you’re grabbing something for dinner or doing a bigger shop for the freezer. Always had a good experience here.
Michael Jackson
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February 06, 2026
I really wanted to like Mad Butcher (Madmarket), but unfortunately my experience was pretty underwhelming.
While the prices can look appealing at first, the overall quality and consistency didn’t quite live up to expectations. Some of the products I picked up weren’t as fresh as I’d hoped, and it made me feel a bit unsure about coming back for regular shopping.
The store itself felt a little messy and rushed, and it was hard at times to get help when I needed it. Customer service wasn’t bad, but it also wasn’t particularly welcoming or engaging either – it just felt very “in and out”.
I’m giving two stars because it does have budget-friendly options and it might suit people who are just looking for the cheapest prices. However, for me, quality and confidence in what I’m buying matter, and this visit didn’t really deliver on that.
Richard Sandrowicz
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September 20, 2025
Are you serious? Selling flank steak and calling it skirt?
It's a common scam to rename various cuts of meat and increase their value. Apparently you lot are right into it? What else are you being creative with? Pictures included.
Any butcher nose skirt steak (diaphragm muscle) always has a strong line of connective tissue running along the center. 🤔 Consumer trading act complaint incoming........
Andrea Wood
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March 19, 2026
Never had a bad product, good quantities of meat,friendly and prompt email service and i like the fact it delivers under 10 on zip payment which is a realistic price ! my parcel of meat lasts me 5 weeks for $65 a bargin 😀 always fresh products and friendly delivery ladies 😀
Summer Kassy
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February 09, 2026
Went in to use food grant work and income card... Spent a hour picking out food just to be told there system won't do it at that exact minute.... So that was time consuming and annoying. The staff were very polite tho
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Great place to grab quality meat at good prices. Mad Butcher at Madmarket always has a solid range and the value is hard to beat. The team are friendly and helpful, and the service is always quick and easy. Perfect spot to stock up whether you’re grabbing something for dinner or doing a bigger shop for the freezer. Always had a good experience here.
I really wanted to like Mad Butcher (Madmarket), but unfortunately my experience was pretty underwhelming. While the prices can look appealing at first, the overall quality and consistency didn’t quite live up to expectations. Some of the products I picked up weren’t as fresh as I’d hoped, and it made me feel a bit unsure about coming back for regular shopping. The store itself felt a little messy and rushed, and it was hard at times to get help when I needed it. Customer service wasn’t bad, but it also wasn’t particularly welcoming or engaging either – it just felt very “in and out”. I’m giving two stars because it does have budget-friendly options and it might suit people who are just looking for the cheapest prices. However, for me, quality and confidence in what I’m buying matter, and this visit didn’t really deliver on that.
Are you serious? Selling flank steak and calling it skirt? It's a common scam to rename various cuts of meat and increase their value. Apparently you lot are right into it? What else are you being creative with? Pictures included. Any butcher nose skirt steak (diaphragm muscle) always has a strong line of connective tissue running along the center. 🤔 Consumer trading act complaint incoming........
Never had a bad product, good quantities of meat,friendly and prompt email service and i like the fact it delivers under 10 on zip payment which is a realistic price ! my parcel of meat lasts me 5 weeks for $65 a bargin 😀 always fresh products and friendly delivery ladies 😀
Went in to use food grant work and income card... Spent a hour picking out food just to be told there system won't do it at that exact minute.... So that was time consuming and annoying. The staff were very polite tho