About
Cannings Free Range Butchers is an ethical butcher on Burwood Road in Hawthorn, one of several Cannings shops around Melbourne. The business specialises exclusively in free-range, high-welfare produce, built on three commitments: integrity in sourcing, transparency about where its meat comes from, and a purpose-driven approach that weighs community and the environment alongside profit.
At the counter you'll find free-range beef, lamb, chicken, turkey, pork and house-made sausages, with butchers who can talk through provenance and cuts. The shop also shares recipes — like pomegranate and sumac lamb shoulder — to make the most of its produce. It's a strong choice for Melbourne cooks who want their meat to come with a clear, high-welfare backstory.
Best For
Inner-east Melbourne cooks who want exclusively free-range, high-welfare meat from a butcher that's transparent about sourcing.
What You'll Find
Free-range beef
Free-range lamb
Free-range chicken
Free-range turkey
Free-range pork
House-made sausages
Raw honey
Good to Know
TypeFree-range butcher
FocusExclusively free-range, high-welfare
ValuesEthical sourcing, provenance transparency
GroupMultiple Melbourne stores
RegionHawthorn, Melbourne VIC
Opening Hours
Monday7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Hours are the Cannings standard across stores; confirm the Hawthorn shop before a special trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cannings Free Range Butchers sell?
Free-range, high-welfare meat — beef, lamb, chicken, turkey, pork and sausages — sourced with a strong emphasis on ethics, animal welfare and provenance transparency.
Is the meat free-range and high-welfare?
Yes — Cannings stocks exclusively free-range, high-welfare produce, built around integrity in sourcing and transparency about where the meat comes from.
What are the Hawthorn store hours?
Cannings stores trade Monday–Friday 7am–7pm, Saturday 7am–6pm and Sunday 8am–6pm. Confirm the Hawthorn store's hours before a special trip.
Where is the Hawthorn store?
At 100 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122, one of several Cannings butcher shops around Melbourne.