Preston Chicken Shack

Preston's legendary charcoal chicken shop. absurdly generous portions, old-school prices, family-run heart.

No-frills takeaway counter with outdoor seating. chaotic, busy, and buzzing with energy. This is an old-school chicken shop that hasn't tried to be anything else, and regulars love it for exactly that reason. The outdoor setting can attract birds so takeaway is the recommended mode.

Widely cited as one of Melbourne's best charcoal chicken shops. Owner Cathy (and her husband) are the defining feature. personally generous with portions, remembered as exceptionally warm and attentive. Free-range chicken noted by one reviewer. No plastic containers for packaging (noted as a positive). Appears on Melbourne top-charcoal-chicken lists.

Not applicable. classic Australian-style charcoal chicken shop.

The defining proposition. enormous portions at throwback prices. Multiple reviewers call it the best value in Melbourne for charcoal chicken. A surcharge for card payment is noted by one reviewer as a minor irritant.

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