ABOUT US
At Maple Leaf Meats, we’ve spent the past 10 years doing what we love serving up real food, made from scratch, with no shortcuts. What began as a humble food truck trading in Melbourne’s Inner West has grown into a local institution, known for its smoky BBQ flavours, retro vibes, and honest, handcrafted eats.
Our journey started at Yarraville Gardens, where our first ever menu featured Montreal’s finest: the Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich. While we were proud of the product, we quickly realised that our community was craving something different. So, we pivoted fast. Within a week, we introduced a new menu: smoked pork ribs, our now-famous Maple Beef Burger, and the first appearance of our house-made Maple BBQ Sauce. We also rolled out the Special Cheese Burger complete with our signature Tomato Sauce ‘Thick with Kick’.​
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'This is a labour of love & we wouldn't want it any other way'
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From day one, we made a commitment: no generic sauces, no preservatives, no fillers just real ingredients and bold, authentic flavour. Everything we serve is made the hard way, from scratch. That’s how it used to be done, and that’s how we still do it.
Over time, our menu evolved and so did our reputation. Our customers began asking the same question: “When are you going to bottle your sauces?” So, we did just that. What began as a food truck favourite has grown into a proudly local retail & food service range named Johnny Retro.
We’re more than a food truck, we’re a flavour movement. Rooted in tradition, inspired by community, and driven by passion. This is a labour of love, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
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'All Johnny Retro products are proudly produced in our HACCP Certified facility, ensuring the highest standards in food safety and quality'
Watch this space..because our journey is only just heating up!
About Maple Leaf Meats – From Food Truck to Signature Sauces
What We Stand For
Maple Leaf Meats didn’t start in a boardroom. It was born on the vibrant streets of Melbourne’s Inner West, where we grilled burgers and served up locals from our food truck. Our sauces were never intended for retail; they were made to complement our menu, made with genuine passion and real flavour. But when customers began asking us to take them home, we knew we had something truly special to share.
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Our Mission
To serve really great food, Big on flavour, and give our community a food truck experience worth coming back for.
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Our Vision
To be a Melbourne Food Truck Favourite known for really great Burgers, Wings & Ribs and the flavours that keep people coming back.
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Our Values
We’re not just here to make great products we’re here to do it the right way.
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Customers First, Always: Everything we do starts with the people who use our products.
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Passion with Purpose: We’re driven by a love of great food.
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Integrity in Every Step: We do what’s right at every stage from sourcing to production to how we show up for our customers.
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Built on Community: Born in Melbourne’s Inner West, we grow alongside the people who support us.
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Real Quality, No Compromise: We only use real ingredients with no added preservatives, fillers, or thickeners. We take no shortcuts!
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Sustainability with Action: We choose glass packaging and local production to make better choices for people and the planet.