Comments on: Where is the best market in Melbourne? http://melbournism.com/where-is-the-best-melbourne-market/ The best of almost everything in Melbourne, as voted by locals Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:23:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: elizabeth http://melbournism.com/where-is-the-best-melbourne-market/#comment-3240 elizabeth Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:36:17 +0000 http://melbournism.com/?p=219#comment-3240 Collingwood Children's Farm Farmer's market, 2nd Saturday of the month 8am-1pm Collingwood Children’s Farm Farmer’s market, 2nd Saturday of the month 8am-1pm

]]> By: Alison http://melbournism.com/where-is-the-best-melbourne-market/#comment-3239 Alison Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:42:46 +0000 http://melbournism.com/?p=219#comment-3239 Definitely Collingwood Childrens Farm Farmers Market and Gasworks Farmer Markets. Both are accredited by the Victorian Farmers Market Association. They are the only legitimate market operators who actually do and mean what they say. Plus, there's no middleman, you buy direct from the grower or producer and importantly, all the produce is local. Definitely Collingwood Childrens Farm Farmers Market and Gasworks Farmer Markets. Both are accredited by the Victorian Farmers Market Association. They are the only legitimate market operators who actually do and mean what they say. Plus, there’s no middleman, you buy direct from the grower or producer and importantly, all the produce is local.

]]> By: David Redfearn http://melbournism.com/where-is-the-best-melbourne-market/#comment-3104 David Redfearn Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:30:57 +0000 http://melbournism.com/?p=219#comment-3104 Preston without a doubt! I have been a regular there on Saturday mornings for many years and you can't beat the friendliness of the place but please don't go there for the architecture!! A few favourites: Farnacci Deli (Nino and Anna and their family are gems), Con's Deli (despite the owner Bill barracking for the Pies!!), the wonderful Camuglia family and their greengrocery (they barrack for the right team too; go Roos!), Sam the bread man, Rosemary and Tony who sell me my soap and toothpaste and the guy who sells the nuts and health products. Everyone there is marvellous though! A great range of choices for a coffee and a snack too! I have had a policy of getting everything possible there rather than from a supermarket as I am supporting local family run businesses. My exceptions are meat which I get from Brenta and Biviano's in Fairfield and a handful of grocery items I get at local IGA stores. Way to go if you live north of the Yarra!! Preston without a doubt! I have been a regular there on Saturday mornings for many years and you can’t beat the friendliness of the place but please don’t go there for the architecture!! A few favourites: Farnacci Deli (Nino and Anna and their family are gems), Con’s Deli (despite the owner Bill barracking for the Pies!!), the wonderful Camuglia family and their greengrocery (they barrack for the right team too; go Roos!), Sam the bread man, Rosemary and Tony who sell me my soap and toothpaste and the guy who sells the nuts and health products. Everyone there is marvellous though! A great range of choices for a coffee and a snack too!

I have had a policy of getting everything possible there rather than from a supermarket as I am supporting local family run businesses. My exceptions are meat which I get from Brenta and Biviano’s in Fairfield and a handful of grocery items I get at local IGA stores.

Way to go if you live north of the Yarra!!

]]> By: Brian Grace http://melbournism.com/where-is-the-best-melbourne-market/#comment-3020 Brian Grace Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:12:19 +0000 http://melbournism.com/?p=219#comment-3020 South Melburne I just love there South Melburne I just love there

]]> By: PuppyOnTheRadio http://melbournism.com/where-is-the-best-melbourne-market/#comment-3019 PuppyOnTheRadio Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:59:29 +0000 http://melbournism.com/?p=219#comment-3019 Depends on what you're after, but: 1) Camberwell Market. Great vibe, and lots of different things to cover different tastes. Some fantastic name brand clothing there at bargain basement prices. I have a great coat I got there 10 years ago I still wear, and it was only $25 with a shirt. Bargaining is expected. 2) @Take2Markets is fantastic clothing market for women's clothes, and only women's clothes (with occasional bits of jewellery and skin care type stuff). Bargaining is accepted, but not as regular, and some stall holders are less inclined to move, but there are always bargains around. 3) Box Hill Fresh Food Market. Part of Box Hill Centro, and open most days. Fantastic fruit and veg, fresh meat and fish, and Asian groceries. While bargaining is not common, it does happen, but most places have fantastic bargains. I always go there for my groceries before the supermarket, and have my grocery bills. 4) Preston Market. Similar to Box Hill, but much more European in style. 5) Rose St Market. Some fantastic art stuff, but much more pricey than most other markets, and not a huge range, but good for a lazy afternoon window shop. Depends on what you’re after, but:
1) Camberwell Market. Great vibe, and lots of different things to cover different tastes. Some fantastic name brand clothing there at bargain basement prices. I have a great coat I got there 10 years ago I still wear, and it was only $25 with a shirt. Bargaining is expected.

2) @Take2Markets is fantastic clothing market for women’s clothes, and only women’s clothes (with occasional bits of jewellery and skin care type stuff). Bargaining is accepted, but not as regular, and some stall holders are less inclined to move, but there are always bargains around.

3) Box Hill Fresh Food Market. Part of Box Hill Centro, and open most days. Fantastic fruit and veg, fresh meat and fish, and Asian groceries. While bargaining is not common, it does happen, but most places have fantastic bargains. I always go there for my groceries before the supermarket, and have my grocery bills.

4) Preston Market. Similar to Box Hill, but much more European in style.

5) Rose St Market. Some fantastic art stuff, but much more pricey than most other markets, and not a huge range, but good for a lazy afternoon window shop.

]]> By: hags http://melbournism.com/where-is-the-best-melbourne-market/#comment-2923 hags Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:34:34 +0000 http://melbournism.com/?p=219#comment-2923 The BEST market is the Kinglake Community Market at the gorgeous, new Bollygum Park in Kinglake. Amazing adventure playground for kids with the market throughout the park. Beautiful atmosphere at a park that holds so much hope and healing for the whole community. They have it every second Sunday of the month 10am - 2pm (except winter.) Next market this Sunday. Brilliant atmosphere. The BEST market is the Kinglake Community Market at the gorgeous, new Bollygum Park in Kinglake. Amazing adventure playground for kids with the market throughout the park. Beautiful atmosphere at a park that holds so much hope and healing for the whole community. They have it every second Sunday of the month 10am – 2pm (except winter.) Next market this Sunday. Brilliant atmosphere.

]]> By: Brian Grace http://melbournism.com/where-is-the-best-melbourne-market/#comment-2627 Brian Grace Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:05:53 +0000 http://melbournism.com/?p=219#comment-2627 South Melbourne market is the best South Melbourne market is the best

]]> By: Andreas Photiou http://melbournism.com/where-is-the-best-melbourne-market/#comment-2625 Andreas Photiou Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:41:31 +0000 http://melbournism.com/?p=219#comment-2625 Been a while since I've been to Queen Victoria market. I went there last time I was down in Melbourne and was disappointed, it's not as good as I remembered it to be. You can get some cheap produce there (fruit/veg) if you look. Oh and that little deli alleyway near there; I remember getting some good cheeses there. Been a while since I’ve been to Queen Victoria market. I went there last time I was down in Melbourne and was disappointed, it’s not as good as I remembered it to be.

You can get some cheap produce there (fruit/veg) if you look. Oh and that little deli alleyway near there; I remember getting some good cheeses there.

]]> By: ben http://melbournism.com/where-is-the-best-melbourne-market/#comment-2567 ben Sat, 03 Dec 2011 23:15:36 +0000 http://melbournism.com/?p=219#comment-2567 Preston markets without a doubt. Preston markets without a doubt.

]]> By: Ian Morrison http://melbournism.com/where-is-the-best-melbourne-market/#comment-2562 Ian Morrison Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:30:28 +0000 http://melbournism.com/?p=219#comment-2562 Treasures & Tastes @ Trinity - in Surrey Hills on the third Saturday of each month. Great hand-made items including cards, knit ware, clothes, jewellery, soaps, baby clothes, ornaments & Christmas decorations, jams, wine, fresh vegetables, cakes, olives, honey, letter boxes and bird feeders, plants plus knife sharpening, sausage sizzle & Devonshire tea. Many unique items that make great gifts. Treasures & Tastes @ Trinity – in Surrey Hills on the third Saturday of each month. Great hand-made items including cards, knit ware, clothes, jewellery, soaps, baby clothes, ornaments & Christmas decorations, jams, wine, fresh vegetables, cakes, olives, honey, letter boxes and bird feeders, plants plus knife sharpening, sausage sizzle & Devonshire tea. Many unique items that make great gifts.

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