Be warned of the location listed on yelp! When going down Lang Rode, turn left on Errol Flynn Blvd…read moreand then turn right on Park Rd S and turn left, following the signs for the Showground. Lots of vendors selling flowers, fruit and lunch, a few selling meats and cheeses. There are also demos which looked educational (but I didn't stop because it was meat), which is better than some demos I have seen. Lots of seating for if you decide to eat there--why wouldn't you?

I was very surprised that the old Fox Studios, now Entertainment Quarter, holds Farmers Markets on…read morea Wednesday and Saturday. They have beautiful fresh produce and gorgeous other things to delight in like barrels of spices, straw baskets and cupcakes galore. Next time I have a dinner party I shall visit here to pick up some unusual items not found in your local super market. Fois Gras for example. There are quiches and bread and cakes for the indulgent. A beautiful selection of flowers greet you at the door and are a lovely final touch for that dinner party. Expect to spend though. I bought a bunch of broccoli, a mango, asparagus, and heirloom tomatoes for $20. Whoa. Its still great though as you can taste the difference and you are helping out the local farmers.... generously.

Paddy's Market is worth checking out while in Sydney. A lot of the vendors here sell the same…read moresouvenirs, shirts, bags, etc. There is also a produce section with fruits and veggies. They are closed Mondays and Tuesdays. This place is a one stop shop for souvenirs for sure. The variety in here is great. There's also flea market/swap meet type vendors with electronics, phone cases, shoes, etc. Pro tip: The vendors away from the entrances will have lower pricing.

I saw Sydney Souvenirs on IG, and said we should check it out. I also saw Seeshots (Chester See)…read moreon IG, and this Chinese/Malaysia guy, who lives in Australia recommended the food court. Positives: Truly international clientele. I heard Canto, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese amongst other languages; Food court had Aussie food, as well as Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Mexican and Vietnamese food to name a few; Negatives: Hot AF in the flea market section. No A/C but big fans were not enuf; Sensory overload, and it was not busy in the early evening; Hard to tell if you are getting a good deal for a "I Heart Sydney" t-shirt; Restrooms are far away; Despite the negatives, I would return here for the food and drink. In addition, as we were leaving a trio of Filipino performers were singing and playing easily recognizable music.

This small little fruit and veg shop in a quiet part of Pitt Street is a modest, cheap local fresh…read moreproduce shop. The shops only small but it's neat. I love the old style barrels used to hold the pineapples out the front. Cheap is probably the key in these inner city parts with prices cheaper than most supermarkets. Examples: Strawberry's $3/punnet Bananas $5.99/kg Mangoes $1.50 Oranges 99c Pomegranate 50c Eggs $1.89/600g Red Capsicum $1.50/kg

I just realised: MICKEY'S IS DAMN CHEAP. You can buy a meal with small change. And you can find the…read moremost delightful assortment of pumpkin there at this time of year.

Great to still have a small independent fruit shop in the area. The produce is cheaper and…read moregenerally better than the supermarkets, and the small range of essentials and deli goods is well priced for a small shop like this.

I wish there'd been a store like this when I lived in Glebe. I near starved unable to afford actual…read morefresh food on a student's budget. Lovely fresh (and real looking, not perfect florist reproductions) flowers and organic, dirt still on them vegies out the front, kids play area and reading nook out the back. 10% discount for seniors, pensioners and students. What more do you want?

I was in the mood for some moon cakes and was pleasantly surprised they were sold at Harris Farm…read moreMarkets. The market has really fresh produce, fruits, and pretty much anything else you need to fill your pantry and refrigerator. The store was clean and cashier was pleasant. Prices were a bit on the high side, but that was expected since they were located inside a large shopping center. You pay a higher price for the convenience.

Considering I live right in the centre of the city and have numerous supermarkets (Coles, Miracle,…read moreWoolies, Thai Kee) and Paddy's all within walking distance, I still find myself jumping in the car and heading to Harris Farms at Broadway. Luckily the Broadway shopping centre has 3 hours free parking! They have great produce and also harder to find ingredients and importantly for me, they have duck pate at the deli. Not many other places in Sydney would you find this and it's quite decently priced. I remember being in French Canada and eating baguettes and quality pate from the local marts and have been craving this back here in Sydney. Now to find top notch fresh baguettes around central Sydney ! The artisan breads at Harris Farms aren't bad though. I love their selection of grass fed beef and lamb and the fact that they do heaps of pre marinated cuts means that if you're in a hurry to have a classy dinner party or bbq, this is the place to go! Between Harris Farms and Peters Meats upstairs, Broadway is spoilt for choice when it comes to quality meat offerings. I know people might shoot me for this comment, but I think of Harris Farms as the Aussie version of Wholefoods (on a much smaller scale) where you find quality alternatives to the offerings at the big 2 chains.

The wonderful month-long Crave Sydney Food Festival had little night markets popping up all over…read morethe place, and the sustainable food market at Taylor Square was probably my favourite. This should be here all Summer and I hope the council takes the initiative and instigates it- do it Council, pretty please! Every Thursday in October from 5 til 9pm, the tiny markets has cushions scattered around like a Turkish bazaar, and amazing food stalls- this is about quality not quantity. Street wood fired pizza, a crazy-looking paella, fresh pretzels, Serendipity icecream, vegan sang choy bao, and all while being serenaded by great live music (Elana Stone on closing night). That's what I'm talking about... These markets were so much fun that a man brought his cat there on a lead.

On every Saturday morning (some public holidays excluded) the Sustainable markets is worth checking…read moreout if the words - guilt-free, gluten-free, vegan, community, and sustainability mean a lot to you. I'm a big fan of it now. I especially love the Super Soy stand which sells delicious vegetarian laksa (which is very reasonably priced).