Vend is a must visit! This place is packed full of gems…read more I stumbled into this marketplace looking for a late lunch and decided on the waygu burger and fries. I came in just a few minutes after they stopped serving lunch and they still accommodated me- how nice!! After enjoying my lunch, I walked around and browsed all the vendor booths. There's clothing, art, jewelry, candy, and the list goes on. You're guaranteed to find something that suites your fancy in this marketplace.

I went here today on the recommendation of a colleague. The venue has a large area for parking and…read morea nice outdoor seating area. Inside is a large cafe along with a boutique style shopping area that includes clothing, arts and crafts and general homewares. Nice cake cabinet with plenty of options, both savoury & sweet! Coffee was fine and well made, even if their process might need a little refining. The barista running coffee to tables while takeaways are waiting about 20mins for coffee is a little frustrating and cost them the one star! Everyone was happy and no signs of attitude and to be fair they seemed to have just had a huge influx of clients (2 buses had recently arrived). I'll go again, but probably not when I'm in a hurry!

This new market opened 21Jun14 and thousands turned up for the grand opening. We arrived at 10am…read morehad a good look around but many stalls were already out of stock and the huge crowds made it difficult to get close to many stalls. We stopped for breakfast at Cove Cafe and had a delicious breakfast of poached eggs but a 35min wait for our 2 coffees was ridiculous. Next time I would just go to one of the stalls for coffee as Cove did not cope well with the increased demand. There are a few things that could be improved (narrow walkways, lack of stock on many stalls, cramped stalls), and the organisers seem to be receptive to feedback on social media. As a local I will definitely be back but may give it a couple of weeks to see if the crowds die down.

Brisbane really likes its farmer's markets. I'm not averse to this trend, but Carseldine (which I…read moredo not live near but ended up at by happenstance) was a bit far for me. The setting is quieter and has more space than some of the more urban markets, but the selection, while worthwhile, is no better than any of the others. While I found things to eat, it also didn't quite have the great spread of vegetarian options I have become accustomed to elsewhere. I'm more about the prepared food vendors, but I wasn't especially impressed with their actual vegetables, nor the other crafts. Transit-wise, it's walkable from the train stop nearby and there is a bus that runs by. If you're in the neighborhood, I'd check it out, but no reason to travel any great distance to get here.

This popular Farmers and Flea Market is held every Sunday at the Mount Gravatt Showgrounds. While…read moreit may not be as fancy as the Powerhouse Farmers Market or as trendy as the West End Markets, the Mt Gravatt Markets has been running longer than either of them put together. What I love about these markets is that they have cheap, fresh produce. You won't find macaroons, Greek yoghurt, fancy dips on tasting spoons or the mushroom man. This market keeps things simple with cheap bundles of Vietnamese herbs, boxes of sweet smelling tomatoes and a huge range of fruit and flowering plants at ridiculously low prices. Once you've loade dup your car with the weekly groceries, there's also second hand toys, clothes and books to rummage through. Best of all, you don't have to wake up too early for these markets. It goes until midday - although you may want to get their earlier to catch the bargains.

Like chandler, these markets are big and sprawling with everything you could imagine in the way of…read morenew and secondhand goods, heaps of yummy food and lots of fruit and veges. I bought a great dooona cover here - a 'second' of a very expensive brand, and it's still going strong years later. If you've got the eye for a bargain, check this market out.

Milton market is a nice enough market in Brisbane. I was looking for a heavier craft experience and…read morethis particular market has more food options. There was a nice shop with scents for a car or small room that I considered getting some gifts from. Loads of food options here. From vegan, Japanese, Mexican, German and more. Lots of coffee options as well, but it was a million degrees and I was already dying from my last coffee. There was a traveling petting zoo at the market; I do not believe that this is a standing attraction tho. There was also a nice bouncy house for the kids. Great market, enjoyed the experience.

I'm cautiously a fan of the new Milton Markets (actually a relocation from another market). I don't…read moreknow about the old location, but the new one is convenient by all three of Brisbane's major modes of public transit, and also eminently driveable. It tends to be a packed house, full of bad pedestrian behavior but good vendors. The range of sellers here is eclectic and upper crust, even compared to its numerous competitors. They have some very expensive (but very good) bakers, an entire stall devoted to nut milks, a french toast truck, and, at least the last time I went, adoptable greyhounds. They also, for a market of this size, do very well on actual vegetables, including an organic farmer and several other substantial stalls. Indeed, they've got things for all sorts of people; if you want to make ultra-healthy food at home, you can come here for ingredients, and if you want to indulge, you can stop by their fudge stall. People with restrictive diets should be pretty happy; a South American stall offers to cook their breakfast dishes with cactus instead of egg (and their beans are tasty), and a variety of decent options abound. This market is mostly food (though there are a few tents of clothing and other sundries). I would suggest avoiding this place if you are a compulsive spender, as there are a lot of ways for your money to disappear fast. But since I'm self-disciplined (and my exchange rate is favorable), I find it worthwhile to visit.

I have a bit of a bone to pick the Finders Keepers Markets. WHY ARE THEY ONLY BIANNUAL? It's such a…read moretease! They move into the Old Museum twice a year, flaunt their gorgeous bits and pieces in our faces and then choof off until 6 months later. It's not fair. But I will forgive them. And no doubt I will spend all my pay at the next markets they bring up to our fine city. I've been lucky enough to go to these markets 3 times, the first time was the first market they've held in Brisbane. It's amazing how much the word has spread! This market is specifically for Australian made arts and crafts and I can't even cope with the overflow of gorgeous that Finders Keepers has to offer. Handmade jewelry and clothing, home wares, leather goods, stationery, art prints and more! The reason I keep coming back (despite the crowds) is not just to peruse the clever creators and the fun things they sell, it's because you can make a whole day out of it. The lawn at the back of the Old Museum gets filled with delicious food stalls, and local bands provide the entertainment when you need a reprieve from the stall-madness! I would definitely suggest preparing your wallet for the blow it may receive, because so much of the stock is hard to say no to. If you're organised enough, save your pennies and do your Christmas shopping at Finders Keepers. The Winter market is usually held around June/July and the Summer market in October/November.

Finders Keepers is like a fairy land for the arty and crafty. There's pom poms, bunting, jewellery,…read moreclothes, linen, books, stationary... anything a hipster/ nerd/ fashonista could need. It's a really good way to get some inspiration, pick up some unique gifts and meet some of our very talented Australian artists. Some of my favourite stalls included one that made bed linen that turned your bed into a block of chocolate, the Frankie stall (fairy floss and vintage pillow cases, hello), Pannikin (the cutest but not too girly accessories on earth) and Paper Boat Press. It's worth visiting the Finders Keepers website and looking up the stall-holders etsy shops to see the awesome stuff that was on display. If you make it in person next year, my top tips are to bring lots of cash (there is an ATM but the line and the fees are stupid high) and be prepared to take a while. There is lots to see and lots of people to try and see around.

The Collective Markets are touted as "the place" to find the perfect souvenir. I disagree. Not…read moremany handmade items. Lots of dresses and items purchased from South Asia --fast fashion. I bought nothing and had looked through every booth in 40 minutes. The location is superb. Gorgeous Southbank with nice ferry stops make it an easy place to access from other areas of the city. Markets are only held on certain weekends so check the calendar. If you miss it, no big deal because the same stuff is in several stores.

I love these markets, especially at night with all the glittery lights on the stalls. It's so nice…read moreto be able to walk around south bank and then wander through these markets at a leisurely pace. They have all your usual market stalls here, from knick knacks to food, art to iced tea. Plus you can't go wrong with a Choc centered banana for the kids or kid at heart. The fact that they are located in between all the shops is a plus for me because you can meander from shop to stall and back again. Some stalls are a little pricey compared to other markets so keep that in mind.

MASSIVE food and vegetable marketplace in Brisbane on a Saturday for the public. $2 entry adults,…read morefree admission for kids. There is everything you can think of here. Popcorn, fresh fish, meat, flowers, all kinds of produce, wool, ton of food trucks, live music. My friend got the Japanese pancakes and I had a bite. Very fluffy and a touch of sweetness. I had a hankering for eggs so I found a truck called Mum's Crepes mmmm mm I got a nice piping hot cheese and mushroom omelette $8 plus 1.50 per extra topping. Very neat marketplace experience. The produce is cheaper than the supermarkets.

I wish all farmers markets were like this one! I went to this market when I was in Brisbane I was…read morevisiting my boyfriend and his family took us here. Mind you we all love food so this was the perfect spot. There were so many tents lined up and so many different vendors to choose from. It was like super farmer's market compared to what I'm used to at home in Hawai'i. We walked around for bit just eyeing out all the different food. There is definitely something for everyone here. Also, a great place to buy produce and meat. Probably for a cheaper price than you would find in a grocery store. Because we couldn't decide on one food stand we decided to get food from multiple ones lol. We got out drinks from a tea stand. We got liliko'i and mango teas. There was one stand where they were selling breaky sammies for $5 and they were huge! We got one of those and a gian samosa from an Indian vendor. The samosa was almost the size of my hand. Ain't gonna find any samosas like that in Hawai'i unless you make em yourself. We also got pork belly shish kabobs. It was a great experience and so much fun too! If you're ever in Brisbane I recommend going to Rocklea markets. Everyone just seemed so happy and excited even though it was a bit rainy that day. It was also a good place for families. My boyfriend and I will be back next time we're in Brisbane again.

Friendly service from a genuine local business. Great coffee with tasty food. We had the coffee/…read moremuffin special for $6 - awesome value. The shop has local produce, organic treats, basic staples, free range eggs and lots more.