Hawker 88 is one of the night markets at Queen Victoria market. It runs for 7-8 weeks on…read moreWednesday's only and celebrates the diverse flavors of Asia. There are 20-ish food stalls representing many cultures, along with a few craft suppliers. Each week a different culture is highlighted - last night it was Malaysia and specifically durian! The durian stand had whole fruits, plates and even durian ice cream. The line was by far the longest so I didn't get to try this legendary item but I definitely smelt it! Lines were long in general but I was impressed at how well places kept the crowds moving. We tried Filipino lechon pork, spiral stick potatoes and curry roti. The last one was my favorite though it all looked and smelled delicious. I really enjoyed this market - it gave me the chance to experience a lot of culture and food that I'd never get at home.

Super cool place to go with your family or friends! Even cooler fact is that South Melbourne Market…read morewas found in 1887!!! You can find everything pretty much there: fresh food and clothes, coffee and cleaning supplies:) So many awesome small and cute little bistros, so you could find anything you like to eat and drink!! It is open every day from 8am till 4pm. We had a great lunch there - we tried a few different things from various small restaurants and got coffee and smoothie for deserts:) Recommend! Cheers :)

South Melbourne markets is a great market, the fresh section full of all your fruits and veg…read more Always great produce. I do most my fruit and veg shopping here, its always very well priced and the produce is fresh.

Beautifully presented produce store but you're paying the prices for it... Perfectly laid out & top…read morenotch produce on offer complete with bucket flower market in case it's a smell-the-roses sort've day. But the best thing about this fruit & vege market is not only that they have packaged nuts n all the current health crazed fads but they also cater to the juice nuts. Juice bar with all your offerings of fruit & vege, to take out the guess work & help the indecisive they have a menu board of juice mixes & smoothies to help you out. Otherwise make your own juice with up to 5 choices free with the exception of your greens like kale, mint, spinach & a few other items.

This little fruit market is oddly placed right next to all night dance club revolver, although…read moremaybe it that could work in their advantage - drunken partiers heading home and needing something to fill their bellies. Revolver patrons aside Surace Fresh has a very good selection of fresh fruit and vegetables at prices significantly lower than the supermarkets. It's hard not to be drawn in through the open doors with tempting tropical fruits like mangoes, peaches, strawberries and pineapple lining the walkway, Surace Fresh also has a cool area where you can pick up meats and seafood, Asian groceries and on the other side of the store dried fruits and tasty roasted nuts. It is hard to access Surace Fresh if your driving as parking on Chapel Street is a nightmare, your best bet is either walking or catching the old 79 tram all the way down.

What a great way to start the morning. I Decided to go for a stroll and ended up at the market and…read morespent a good chunk of time then walked out with a bag of groceries. Reasonably priced and a great selection of products. If you ever want to prepare a meal, there's great selection.. Market city coffee was fantastic, bought some cheeses, and picked up a borek pastry. Market is separated into different buildings. Seafood, deli and meats, and I didn't get to walk to the produce section. I stopped in at nine, but according to Google, it opens at six. In a shopper. Owner told me they close at three on the weekdays and four on the weekends. Open every day!

A market right in the middle of the city--and what's even better, it's still within Melbourne's…read moreFree Tram Zone. It looks a little touristy at first glance, but locals clearly still use it, which is always a good sign. I'd been here several times before and always regretted that my accommodation didn't have a kitchen. This time, I made sure to stay at a BnB with one, specifically so I could bring some goodies back and cook for myself. The indoor buildings have plenty of interesting offerings, but I think the outdoor deck area is where you'll find more variety--produce, crafts, food trucks, and more. And on Wednesday evenings during winter, the Night Market takes over, with even more delicious food trucks. No matter how many times I visit, I never get tired of this place. There's always something tempting enough to make me question whether I really need to leave.

Great fresh food and large variety of seasonal fruit & vegetables at reasonable prices…read more Easy to shop with a good layout to see what you want. Quality & affordable food, friendly staff and is highly recommended.

You can pick your own strawberries here! Fun :) There's also wine tasting, fresh produce, local…read moretreats and a cafe. The cafe was closed when we arrived which is sad as the hot meat pie sign was what lured us in. We left with fresh cherries, strawberries and prosciutto though! Nice stop on the Yarra Valley.

With the rising cost of living (read: food prices escalating so quickly) it's great to know that…read moreyou can still bag a bargain at independent grocery stores like my favourite fruit and vegetable destination, Cato. Tucked neatly behind the hustle and bustle of Chapel Street, facing the car park at Coles, means ample parking is always available so you can shop in peace. With a no-frills policy at play, don't expect a squeaky clean, clinical shopping experience like at some supermarkets. What you can expect though is a wide array of fresh produce at affordable prices all year round. For instance when most supermarkets were selling bananas at $14/kg, Cato sold bananas at $10/kg. They're also got a small selection of Asian groceries, nuts, herbs, spices and condiments available. But my all time favourite reason for shopping at Cato is they have really hot fresh chillies: a staple in my diet!

Cheaper than the nearby supermarkets and good quality. You can find almost everything you are…read morelooking for. We've done a lot of savings just by buying our stuff from here. They have many other things that you won't find at the usual places.

1 of 2 Duplicate Reviews…read more I know, I know; I am 3+ months behind on my reviews... It's just that my travel schedule has been super busy and I am about to take off again. Thanks for your patience. Quality/Quantity - What a great find! I really like Melbourne, AU! My wife craved and got a Banh Mi Sandwich; see picture. Shrimp & Bug Combo $15 - Our first experience with a "bug;" it tastes just like shrimp. Pandan Croissant - #1 seller at this bakery (Agathe); see pictures. It was done well, worth the $9AUD and the long wait. Halloween Donut - Also good. Guess I was craving green pastries today. Raclette - Sausage fromage, so good. Made fresh in front of you. I almost did not want to share it with my wife. Atmosphere - Cool indoor and outdoor space. So many choices of places to eat and drink. Approximately 39 choices to eat or drink. On approximately 10 acres. Also plenty of businesses around the market. The place is crazy busy, in a good way. If you like people, this place is for you. Plus everyone was so friendly. Paid parking garage, see pictures. We used public transportation and rideshare. Service - Good. Price - Depends what you eat or drink. Caters to locals, so all reasonably priced. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1867! 1972 - New Car Park. 1991 - Market and Food Hall. 2012 - Roof over car park.

I love visiting the South Melbourne market on Saturday for lunch. My recent go to lunch choices…read morehave alternated between a chicken and cheese burrito or an Italian meatball roll from Pieno di Grazia. Plus a piece of cake, of course, to close out a perfect market day lunch.

When we first moved into the area and started frequenting this shop, for some bizarre reason, my…read morehousemates and I never even realised it was called Miramar Nut Shop. Instead, it was affectionately referred to as the Nut Man. We never went to the Miramar Nut Shop, it was always to see the Nut Man. And I still like to call it the Nut Man because the man in the shop sells nuts, and so it isn't too far-fetched a name really. The Nut Man sells a whole lot more than nuts though. I mean, it you want nuts, you'll get nuts, all kinds of nuts, and cheaper than it costs in supermarkets. He's also got a lovely selection of dried fruits, legumes, Lebanese coffee, wonderfully piquant harissa pastes, canned goods, and there's some truly interesting edible goodies in the fridges at the back of the shop. Needless to say, the Nut Man himself is a lovely dude...with lovely nuts.

Exotic delicacies aplenty in those corner store. Be it a handful of wasabi peas, a new sheesha…read morepipe, a tub of eucalyptus honey or a tea set, the mad mish-mash of goods and treats is a little astounding. The longer you stay, the more you find yourself looking around thinking Where did he find all this stuff? The shop keeper is friendly and helpful, and on most occasions is not behind the counter, but amongst the stock talking to a customer. The quality of nuts is wonderful, the aforementioned wasabi peas are a definite winner, as ate the figs, and if you can find another place that sells blank cassettes and glue sticks alongside I'd like to know about it.