Adelaide Central Market should be on any foodie’s itinerary on a trip to the city of churches. Read our guide on this top attraction to find out why.
Close to top wine regions including the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale, Adelaide is a top holiday destination for food and wine lovers. But you don’t even need to leave the city to experience the delicious local produce found in the region. Spend a morning exploring the Adelaide Central Market to discover why this area is famed for its food.
History
The Adelaide Central Market was originally started back in 1869 by a group of traders who were unhappy with the conditions at the existing market at East End. The City Market, as it was known then, was officially opened in 1870 housing up to 100 stalls offering fresh produce. The market continues in the same location today, despite suffering fires in 1925 and 1977.These days Adelaide Central Market is South Australia’s most visited attraction, with 9 million people wandering its stalls every year in search of the best local produce and international cuisine. The Adelaide Central Market hosts nearly 80 market stalls selling fresh produce, bakery and delicatessen goods and more.
The stalls
Whether you are stocking up supplies for a week, grabbing something small for a picnic or just browsing to see what you fancy, these are our top picks of stalls to experience the best of South Australia’s local produce.- Mushroom Man’s Mushroom Shop is a winner for any fan of fungus, offering a range of seasonal fresh mushrooms as well as specialty products such as truffle oils and salts.
- The range of seasonal and local products at House of Organics will satisfy even the most environmentally conscious of shoppers.
- While well-known for its fresh bread, Dough is also worth a stop for the French style pastries and sweet treats.
- Something Wild is a unique specialty store with a strong focus on native Australian produce including kangaroo, crocodile and magpie geese meats as well as inimitable bushtucker products such as green ants, samphire and paperback.
- Even travellers who don’t have time for a trip out of the city can indulge in some of the best regional products at Barossa Fine Foods and the Kangaroo Island Stall.
- The Olive Tree Food and Wine offer a range of South Australian olives and olive oil products.
- If all this shopping is making you hungry, call in at the Real Felafel for delicious vegan, gluten free and vegetarian felafel dishes ready to eat.
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