Also known locally as “Vic Market” or the “Queen Vic,” the Queen Victoria Market is a Melbourne landmark. Established in the 1860’s, it is still to this day the largest open-air food market in the southern hemisphere. Sample as much as you like, but here are some notable local favourites to look out for:

Bratwurst Shop & Co
Cafe dishing up international flavours with extensive range of bratwurst in a popular food market.
bratwurstshop.com

Market Lane Coffee
Coffee brewed from beans roasted on-site, in a trendy, minimalist store with white brick walls.
marketlane.com.au

The American Doughnut Kitchen
Famous for Melbourne’s most iconic Hot Jam Doughnuts made fresh daily.
ADKhotjamdoughnuts.square.site

Simply Spanish
Light-filled hub in a market featuring traditional dishes, Spanish wines & streetside seating.
simplyspanish.com.au/vicmarket/

Borek Shop
Offering a variety of Boreks including cheese and spinach, lamb or potato and veggies.
qvm.com.au/shops-stalls/borek-shop

* Note that the market is not open on Mondays and Wednesdays.