Pick Up Top Local Produce at Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets

If you live in Canberra, you’ll know about Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets. This local institution is the Capital’s oldest marketplace, serving residents top-notch food and produce for over 50 years. With more than 25 shops selling everything from fresh fruit and veg, seafood, baked goods and wine, Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets has everything you need, all under one roof.

What’s the Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets story?

Back in the 1960s, local farmers – many of whom were Greek or Italian immigrants – would congregate in Fyshwick each Friday to sell their produce from the back of their trucks. As this ritual grew, a permanent market building was established towards the end of the decade.

The evolution of Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets saw a vast, brand-new building completed in 2013, with a trendy new Niche Markets addition dedicated to homeware, gifts and flowers in 2018.

The magic of Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets is that it unites so many local sellers in one place. Supporting community businesses has never been more important, so in just one visit you can get your weekly food fill along with doing your bit for independent retailers.

What can I buy at Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets?

Visiting Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets isn’t just about doing your grocery shopping, it’s a fun morning or afternoon out. Set yourself up for the day with a yummy pastry and flat white from Coco & Rye Artisan Bakery & Café before working through your shopping list.

Shop fresh fruit and vegetables at Trugolds or Wiffens. For the finest, locally sourced beef, lamb, pork, game and poultry, head to award-winning Unique Meats, and for incredible game like rabbit, quail and pheasant, visit Fyshwick Gourmet Organic.

For Aussie prawns, oysters, crab and lobster, Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets has two excellent fishmongers, Sea Harvest and Ocean Fresh Seafoods. The latter even has a café to devour a beer-battered fish n’ chip lunch.

Pop by Plonk to get local craft beers, wines and spirits, find gorgeous flowers at V+IN+E Canberra and source unique gifts like soaps, books and jewellery at the Niche Markets.

What international foods can I eat at Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets?

Fully embracing the global street food phenomenon, Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets has a myriad of international eats to experience. Find a taste of Rome at Colosseum Italian Street Food, buy handmade dumplings, ramen and sushi at Ma Ma Dumpling and Umami, or authentic curry puffs, spring rolls and cloud-like buns at Fyshwick Malaysian Food.

Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets at a glance

• Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets is 4.8km and ten minutes’ drive from Canberra city centre.
• Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets is located at 36 Mildura St, Fyshwick, ACT.
• Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets is open each Thursday to Sunday from 7 am to 5:30 pm.
• Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets has over 25 retailers selling fresh fruit and veg, meats, bakes, fish, flowers, wine, beer and gifts.

Who is Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets good for?

Families, couples, friends, teens, and retirees.

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