South Africa is known for many things, including its great selection of farmers’ markets. There are so many goods to see and buy, including locally-grown foods, fruits and veggies, locally-made beautiful handcrafts, dresses, and so much more.
When it comes to food markets, South Africa has some of the best farmers’ markets in the world; and in this article, we’ll see a few of them.
In case you still don’t know, you are about to be told the secret of the best food markets in South Africa with other insider info. So hurry and read every part of this article to get the full gist. Let’s go.
Wild Oats Community Farmers Market
Wild Oats is a local farmers market that sells locally-produced food items with vegetarian delicacies and street food. It is located in Western Cape, South Africa, and they open their gates to locals every Saturday. During the summer, they open as early as 7:30 am and shut their gates at noon, while in the winter, you have to wait till 8:00 am.
The things you can expect to see when you go to Wild Oats are different types of locally produced food items like cheese (made from milk), baked foods, and meat. They also sell flowers and plants that have been freshly cut from their gardens.
Wild Oat is on this list because many locals crowd the inside looking for goods to buy. There are also some restaurants within the market where you can taste delicious recipes for fresh farm produce while you go shopping.
The only thing is that you cannot find any locally-made craft here. Wild Oats is strictly a food market.
Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market
Shongweni is a market spot for those looking to buy fresh, locally-grown products as well as have a hearty breakfast. Also, unlike Wild Oats, Shongweni has a craft market included. Shongweni market is located at the Shongweni Resource Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal.
If you get to the Shongweni food market anytime from 6:30 am to 11:30 am on Saturday, you will find them there. The market is called a foodie’s dream spot because you can find so many options for delicious street food prepared with it the freshest farm produce.
They also have beautiful craft designs that can serve as gifts to your loved ones. This market is on our list because, unlike any other, it has an old country charm that makes anyone – locals or tourists, feel like they are in a typical South African home.
Bryanston Organic Market
From the name, you can already tell that Bryanston is a food market that promotes healthy living by hosting farmers that sell only healthy food products and vegan meals.
Located along Culross Road in Bryanston Sandton, Gauteng, they open more often than the two earlier discussed. Bryanston Organic Market opens both on Thursday and Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. They also open on some selected public holidays for festive shopping and dining. In this market, you can expect to find different fresh plants, freshly harvested produce, beautiful clothes, and some locally-produced health balms and products.
Bryanston Organic Market is on our list because it is one of the best organic markets in South Africa. Looking for a South African healthy market where balms, health products, and delicious vegan delicacies are being sold? They’ve got it.
Pretoria Boeremark
Pretoria Boeremark is popular in South Africa with a long history of running the best farmer’s market around its area. It is located along Moreleta Street, in Silverton Pretoria (also in Gauteng). Pretoria Boeremark opens only on Saturdays (similar to other markets) in the morning before the sun starts to scorch.
The market has a lot of agricultural produce like a typical food market. They also have some in-market diners that sell delicious food to either eat in or take out. Another product you can get in Pretoria Boeremark is their beautiful handmade craft and art designs.
We especially love this market and included it in our list because they have been running for over 20 years, so you can expect authentic and organic products. However, watch out for the turkeys. They are always running around begging for food.
Oranjezicht City Farm
Oranjezicht City Farm is the spot for those that are looking for a farmer’s market that sells farm produce and gluten-free, or vegan dishes. The market is located in Oranjezicht Cape Town around Western Cape, and it opens every Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Oranjezicht city farm harbors people that sell different types of farm produce, including greens and animal products such as dairy, eggs, and so on. They also have locally-made products like bread and more. The farm market celebrates local food and urban agriculture, hence, the structure of the market.
It is on our list because of the gluten-free characteristics of the market and its products. It is also a friendly market for dogs.
Conclusion
South African food markets are the best places to go if you want to pick up your foodstuff for the week or you want to grab a unique gift for a friend. You can also grab a delicious meal while you are there. Depending on your pick and taste, there is a food market for you. The best thing is that all the products you’ll see are served at affordable and irresistible prices.
