If you enjoy good quality food in a laid-back, everyone’s-welcome kind of atmosphere, check out these top foodie markets in Johannesburg.

Fourways Farmers Market

Come rain or shine, the Fourways Farmers Market takes place every Sunday from 9am – 3pm at the Earth Outdoor Living Nursery. Come hungry and thirsty, because with over 50 stalls, the market brings the best quality fresh produce, deli goods, artisinal baking, and delicious international flavours together in one spot for you to enjoy. Sit under the canopy of Jacarandas, in the Maypole Ribbon Marquee, or picnic on the lawns while children have fun in the play area. The nursery also has an olive grove, country-style rose garden, and herb and veggie gardens that make for a lovely stroll.

Jozi Food Market

The Jozi Food Market in Parkhurst is a charming outdoor market that focuses as much on fresh produce as providing a day of fun for the entire family. With a pub, clubhouse, screen for watching sports, and a kiddies’ jumping castle, it’s one of the best spots to be on a Saturday morning between 8:30am and 1pm!

Killarney Wholesome Organic Natural Market

The Killarney Wholesome Organic Natural Market takes place every Thursday, from 9am – 3pm, outside the Woolworths store in Killarney Mall. You’ll not only find a tempting variety of fresh food, but also a range of beauty products, arts, and crafts.

Bamboo Farmers Market

Bamboo Farmers Market is a rooftop earth market located above the Bamboo Lifestyle Centre in Melville. Held every Saturday from 9am – 1pm, the market gives the public a chance to source fresh, organic, and free range produce from local farmers and producers.  Once you’ve stocked up on wholesome goodies, take an amble through the lifestyle centre – which beautifully enhances the trendy, quirky nature of Melville.

Market on Main

The Market on Main is a food and design market held at Arts on Main every Sunday from 10am – 3pm, and the first Thursday of the month 7 – 11pm. The venue has a restaurant, exhibition spaces, a courtyard, and rooftop bar, and you can look forward to a sampling a variety of international cuisine, from Moroccan and Ethiopian, to Indian and Italian flavours.

Paulshof Food Market

With occasionally themed markets, Paulshof Food Market is a great spot to taste some fine fare with family and friends. The market takes place every Saturday from 8am – 2pm, so bring along a picnic blanket and let the kids run wild in the wide open spaces.

Neighbourgoods Market

The Neighbourgoods Market takes place every Saturday morning from 9am – 3pm in Braamfontein. Covering 2 floors, the stalls are sure to have everything you’re looking for, from seasonal fruit and veg, to baked goodies and homemade items. The terrace on the upper level has great views of Joburg’s CBD.

The Shed on Route 59

The Shed on Route 59 is a gourmet food and craft market situated on the R59 highway, south of Johannesburg between Alberton and Vereeniging.  The relaxing farm-style setting hosts a Country Market every Saturday from 9am – 3pm, with an artisan brewery, secure parking, safe kiddies’ play area, a range of art and craft stalls, and a variety of food that is bound to tempt every palate. The Farm Market and Waffle Shed are open Tuesday to Friday from 8am – 5pm, Saturday from 9am – 3pm, and Sunday from 8am – 1pm.

Centurion Farmers Market

The Centurion Farmers Market in Clubview is a peaceful open air market brimming with fresh farm produce, dairy products, meat, clothing, accessories, plants, braai wood, charcoal, dried fruit, nuts, and even pet food. A kiddies’ play area will keep the little ones entertained! The market takes place on the second Saturday of every month, from 9am – 2pm.

East Rand Food Market

Focusing on homemade, home grown, and handmade products, the East Rand Food Market in Boksburg is a great spot for foodies to enjoy a relaxing day out. From 9am – 3pm every Sunday, you can buy fresh, seasonal goods straight from the producers, including chilli plants, cheese, olives, cakes, biltong, wild mushrooms, and a whole lot more. There is ample seating and kids can have a blast on the playground.

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