Fremantle Markets

The Freo Markets come alive in the mid-​morning, which is great if you love to sleep in on the weekends! I enjoyed tasting fruit, buying bread, admiring trinkets, people-​watching.
There’s lots of fun food options. You’ll find German sausages, home-​baked quiche, charcoal burgers, fried chicken, Asian fusion bao, doughnuts, muffles (muffin waffles), Malaysian roti and coffee, French pastries, Japanese ramen, fresh juice, a lolly shop, and a bunch of other options.
My currywurst hotdog ($ 7) and pretzel ($ 3) made a fabulous breakfast. I also tucked into a glorious jam doughnut ($ 4.50) and chocolate doughnut ($ 4.50). Why not? It was Sunday and I love being a glutton.
Give yourself at least a couple of hours to wander around. The Freo Markets are perfect for tourists and locals who want to explore their own city!

From local fresh produce to kitsch Aussie tourist tat, this much loved local institution has much to offer whether you’re just passing through town or a long time resident. Treat yourself to a fried battered twist of potato while stocking up on flavoured coffees, fresh bread and gifts for friends and family. Try to avoid the rush hour when it floods with tourists who appear to completely lose their ability to ambulate upon entry. Handy & economical grocery shopping to be had close to closing time when vendors put on fire sales. Catch the CAT bus to make a quick getaway with your market loot

We went to Fremantle Markets last Sunday and I loved it! We parked at Fremantle Oval because it is just across the market and parking rate is relatively cheap. We toured the market and looked around their specialty shops. You can find all sorts of stuff there from leather bags, bracelets, candles, wood craft, coffee shops, multi cultural cuisine, etc. The aura of the place is lively because there are many people around.
When we felt tired, we ate at a Japanese stall serving noodles. I don’t know the name of the store because it is in Hiragana (Japanese writing), and I already forgot my Japanese lessons. The stall doesn’t run out of customers because the noodles taste good. We had a prawn dumplings noodle soup and enjoyed it. The serving is also large so I just shared with my husband.
After eating noodles, we had dessert at Muffles & Co. It is just a few stalls away from the Japanese noodles. The serving is also large so my husband and I shared with one. We ordered Daisuku flavor. It is composed of matcha flavored ice cream with sweetened mung beans on the top. The muffle/​wrap is also yummy. We were happy with the 12aud spent on it :). Below is my picture eating it.

I really enjoyed my visit to these markets. The quality of merchandise is good — pretty much universally. Every stall I saw had really well made and reliable stuff, with very few offering cheap trashy items. The range is vast — from fruit and vegetables, to clothes, beauty products, food, refreshments, leather goods, electronics and … yes, you can even have a tarot reading. The atmosphere is really positive with a great vibe from stall holders and shoppers alike. Remarkable, given how busy it was this Sunday morning. It’s easy to find too. Good market.

Great place for people watching, unusual arts and crafts, yummy food and all very close to the cappuccino strip. Good for tourists and locals alike.

The best way to spend my saturday… sleep in till 8 lol
Clean house etc will down the hours till 1300 then markets here i come.
First stop lolly shop at the end at the sale and anchor entry yep $ 10 scottish fudge now this gets me sat to sat with no dramas…(BUT my partner is one of those annoying people who by his OWN defination doesnt eat sugar or unsaturated fats blah blah blah) so an extra $ 5 for the masked bandit who raids my fridge.
Then next stop the tea and spice shop i love taking a new assortment of flavours home to try we both Love our tea. I get my cleanser toner and masks from corrynes and then my soy candles from Puca love that she has different ones every sat i buy 4 large they last for about 30hrs each.
Then off to the Yard levi donut if the mood is right or choc covered strawberries… yep even the unnamed bandit partakes…
Alive juice two please (can someone please help these guys out 2L cannot be sold due to market rules but $ 18 for 1.5L CMON)
Then whichever fruit and vegie man grabs me first but particularly fond of Hoi then the march out… With 3 last stops…“MUM throw down some money the ice cream man is coming!!!” Us 80s babys probs only ones who will get that!!! So yes a piggys tail polenta cone filled with ice cream… Gotta eat that first…
Then takeaway spuds 2 baby corn and I GO BACK TO FIND the other half… usually somewhere between beef jerky and the bush café his two fav places but if he has slept in… There is a take no prisoner rule in our place… I will stroll through the shops and have a sticky beak never know what you will find…

Based on my past experience with Markets, I was hoping for more street food fare on a larger scale. However, I was a tad disappointed as Fremantle Markets was smaller than what I had in my mind’s eye.
Nonetheless, it was a great experience wandering around the marketing browsing through shops offering Aboriginal clothes, trinkets, salts, honey and what not. It’s roughly grouped into three sections (from what I can see), namely, food, fresh produce (fruits & vegetables) and non-​edible items (clothes, paintings etc).
Was starving by the time we got to Fremantle Market and we tried the Spanish Paella and Jumbo Sausage with Mustard/​Sauerkraut. These stalls were clustered around the food section and other offerings include, Korean Fried Chicken and Beer (portion was huge and looks oily so we skipped that), Pizza, Indian pancake and fresh juices. Not much choices and sitting options were limited save for a long bench in the middle with limited high stools. Anyway, it’s a market and food are meant to be savored while walking and standing!
The fresh produce section boasts some of the most vibrant coloured fruits and vegetables I’ve seen and I got tempted to buy a box of strawberries and kiwis which the owner claimed was sweet but was so-​so. I let the strawberries sit for a few days in the fridge and it tasted sweeter as the colour deepens.
Came across a Fish & Chips place that was featured on Unilocal (yay!) while I was there, so I proceeded to find that place.
Overall, a great stop if you’re ever in Fremantle.

Perfect weekend outing for Perth locals & those visiting ! Lots of fresh fruit & veg stalls, tasty treats and lunch options (go for the honey cakes!) as well arts & crafts and local goods!
I always stock up on my soy candles. my most recent bargain was from Puca Candles (buy 1 get one free. bargz!) There are also beautiful fair trade products. gorgeous bags, scarves, jewellery & clothes which you will find hard to refuse!
Freo markets. a guaranteed fun afternoon out!

Absolutely love these markets! I can never go past the freshly squeezed orange juice, chocolate coated strawberries and I can’t resist a henna tattoo! The afternoon fruit sales are also a must!

What can I say — I love this place. Such a great Sunday outing just strolling the bustling streets of Freo and the alleyways of this iconic market.
So much variety and great ideas for presents. So much stuff to choose from.
The fruit and veg section is so alive with people and lots of little cafes/​restaurants showcasing the amazing variety of multicultural foods, which happen to include, made there in front of your eyes, amazing donuts — try the blackberry and a coffee from across the way.
There are lots of jewelry places to pick up that special something for that special someone or just for you and you alone.
I can’t remember ever having a bad experience out there as everyone is on the same wavelength — chilling on a Sunday or Saturday or even Friday.

So it’s a Sunday thing we do once a month and head to freo markets even if it is just for the doughnuts and corn it’s changed so much over the years I love it so much it’s like coming home it’s always busy and jam packed with amazing foods and trinkets!
The doughnuts were amazing yet were so fresh we had to wait for them to cool we were meant to head back for some paella but got caught up watching a young busk and a run in with Earl the emu
I can’t imaging someone from Perth hasn’t been but if so it is a must!

I love Fremantle Markets! I haven’t been for quite a few years so I decided to stop in while wandering through Freo — and I have to say I forgot how great the vibe is in here. I will say that the Markets are in a pretty confined space with A LOT going on, so it can get a little tight and cosy.
There is pretty much a store or stall to cover every category — arts and crafts, hair, health and beauty, clothes, food, food and more FOOD! I enjoyed wandering around and seeing the various stalls, but the food is what it’s all about for me!
They have a LOT on offer — market stalls to buy fresh fruit and veg, health food stores, cakes and sweets stalls, and a stall for just about every cuisine imaginable. It would be impossible to get through it all, so I plan on heading back on an empty stomach! The combination of so many amazing smells and flavours is heavenly.
I love how much is going on, how many different cultures there are and how many different shops are all jam-​packed under one roof. It really is a testament to our multicultural way of life, and well worth a visit!

I’m a Freo local so I’ve been going to these markets on and off for years. Very touristy but there’s also some delicious food, fresh produce and things to buy.
Souvenirs galore for tourists but if you’re a local like me you can still find things to buy that aren’t aimed at tourists.
A tip, go on a Friday during the day or night if you can as it’s less busy. Going on a Saturday or a Sunday can be a very painful/​frustrating experience simply due to crowds.

I LOVE the markets! Since moving here there hasn’t been a wknd gone bye that I didn’t make it there at some stage even if it was just to get coffee on the way to work at black cherries coffee or to get some cheap fruit and veg. The markets cater to the gourmet grazer or the frugal shopper and there’s even live music and a bar for the fellas! It’s a regular spot for me do if your there and see me give me a wave

Un marché WAHOOO !
Pas grand chose à voir avec ce qu’on connait en France ! Ici, le dimanche, on file sous les halles, et on trouve des petits stands plus jolis ou appétissants les uns que les autres: déco trop mignonne, jus de fruits frais, stand de nourriture, vêtements très chouettes, gâteaux faits maison…
A vrai dire, tout est propre, et on y va plus pour flâner que pour faire ses courses de la semaine ! Mais ça vaut le détour, j’avais envie de tout acheter !
J’ai pris un jus d’orange frais à emporter, et j’ai bavé devant le stand des cupcakes, mini ou grands, je n’en ai jamais vu d’aussi beaux (regardez les photos) et bons ! Moi qui né suit pas très portée sur le sucré habituellement, je n’ai pas résisté au mini cupcake Carrot Cake, la base était divine, moelleuse, et peu sucrée, avec le bon goût de carottes, et le glaçage, sublime: la petite carotte en sucre glacé superbement réalisée !
Donc oui j’ai fait ma touriste et ai tout pris en photo ! Je recommande ce marché à tout les touristes, c’est un très chouette moment à passer dans une ambiance familiale, cool et avec des produits de grande qualité !

Produce shop there on Sunday between 5 and 6 p.m.
Everything 10 for $ 10. Cheeaaaapaaaa cheeaaaaapa!

Fremantle Markets are a must do when visiting offering the local experience of market food, local arts & knick knacks.
If you’re an out of towner they’re easily accessible via train from Perth — if you’re travelling to other stations on the same day make it worth your whole and get yourself the full day pass as in Perth a return ticket is limited via time, ie. if you get back on the train by a certain hr it’s inclusive, if not you need to purchase another ticket.
There’s a cool painted piano at one of the entry points that was donated to the markets and anyone can jump in it to play — love the community spirit!
Get a bag of caramel popcorn to munch on as you walk the markets– airy, crispy and lightly sprayed with caramel with a salty touch… Very addictive!
I opted for the seafood Paella at $ 14 a serving. A little steep but you’ll find this to be the general trend in Perth (when you’re a Sydney-​sider).
There is so much on offer here for the foodie; German sausage dogs, Perth’s own version of the Turkish Gozleme which had their own unique fillings, nitrogen ice cream, cupcakes galore, cheese of every kind from The mouse Trap… The list goes on and on but my appetite only allows for so much so definitely will visit again before I head back home.

Good cheap fruit n veg, seasonal, flours, pastas, breads etc. As far as I know, no butcher/​fishmonger. Good market to go to if you live in the area!

Fremantle markets is a great place to buy Australian souvenirs, go groceries shopping or simply browse. I have been to many markets around Australia (Including the famous one in Hobart) and Fremantle is one of my favourites: lots of funky stalls, varied food options, great layout.
If you’re spending a day (or more) in Fremantle, make sure you stop by the market!

Though comparitively small to other cities’ markets, I like the Fremantle Markets for its cleanliness. Things aren’t tackily displayed like you’ll find at, say, Paddys in Sydney. And on the fresh produce side, there isn’t that uppity, inaccessible vibe that you get at Melbourne’s Victoria Markets.
On that note, though, there was one Korean grocer who got on my nerves. She short-​changed me $ 20 and when I went back after realising she insisted that I was in the wrong which is most embarrassing when you have to argue while people are waiting to pay for their mangos and grapes.
I particularly like the innovative varieties of coffee beans you can get here, like Tia Maria, Grand Marnier and Butterscotch Toffee. And I can rarely resist a Bubblegum Icecream from the Peter’s Stand.

Fremantle (and possibly South Perth) are the only acceptable suburbs located south of the Swan River. Combined, they’re probably cooler than most of the north.
However, special mention is deserved by Fremantle Markets. Full of fresh produce, large varieties of prepared meals, clothing, toys, even musical instruments (I bought my first and only ukulele there!) It’s a must-​see in Fremantle, especially over the weekend.