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Known as the "Cooks’ market", Dandenong Market was established in 1866, making it one of the oldest markets in Melbourne.

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Bringing together over 150 different nationalities under one roof

About Dandenong Market

Dandenong Market has been operating since 1866 and is one of Melbourne’s oldest markets.
A traditional working market and the heart of community life. There’s so much to see, taste and discover.
The market is a unique meeting place, a place of economic contribution and of community celebration, bringing together more than 150 nationalities. The rich cultural tapestry means you can enjoy the most authentic street food in Melbourne.

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4.4
Based on 6,256 Reviews

I had a lovely time visiting this market! 🌿🌸 There’s a great variety of plants available at reasonable prices. It’s a lovely place to browse, shop, and find some beautiful plants for your home or garden. Definitely worth a visit!

Kamonchanok Photichumnan
28 October 2026

Good for shopping, I can find almost everything there, but it's a little crowded at all time

كميت الربيعي \ Kumait AL-Rubaye
28 October 2026

Your place to get cheap fruit and veg. Be prepared, it gets crowded

Ana mi
24 October 2026

Good atmosphere, friendly people

Ismael Bermudez
23 October 2026

Fruits and veg quality are not so fresh these times although much cheaper

Chee Ng
23 October 2026

Great varieties and always value for money buying. Can get very crowded at times.

Ron Batikawai
22 October 2026

Dandy Market, so handy. Reasonable priced, for market goods and fresh produce.

AL Bundy
22 October 2026

Great variety of local and imported produce. A melting pot of different cultures and foods.

6rockets
19 October 2026

Must go to Falefel King. freshly made falefels. and very nice people. Always greet you with a smile

Anna Giaquinta
18 October 2026

Hard to park but great overall.

Martin Kudla
16 October 2026

Loved it.

Angela Naylor
14 October 2026

Lunch at Sister Fried Chicken at Dandenong Market. Love the authentic Malaysian dishes of nasi lemak and teh tarik!

Abdul Halim
11 October 2026

Lovely market with so many things to explore and buy. Produce are fresh and reasonable price. Good parking and plenty of foods and coffees. We love the hot roasted nut stall, dried figs on vines, pastries, Asian foods and so on. It is also a great place to get fresh flowers and fresh fruits.

Camtu Pham
10 October 2026

So many options. Meat is cheaper, veggies are better, fruits are more colourful. Basically all better quality init. 😉

Deesha Shibnauth
10 October 2026

Always busy, but enjoy the food quality

Simone Sheridyn
9 October 2026

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5 Foods to Try This Diwali at Dandenong Market ✨

We've rounded up some of the delicious flavours to enjoy at the Market this Diwali season.

🍛 Southern Indian Thali (Down Town Punjab) - Sample tender goat curry, butter chicken or chickpea curry with roti, rice and samoas

☕ Pink Kashmiri Chai (Kadak Chai) - Sweet drink with a hint of salt and has beautiful mellow flavours, served in a clay pot @kadakchaiaustralia 

🍭Indian mithai (Sweet India) - Delight in a smorgasbord of South Asian confectionary at their newest location right here at the Market @Sweetindiaaustralia 

🥘 Halwa Puri (Spirit of Pakistan) - Try this Pakistani breakfast combo featuring sweet semolina halwa and fluffy fried puris (flatbread) @spiritofpakistan 

🥭Mango Yoghurt Milk Tea (Palgong Tea) - A creamy, fruity blend of mango and yogurt with customizable size, sweetness, and ice level, plus your choice of toppings like mango jelly or popping pearls @palgongtea.australia 

Find all this deliciousness and more at Dandenong Market this Diwali season 💛
🚨 Voting closes this Friday! 🚨 Here's your reminder to cast your vote in our 2026 Trader Awards 🏆

Don't miss the opportunity to celebrate the businesses and individuals that make your Market experience so special 💛

Every vote helps recognise the hard work, passion and dedication of our trader community.

Voting closes at midnight on Friday 30 October, and once it's closed, you'll have to wait until next year to have your say!

🗳️ Voting closes: Friday 30 October 2026
🏆 Winners announced in December 2026

Head to our website or link in bio to vote now.
Diwali at Dandenong Market✨🪔 

Join us on Saturday 7 November to celebrate culture, food and community, with free henna in Market Square from 10am to 2pm*

Why not indulge in festive favourites from our South Asian traders too, including:

🍬 Sweet treats from Sweet India
 ☕ Authentic chai from Kadak Chai
 🍽️ Variety of cuisine from Spirit of Pakistan
 🥘 Diwali specials at Downtown Punjab
 🌶️ Groceries and spices from Spice Inn

Make a day of it exploring the Market and discovering the flavours of Diwali.

*Please note a queue will be in place and line may close early.
Since 1866, we’ve been at the heart of the community.

Before the internet. Before “text me”, before road trips, railways and boarding passes ✈️

Before you could call something the best thing “since sliced bread” 🍞🙌 Because, well.. we even pre-date that! (Really... It didn’t become commercially available until the 1920s!)

You could say we’ve seen a lot over the years 🕰️

Truly vintage. Aged to perfection. And we’re not done yet!

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