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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

Had a perfect time at the Dandenong Market on the weekend. The police made me feel so safe😜. Thanks so much!

Charlotte Rusty
7 October 2026

Nice

Alireza hosseinzada
7 October 2026

Very enjoyable Lived in the area for 35 years and this was my first visit to Dandy market Our guide Tim very knowledgeable about all cultures and foods👍

David James
6 October 2026

Amazing market with more choices of food and drinks plus other vendors than you could possibly visit all in one go. The gem and highlight of my visit to Melbourne

Alan Parsons
4 October 2026

👍 not bad

Brian Orekas
3 October 2026

Groceries are cheaper

Meituying
2 October 2026

The sushi was delicious, and the Korean desserts were great too.

Hsiujung Ko
2 October 2026

If not the best it is definitely one of the best markets that has everything! The only thing is that it gets overcrowded. Why not allow it to be open an extra day during the week? That could help with the overcrowding!

Maria Kasionis
29 September 2026

Great fun, great, i formative guide, generous tastinh bites. Total value for money.

ann louise
27 September 2026

Love the kiwi flavors so much to see and eat alot of things to look at

Ihaia Tukiwaho
27 September 2026

Amazing!! Will definitely be back again!!

Mary Cassar
26 September 2026

Little market place. Not much to see except food. They do have a selection of meats, fruit and veg. From fresh to dried/cured. The parking seems odd, apparently meant to get a ticket if parked at between 10-6. Ticket system seems like it was updated at some time.... I just made sure to leave at 10. Not alot to offer for tourists though.

Druce Taylor
25 September 2026

Beautiful

Damilola Victoria
23 September 2026

KFC was so good the lovely hijabi saima needs a raise best customer service ever!!!

Haya Noor
22 September 2026

A huge fruit and veggie section as well as meat section and bazaar. Note that the Bazaar section is not operational as of Sept 2026 for a period of time. Note that the 2 hour car park right outside the market needs a ticket on certain days. It used to be 3 hours.

geoff ol
22 September 2026

Lots of parking very walkable and a perfect layout

L Da
21 September 2026

Busy day on Saturdays, I prefer shopping on Fridays. Today ....Friday was a busy day at the market, I think prices are lower than supermarkets, the reason for a crowded market 🤔 Market is always busy & some vegetables prices are lower in price than supermarkets. Fish & seafood is quite expensive & looks fresh. Another week shopping at Dandenong market, and is goodas always, good produce, today I bought fresh Oysters from S.A. plus Australian prawns. The greengrocer's ad lots of fresh vegetables 👌 Every Friday I visited the narket for all my food shopping, fish, beef meat, nuts & seeds us veggies. 😋 Another Friday shopping at the Dandenong market, bought fresh prawns, beef steaks & vegetables, all for the whole week. &Fresh peaches 🍑 😍 Tuesdays Dandenong market is open & I did my usual shopping of meat, fish & vegetables good as most days.🍌🥭🥒🥬🥩🍅 Shopping again at Dandenong market, got Lamb chops, a few vegetables. Very busy Sunday at the market.

Alma Gonzalez
20 September 2026

🛍️❤️ Who doesn’t love the markets?! You could spend hours wandering around here, there’s everything from clothing, bakery, fish, meat and household bits and pieces to fresh produce. The prices are so much cheaper than Coles and Woolies, and there’s such a great variety. And the kebabs… absolutely smashing! 🤤🌯 But whatever you do, save a little room for the jam doughnuts! 🍩❤️ They are definitely worth it! A great place to wander around, grab some bargains, enjoy some delicious food and soak up the atmosphere

Sonay
20 September 2026

Lovely market with so much local fresh produce in great price plus also has a great section like a good court serving culturally diverse cuisines topped off with another section to buy clothing and other goods!!

naila pachani
19 September 2026

Excellent market for all foodstuffs, with bonus variety stalls attached. Ready to eat stalls are many and varied, well worth a lunchtime visit. Plenty of paid parking, and free street parking if you look hard enough. We're becoming regulars. Much here next impossible to find in a supermarket.

Mark Chadwick
18 September 2026

Dandenong market good 👍

Mahmood Akhtar
17 September 2026

Great seafood

Dennis
14 September 2026

Great place to buy all your meat, seafood, veggies, breads, nuts, herbs and spices, flowers and plants. You can also enjoy delicious coffee from Perfect Coffee.

Trish Geiran
14 September 2026

Graet

Nick DN
12 September 2026

Always a treats for all senses....

Rick Ryan
12 September 2026

Best place ever

Mosi zadeh⟨Paint&shine⟩
11 September 2026

Dandononk Market offers outstanding and affordable prices compared to many other places and supermarkets. It is one of my favorite places to visit regularly, where I always find great deals and good quality across a wide range of products and goods, especially fresh fruits, vegetables, and seafood. In addition to the diverse products and comfortable shopping atmosphere, the market also features rest areas, restaurants, and bakeries, which make the shopping experience even more enjoyable and relaxing. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for great value and convenience.

M. H. Reviews
11 September 2026

Nice market and they got every thing , but prices are no different then any where else , but i like the market

RAD Primeshine
10 September 2026

its fun

Dusty
6 September 2026

Never a dull moment.

Aishah Pey
6 September 2026

Amazing spice shop! Seafood prices are great.

leonie rizzi
1 September 2026

Great place of culture and food

Random Stuff
1 September 2026

Clean and tidy friendly staff 👍

Francesco G
31 August 2026

varieties and also clean

Sam T
31 August 2026

nice experience to this place. however the price of general groceries are similar to major supermarkets.

Equifinal
30 August 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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