Dandenong Market | Travel the world in your backyard
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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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Testimonials

4.4
Based on 6,123 Reviews

It was crowded and lively, but because it was so crowded, there was a shortage of parking spaces.

duy khanh nguyen
July 19, 2026

Really good price for fruits and veggies Sometimes a bit crowded so mind the time of the day you are coming

Gabriela Goulart
July 18, 2026

Did the Cook’s tour this morning it was really great. Thoroughly recommend. Delicious food tastings, stories, the family shops, wide range of ingredients , everyone so helpful knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely a 5 star experience.

J M
July 18, 2026

Great Deals

Ru Pa
July 17, 2026

This is a great market with a massive variety of foods. Will definitely become a regular.

Louis Naturani
July 14, 2026

Fresh produce, fish and meat. Easy access friendly retailers and wonderful selection of food.

John Diamond
July 14, 2026

What a joy it is to immerse yourself in multicultural Dandenong with all the exotic produce on offer at very reasonable prices at the market.

carlene gabriel
July 13, 2026

Lot of fruits and veggies options

Balamurugan Venkadachalam
July 12, 2026

Market with a bit of everything, it has been a lot better since the last time. Cleaner and neater, but definitely not cheaper than the normal shops for seafood, meats and veggies. The junk market is interesting but you can get all those things on Temu/ alibaba. Surprisingly, the burger joint (Grill'd) with the black wall in front of the nuts and coffee spot is really good, our burgers were fresh, nicely done and yummy! If you don't like burgers or you can only eat one thing-- make sure you have the double-jammed donuts!

Junie June June
July 11, 2026

Great value for money, great food court for lunch, good day out and great way to save money in the process

Adam Hassett
July 11, 2026

Busy market with a lot of items to buy

Tony Zhao
July 11, 2026

We had a fantastic tour of the market with Tim Holland all the store holders were so friendly and Tim knew so many of them he was also always careful and considerate with all the nationalities being aware of their differences and traditions all I know we had a great day out and really enjoyed Tims commentary

Nick Wootton
July 10, 2026

So much fun and so much to see!

Lisa Brickell
July 8, 2026

I was there before, but this time I found the market cleaner and better. Nice touch with a singer on stage. Definitely I will be back more frequently.

Kike 007
July 5, 2026

Love Dandenong market. Great produce, people & variety. I’ve just completed the Street Food Tours. Tim our guide was fabulous making the tour interesting & fun. The tastings were amazing & plentiful giving the group a great insight into the delectable world of cultural delicacies

Rosemary Pellizzari
July 4, 2026

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Winter Feast 2026 in 20 seconds ❄️⛸️ Thank you to all our customers and vendors for coming and making it another stand-out event at Dandenong Market!
Discover authentic Filipino fare at Si-Kat Pinoy Eatscetera at Dandenong Market 📍

You don’t need a plane ticket to travel to the Philippines, Si Kat Pinoy brings it to you! 🇵🇭

They offer a range of delicious Filipino street food including pork BBQ skewers, sapin-sapin, arroz caldo and more.

For lovers of new taste, we recommend the arroz caldo. This delicious Filipino congee is made on a bed of sticky rice, cooked in broth with garlic, onion, chicken and topped with egg, spring onions and spiced lemon 🍋 🍲

If you’re looking for something classic, try the beef ribs (calderata) or a BBQ skewer all freshly cooked on site.

Si Kat Pinoy Eatscetera is open every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 7am and every Sunday from 9am.

Find them in Market Square at Stall L10.
Lift Maintenance ⚠️ July to August 2026

Please note that the lift at Dandenong Market will be undergoing essential maintenance works from Monday 20 July 2026. The project is expected to take approximately 8 weeks to complete, during which time the lift will be temporarily unavailable 🛗

Customers requiring accessible access to the Market can continue to use the front entry ramp located on Clow Street. Alternatively, visitors with accessibility needs are encouraged to enter via the Northern Car Park, which offers street-level access to the Market ♿️

There is also access to and from the lower level carparks via the ramp in Market Square.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while these important maintenance works are carried out to improve the visitor experience. 

If you require further information or assistance, please contact the Dandenong Market Office on (03) 9701 3850 or Security on 0402 430 903.
Ever wondered what a bare-root plant actually is? 🪏🌿

Bare-root trees are dug up and stored without any soil around their roots. Because they remain dormant during winter, they can be purchased and planted straight into the ground, ready to burst into growth in spring 🌸

Kunjal shared some of the key benefits of choosing bare-root trees, including their affordability, ease of planting, and lightweight nature, making them much easier to transport than potted plants.

🌹 Quality Plants currently has a fantastic range of bare-root roses available, including bush roses, climbing roses, and standard roses.
Prices:
👉 Bush & climbing roses — $15 each
👉 2ft standard roses — $22 each
👉 3ft standard roses — $25 each

🍑 They also stock a variety of bare-root fruit trees, including apple, pear, apricot, peach and nectarine varieties.
Prices:
👉 Full-size fruit trees — $30 each
👉 Dwarf fruit trees — $38 each

Winter is the perfect time to plant bare-root trees and roses, giving them a chance to establish strong roots before the growing season begins 🌿

📍 Visit Quality Plants at Dandenong Market, located at Stall K3 on The Terrace (Southern Car Park) to explore the range and get expert advice for your garden.

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