Musgrave Rooftop Market:
Mouthwatering food, exquisite crafts and a fantastic line-up of live entertainment – all of this and more awaits at the at the Musgrave Centre. And as an added bonus, there are even kid’s activities to keep the little ones entertained. Held on the first Friday of every month on the fifth level of the parking lot, this vibrant showcase of local creativity sees a whole range of local food and craft vendors ply their trade and visitors are treated to everything from freshly baked breads to locally brewed beers, handmade shoes, farm produce, jewellery, clothing and delicious sweet and savoury treats. There’s also great coffee and live music – and be sure to pop in at Falafel Fundi (for the best falafel and grilled veg on a roti wrap that you’ll ever taste) and Smooth Operator (for some seriously good smoothies and iced drinks).
Essenwood Market:
Fabulous fashion, delectable food, quirky décor and lively entertainments are all par for the course when you ample through the more than 200 stalls found at the Essenwood Market. Enjoying a prime location in Berea Park, nestled under shady trees, it’s the ideal outing for the whole family – especially if you opt to buy various bites and proceed to have a languid picnic under the trees. Treats in store include pancakes, bunny chows, fudge and biscuits galore, not to mention a plethora of fresh produce, biltong and dry word, pies, free-range eggs, wonderful cheeses and desserts like milk tart and malva pudding. Breakfast options include delicious courgette and corn fritters, cinnamon and banana hot cakes, and potato rösti with smoked salmon. Yum!
Morning Trade Market, Morningside:
Farm-fresh ingredients and artisanal produce is the name of the game at this market, which is held every Sunday from 8am to 1pm. It provides a premium platform for local farmers and producers of organic products to sell their goods. Furthermore, it creates a lovely meeting place for likeminded people to spend some quality time together over breakfast. Organised by Anna Savage (who also organises the I Heart Market at the Moses Mabhida Stadium), this market is aimed at serious grocery buyers and social visitors meeting friends for breakfast – and if the long queue at the coffee stall is anything to go by… this market is a roaring success!
