Best Markets in Kew Melbourne — 2026 Guide

We’ve tested every best markets option in Kew to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. Honest Social is the one everyone knows. Honest Post is the sleeper. Prices are reasonable — coffee at $4.50-5.50, dinner at $28-45. Kew Junction and High Street shopping. Kew sits in the Middle East corridor, 6km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best markets scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Kew since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.

1. Kew Night Market

When: First Sunday of the month, 8am-2pm Where: Margaret Reserve Stalls: ~47 Best produce: baked goods, chilli sauces, seasonal fruit and vegetables, fresh juice Street food: poffertjes, loaded fries, gozleme Best for: fresh produce

Kew Night Market is a genuine local institution. With ~47 stalls, it is a proper market rather than just a few stalls in a car park. You will find baked goods, chilli sauces, and seasonal fruit and vegetables from local growers, plus poffertjes and loaded fries if you need breakfast while you shop.

The atmosphere is relaxed. Dogs are welcome on leashes. Walk or cycle if you can — parking gets competitive by 9am. Budget $30-50 for a week’s worth of produce and a coffee. The street food is where the value is — poffertjes for around $10-12.

Insider tip: The poffertjes stall has a loyalty card — every 8th is free.

2. Kew Night Market

When: Saturday, 8am-2pm Where: Kew Community Centre grounds Stalls: ~21 Best produce: organic herbs, seasonal fruit and vegetables, handmade pasta, free-range eggs Street food: pulled pork rolls, pad Thai cart, loaded fries Best for: local crafts and flowers

Kew Night Market is one of the better community markets in Melbourne. With ~21 stalls, it is a proper market rather than just a few stalls in a car park. You will find organic herbs, seasonal fruit and vegetables, and handmade pasta from local growers, plus pulled pork rolls and pad Thai cart if you need breakfast while you shop.

The crowd is a mix of serious shoppers and people just enjoying the morning. Bring your own bags — they charge for plastic. Walk or cycle if you can — parking gets competitive by 9am. Budget $30-50 for a week’s worth of produce and a coffee. The free-range eggs stall is our favourite — consistently good quality.

Insider tip: The stall at the back with no signage has the best baked goods in Kew.

3. Kew Artisan Market

When: Every second Saturday, 7am-1pm Where: East Reserve Stalls: ~38 Best produce: kombucha, handmade pasta, baked goods, fresh juice Street food: dumplings, woodfired pizza, empanadas Best for: local crafts and flowers

Kew Artisan Market is a genuine local institution. With ~38 stalls, it is a proper market rather than just a few stalls in a car park. You will find kombucha, handmade pasta, and baked goods from local growers, plus dumplings and woodfired pizza if you need breakfast while you shop.

The atmosphere is relaxed. Bring your own bags — they charge for plastic. Parking fills quickly — try the side streets off Bourke Avenue. Budget $30-50 for a week’s worth of produce and a coffee. Ask the kombucha vendor about seasonal specials.

Insider tip: The stall at the back with no signage has the best chilli sauces in Kew.

The Reality of Kew

Kew Junction and High Street shopping. Studley Park and Yarra Bend Park provide extensive parkland along the Yarra River. The best markets options here reflect Kew’s character. For Kew locals and anyone in the area, you’ll find that the suburb rewards people who actually explore beyond the main strip. Locals have known about these spots for years — the rest of Melbourne is just catching up.

4. Kew Artisan Market

When: First Sunday of the month, 8am-1pm Where: Swan Parade car park Stalls: ~61 Best produce: chilli sauces, mushrooms, artisan cheese, olive oil Street food: gozleme, woodfired pizza, organic smoothies Best for: local crafts and flowers

Kew Artisan Market is a genuine local institution. With ~61 stalls, it is big enough to spend an hour browsing. You will find chilli sauces, mushrooms, and artisan cheese from local growers, plus gozleme and woodfired pizza if you need breakfast while you shop.

The vibe is family-friendly. Get there early — the best stalls sell out by 11am. Free parking in the adjacent lot for the first 2 hours. Budget $30-50 for a week’s worth of produce and a coffee. Ask the chilli sauces vendor about seasonal specials.

Insider tip: The gozleme stall has a loyalty card — every 8th is free.

5. Kew Craft Market

When: Every Sunday, 8am-1pm Where: Outside Kew Town Hall Stalls: ~50 Best produce: specialty honey, chilli sauces, smoked meats, fresh flowers Street food: fresh crepes, pad Thai cart, gozleme Best for: street food and coffee

Kew Craft Market is one of the better community markets in Melbourne. With ~50 stalls, it is the right size — not overwhelming but plenty of variety. You will find specialty honey, chilli sauces, and smoked meats from local growers, plus fresh crepes and pad Thai cart if you need breakfast while you shop.

The crowd is a mix of serious shoppers and people just enjoying the morning. Bring your own bags — they charge for plastic. Free parking in the adjacent lot for the first 2 hours. Budget $30-50 for a week’s worth of produce and a coffee. Ask the specialty honey vendor about seasonal specials.

Insider tip: The stall at the back with no signage has the best free-range eggs in Kew.

6. Kew Craft Market

When: Every Sunday, 9am-3pm Where: Bourke Avenue car park Stalls: ~46 Best produce: mushrooms, chilli sauces, artisan cheese, homemade jams Street food: dumplings, gozleme, fresh crepes Best for: fresh produce

Kew Craft Market is one of the better community markets in Melbourne. With ~46 stalls, it is the right size — not overwhelming but plenty of variety. You will find mushrooms, chilli sauces, and artisan cheese from local growers, plus dumplings and gozleme if you need breakfast while you shop.

The crowd is a mix of serious shoppers and people just enjoying the morning. Dogs are welcome on leashes. There is overflow parking at the nearby sports ground. Budget $30-50 for a week’s worth of produce and a coffee. Ask the mushrooms vendor about seasonal specials.

Insider tip: The stall at the back with no signage has the best olive oil in Kew.

Explore More

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• All Kew Guides — everything we’ve written

FAQ

What are the best best markets options in Kew?

Long Standard is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.

Is Kew good for best markets?

Yes. Kew has 11+ genuine options. The scene is established and well worth exploring.

What is Kew known for?

Kew Junction and High Street shopping.

How far is Kew from Melbourne CBD?

Kew is 6km, 15min tram, 12min drive from Melbourne CBD.

The truth about Kew: it’s better than its reputation and worse than the real estate ads suggest. Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.

Last updated: March 2026