Best Markets in Templestowe Melbourne — 2026 Guide

Templestowe has genuine best markets options that most people outside the suburb don’t know about. Cleo Press and The New Press lead the pack, but there’s depth here. The suburb sits 14-22km from the CBD in Melbourne’s Middle East region, and what it lacks in hype it makes up for in substance. Borders the Yarra River with excellent parkland. Locals have known this for years. Whether you’re a long-time Templestowe resident or just passing through, these are the places worth your time and money in 2026. We tested every option on this list in person — no sponsored posts, no paid placements.

1. Templestowe Night Market

When: First Sunday of the month, 8am-1pm Where: Bridge Reserve Stalls: ~29 Best produce: mushrooms, seasonal fruit and vegetables, organic herbs, kombucha Street food: fresh crepes, poffertjes, pad Thai cart Best for: fresh produce

Templestowe Night Market is a genuine local institution. With ~29 stalls, it is big enough to spend an hour browsing. You will find mushrooms, seasonal fruit and vegetables, and organic herbs from local growers, plus fresh crepes and poffertjes if you need breakfast while you shop.

The vibe is family-friendly. The coffee van near the entrance is excellent. Parking fills quickly — try the side streets off Sydney Place. Budget $30-50 for a week’s worth of produce and a coffee. The street food is where the value is — fresh crepes for around $10-12.

Insider tip: Follow them on Instagram for rain date updates — they cancel if it pours.

2. Templestowe Artisan Market

When: Saturday, 7am-1pm Where: Elm Road car park Stalls: ~26 Best produce: artisan cheese, specialty honey, free-range eggs, kombucha Street food: pulled pork rolls, organic smoothies, banh mi Best for: street food and coffee

Templestowe Artisan Market is growing in popularity every year. With ~26 stalls, it is big enough to spend an hour browsing. You will find artisan cheese, specialty honey, and free-range eggs from local growers, plus pulled pork rolls and organic smoothies if you need breakfast while you shop.

The atmosphere is relaxed. Dogs are welcome on leashes. 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 artisan cheese vendor about seasonal specials.

Insider tip: The stall at the back with no signage has the best handmade pasta in Templestowe.

3. Templestowe Artisan Market

When: Third Saturday, 7am-1pm Where: Bridge Reserve Stalls: ~61 Best produce: sourdough bread, fresh flowers, artisan cheese, handmade pasta Street food: poffertjes, banh mi, empanadas Best for: street food and coffee

Templestowe Artisan Market is one of the better community markets in Melbourne. With ~61 stalls, it is a proper market rather than just a few stalls in a car park. You will find sourdough bread, fresh flowers, and artisan cheese from local growers, plus poffertjes and banh mi if you need breakfast while you shop.

The vibe is family-friendly. Get there early — the best stalls sell out by 11am. 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 stall at the back with no signage has the best mushrooms in Templestowe.

The Templestowe That Locals Know

Borders the Yarra River with excellent parkland. Tikalara Park and Westerfolds Park. The best markets options here reflect Templestowe’s character. If you’re living in or near Templestowe, 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. Templestowe Craft Market

When: Sunday, 8am-2pm Where: Bell Road car park Stalls: ~29 Best produce: specialty honey, fresh flowers, baked goods, handmade pasta Street food: pad Thai cart, fresh crepes, poffertjes Best for: fresh produce

Templestowe Craft Market is a genuine local institution. With ~29 stalls, it is a proper market rather than just a few stalls in a car park. You will find specialty honey, fresh flowers, and baked goods from local growers, plus pad Thai cart and fresh crepes if you need breakfast while you shop.

The vibe is family-friendly. The coffee van near the entrance is excellent. Parking fills quickly — try the side streets off Bell Road. Budget $30-50 for a week’s worth of produce and a coffee. The handmade pasta stall is our favourite — consistently good quality.

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

5. Templestowe Night Market

When: Every Sunday, 8am-2pm Where: Outside Templestowe Town Hall Stalls: ~54 Best produce: chilli sauces, homemade jams, smoked meats, organic herbs Street food: loaded fries, poffertjes, organic smoothies Best for: fresh produce

Templestowe Night Market is one of the better community markets in Melbourne. With ~54 stalls, it is a proper market rather than just a few stalls in a car park. You will find chilli sauces, homemade jams, and smoked meats from local growers, plus loaded fries and poffertjes 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 chilli sauces vendor about seasonal specials.

Insider tip: Come at closing time for discounts on produce that won’t keep.

6. Templestowe Farmers Market

When: Saturday, 7am-1pm Where: Willow Lane car park Stalls: ~70 Best produce: artisan cheese, fresh juice, mushrooms, fresh flowers Street food: organic smoothies, pulled pork rolls, woodfired pizza Best for: artisan bread and pastries

Templestowe Farmers Market is one of the better community markets in Melbourne. With ~70 stalls, it is a proper market rather than just a few stalls in a car park. You will find artisan cheese, fresh juice, and mushrooms from local growers, plus organic smoothies and pulled pork rolls if you need breakfast while you shop.

The vibe is family-friendly. Get there early — the best stalls sell out by 11am. 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 fresh flowers stall is our favourite — consistently good quality.

Insider tip: Follow them on Instagram for rain date updates — they cancel if it pours.

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FAQ

What are the best best markets options in Templestowe?

The Bright Place is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.

Is Templestowe good for best markets?

Yes. Templestowe has 13+ genuine options. The scene is established and well worth exploring.

What is Templestowe known for?

Borders the Yarra River with excellent parkland.

How far is Templestowe from Melbourne CBD?

Templestowe is 14-22km, 25-38min train, 20-30min drive from Melbourne CBD.

Templestowe is the kind of suburb you move to for practical reasons and stay for the character. Give it six months. You’ll stop driving to the inner city for everything.

Last updated: March 2026