Cape Town has one of the most vibrant food market scenes in the world. From organic vegetables and fresh fish to street food from around the globe, craft beer and live music — the region's weekly markets are far more than shopping opportunities. They are meeting points, cultural experiences and culinary highlights. Here are the best food markets from Villa Austral.
Kommetjie & Noordhoek — The Local Markets
Cape Point Vineyards Thursday Market
~8 km · Thursdays 4:30–8:30 pm
The weekly highlight in Kommetjie: the Thursday Community Market at Cape Point Vineyards in Noordhoek. Street food from around the world (Thai, Mexican, Italian, Japanese), local wine, live music and the most spectacular sunset on the Peninsula. Bring a blanket, order wine and watch the sun set over the Atlantic. THE social event of the week.
Kommetjie Community Market
~1 km · Saturdays 9:00 am–1:00 pm
The Saturday Community Market in Kommetjie is small, authentic and charming. Freshly baked bread, organic vegetables, plants, vegan dishes, handmade jewellery and second-hand books. A relaxed start to Saturday in the community atmosphere that is typical of Kommetjie.
Noordhoek Farm Village
~5 km · Open daily
Not a traditional market but a permanent farmstall village with the Foodbarn Deli, Café Roux, a farm shop and small boutiques. The perfect spot for a relaxed breakfast, fresh produce and local crafts. Live music at Café Roux on Sundays.
Cape Town City — The Big Food Markets
Oranjezicht City Farm Market (OZCF)
~30 km · Saturdays 8:15 am–2:00 pm, Granger Bay
The OZCF Market Day at Granger Bay (V&A Waterfront) is Cape Town's most popular food market — and for good reason. Over 100 stalls with organic produce, artisanal cheese, fresh juice, sourdough bread, Ethiopian injera and Cape Malay samosas. With views of the ocean and Table Mountain. The best Saturday morning in Cape Town.
Neighbourgoods Market — Woodstock
~33 km · Saturdays 9:00 am–3:00 pm, Old Biscuit Mill
The Neighbourgoods Market at the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock is Cape Town's hipster foodie meeting point. In a converted factory hall you'll find elevated street food, craft beer, natural wine, artisanal baked goods and international cuisine at the highest level. The atmosphere is urban, creative and vibrant.
V&A Food Market — Waterfront
~32 km · Daily 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Cape Town's only daily food market, in a renovated market hall at the V&A Waterfront. Over 40 stalls with cuisines from around the world: Ethiopian, Japanese, Indian, Mexican, Cape Malay, sushi, craft beer. Ideal on rainy days or when you need a weekday market fix.
Southern Peninsula — Muizenberg to Kalk Bay
Muizenberg Market / Blue Bird Garage
~22 km · Fridays 5:00–9:00 pm
The Friday-night market in the Blue Bird Garage in Muizenberg is a surfer favourite: street food, craft beer, live music and an atmosphere as relaxed as Muizenberg itself. In a converted garage, local chefs serve creative street food — from pulled pork to vegan bowls.
Kalk Bay Village Market
~20 km · Sundays (seasonal)
A small, charming Sunday market on picturesque Kalk Bay Main Road. Fresh fruit, antiques, handmade ceramics and local delicacies. Perfectly combined with breakfast at Olympia Café and a stroll through the antique shops and galleries.
Botanical Gardens & Wine Farms
Kirstenbosch Craft Market
~25 km · Sundays (last Sunday/month)
The Kirstenbosch Market takes place on the last Sunday of the month in the beautiful National Botanical Garden. Alongside crafts and ceramics there are food stalls with fresh sourdough, honey, jams and local delicacies. Combine with a walk through the botanical gardens — one of the most beautiful in the world.
Constantia Waldorf Market
~18 km · Saturdays 9:00 am–2:00 pm
A relaxed organic market on the grounds of the Waldorf School in Constantia. Organic fruit and vegetables, freshly baked bread, farm cheese, honey and homemade jams. Popular with families — with a play area for children under old oak trees.
Stellenbosch Slow Market
~55 km · Saturdays 9:00 am–2:00 pm
On the grounds of the historic Oude Libertas Estate in Stellenbosch, the Saturday Slow Market is a gourmet farmers' market with local wines, farm cheese, charcuterie, organic vegetables and excellent coffee stands. Perfectly combined with a visit to the Stellenbosch wine estates.
Franschhoek Village Market
~80 km · Saturdays 9:00 am–3:00 pm
On the Huguenot Memorial Grounds in Franschhoek, local producers gather every Saturday: farm cheese, olives, biltong, fresh bread and of course wine from the valley. In Cape Town's culinary capital, even the weekly market is a gourmet experience.
Practical Tips
Food Markets from Villa Austral
The Cape Point Vineyards Market (Thursdays) is 8 minutes away, the Kommetjie Community Market (Saturdays) is just around the corner. For the OZCF or Neighbourgoods, allow 35–40 minutes. All markets are easily reachable by Uber too. And if you pick up ingredients at the market — the kitchen at Villa Austral is perfectly equipped for cooking. Check availability.
