Best food markets in Melbourne – grab the freshest food in Australia!

A little bit of commotion won't do any harm to anyone as long as you can get your hands on the freshest fruits, veggies and just off the hook seafood (the crabs are alive in tanks!). Well, this is not really a place to look for local food but it has some great Asian goods, mostly Vietnamese. Hidden away behind Hopkins street this 'little' market is a mishmash of colourful delights and fragrant. Although the market is inclined on offering Asian food, you find plenty of locals shopping here and are very much a part of the Melbourne way of life. You find fresh meat and seafood at great bargains here, and you might want to try out the sugarcane juice, which is supposed to be pretty sweet!

Anyone who is looking for a market in Melbourne MUST go to Prahran Market. Established in 1864 this Australia's oldest and premier food market is well known for its freshness. Prahran market boasts of offering fresh food and difficult to find specialties to its customers and has managed to maintain its quality and standard throughout the years. Customers have a wide selection to choose from here, cheeses, certified organic fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, seafood as well as handicrafts and other small goods are available in plenty. The Prahran Market is located in the trendy Prahran suburb where you find top South Yarra Hotels such as the Oaks South Yarra in close proximity.

In times where people are trying hard to eat healthily and keep away from unhealthy fast food, Slow Food Melbourne Farmers' Market is a great idea. The market is held on the fourth Saturday of each month at the Abbotsford Convent. It is the best place to source genuine fresh produce and also learn on how these foods are farmed. You can find organic and no chemical fruits veggies, meats, fish, chooks and eggs here. Also, a variety of cheeses, pasta, honey, condiment, bread, olive oil and flowers are available for grabs. There are mouthwatering branches for visitors to enjoy while they shop.

Seek and it shall be found at the Queen Victoria Market. One of the most popular places to get the city's freshest food, a historic landmark and a tourist attraction – Queen Victoria is not just a food market in Melbourne. The market spreads over several blocks in the city and with 600 retailers, the place is pretty huge. Shoppers can find everything they are looking for from fruits, veggies to gourmet food, fashionable clothing and general merchandise. The market is open five days a week with Sunday attracting the biggest number of shoppers due to the entertaining atmosphere.