Melbourne’s Favourite market traders have been decided!

Melbourne’s major markets have been abuzz with excitement and jovial competition throughout the inaugural Melbourne Market Awards and the festivities are only just beginning.

Market shoppers had the opportunity to show their support and pledge their allegiance to their beloved traders through a democratic, free voting process across South Melbourne, Queen Victoria, Prahran and Dandenong Markets through August and the results are in. Almost 7,000 votes were received, in a strong show of support for these iconic Melbourne places and people. 

South Melbourne Market’s ‘Favourites’: 

Coffee: Padre Coffee 

Deli: Theo’s Deli 

Fruit & Veg: Georgie’s Harvest 

Poultry: K&L Poultry 

Meat: Ralph’s Meats 

Seafood: South Melbourne Seafood 

Specialty: Claypots Evening Star 

General Merchandise: The Pet Grocer 

Queen Victoria Market’s ‘Favourites’: 

Coffee: Coffea 

Deli: Curds & Whey 

Fruit & Veg: J&T’s Fruit and Vegetable Supply 

Poultry: The Chicken Pantry 

Meat: Sardes Quality Meats 

Seafood: The Happy Tuna 

Specialty: M&G Caiafa 

General Merchandise: Pompous Paws 

Prahran Market’s ‘Favourites’ 

Coffee: Market Lane Coffee 

Deli: The Cheese Shop Deli 

Fruit & Veg: Pino’s Fine Produce 

Poultry: John Cester Poultry and Game 

Meat: Gary’s Quality Meats 

Seafood: Claringbold’s Seafood 

Specialty: Mister Nice Guy Cupcakes 

General Merchandise: Prahran Market Hardware 

Dandenong Market’s ‘Favourites’: 

Coffee: Perfect Coffee Shop 

Deli: Alpine Smallgoods 

Fruit & Veg: Alexander’s Produce 

Poultry: Premier Poultry 

Meat: TC’s Quality Meats 

Seafood: Schwarze Seafood 

Specialty: Peanut Market 

General Merchandise: E E Souvenirs and International Flags 

Congratulations to all of our ‘Favourites’ and to the wider Melbourne market community. Without our hard-working, expert traders and their loyal shoppers our markets would not be the vibrant and culture-rich hubs they are. 

The ‘Favourites’ are now in the running to be crowned ‘Melbourne Best Traders’ in their respective categories. They’re being secretly judged by our expert panel of judges including Russell Zimmerman (Australian Retailers Association), Nicky Riemer (Union Dining) and Hilary McNevin (Food Journalist). 

The winners will be announced at an exclusive award ceremony held at Feddish in Federation Square on Sunday evening, September 8th . 

The Melbourne Market Awards kick off Market Week celebrations, running from 7th-15th September with a series of events for the whole family across each of the Markets of Melbourne. See the full schedule here. 

Good luck ‘Favourites’!