1kg of cherries (at market close) - $5 AUD (down from $10)

Verdict: Run

Adelaide Central Market is a must-visit for food lovers in Adelaide. Part fresh food market, part restaurant stalls, you’re bound to find something that will make you salivate. Certainly a spot where multiple visits are required in order to uncover every gem. When you come, make sure to check out Marino’s Porchetta e Cannoli Bar, the Turkish Delight, Cumbia, and Fair Seafood/Angler. Don’t forget to pick up some fresh fruits and produce before you leave.

Type: Market

Location: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Address: 44/60 Gouger St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

Must Try Items:

Saffron Turkish delight from Turkish Delight. Other flavours available. - 1 piece for $3 AUD or choose 4 pieces for $10 AUD (can mix and match)
Originale Porchetta Panini from Marino’s Porchetta e Cannoli Bar - $10.50 AUD
Pistacchio cannoli from Marino’s Porchetta e Cannoli Bar - $5.50 AUD
Fresh oysters from Fair Seafood / Angler - 2 for $4 AUD
Paella from Cumbia Bar Kitchen - Large bowl for $16 AUD, small for $14 AUD
Fresh in-season fruits. Cherries were $5-10 AUD for large boxes

Comments:

Deciding which stall to hit when you only have 1 instance to visit Adelaide Central Market is overwhelmingly difficult. There is such a vast variety of stores spanning all types of cuisine.
South Australia’s Guide to the Adelaide Central Market was the most helpful resource we could find to narrow down a starting point. List of their recommendations at the bottom of this post.
To pass on the favour dear reader, I’d like to add a few to their list and some tips we learned:
- The Turkish Delight is a cute pop-up shop run by mother & son with flavours of Turkish Delight that we’ve never imagined. You must try the saffron one. Other flavours we tried were the Apple pie and Blackberry. They also have other desserts like halwa and nougats.
- Marino’s Porchetta e Cannoli Bar is an obvious local favourite. The server was interrupted twice during his pitch to us by people praising the sandwiches. I had my doubts about the cannoli, but the filling was delicious. Wish the shell was crunchier though.
- Fair Seafood / Angler’s fresh seafood was delicious. Watching the chefs cook was also a treat.
- Although we couldn’t get a seat at Sisea before they closed for the day, they mentioned that you can reserve a spot online to ensure you get to eat at this seafood paradise.
- Don’t forget to explore a whole other food section just across the alley way. If you follow the hallways, you’ll find a food court filled with tons of Asian cuisine and bakeries along the way.
To fully taste the Adelaide Central Market, it seems like you’d need a few days. We hope this helps to guide you in your exploration.