Market Eats
Eumundi Markets: A Road Trip Grazing Guide
Taking the two-hour drive from Brisbane to Eumundi Markets rewards you with a great grazing feast, pairing hot teriyaki chicken okonomiyaki and spinach-beef gozleme with cold carrot, orange, pineapple and ginger juice.
Taking a two-hour road trip north from the south side of Brisbane brings you straight to Eumundi, where the iconic town market grounds turn a morning drive into a relaxed stall-by-stall tasting route. First established in 1979, this long-standing gathering spot has championed regional artisans and community spirit for decades, steadily growing into a major regional attraction for day-trippers.
Operating twice weekly on Wednesday and Saturday mornings through to early afternoon, rain or shine, it stands as the largest art and craft market in Australia. The core principle guiding every stallholder is simple: all products must be handmade, locally baked, hand-sewn, or cultivated at home, giving the food stalls a strong connection to local makers.
Is The Original Eumundi Markets worth adding to your itinerary?
To balance the hot savoury plates, I stopped for a cold Ginger Zinger juice from the fresh beverage stalls. The combination of carrot, orange, pineapple and ginger provides a bright, zingy contrast that keeps things refreshing while you walk around and take in the local creations.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Menu highlights
Highlights from Zen’s visit.
At a glance: what we ordered
- Ginger Zinger juice
- Teriyaki chicken okonomiyaki
- Beef and spinach gozleme
Savoury Dishes Hot Off the Grill
I kicked off my morning grazing run at Iinaa Japanese Food, ordering an okonomiyaki. This cabbage pancake is cooked hot and topped with teriyaki chicken, offering a comforting, savoury anchor that sets a great tone before exploring deeper into the busy market aisles.
Moving further through the market stalls leads to Gozleme Culture, where warm flatbreads are cooked fresh on the plate. Their folded gozleme is generously packed with beef and spinach, topped with a dollop of garlic yoghurt and finished with a fresh squeeze of lemon to balance the hearty filling.
A Cold Refreshing Lift to Finish
To balance the hot savoury plates, I stopped for a cold Ginger Zinger juice from the fresh beverage stalls. The combination of carrot, orange, pineapple and ginger provides a bright, zingy contrast that keeps things refreshing while you walk around and take in the local creations.
Building a progressive street-food lunch across independent stalls highlights the very best of what Eumundi offers. Combining hot teriyaki chicken okonomiyaki and spinach-beef gozleme with a sharp citrus-ginger juice turns a two-hour drive from Brisbane into a truly satisfying market trip.
GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently asked questions
Where are Eumundi Markets located?
Eumundi Markets are located in Eumundi, Queensland, approximately a two-hour drive from the south side of Brisbane.
When are Eumundi Markets open?
The market runs every Wednesday and Saturday morning through to early afternoon, operating rain or shine.
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Zen visited in 2023. Menus, ratings, prices and opening hours can change, so check directly with the venue before you go.
It was a pleasure to be invited to experience The Original Eumundi Markets but all opinions shared are my own.