ANNERLEY CAFES & MARKETS
VEND Marketplace & Café: Brunch, Boutique Stalls and Barkfast in One Visit
VEND Marketplace & Café makes a multi-tasking weekend morning surprisingly seamless, pairing solid brunch fare and refreshing drinks with local market shopping and thoughtful pet-friendly outdoor spaces.
Sitting under the shade sails with a glass jar of Raspberry Spider, a dog resting beside me, and a table loaded with fried chicken and waffles, I quickly realised how smoothly a busy morning can unwind here. VEND Marketplace & Café blends an expansive indoor retail market with a vibrant outdoor dining space.
Instead of rushing between separate stops for coffee, gift shopping, and entertaining the family, the entire setup is designed to let you tick off your list in one relaxed visit.
Is VEND Marketplace Annerley worth adding to your itinerary?
The outdoor courtyard is engineered for genuine downtime. Children have their own dedicated play structure set on artificial turf beneath shade sails, keeping them active within sight of the dining tables.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Experience highlights
The details to look out for in Zen’s experience.
At a glance: the experience
- Chicken & Waffles with Hollandaise
- Big Breakfast / Scramble
- Mango Banana Smoothie
- Cherry Ripe Frappe
- Long Black with a dash of milk
- Raspberry Spider
Browsing the Indoor Marketplace Stalls
Before settling in for a meal, a walk through the indoor aisles reveals an impressive mix of independent small-business stalls. You can browse through floral arrangements, home fragrances, and ceramics right next to shelves filled with specialty teas and quirky mugs.
There are even dedicated collector nooks featuring displays of Hot Wheels cars. It feels like an authentic community hub where you can wander at your own pace without feeling squeezed for time.
Generous Brunch Plates and Cold Refreshments
When it comes to food, the café handles classic cravings with generous plates. We tucked into the Chicken & Waffles, served with bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, and fresh microgreens, where cutting into the warm yolk brings the savoury chicken and crisp waffles together.
If you prefer traditional savoury flavours, the Big Breakfast Scramble offers eggs on toast accompanied by bacon, grilled tomato, mushrooms, spinach, and relish. For drinks, options span a clean Long Black with a dash of milk to a Mango Banana Smoothie, a Cherry Ripe Frappe, or that bright Raspberry Spider.
A Dedicated Spot for Kids and Furry Friends
The outdoor courtyard is engineered for genuine downtime. Children have their own dedicated play structure set on artificial turf beneath shade sails, keeping them active within sight of the dining tables.
Dogs are equally welcomed in the outdoor seating, complete with a dedicated menu called The Barkfast Club. Four-legged guests can dig into options like Jerry's Bark Bowl with cooked chicken and brown rice, or grab a quick Pup Cup or Indie's Egg, turning a routine errand run into a highlight for the whole family.
GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently asked questions
Does VEND Marketplace & Café have options for dogs?
Yes, the café offers outdoor pet-friendly seating and a dedicated 'The Barkfast Club' menu including Jerry's Bark Bowl, Indie's Egg, and Pup Cups.
Is there a play area for children?
Yes, there is an outdoor children's play structure set on artificial turf under shade sails.
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Zen visited in February 2026. 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 VEND Marketplace Annerley but all opinions shared are my own. Gifted/paid collaboration – all opinions are my own.