Queen Victoria Market
61 people recommend, 9 warn against itvia r/melbourne, r/AskAnAustralian30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 29 threads.
What people say, in short
Most visitors recommend Queen Victoria Market, and many say the produce is high quality and good value. Many enjoy the lively atmosphere, and a couple recommend the hot jam doughnuts. On the downside, a few visitors find it pricey, several say it feels touristy, and a few find it busy, with a couple suggesting an early or weekday visit.
Address
Queen Victoria Market, Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
At a glance
- Best for
- Culture, First-timers
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Hot jam doughnuts, Fresh produce and meat, Deli options
- Crowds
- Crowded
- Best time to go
- Early morning
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Heelbiter in r/melbourne · Jun 2024
Author had a warm first-hand visit and praises markets for quality and friendly stallholder interaction.
- Recommendsu/ItsSmittyyy in r/melbourne · Jun 2024
Calls it a godsend; does most grocery shopping there and finds produce fresher and higher quality.
- Recommendsu/jdigity in r/melbourne · Dec 2024
Says the market is excellent value for fresh produce compared with supermarkets and strongly recommends it.
- Recommendsu/tn80 in r/melbourne · Dec 2024
Says the market currently has excellent asparagus on offer.
- Mixedu/sliminho77 in r/melbourne · May 2026crowds
Calls weekend afternoons a grim shop, yet visits weekly and says in-season buys are a good saving.
- Recommendsu/Dramatic-Pirate5232 in r/melbourne · Jun 2024
Once worked a butcher stall there and says traders are genuine and loyal to regular customers.
- Recommendsu/Nothingbutjoy in r/melbourne · Jun 2024
Works nearby; says a recent fish-buying trip there was an enjoyable experience.
- Mixedu/MLiOne in r/melbourne · Aug 2024crowds
Says rough behaviour happens anywhere in Melbourne, but had some friendly interactions with people at the market.
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- Recommendsu/Equivalent_Command52 in r/melbourne · Dec 2024
Lives nearby and loves it; doesn't want changes that push prices up.
- Recommendsu/Lichenic in r/melbourne · Aug 2025crowds
Calls it enjoyable with decent food and advises arriving early to dodge busy periods.
- Recommendsu/bosco_31 in r/melbourne · Jul 2026crowds
Suggests Queen Vic Market for a busy, lively experience.
- Recommendsu/bluestonelaneway in r/melbourne · Mar 2026
Says it can work on a budget if you pick stalls further from the deli section.
- Caveatu/eromi69 in r/melbourne · Mar 2026
Visited recently and found it not budget-friendly, so is looking for cheaper weekly market options.
- Recommendsu/shmal3xander in r/melbourne · Jun 2024
Praises the people at this market, singling out the butcher and deli sections.
- Recommendsu/PHUKYOOPINION in r/melbourne · Jun 2026
Says the donut festival at this market is on now and the vibe is always good.
- Recommendsu/Weary_Activity2171 in r/melbourne · May 2026
Says QVM's produce quality is well ahead of supermarkets in most instances.
- Recommendsu/Aggravating-Touch817 in r/melbourne · May 2026
Lives near QVM and is a big fan, citing its shorter supply chain and lower grocery costs.
- Recommendsu/iforgetmyoldusername in r/melbourne · May 2026
Says meat and seafood there beat supermarkets for quality and price; veg usually better, deli pricier but interesting.
- Caveatu/CaptainObviousBear in r/melbourne · Dec 2024
Finds Vic Market pricier than Dandenong Market by comparison.
- Caveatu/Known_Paper_1477 in r/melbourne · May 2026
Says the market has become much pricier over two years and blames council rent increases.
- Recommendsu/pseudo_babbler in r/melbourne · Nov 2025
Likes it for snacks and browsing odd, cheap goods.
- Recommendsu/Coalclifff in r/AskAnAustralian · Aug 2025
Says this Melbourne market is at least as good as Adelaide's Central Market and far bigger.
- Recommendsu/josh141090 in r/melbourne · Jan 2025
Suggests visiting to taste local food.
- Recommendsu/TheNumberOneRat in r/melbourne · Dec 2024
Does a regular weekly shop there and loves it for both quality and atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/lost_aussie001 in r/melbourne · Aug 2025
Names Queen Vic as a suggestion for markets to visit.
- Recommendsu/sljacobebl in r/melbourne · Dec 2024
Confirms the market carries a full range of products.
- Recommendsu/dillonyousonofabitch in r/melbourne · Jun 2024
Bought fresh ground spices there and says they upgraded a homemade lentil stew.
- Recommendsu/Cold-Painter-7991 in r/melbourne · Feb 2024
Says the hot jam doughnuts are what make the market great.
- Recommendsu/Spare_Two_8545 in r/melbourne · Feb 2024uniqueness
Says it reflects Melbourne's mix of people and produce and is a great weekend social spot.
- Caveatu/BritishPoppy2009 in r/melbourne · Mar 2026
Feels it has declined sharply from its past standing.
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