Try the grilled veggie crepe from the crepe bar located front left of the market! You might go back for seconds! We also tried the falafel wrap from the kebab place but wouldn’t recommend it, falafel was extremely salty and the bread was very oily. Check out the Asian vendor located towards the back left of the market and try their banana sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves, yummy! There is a juice bar but we didn’t get around to trying it. Bring cash as most vendors there accept cash only!
A few vegan food options, good fresh produce - Edit
A number of options for light meals/snacks.
We are from: OMG donuts which are also gluten-free, a stall at the back of the markets selling delicious sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves, a crepe place near the front left side with a few vegan options, fresh sugarcane juice also front left side (try the one with ginger and lime), an artisan bakery stall near front right side (all vegan I think), also a few coffee stalls (recommend the one at left front).
Loads of fresh fruit and vegetables, lots of Asian veggies. I did expect more unusual tropical fruits such as mangosteens, rambutan, etc.
They open Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 5am. There are several different fruit and vegetable stalls. Many of the fruit stalls offer you samples to try. The fruits of the same specie often taste different to the stuff in supermarkets which has say around for a while. There are several fruits you will not usually see stocked at supermarkets. Bring cash as most stalls do not take card.
Good place to stock up on fruit and veg if you’re planning to be in Cairns for a few days. Very reasonably priced and you can grab an even better bargain before they close.
Rusty's has a great range of fruit and veggies, there were even a few exotic fruits I hadn't seen before. All the produce was so fresh and with so many stalls the prices are really good, we even managed to pick up a mango for $1. Will visit again for sure if we're ever back this way.
8 Reviews
First Review by vegan_ryan
Arty&Mafy
Points +728
We love to hang out at Rusty's - Edit
Wide range of fruits and veggies.
Read moreSome vegan options to eat there (very tasty ones), plus a couple of sweets to have with your coffee.
Pros: Market environment, Colours and smells, Smiles
Guest
Sharon.McInerney
Points +71
A few vegan options - Edit
Try the grilled veggie crepe from the crepe bar located front left of the market! You might go back for seconds! We also tried the falafel wrap from the kebab place but wouldn’t recommend it, falafel was extremely salty and the bread was very oily. Check out the Asian vendor located towards the back left of the market and try their banana sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves, yummy! There is a juice bar but we didn’t get around to trying it. Bring cash as most vendors there accept cash only!
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Julieeatsplants
Points +121
A few vegan food options, good fresh produce - Edit
A number of options for light meals/snacks.
Read moreWe are from: OMG donuts which are also gluten-free, a stall at the back of the markets selling delicious sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves, a crepe place near the front left side with a few vegan options, fresh sugarcane juice also front left side (try the one with ginger and lime), an artisan bakery stall near front right side (all vegan I think), also a few coffee stalls (recommend the one at left front).
Loads of fresh fruit and vegetables, lots of Asian veggies. I did expect more unusual tropical fruits such as mangosteens, rambutan, etc.
Pros: Great for fresh produce, plenty of snack options
Cons: A few stalls are cash only
Guest
muddles
Points +297
Fruit, vege, wares, and cooked foods - Edit
They open Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 5am. There are several different fruit and vegetable stalls. Many of the fruit stalls offer you samples to try. The fruits of the same specie often taste different to the stuff in supermarkets which has say around for a while. There are several fruits you will not usually see stocked at supermarkets. Bring cash as most stalls do not take card.
Read morePros: Lots of fruit and vegetables
Cons: Need cash
Guest
CeciliaM
Points +373
Very cheap good quality fruit and veg - Edit
Good place to stock up on fruit and veg if you’re planning to be in Cairns for a few days. Very reasonably priced and you can grab an even better bargain before they close.
Read moreCons: Very loud music coming from Gilligan’s hostel
Guest
annacs
Points +87
🥕🍌🍍 - Edit
Love Rustys! Its a must everytime I come to Cairns. You get lots of fruit and veggies, and I also buy my coffee (from queensland) there!
Read morePros: Lots of fruit and veggies!
Cons: Only open Fridays and Sundays
Guest
jess91011
Points +96
Great farmers market - Edit
Rusty's has a great range of fruit and veggies, there were even a few exotic fruits I hadn't seen before. All the produce was so fresh and with so many stalls the prices are really good, we even managed to pick up a mango for $1. Will visit again for sure if we're ever back this way.
Read morePros: Lots of choices, Very fresh
Guest
vegan_ryan
Points +3865
Lots of options for fruit/veg - Edit
Numerous stalls selling fruits & vegetables, plus juice/smoothie shops.
Read moreGreat farmers market.
Pros: Lots of fruit and veg
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