If you’re lucky enough to be in Hobart on a Saturday, there’s only one place to be: the iconic Salamanca Market. The cobblestoned precinct and one of Australia’s most vibrant open-air markets offer everything from artisanal cheeses and handmade crafts to locally distilled gin. It transforms the space into a foodie paradise, filled with aromas, sizzling sounds, and queues of eager taste-testers.
So skip breakfast and bring a friend—because you’ll want to try (and share) everything. Check out these ten must-try food stalls that make Salamanca Market an unmissable culinary adventure.
1. Truffle Toasties
Decadence in a sandwich, these golden, crunchy toasties are loaded with Ashgrove cheeses, crusty Pigeon Whole bread, and Tasmanian black truffles. It’s rich, earthy, and downright indulgent; the kind of snack that makes you say “OMG” out loud. Yes, it’s pricier than your average toastie, but it tastes like something straight out of a fine-dining restaurant.
📍 Find them at site 221
2. Rockwall at the Market
If you need a reason to book a table at Rockwall’s restaurant later, this stall is it. Have a bite of the Cape Grim eye fillet skewers, BBQ pork belly bites, and creamy seafood chowder, all showcasing Tasmania’s top produce. It’s the stall where you’ll stand in line, inhaling the smoky aroma, and promise yourself it’ll be worth the wait. (Spoiler: it is.)
📍 Find them at site 311
3. Deep End Farm Steamed Buns
Made with produce grown on their sustainable Geeveston farm, Deep End Farm’s Taiwanese buns are fluffy perfection. Whichever you choose–beef, pork, or vegan–each one is piping hot, packed with flavour, and brimming with authenticity. Can’t decide? Grab one of each. Sharing is not guaranteed!
📍Find them at site 151
4. Cantina Latina Empanadas
Hand-pressed, hot, and crunchy, Cantina Latina offers Latin American empanadas that are perfect for winter market days. The fillings consist of pino, vegetarian, vegan, or tres quesos and come with a hit of handmade chili sauce. Pull up a bar stool at the stall, soak in the vibe, and enjoy a little fiesta at the market.
📍 Find them at site 49
5. Lady Hester Sourdough Donuts
The ultimate sweet dessert–or scrumptious first start for your day. Lady Hester’s gourmet sourdough donuts are cult-famous, with fillings like vanilla custard & pistachio, dark chocolate, sea salt & leatherwood honeycomb, or the zesty lemon curd. You can eat one straight from the bag or take a box home–either way, it’s pure, sugary bliss.
📍 Find them at site 261
6. Smith’s Pies
Since 1983, Smith’s has been serving classic Tasmanian pies with buttery pastry and hearty fillings. From steak and mushroom to specialty flavors, they keep the humble pie at the heart of comfort food. Simple, nostalgic, and always satisfying.
📍 Find them at site 222
7. Silver Hill Fisch
For a lighter bite, Silver Hill Fisch serves up ready-to-eat Tasmanian salmon and trout in creative forms: sausages, pâtés, aiolis, and more. Their salmon sausages are a must-try, with the most perfect, crispy-at-the-bottom yet soft-on-top roll. A simple treat perfect for a picnic lunch or a snack while wandering the stalls.
📍 Find them at site 113
8. Persia’s Pantry
Handmade with love, Persia’s Pantry brings traditional flavors fused with local Tasmanian produce, from age-old family recipes that give each menu a personal unique twist. This foodie stop is definitely exotic and comforting if you’re on the hunt for Iranian flavors. Those concerned about wellness will also be delighted to find that Persia’s Pantry offers gluten-free, dairy-free options, and their menus contain no added sugar.
📍 Find them at site 244
9. Ivy Lane Espresso
Need a caffeine hit to keep exploring? Ivy Lane Espresso serves smooth Zimmah coffee, paired perfectly with locally made cannoli. Their strong coffee and sweet pastry definitely make the finest market fuel.
📍 Find them at site 110
10. Simple Cider
After all that food tasting, wash it all down with a crisp glass of Simple Cider. Made from Huon Valley apples and cherries, their dry, small-batch brews are unfiltered and alive in the bottle. Simple produces their cider from Tasmanian apples, where the cool climate and fertile soil provided the juiciest, most flavorful fruit that they couldn’t resist turning them into amazing ciders. Refreshing, natural, and best enjoyed under the Salamanca sunshine.
📍 Find them at site 306
Enjoy a Slice of Tasmanian Culture
Rain or shine, Salamanca Market is open on Saturdays from 8.30am to 3.00pm. Arrive early for the best produce, stay late for the street performers, and come hungry; it’s the best way to experience Hobart’s most beloved market.