All the New Vendors Coming to the Adelaide Central Market’s New Expansion

The Adelaide Central Market has been the beating heart of the South Australian food scene for 157 years. It all began back in 1869, when a pack of disgruntled grocers split from the East End Market in Ebenezer Place.

It’s currently in the middle of a major facelift. The $600 million “Market Square” redevelopment has been in the works for years and will be ready to welcome the public in late 2026.

The development will include residential apartments, offices, hotels and, of course, a new market hall.

As we get closer to the opening date, we’re learning about the vendors who will move into the new space. There will be a mix of dine-in experiences along Gouger and Grote streets as well as new stalls.

“The strong level of interest we’re seeing from traders reflects the Market’s reputation. These new traders will bring fresh ideas and different quality products while complementing our longstanding family-owned and independent traders,” says Adelaide Central Market’s general manager Fabienne Reilly.

Here – in alphabetical order – are all the new vendors moving into the expanded Adelaide Central Market.

• Coffee Fontana: A new specialty coffee shop from the same team behind Grind Roast Masters in the Adelaide Central Market, which is known for having close to a hundred coffee varieties.

• Crepe Bar: The North Adelaide creperie Crepe Bar is moving into the market, where it’ll serve sweet and savoury crepes and homemade lemonade.

• Frantic Whisk: The family-owned Mount Barker producer will move into the new space. The team is known for its Dutch biscuits and stroopwafels made with passed-down recipes.

• Freestone Farm: The fifth-generation family-owned Riverland farm will bring artisanal pantry products, fresh produce and wines from Freestone Estate to the market.

• Hummus Hustle: Hummus Hustle opened on James Place in July 2025. It’s won fans for its house-made hummus, Lebanese classics and build-your-own bowls. It’ll open a new location in the Central Market later this year.

• Local Kitchen Co: Local Kitchen Co is known for creating homestyle dishes, which taste homemade but are fuss-free. The ready-made meals will include bowls, tray bakes, curries and more.

• Matcha K: Get a hit of the green stuff with matcha imported from Japan and green-hued desserts at Matcha K.

•O’Sushi O’Bento: After spending 15 years serving Japanese cuisine in Chinatown, O’Sushi O’Bento will make its triumphant return with a dine-in space and takeaway sushi and bento boxes.

• Poderosa: Plant 4 favourite Poderosa is known for its South American grocery items and ready-to-eat classics like arepas and empanadas. It’s getting a permanent spot in the new development after two residencies as part of the Adelaide Central Market’s Producer in Residence program.

• Shapeshifter Brewing Co: Craft beer brewery Shapeshifter Brewing Co will open its first outpost in the market.

Broadsheet will continue to update this list as more producers are announced.