Shopping Guide: Napier Urban Farmer's Market
Napier Farmers Market: A Shopper's Guide
Why You Should Visit
- Saturday Morning Delight: You'll find this market particularly enjoyable on a Saturday morning. The location, right next to Clive Square, creates a beautiful atmosphere to begin your day.
- Culinary Experiences: This market provides a variety of food options. Shoppers can expect to find freshly made crepes and coffee, perfect for breakfast, and a bacon buttie for a savory option. You might also find a donut stall.
- Fresh Produce Galore: The market is known for its fresh produce. Expect a selection of vegetables, fruits, and local produce. The quality of these items is often praised.
- Local Specialties: You'll discover local vendors offering unique products. This could include fresh baked goods, like bread and pastries, and items like wooden chopping boards. The "figs stall" is a particular highlight, according to some.
- Unique Plant Options: You'll find herbs and flower plants. The market also provides an option to buy individual plants or create a custom mixed basket, offering flexibility to the shoppers.
- Atmosphere and Ambiance: The market is known for its vibrant and bustling atmosphere. Live music, like a local guitarist, can enhance the experience.
- Convenient Location: Situated next to Clive Square in Napier city center, it’s easily accessible and provides a pleasant environment for browsing.
- Great Food Options If you enjoy a steak+onion sammie from the Bacon Sandwich Co. or Yeast Coast Baking you are in luck!
- Delicious Local Produce If you like a sausage vendor, apple grower, honey, veg, coffee, mushrooms, and... you might find it here.
- Best Apples Ever You'll find the best apples you ever ate in your life. Unfortunately you cant buy them anywhere else, super delicious!!!
Why You Might Consider Alternatives
- Size and Stall Availability: Be aware that the market is generally small. While the selection is good, the number of stalls can be limited, potentially disappointing those expecting a large-scale market experience.
- Unpredictability of Vendors: You may not always find every vendor you are expecting as sometimes the market may not have many vendors present.
- Product Focus: Keep in mind that the market has a strong food focus. It might feel more like a "giant food stall" than a comprehensive farmers market.
- Coffee Concerns: Be aware that at least one coffee vendor is known for offering coffee of poor quality, and the coffee is served very hot.
- Weather Constraints: If you are driving through, remember that the market's offerings are perishable and cannot be taken with you if you are traveling to Wellington.
- Limited Variety: While the produce is generally good, the product range may be restricted compared to larger markets.
- Days Open: It's likely open on Saturdays, so be sure to check that is true. While it's worth a visit, it might not be worth going out of your way for.
- Sunday Availability: Not all of these things are always there, it may not be open on a Sunday.
