Frenchs Forest Market

I’m not sure why it’s taken me 8 months to try Frenchs Forest Market since I moved to the northern beaches, but I now regret every single Sunday that has passed in that time.
This market has all the quality foodstuffs a (largely) organic market should have with very little of the meaningless tat that no one ever buys.
The produce stands were large, with excellent fruit and veg: we loaded up for the week as there were definitely deals to be had over the big grocery chains.
I had one of the best bacon and egg rolls ever, smoky and gooey and big, for $ 7. And I had to queue for nearly 10 minutes behind other hungry people to get it, which says something.
They had raclette. Dear, sweet deity of cheesy goodness, they had proper raclette, with potatoes and gherkins and big gobs of browning cheese scraped onto it all…
A French guys was selling saucisson and pâté and foie gras. There were cheeses galore. There was salmon smoked on the spot.
Of course there were a few hippies selling healing crystals and uncooked superfood nut bars and a bit of that sort of nonsense, but all is forgiven. RACLETTE!
It was easy to get a park, too.

A great organic food market that continues to grow in size and quality if you get in the last 30 min you can pick up some huge savings from the produce stalls — however don’t expect any melons or eggplants by then they are all gone — 80 percent off apples, lemons, mandarins and more not bad.
You must try a cornbread pocket if you get the chance my gf loves then as she is gluten intolerant which appears to be a key reason for this markets growing appeal given Sydney has one of the highest allergy ratings in the world — widely blamed on non-​organic and overly protective food diets during pregnancy.

This market is a hidden gem. Awesome food both cooked and fresh great atmosphere and good prices, but don’t go or you will make it too packed.

I was pleasantly surprised by the French’s Forest Market which is tucked away off the main road to the Northern Beaches. The produce sold is fresh and has an abundance of flavour. Store sellers are only too happy to let customers sample their food. We bought some homemade pies, which were a little on the expensive side, but being gourmet they were worth the expenditure. There is ample parking what with the popularity of the market and its widespread location. You could almost liken it to a fair. A Sunday event for many locals, it attracts a large crowd. Make sure to get there earlier than later in order to secure ‘the good stuff’ and the crème of the crop! The fresh chickens are also delicious and at $ 10 a chicken are quite reasonable!

This could be considered treason by the locals who are fiercely loyal and proud of this little Sunday morning market by reviewing the Frenchs Forest Market so publicly.
Your fresh fruit produce for the household groceries can be purchased at with a fraction of the price and with much more value. The coffee is the right kind of bitterness with a smooth finish.
There are the random Gozleme marquees but overall the quality of the produce is second to none. Must be visited to fully appreciate its benefits.