Last updated September 2023
The Oranjezicht City Farm Market, adjacent to the V&A Waterfront, is one of the most popular places to spend a weekend morning in Cape Town at.
Here’s why Capetonians and visitors love this market so.
The Fresh Produce
The Oranjezicht City Farm is an urban farm in the Oranjezicht area of Cape Town. The historic piece of land it calls home, next to the corner of Sidmouth Avenue and Upper Orange Street, was converted back to a farm in 2013 where fresh fruit, vegetable and herbs are grown.
While the Farm founded and operated the Market for years in a non-profit capacity, from 1 December 2017 the Market was sold and has been operating as an independent private company using the OZCF brand under license.
The OZCF Market is open every Saturday 8.15am to 2pm, Sunday 9am to 3pm and Wednesday 4 to 8pm (all weather)
At the market, you’ll find plenty of fresh and seasonal produce to choose from. In typical market-style, the prices are displayed, and you weigh and pay at the checkout points right next to the cornucopia of fruit and veggies. There’s an abundance of colourful food ranging from purple brinjals to bright red tomatoes and soft pink oyster mushrooms. It’s recommended that you take a bag to carry your produce.
The Food
The market is as much about community building and celebrating the culture of Cape Town as it is about the fresh produce. Their focus is on artisan and hand-made food that offers something special. At their cooked food section, you’ll find almost anything your heart desires including freshly baked pastries and bread, raw, vegan, and vegetarian cuisine, as well as a range of mind-blowing brunch foods. You’ll find food inspired by many different places around the world and there are communal tables outside where you can eat and enjoy a view of either the ocean or the Cape Town Stadium. Of course, there is coffee too and lots of treats and meats you can take home (looking at you Honest Chocolate).
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The Plants
Along with all the food you can dream of, the market also has a heavenly collection of flowers, edible plants and seedlings, compost, and gardening supplies on offer. From the eccentric to classic, they have flowers you’ve probably never even seen before. They also have beautiful potted and hanging plants that will make your house a home. They double up as great gifts too!
The Location
The market is located next to the popular V&A Waterfront at Granger Bay and you could easily walk to the market from the V&A Waterfront. Alternatively, the MyCiTi 104 route stops close to the market as well as the T01 line.
