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Old Biscuit Mill

373 - 375 Albert Road | Woodstock, Cape Town Central, South Africa (Woodstock)
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Bloubergstrand
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

The produce is fresh and tasty. Excellent coffee beans can be bought there. Go early as the place fills up quickly and it actually becomes difficult to get to the stalls.

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See 5 more reviews by SunSusie for Cape Town Central
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

If for no other reason... EAT there! Don't buy the flowers unless you realize that they have been boiled/steamed at the bases to keep them looking fresh and that even if you cut them, you will have a very short life for them. They are very expensive for such a short "shelf life" One of our favorite places... go EARLY!.

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Mossel Bay, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Saturday markets here are packed! Obviously many folks know about the wonderful foods and drinks on offer, as well as the permanent shops too. Make sure you have enough time to browse and a big shopping bag too! Try the seared tuna on noodles with a pure fruit smoothie or a glass of champagne...

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See 2 more reviews by dobz for Cape Town Central
Zurenborg, Antwerpen, Belgium
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

I expected more like an African market, not this expensive arts and clothing. The food market was cool tho !

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Greyton
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Enjoyed walking around, very expensive and obviously aimed at the tourist market. But still enkjoyed very much.

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The Woodlands, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

This was a last minute decision and we are SO glad that we took the time to go to the Old Biscuit Mill. We attended the Sat market and had a wonderful breakfast of waffles topped with chocolate, nuts and cream!! YUM!! Most of all, we loved the atmosphere and activity - and the crowds of people sitting together and... More

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See 7 more reviews by Prico4 for Cape Town Central
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

The idea is great but it has become a mission to get food or drinks because the place gets too busy. There is hardly any place to sit at peak time and food can be a little disappointing. But generally speaking, it's worth going, at least once to have experienced it. Great concept!

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See 9 more reviews by KiteSchoolDisaster for Cape Town Central
Cape Town Central, South Africa
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

You are not cool enough for this place. You'll never be. Why? Because the cool people were here before it was cool. While you will surely find a few interesting things here, there's also a massive amount of nonsense. This place is too trendy for it's own good and is yet another sad example of how hipsters move into an... More

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See 6 more reviews by Ryan C for Cape Town Central
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

I love this food market and try to visit it every time I visit Cape Town. With a wide variety of food to choose from, there will be something to cater for everyone's tastes.

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See 3 more reviews by Jacqui B for Cape Town Central
Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Great way to spend a Saturday morning - just remember not to eat breakfast beforehand - as the food is fantastic. All the store holders were interesting, passionate people and the produce was exceptional.

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