There is something about street foods that projects a different kind of taste, even in Europe. The fun of buying them from the street vendors, and consuming them open-air, sometimes beat the classiness of an upscale restaurant. Europe is a place for foodies, offering various kinds of cuisines throughout the continent. Every country has its specialties, like the pizza of Italy, pastry of France or the ham of Spain. Similarly, each of them has their own street food variations. Fortunately, there are some street food markets that bring various kinds of street foods in the same place. In case you are planning to visit this continent, check out the best street food markets in Europe.
1. Maltby Street Market, London
This charming street market is a hidden gem of the city of London. It is a weekend market, hidden in a corner lane of Bermondsey stations and London Bridge. This market is centered in a lane called Ropewalk. Most of the stalls are perched in the railway arches. You must try the bad brownies here, where ‘bad’ signifies excellent, especially for the amazing melted caramel inside. If you are looking for a spicy or juicy treat, you must try the hot sauces of ‘African Volcano’. For the best kinds of cheese, you must visit ‘Raclette Brothers’. In the end, quench your thirst with the authentic Gin of ‘Little Bird Gin’.
Maltby Street Market
Address: 37 Maltby St, London SE1 3PA, United Kingdom
Website: Maltby Street Market
Opening hours: Sat: 10am - 5pm; Sun: 11am - 4pm (closed on Mon - Fri)
2. Hornstulls Market, Stockholm
This charming market boasts an impressive collection of arts, antiques, crafts, and of course, food. It takes place every weekend, from April until September. The charming food stalls and colorful trucks in this market are hard to miss. You can get American-style burritos and sliders, as well as delicious vegetarian curries here. The wooden seating platforms are the best place to savor them, which overlooks the water.
Hornstulls Market
Address: 6,, Hornstulls strand 4, 117 39 Stockholm, Sweden
Website: Hornstulls Market
Opening hours:Sat - Sun: 11am – 5pm (closed on Mon - Fri)
3. La Boqueria, Barcelona (from USD 74.77)
This public market is based in the Ciudad Vieja region of Barcelona city. The market is originally known as Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria, which first came into existence during 1217. Then, a couple of tables were established in the heart of the old town to sell meats. Today, it is a very popular place to go for tapas or having delicious Spanish Jamón. The famous Bar Pinotxo is the best place to enjoy tapas, as is the El Quim De La Boqueria, another legendary restaurant in the area. Some of the other famous items you must taste here are fried eggs with baby squid, garbanzo beans and blood sausage, Jamón Ibérico, and the most famous Eggplant omelet.
Barcelona: Paella Cooking Experience & Boqueria Market Tour
Duration: 2.5 hour
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4. Le Food Market, Paris (from USD 145.23)
Paris is famous for its outdoor markets, its fresh produces, and delicious street foods. One of these charming food markets is Le Food Market, which is a melting pot for all types of cuisines from all over the world. It is a bi-monthly one, which takes place on two Thursdays of a month. The main ambition of this street food market is to bring the authentic experience of street food in Paris. Here, you can try foods from all over the world, like spicy deep-fried chicken of Hero, figs topped with shaved ricotta of La Buvette de Camille, or the tacos of Café Chilango. These foods are to fill your tummy and bring you complete satisfaction without burning a hole in your pocket.
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Duration: 3.0 hour
5. Bite Club, Berlin
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This food fair is held on the beautiful Kreuzberg riverside of Berlin. The modern street food market had emerged in the year 2013, which is thriving nowadays. It takes place twice a month, during Fridays. The best food traders or food trucks of the city participate in this fair. You can enjoy their specialized food on the vintage Hoppetosse boat, with the view of the river. Apart from the food, there is plenty of wine, craft beers, and coffee shops to quench your thirst. Plus, it’s humming with live music and local artists. The most regular food items you can get here are jerk chicken of Spice Spice Baby, yellow burger-flippers from Buns Mobile, Pignut BBQ from Markhalle, South Indian dosa from Chutnify, and beef pastrami from Mogg.
Bite Club
Address: Germany, Eichenstraße 4, 12435 Berlin, Germany
Website: Bite Club
Opening hours: Fri: 6pm – 10pm (closed on Sat - Thu)
6. Reffen, Copenhagen
The city of Copenhagen is well-known for its street foods. The huge waterfront playground is reserved for the 50 food stalls from all around the city. This market offers an excellent view of the Copenhagen harbor. This market is set to produce organic food, and they insist on the stalls to be created with sustainable products. Here, you are to find foods from all over the world, from tacos to Nepalese momos. You can try Danish roast pork, or authentic Nepalese momos, while sushi lovers must visit Kaburi Sushi, and République brings authentic French food.
Reffen
Address: Refshalevej 167 Unit A, 1432 København, Denmark
Website: Reffen
Opening hours: Wed - Fri: 4pm - 10pm; Sat: 11am - 10pm; Sun: 12pm - 6pm (closed on Mon & Tue)
7. Marché des Enfants Rouges, Paris
This is the oldest covered market in the city, which was built in the early 17th-century. Previously, it used to be an orphanage. The name Enfants-Rouges signifies the Market of the Red Children. This market offers organic fresh vegetables, along with street foods from all over the world. The food shops in this market bring lots of different foods, like Japanese, Lebanese, Italian, Moroccan, etc. If you are eager to have some pasta, visit Mangiamo Italiano. For fresh organic food, there is Au Coin Bio. Craving for some native French food, head to L’Estaminet des Enfants Rouges.
Marché des Enfants Rouges
Address: 39 Rue de Bretagne, 75003 Paris, France
Website: Marché des Enfants Rouges
Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 8:30am – 7:30pm; Sun: 8:30am – 2pm (closed on Mon)
8. Prícipe Real’s Organic Food Market, Lisbon
This market believes in one big concept only, ‘fresh organic foods’. This outdoor market takes place every Saturday at the Parque Príncipe Real of Lisbon city. Farmers from all over the country bring their fresh produces and homemade food items here. You can get homemade olive oil, jellies, fresh-baked bread, and several other food items here. Shopping in this market requires lots of bargaining skills.
Prícipe Real’s Organic Food Market
Address: Praça do Príncipe Real, 1250-096 Lisboa, Portugal
Opening hours: Sat: 9am – 3pm (closed on Sun - Fri)
9. Foodhallen, Amsterdam
This indoor food market is a part of Hallen, a center for food, fashion and culture in Amsterdam. The edifice of this market is a historic one, which used to be a service center for the trams. The market brings various food and drink items under one roof. Here, you can have pizza, hot dogs to Japanese Temaki. You can try some Spanish ham in Jabugo Iberico Bar or juicy beef burgers in The Butcher. For those with a sweet tooth, stop by Petit Gâteau and sample their different types of pies. Lastly, a visit to the Yogen-Früz is a must for some fresh yogurt, loaded with fruits.
Foodhallen
Address: Bellamyplein 51, 1053 AT Amsterdam, Netherlands
Website: Foodhallen
Opening hours: Wed: 11am – 11pm (closed on Sun - Tue)
10. Markthal, Rotterdam
Underneath an entire impressive architectural beauty, there is an impressive food market in Rotterdam. You can buy a range of fresh food items, from fresh vegetables to fish, meat, and more. There are around 15 food stalls on the premises, where you can get various kinds of European street foods.
Markthal
Address: Dominee Jan Scharpstraat 298, 3011 GZ Rotterdam, Netherlands
Website: Markthal
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 10am – 8pm; Fri: 10am – 9pm; Sat: 10am–8pm; Sun: 12pm – 6pm
Sample a variety of different foods under one roof
The main advantage of these food markets is you get to sample a variety of different foods in one place, and that too, without breaking the bank. So, plan a foodie trip to Europe and make sure to visit one or more of these alluring food markets in Europe.
Editor’s Note: Due to Covid-19, the business hours of the markets may differ from the stated timings in this article. Please be sure to check the updated hours from the websites.
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