Old Biscuit Mill - Woodstock

So the Biscuit Mill is no stranger to Cape Town and I had stopped going years ago as I felt that it was far too crowded and the prices were pretty high but here I was, a sunny Saturday afternoon with some girl friends at the Biscuit Mill after all that time. 

It's pretty much the same things as before with massive, heaving crowds of people pushing you left right and centre to get their hands the closest gluten-free organic Gatsby or whatever is trending at the time. The prices were also quite high in comparison to other markets in Cape Town but perhaps that's something to do with the rent or whatever.

 

All of that aside. If I am being totally honest, the market wasn’t as bad as I expected and the food was really good. I struggled a bit as I was on a budget and wanted to try everything but there were some winning items.

The Mill has all kinds of stalls including various baked goods, fresh fruit and vegetables, smoothies, cheeses, biltong, meat, gourmet food items of all genres and an awesome selection of beers, wines and cocktails. You really are spoiled for choice here and it actually makes ordering food difficult because you look again and something even better catches your eye. It’s a foodie heaven for sure!

Separate from the market in the retail area was another hidden gem in the form of a miniature chocolate factory. Willy Wonka would be impressed by this tiny little gem and the smell of chocolate wafting through the air is enough to catch any person unawares. For R50 you can even go on a tour which includes cocoa bean culture, the chocolate making process, chocolate tasting and lastly hot coco and ice cream tasting. What a win!

While walking through the queue-like market being pushed about from all directions, I realised what really makes this market special. It’s not the food, the venue, the location or the customers. The people who spend every weekend at the Market making a living out of their products are those who make it the best. They have the best attitude and their love and passion shows in their products.

I met a gentleman named Adam at the stall who was selling fresh fruit and vegetables. He gave us advice on how to cook certain things the best way and really took the time, despite how busy they were, to interact with us as customers. Not only that, but he was funny too.

I personally enjoy other markets to this one much more like those in Stellenbosch, Tokai and Constantia, etc. but I wouldn’t turn down a trip to the Biscuit Mill Market on a Saturday if I were to find myself in Woodstock again because it genuinely has its merits.

Cheers, Darling