48Spot Score
Abi's African Market
Markets · Smithfield
A 5-star African market at Smithfield near Cairns with a flawless record across 7 reviews.
5.0(7)· GoogleView details →
Cairns
Best Markets in Cairns (2026)
22 markets in Cairns, compiled from each venue's published details and Google Places data, ordered by Spot Score. Use the filters for suburb, price, hours and features.
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47Spot Score
X-press Food & Grocery North Cairns
Markets · Cairns North
X-press Food & Grocery North Cairns is a market in Cairns North, Cairns. It holds a 3.6-star Google rating from 109 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 47/100.
3.6(109)· GoogleView details →
40Spot Score
Palms Supermarket (Palm Cove)
Markets · Palm Cove
Palms Supermarket (Palm Cove) is a market in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 3.5-star Google rating from 52 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 40/100.
3.5(52)· GoogleView details →
39Spot Score
Marina Markets
Markets · Port Douglas
Marina Markets is a market in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 3.5-star Google rating from 36 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 39/100.
3.5(36)· GoogleView details →
About these results
Markets are where Cairns shows its character — fresh produce, street food, makers and growers. Many run on weekends; arrive early for the best pick and the freshest stalls.
Listings are compiled from each venue's own published information and Google Places data, and ordered by Spot Score — a composite of attributed ratings, review volume, category fit and information freshness, not a firsthand review. Hours-based filters use published opening hours, which are not kitchen or last-order times. Sponsored placements are labelled and never counted in results. Spotted an error? Send a correction.
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Read guide →Markets in Cairns — FAQs
What are the best markets in Cairns?+
The markets on this page are ordered by Spot Score, which combines attributed Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently the details were re-checked against their sources. The highest scorers appear first.
How is the Cairns markets ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the completeness of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It is a composite of those signals, not a firsthand review, and it cannot be bought.
Can I filter markets by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum Google rating, price level, whether a place is open now according to its published hours, and features such as dog-friendly or outdoor seating. A filter only matches venues whose details state that feature.
How many markets are listed in Cairns?+
We currently list 22 markets across Cairns and surrounding suburbs. Venues are added over time and details are re-checked against their published sources; please confirm hours with the venue before you go.