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I'd never really been a fan of going to market until I moved to Perth. Food markets over east are mainly a cheese lovers affair, with expensive, organic produce dominating. Fremantle Markets was my first market experience, and I'm really glad it was because it really is a five star experience. They have everything - amazing, fresh produce in the food hall, clothes, soy candles that smell so good you could eat them, jewellery, gourmet nuts and confectionery, toys, tea, herbs, spices, clairvoyants...I could go on. It's a popular place for both tourists and locals, but keep in mind that the pace here is easy breezy. Absolutely no rushing! The people here move slooooow, and you're well advised to do so accordingly.
There are a number of places I always frequent in the markets, and these are Black Cherries espresso for consistently flavoursome coffee and awesome service, the food hall for cheap vegetables which will likely half your grocery bill, thai vegan for some cruelty free Asian fare, coffee connection for their amazing selection of flavoured coffee beans, the raw kitchen for kombucha juice or a bliss ball, and NatMed for a cheap consult and herbal remedies.
If you're driving, there's loads of parking around the place. There's also bike parking too right outside Shanghai Markets.