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Central Market

4477 S. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78745
(512) 899-4300
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Ranked #1 of 34 shopping in Austin
Type: Shops
Activities: Shopping
Description: Huge supermarket specializing in rare foods.
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Albany, New York
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

This was the first time visiting the Central Market on Lamar Blv. in Austin, Texas. It was an amazing experience. They had EVERYTHING I needed from organic foods, natural vitiamins and fresh produce. THey had a bulk section and also a wonderful wine selection. I saw things I had never seen before especially in the fruit and vegetable section. The... More

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Fresno
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10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

FUN! FUN! FUN! place to shop for groceries and eat and listen to music. Wonderful maze of aisles full of stuff from all over the world. On selected dates there are themed events that shouldn't be missed. The food is excellent...floral department is breathtaking (especially now at this time near Mother's Day) We always stop here for a meal, fresh... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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66 attraction reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
93 helpful votes 93 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

I LOVE Central Market. It is great for picking up a meal or groceries. They frequently have live music outside on the patio. We usually go inside and pick up a desert and a drink and enjoy the music. The bands are usually very good.

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snba
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

Central market was one of our favorite hang-outs in Austin. There had an amazing selection of organic produce. The fruits and vegetable all looked very fresh and appetizing. It was a delight just to browse all the goodies! They had everything from gourmet cheese, to handmade chocolates to great wines and much more. Also, they host many events including cooking... More

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Dearborn, Michigan
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5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2013

For anyone into food-eating it, prepping it, cooking it, sharing it- this is almost like a porn palace! It is FABULOUS! And it has a wonderful outdoor eating area for those who opt to eat "in" rather than get take-away. Trees filled with vocal grackles and a playground are part of the scene. Aside from drop-dead wonderful produce, baked goods,... More

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Bullard, Texas
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6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2012

My wife and I joined some friends and visited the Central Market in Austin. We ordered food and beverages at the HEB store and found the quality of the food to be very good and reasonably prices. The band played a combination of C&W along with Christmas favorites from 6:30 pm until 9:30 pm. There were a lot of kids... More

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Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2012

I friend and I walked around Central Market last week and I couldn't believe all the things that were there.....It had every thing you could imagine from the wines, meats, cheeses, flowers, to the ready to eat meals, bath salts, and candles! We spent over an hour just walking the aisles and I'm sure we didn't see everything!

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Greenville, South Carolina
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42 attraction reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

If you are a foodie, this is your mecca in Austin. Being from out of town and sorely missing great food selections where we live, we could not believe the absolutely beautiful Central Market. The food selections, the fresh fish and meat, cheeses, wines, craft beers, and the bakery! Oh My! They have pre-made dinners and lunches to go, a... More

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OKLAHOMA CITY
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2012

I LOVE Central Market! We don't have one in my town but I always go to the Central Market stores in Texas. If you are looking for something different, not found in the usual supermarket, they probably have it. I have bought so wonderful foods and taken them back to Oklahoma. The cheese section is a cheese lovers dream. The... More

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Yogaville
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6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2012

This is an seriously awesome market replete with every imaginable health and gourmet food. Huge selection, very knowledgeable staff. A tremendous indoor/outdoor cafe with very fast service and food to rival the best restaurants. We had gourmet pizza and pasta, very much customized to our taste, prepared and served quickly and pretty much as good as it gets. The atmosphere... More

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