The Old Biscuit Mill is a vibrant, warm-hearted little village in the heart of Woodstock where talented people come together to share fine taste and decor.
The Mill is home to the Neighbourgoods Market
The market is open from 09:00 to 15:00 every Saturday, rain or shine.
This award-winning market features over 100 specialty traders every Saturday, creating a weekly platform for local farmers, fine-food purveyors, organic merchants, bakers and distributors, grocers, mongers, butchers, artisan producers, celebrated local chefs, and micro enterprises.
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Hi @DPtravels ,
Welcome to Connect!
Wow, this looks awesome! Thanks for sharing! What a brilliant way of incorporating local produce! This is for sure a must-see spot in Cape Town, for anyone looking to get the authentic experience. What is some of your favourite dishes you’ve tried here?
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To mention a few, the burgers, curries, samoosas, shakshouka and baked goods. And we must also admit, that every time we go, we tend to get the pizza because it’s our favorite. They have a huge variety of dishes and baked goods and it does not matter what you eat, you will never be disappointed.
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Sounds good, thanks @DPtravels !
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I nice place to enjoy early morning breakfast with friend’s
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Hi all, the biscuit mill is ground zero for gentrification in Cape Town and is very problematic.
Please be aware that people in the area are being moved into the outskirts of the city in an area called blikkiesdorp. Very few of the people who are market sellers at the mill are actually local from the area of Woodstock. The majority of the people from the area that actually make anything from the market are the car guards.
Take note of the stencilled graffiti outside the market on pavements and walls that have the word “Gentrinaaiers” on them to understand the true feeling of locals to the market. It’s a combination of gentrification and a word that is only reserved for the worst people.
The “success” of the market has accelerated the gentrification of the area and pushed far more elderly and destitute out of the area. If you are at all interested in ethical tourism you need to know this about the places you visit.
