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Tip: The square also hosts Himschoot bakery (1880) and Tierenteyn mustard shop, making it the core of any Ghent food walk.

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Address: Groentenmarkt, 9000 Gent, Ghent

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Tierenteyn-Verlent Mustard Shop ★ 4.7

Market€€groentenmarkt

Tierenteyn-Verlent has been making mustard at Groentenmarkt 3 since 1790: the barrel-drawn Ghent mustard is the city's most well-known culinary product.

Tip: Bring your own jar to have it filled from the original barrel; the shop charges less for refills than for new pots.

Vismarkt Fish Market ★ 4.1

Market€€groentenmarkt

Ghent's Vismarkt is the weekly fish and seafood market near the Graslei canal, selling fresh North Sea catch twice a week in the historic fish market square.

Tip: Stalls selling whole fresh fish also carry smoked eel and pickled herrings not easily found elsewhere in Ghent's shops.

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Sint-Jacobsmarkt ★ 4.0

Marketbinnenstad

Sint-Jacobs is Ghent's major antique and flea market, held three mornings a week near the Dominican church, with food and artisan produce stalls on Sundays.

Tip: Pair the Sunday market with brunch at a nearby Patershol cafe; the timing aligns well with 09:00 openings.

Tierenteyn-Verlent Mustard Shop ★ 4.7

Market€€groentenmarkt

Tierenteyn-Verlent has been making mustard at Groentenmarkt 3 since 1790: the barrel-drawn Ghent mustard is the city's most well-known culinary product.

Tip: Bring your own jar to have it filled from the original barrel; the shop charges less for refills than for new pots.

Kouter Sunday Flower and Food Market ★ 4.2

Marketkouter

The Kouter hosts Ghent's Sunday flower market alongside food stalls selling Flemish vegetables, preserves, artisan bread and seasonal specialities year-round.

Tip: The market spills into nearby streets on the largest spring market days; arrive early for the best parking and produce.

Hal 16 Food Hall ★ 4.2

Market€€dok-noord

Hal 16 is a converted metal workshop at Dok Noord housing Officina Raffaelli Italian kitchen, ROK BBQ and Dok Brewing Company under one industrial roof.

Tip: The hall opens Thursdays through Sundays; Thursday evening is the quietest and most atmospheric time to visit.

Vismarkt Fish Market ★ 4.1

Market€€groentenmarkt

Ghent's Vismarkt is the weekly fish and seafood market near the Graslei canal, selling fresh North Sea catch twice a week in the historic fish market square.

Tip: Stalls selling whole fresh fish also carry smoked eel and pickled herrings not easily found elsewhere in Ghent's shops.

Dok Noord Saturday Market ★ 4.1

Market€€dok-noord

The Dok Noord warehouse complex hosts a seasonal Saturday market with local artisan food producers, craft goods and food trucks along the revived waterfront.

Tip: Combine with Dok Brewing Company beer tasting and WAY Coffee Roasters, both open Saturday mornings at the same Dok Noord address.

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