Vreemdelingenmarkt

You’ll find this market mentioned in any Antwerp tourist site (called the «Exotic Market» in English), but unfortunately the market didn’t hold up to those reviews and articles which claim it has more diverse and much cheaper goods compared to what you can find in a grocery store.
To begin with, the produce isn’t actually any cheaper than the store. At many stalls it was much more expensive. Same with the flowers, unless you’re going to a very expensive florist. The variety simply isn’t there either — I understand it’s late in the year, but who is going to spend money on dying hydrangeas?
There wasn’t much of anything «exotic» in terms of produce there either, although I did find fresh figs in a few places and even a stall with okra (not very good looking okra, but hey, it’s okra in Belgium!). Most of everything could be found at most grocery stores these days.
I will say that the pomegranates, persimmons, figs, honey bell oranges, and a few other fruits that are a bit harder to find in Belgium were indeed of a better quality than what you get in stores — but that’s true of every single market I’ve been to in Belgium thus far, except those had better prices.
But if you’re ever in need of gallons of various types of olives, this a good place to look!
In terms of hot meals, there were some very good stalls making some impressive foods, and then other stalls serving undercooked meat (I saw many a pink bratwurst being sold and my partner was served a raw hamburger which of course later made him sick) and fries with mayonnaise of such a disgusting consistency it had to have been left out over night. So exercise caution when you eat here!
There were also flea market goods — houseware, greeting cards, clothing, even furs.
They’re also open until 4, which is nice if you’re not an early bird.
There’s a lot to do, but it definitely did not live up to the hype. Come if you’re in the area, but it’s not a reason to travel into the city.

Antwerp has a killer Market on Saturday about 10 minutes from the train station — do not miss this.
So many stands where you will find dried fruits, fresh everything, seafood, butchers, sausages, and even the occasional non-​food item. You can browse for hours — just bring cash.
You must find the Moroccan stand near the theater building — look for the with two guys making mezze wraps and the long line. They start with handmade roti made minutes before serving and add fresh soft cheese and honey. If you have the palette of a child — you can stop there. The advanced level adds touches of dried figs, marinated artichokes, sundried tomatoes, roasted peppers and spicy olives. Yes, still with honey drizzled on. Add the Moroccan tea and for EUR 4,50 you have an incredible smattering of flavor where each bite is different.

A great Saturday market with plenty of free tastings… olives, cheese, fruits, bread with olive oils, etc. You can have a whole meal for free:)
The highlights are the food trucks where you can taste shrimp or cheese «kroketten» with a glass of prosecco, some fresh feta pitas, «verse frieten», and so much more. A very interesting combo of Flemish specialities and Mediterranean influences.
A very lively market with a lot of good smells which will make you hungry in… one, two, three seconds!

Raw oysters, wine, truffle and crab croquettes, mezze wrap with fresh feta, artichoke, honey, olives and sundried tomatoes, and more wine sounds like a perfect way to spend a Saturday.

Awesome market to wonder around on a Saturday, time is open from 9 – 4. The Vogelmarkt is a wonderful market to visit, preference is Saturday market in comparison to Sunday Market. I did not consider the Sunday market so flattering, but adored every bit of the Saturday market. Make sure to try the Turkish or Greek wraps, Dutchman thought they were amazing.

All the colors, the scents, the sounds & the smiles. Take your time visiting this market, don’t rush. If they offer you food, take it. Take some olives, hummus and Greek dips home and have a Morrocon mint tea. Have Spanish churros for breakfast, fresh seafood for lunch. Just take your time and enjoy the world in a nutshell.