Home of Preloved Clothes and Mouthwatering Food
Welcome to Mekko Market & Cafe - Australia's first Rent a Rack Market in the heart of Prospect, SA! Our journey started 6 years ago, 2018, when we realized this much loved Finnish concept wasn't in Australia yet, and we were wondering where everyone sold their preloved clothes!
Because of our love for food (and Mekko's co owner Tom being a chef), we wanted to spice up the traditional Finnish Rent a Rack market concept by opening our very own brunch cafe in the same premises!
Still to this day, we are Australia's first and only Rent a Rack market with it's very own licensed brunch cafe! Think of Scandinavian cocktails, affordable meals with generous serving sizes and beautiful al fresco terrace overlooking Prospect Road. Perfect place for catch up dates with friends and family.
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Do you have clothes in our wardrobe you no longer wear? Rent a rack with us and turn your unwanted clothes into cash! There is no need to stay in store as we do all the selling for you! Track your sales online in real time and refill as much as you sell!
When entering Mekko, you are welcomed by green plants, smiley faces and colorful walls. This heritage listed art deco building used to be a police station and a courthouse. The old jail cells can still be found at the back of the building and you are more than welcome to go and have a look.
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Our Cafe has something for everyone from the best local producers we can think of. Our menu is contemporary and we cater for different dietary requirements. We have lots of vegan and gluten free options. We also look after those who love a good burger! We are passionate foodies and every meal we serve comes to the table like we have been cooking for our nearest and dearest.
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In our boutique style preloved market you will find bargains you never knew existed - never pay a full price again! Think of Mimco, Gorman, Seed, Mr Zimi, Shona Joy, Camilla, Sass n Bide, Witchery, Lorna Jane, Zara and Country Road just to name few and up to 90% off their original price!
Our stallholders are fashionistas with a good taste which guarantees you'll be spoilt for choice! Our stall holders can start their rack rentals any day of the week so new clothes are guaranteed to arrive daily!
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In 2021, we opened our sister market Monday Market in the Parade, Norwood.
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Love Letters
We had an amazing breakfast at this cafe during the weekend. Scrambled eggs on toast with added smoked salmon and cheese which was more than delicious. Outdoor sittings had a nice view of the street. The staff was friendly with great customer service. Highly recommended.
MD
They just nail all their new monthly specials. Always enjoyed their different lattes eg red velvet, turmeric and now matcha chai
Good breakfast burgers, coffee, and smoothie. It's also fun to have a look at the racks for some clothes while waiting for food to be served. 😊
Vegetarian options: You can swap the bacon of the breakfast burgers for halloumi!