Looking for the best place to shop local on the Sunshine Coast? Discover why Eumundi is the ultimate destination for supporting local makers, boutiques, and artisan businesses.
If you’re looking for the perfect place to support small business, discover handcrafted treasures, and connect with a passionate community, look no further than Eumundi – a vibrant hinterland town known as the Creative Heart of the Sunshine Coast.
Eumundi is proudly built on the spirit of “Buy Local.” Whether you’re browsing boutiques, sipping coffee at a family-run café, or chatting to makers at the markets, shopping here means supporting passionate locals and helping the community thrive.
Why Buying Local in Eumundi Makes a Big Impact
Every time you shop locally in Eumundi, your money goes further – fuelling not only the local economy but also the creativity, sustainability, and culture that makes this town unique. Here’s how:
🧡 You support local jobs and families – Independent businesses can employ locals and keep the town buzzing.
📈 You boost the local economy – Your spending fuels a chain of local suppliers, producers, and creators.
🫶 You foster community spirit – Build genuine relationships with shop owners, makers and producers.
🌱 You reduce your environmental impact – Less transport = smaller carbon footprint.
🎁 You discover truly unique, handcrafted products – Every shop and stall has a story behind it.
Meet Some of the Local Legends Behind Eumundi’s Businesses
🍳 Tolly’s Café
Run by husband and wife team Tolly and Josh Macrae, this much-loved café is tucked inside Eumundi’s historic Old Bakery. Tolly says, “Our philosophy is “simple, done well” – using fresh local produce for tasty brunches and coffee worth travelling for”.
☕ Eumundi Coffee Roasters (pictured)
Tom and the welcoming team roast their beans on-site and are deeply committed to local trade. “Shopping local brings life to small towns,” Tom says. And their coffee? Unmissable.
🎨 The Pottery
Locally known as Pottery For The Planet, this eco-conscious store offers stunning ceramics made by Sunshine Coast artists. Owner Rentin says, “Every piece is crafted by hand and helps support local creatives and sustainable living”.
👗 Erin from Eumundi Style
With a boutique full of locally made fashion and homewares, Erin is passionate about helping visitors discover things they won’t find anywhere else. “Eumundi is full of hidden gems – and every purchase makes a difference.”
📚 Berkelouw Books (pictured)
Housed in the heritage Eumundi Trading Post building, this local branch of the iconic bookselling family offers new, secondhand, and rare books – and helps promote local authors. It’s a calm, welcoming space for readers and writers alike.
🌸 Kate at Eumundi & Co
A true local (she even has the old school photo to prove it!), Kate created Eumundi & Co to showcase affordable flowers, gifts and pottery from local suppliers. She says, “I just love the people and the vibe in Eumundi. It’s such a special community.”
✨ Kaz at Decco Angel, Eumundi Markets (pictured)
“I love the fact that there are so many passionate and creative people at the markets making unique goods that you can’t find anywhere else. The people really make this place.” Check out Kaz’s beautiful and sustainable earings at Eumundi Parkside Market every Wednesday and Saturday.
🎪 Don’t Miss the Iconic Eumundi Markets
No visit to Eumundi is complete without experiencing Australia’s largest artisan markets. Held every Wednesday (8am-2pm) and Saturday (7am-2pm), the markets are a local institution.
Original Eumundi Markets – Featuring the “Make it, Bake it, Sew it, Grow it” zone between the flags – a paradise for handmade goods, gourmet food, and live music.
Eumundi Square – A vibrant space for local fashion, art, food and street performers.
Parkside Markets – A haven for foodies, with macadamias, honey, and gourmet local produce.
💚 Make Your Dollar Count This Buy Local Day
Saturday 28 June 2025 is Buy Local Day – the perfect excuse to explore Eumundi and make your spending matter. Whether it’s a handmade candle, a bunch of blooms, or your morning coffee, every purchase you make supports real people, real families, and a truly special Sunshine Coast town.
Eumundi isn’t just a great place to shop – it’s the best place to buy local on the Sunshine Coast.
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