The Standard Market Company

The Standard Market Company is a premium fresh-food market for Brisbane shoppers who want more than a standard supermarket run. Its Gasworks store in Newstead, serving the inner-city area around Teneriffe, brings together carefully selected fruit and vegetables, meat, seafood, breads, deli goods and drinks. The focus is on quality produce and gourmet ingredients, with the business drawing on more than two decades in Brisbane food retail.

The store’s fresh departments are the main attraction. Fruit and vegetables are hand-picked, sorted and arranged with care, while the butcher offers grass- and grain-fed steaks, gourmet sausages, marinated chicken and specialist cuts sourced from producers including Cape Grim, Bangalow and Tasmania. The seafood department covers fresh fish, shellfish, cooked options and sushi prepared in-house each day. There is also an artisan bakery, with breads baked daily on the Gold Coast, and a deli stocked with cheeses, cured meats, salads, pastas, sauces and oils from local and international brands.

For something ready to enjoy, Quench Juice Bar operates within the Newstead store. It serves freshly squeezed juices, shakes, smoothies, toasted sandwiches, wraps and gelato, making it a practical stop before work, after a gym session or while exploring Gasworks. The store is presented as a polished, spacious food-shopping experience, with rows of neatly arranged produce and a team available to offer guidance on ingredients, cuts and meal ideas. Gasworks also provides two-hour customer parking, according to the venue’s website.

The business began in 2002 as Fine Fruit at James Street Markets in Fortitude Valley, founded by Darren Frame and Mitch Love. It became The Standard Market Company in 2013 when the Newstead Gasworks store opened, and remains family-run by Darren, his wife Nikki and their son Chris. It suits home cooks, hosts planning a dinner or gathering, and anyone looking for higher-end ingredients or specialty products rather than the lowest-priced groceries. The venue’s 4.5 Google rating from 597 reviews also reflects its strong local following.