Proudly serving Spud Lovers for over 35 years!

Darwin's Original and Best Baked Spuds

We serve freshly baked spuds loaded with our delicious range of signature toppings

You’ll find us at Nightcliff Foreshore, Sanctuary Lakes in Gunn, Mindil Beach Sunset Markets and various events across Darwin. 

Get your spud fix here

Trading Location

Need to get your spud fix? Here’s where you can find us!

 Make sure you follow us on Facebook or Instagram to get the most up to date location information.

Dry Season Schedule

(April to October)

Thursday

📍 Mindil Beach Sunset Markets

4pm – 9pm

Saturday

📍 Sanctuary Lakes Carpark – Gunn

5pm – 7:30pm

Sunday

📍 Nightcliff Foreshore

5pm – 7:30pm

📍 Mindil Beach Sunset Markets

4pm – 9pm

Saturday Sanctuary Lake trades may be affected by Dry Season Events. 

Be sure to check Facebook for the latest trading schedule!

Wet Season Schedule 

(October to April)

Saturday

📍 Sanctuary Lakes Carpark – Gunn

5pm – 7:30pm

Sunday

📍Nightcliff Foreshore

5pm – 7:30pm

Here's where to find us at

Mindil Beach Sunset Markets

We trade at Mindil Beach Sunset Markets every Thursday and Sunday. However, our Thursday and Sunday location is different.

You will find us closest to the Darwin High School End of the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets.

Kickin' it since 1987

One of Darwin's Oldest Traditions

The Potato Man Darwin in 1990

The Potato Man started in 1987 and was one of Darwin’s first food trucks. 

Setting up along the Nightcliff boat ramp selling freshly baked spuds with delicious signature toppings. The Potato Man has also been trading since the very beginning of the famous Mindil Beach Sunset Markets

The Potato Man has since become a local legend in the process.

For generations, locals and tourist alike make their way to The Potato Man to enjoy the company of friends and family and a delicious freshly baked spud with all of their favourite toppings, against the backdrop of Darwin’s famous sunsets at Nightcliff Foreshore or Mindil Beach Sunset Markets.

 

If you’d like to know where we are trading, please see above for our current trading locations. We look forward to you joining us for Spud Day!

It's all free!
Gluten Free that is!

Our Menu

Serving generations of spud lovers with our signature menu that has stood the test of time. 

Food Truck Menu

A guaranteed crowd pleaser

Catering Services

The Potato Man

Whether it’s a wedding, birthday bash, work function, private event or celebration we’d love to help you make it a success.

Enquire using our form below. Minimum bookings of 100 people apply.

Almost fully booked for 2025!

Enquire now to avoid disappointment!
Everything we do…
We do it for you

Our Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5

At The Potato Man, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. 

From choosing the best quality local ingredients that go into our signature toppings, to delivering good old fashioned customer service. 

We aim to deliver. Each and every time you visit us.

The Potato Man
4.7
Based on 32 reviews
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Kylie Chaplin
Kylie Chaplin
03:08 03 May 24
recommendsGreat food, lots of choices.
Friendly service. Shelly and her team are amazing
Thanks 🙏😊
Kattie Moraka
Kattie Moraka
02:28 19 Jul 22
recommendsBetween God and I, and of the truth, I have referred more than 8 persons within a space of 4 weeks to my legit and... trusted Account Manager, MRS MELISSA CRYPTO, she is the only account manager to ever pay me my profit after my first 7days trade of $1000 that I make a successful withdrawal of $11,750. I vowed to testify of her honesty to the public and that is what i have been doing because he deserve more than it. I was bankrupted and left with nothing by fake experts and she came to my rescue. It's already 16 weeks I have been trading with her platform and profit payout is always fast at once click. Now I am financially balanced and my bank account is on the increase. God bless you ma, Contact her for genuinely trading and fast profit payout..
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Shawn Williams
Shawn Williams
08:45 18 Jun 22
recommendsthe best potatos anywhere they taste great and are cooked perfectly .
10 out of 10
Jacqueline Woolston
Jacqueline Woolston
04:05 23 Apr 22
recommendsExcellent and tasty and wonderful service
Nathan Chin
Nathan Chin
10:28 26 Feb 22
recommendsThis is a must guys best Potato’s and filling ever! If your a local or having a holiday in Darwin it’s a must find... secret of the Top End. I wish there was something as good In Brisbaneread more
Matty Chin
Matty Chin
23:06 20 Feb 22
recommendsGreat Sunday feed at the beach!
Logan Douglas
Logan Douglas
09:16 19 Feb 22
recommendsWithout a doubt the best baked potatoes in Darwin! Went above and beyond to get me my potato fix while in isolation.
Tamarra Strong
Tamarra Strong
08:50 16 Feb 22
recommendsgreat friendly service. always smiling and laughing. always try our hardest to get a spud when there at zuccoli as they... are amazing and so 😋 yummy.read more
Julie Carew
Julie Carew
08:44 16 Feb 22
recommendsGreat service, always a smile and a laugh. Oh and the food is awesome. Always look forward to my Saturday night... takeaway dinner.read more
Sean Bradley
Sean Bradley
11:19 23 Sep 21
recommendsAfter being told by my work mates back in Adelaide who travel to Darwin these guys are an institution it was my turn to... today to finally have my first Potato Man! So fresh and so tasty with good old fashioned family service.
The team helped me construct it so if your not sure what to have just ask them!
Thanks Potato Man for the great laughs and great meal and looking forward to telling the boys back in Adelaide!
If you travel and want a quality ‘go to’ meal in Darwin this is it! 👍
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Ryan Willcox
Ryan Willcox
07:12 01 Sep 21
recommendsAbsolutely Amazing !!!
My wife and I had the pleasure of indulging in a delicious Hot Spud each at Northline... Speedway when visiting Darwin the other day. We where definitely impressed with the family friendly, professional service and the fresh tasty ingredients.
Thank you for the awesome dining experience to top off a great night of speedway.
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Siobhan Carol-Jean
Siobhan Carol-Jean
21:43 20 May 21
recommendsHad such an amazing experience eating at The Potato Man!
Ate there twice during Bass in the Grass, completely... gluten free (perfect for us coeliacs), the food was so delicious and the staff were SO kind and welcoming ❤️
Highly recommend The Potato Man ❤️
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Simon Manzie
Simon Manzie
23:59 17 May 21
recommendsDo yourself a favour and try one of these bad boys, they are unbelievably tasty!!!!
Shan Fay
Shan Fay
03:03 14 May 21
recommendsWow! In the early 90’s I would frequent the potato man along the nightcliffe foreshore near where I lived. I just found... out he’s still operating!!! Blown away!!! Keep up the great work mr potato man ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️read more
Carolyn Allen
Carolyn Allen
14:02 03 Apr 21
recommendsWe are from the Rural Area and don't venture out a lot of a weekend but randomly popped into IGA Zuccoli to check it... out this evening and to our surprise The Potato Man was there. 🥔 It has been years since we have had a spud with all the toppings and The Potato Man certainly did not disappoint, it was sooooo yummy and well priced. 🥔 We will be making the trip in to get a spud again soon. 🥔read more
Lorelei Wilson-King
Lorelei Wilson-King
07:47 09 Sep 20
recommendsJust had my first sweet potato and it was
DE-VINEEEEEE!
Peter Winterton
Peter Winterton
08:10 06 Sep 20
recommendsOMG. I'm in love. Pays to go early so I didn't miss the Pork. I just smashed 2 large Pork. I'm so full but so so happy.... Thanks team 😘😘read more
Julie Brown
Julie Brown
01:15 26 Apr 20
recommends10/10 The staff are so efficient! The servings are generous and taste great!!!
Steph Dent
Steph Dent
10:06 25 Apr 20
recommendsHow could anyone complain about such great convenience, service and price! Amazing on all fronts and loving the new... Zuccoli location on Saturday!! Thanks Potato Man!! 10/10!!read more
Jason Gebert
Jason Gebert
08:51 25 Apr 20
recommendsAwesome spuds every time!
Michelle Woods
Michelle Woods
14:33 21 Apr 20
recommendsAnother fab delivery from the potato man, loads of fruit and veg, lovely, fresh and clean. would definitely recommend,... good value for money.read more
Miriam Harbour
Miriam Harbour
12:55 18 Apr 20
recommendslove it. love live it.....
Melinda Williams
Melinda Williams
10:17 18 Apr 20
recommendsLast time I had potato man I was at the mindle markets. It was a staple of my food trips throughout my 20s. Then I got... old, had a baby, moved to Palmerston. I thought nothing of it, baby brain had taken over and getting delivered pizza was my one food highlight of the month.
To find out this week they were branching out to Palmerston was like a joy I had forgotten existed! And to share the Potato Man’s awesomeness with my partner and 7 year old was simply amazing. 11/10 will go again!!
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Kirsty Payne
Kirsty Payne
09:39 18 Apr 20
recommendsQueued for about 45-50 mins but boy it was worth it. So so good.
Jay's Coffee Bar
Jay's Coffee Bar
12:08 12 Dec 19
recommendsCasual dining with a relaxing atmosphere!
Andrew West
Andrew West
03:12 05 Dec 19
recommendsAmazing food! Great service and value for money! Love a good spud!
Lauren Howie
Lauren Howie
05:06 29 Nov 19
recommendsMy favourite place to eat in Darwin and has been for the past 20 years!
Showing my age.
Thank you... 🙏🏽read more
Kel Penning
Kel Penning
10:44 20 May 19
recommendsDelicious, discovered at Fred’s Pass Rural Show - I’ve never seen my kids eat potato so fast!
Lizzie JB
Lizzie JB
08:15 07 Apr 19
recommendsWe bought 4 large spuds tonight - very cheap family dinner. They were delicious! We will definitely come again. Thanks... Potato Manread more
Tangianau Rauraa
Tangianau Rauraa
04:09 10 Mar 19
recommendsValue for money and the biggest spuds in town. 🥰
Kerri Savidge
Kerri Savidge
02:48 20 May 18
recommendsJust had loaded potato @ Fred Pass show and OMG!! Best loaded spud I have tasted! Cooked to perfection and loaded with... great free toppings! � very very goodread more
Tracey Driscoll
Tracey Driscoll
13:08 26 Apr 17
recommendsLove love love the potato man best potatoes ever xxx
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David Barry
12:27 23 Sep 21
Today enjoyed some amazing food at The Potato Man at the Darwin Markets. Without a doubt the best Potato I have ever had , friendly staff tasty fresh eye watering food . Thanks to The Potato Man . If you have not eaten there you need to get down to the markets in Darwin . Outstanding !!!
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Grace King
03:03 18 May 21
One of the best food trucks in Darwin. Consistently good value and great taste!
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Vasi Danbury
08:06 21 Dec 20
Value for money and delicious. It's difficult to go past the original. Garlic butter, bolognaise, cheese and sour cream. This Darwin icon is also our go to when we are in Darwin. Sunset is a bonus, but last night was grab and run because it was raining and we'd forgotten our umbrella's.
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Xenia Muzica
16:22 14 Mar 19
My favourite spuds in Darwin !!! Chilli con carne is yummyyyyyyyy and oh how is miss them !!!!
And the owners are super friendly and lovely !!!!
Just go there and you will see by yourself !
Xx
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Lauren Jayne
09:36 10 Feb 19
Spuds exactly as they should be! Reasonably priced, vegetarian option and oh so delicious... in fact I was so eager to eat it I forgot to take a photo! Maybe next week...
*there was a bit of a line (approx. 30 mins) but definitely worth the wait.
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We’re committed to the community that we’ve been a part of for more than 35 years. We’ve donated to Variety NT, Bushfire Relief, Relay for life, the Starlight Foundation and many more causes close to our heart.

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We’ve put together a list of our most Frequently Asked Questions. 

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If you missed it above, our current trading locations can be found here. Make sure you follow us on Facebook to status updates from us! 

Yes! You bet. We trade all the way throughout the year, January to December.

However, rain may interrupt our service. Be sure to follow us on Facebook to get the most up to date info. 

Yes, we take both cash or eftpos. However we do pass on the 1.9% fee 

YES!! E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G!!

Right now, you can choose from baked beans and all of our cold toppings like dry slaw, beetroot, pineapple and more!

Yes, we offer 50c discounts for bringing your own container!

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