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!

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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.

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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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Giving back

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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FAQ

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

If you don’t see your question below get in touch!

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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