Proudly serving Spud Lovers for over 30 years!
Darwin's Original and Best Baked Spuds
We serve freshly baked spuds with our delicious range of signature toppings
You’ll find us at Nightcliff Foreshore, Zuccoli Plaza, Mindil Beach Sunset Markets and various events across Darwin.
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Finally! A new vegan/vegetarian option!
Current Special
Mediterranean Falafel with Quinoa Tabouli and Hummus
This new special is delicious, refreshing and light! Best of all we’ve kept it GLUTEN FREE!
It comes with your choice of :
Plain/Garlic Butter/Nuttelex (v)
Quinoa Tabouli
Mediterranean Falafel
Cheese or Vegan Cheese ($2 extra)
Drizzled in Hommus
On top of a freshly baked spud
Hurry! Available for a limited time only!
Get your spud fix here
Current Locations
Craving our spuds? 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.
Every Saturday
Zuccoli Plaza
5:00pm – 7:30pm
Every Sunday
Nightcliff Foreshore
5:00pm – 7:30pm
Sowwie!
Not trading Wednesdays yet!
Mindil Beach Sunset Markets
WAITING FOR 2021 SEASON
Kickin' it since 1987
One of Darwin's Oldest Traditions
The Potato Man started in 1987 and was one of Darwin’s first food vans.
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 Darwin icon.
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!
A guaranteed crowd pleaser
Catering Services
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 numbers apply.
Almost fully booked for 2021! Book now to avoid disappointment!
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Our Menu
Serving generations of spud lovers with our signature menu that has stood the test of time
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You have questions. We have answers.
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!
No, we aren’t affiliated with the potato store at the Palmerston Markets.