I have a soft spot for flea markets. I grew up going to the Pickering and Stouffville (rest in peace) flea markets on Saturdays and Sundays with my parents. I loved them. We were also there for the food, from fresh produce and kolbassa, to hamburgers and patties.
I recently visited Leguan. To my delight, I realized doing a bit of research before heading over that it was located in the food court at Mississauga Flea Market. I felt like I had hit the flea market jackpot.
This flea market faces Mavis Road. I was heading southbound along the street and had no problem pulling into the parking lot.
I was lucky to have found a parking spot that you immediately encounter when you turn into the lot. I backed into the spot. Again, it was a jackpot sort of day.
I walked in through the main entrance. You can also enter on the right side of the building, but I wanted to give the main doors a try. You have two sets of doors to go through.
There's Pet Pets, a pet store that's open every day of the week. I like that if you need to get food or supplies for your family pet, it's open every day.
There is a U-Haul stall when you get through the second set of doors. It was my first time seeing a moving rental stall at a flea market. It was oddly closed when I was there on a Saturday afternoon.
The food court is on the left when you enter the main doors. You basically hug the left side as you walk. There are tables and seats to take a load off and eat. Leguan is there, along with other food stalls to choose from.
I briefly walked around after I had dropped by Leguan. I saw a stall that sold hookahs. Cool!
You can find everything from a haircutting place to a florist and plant stall. I enjoyed the variety of merchandise you could find.
There are washrooms and an ATM between the food court and the U-Haul stand.
I ended up making a purchase at an electronics and cell phone accessories stall, which was a couple of stalls to the right of U-Haul. I have no idea what the business was called. I did have a nice man try and find a USB-C adapter with a USB-C and audio port. He had one for lightning, but not for my needs. Oh, well.
I did manage to get a cell phone case for my Google Pixel 6a. Normally, most businesses don't have any and you have to find them online. This place had many to choose from. I got a rose gold one, complete with a magnet and kickstand.
I had my Leguan food on the counter as he was helping me out. He got hungry. I apologized for making him hungry, as the food smelled so good.
This particular stall accepted cash and e-transfer only. I did the latter, which was seamless. Many do cash only, such as Leguan. It makes sense why there's an ATM nearby. I'd recommend bringing cash just in case the stall that you're at doesn't accept e-transfer or other payment methods.
I had a nice time here. I will return to spend more time and money shopping.
Thank goodness this flea market is only open on weekends. It's roughly a fifteen-minute drive from my workplace, which could have been evil if it were open on weekdays and I was regularly in the office.
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