We have been to the all you can eat on Wednesdays and there is a large variety off ood available. Lately we have been ordering takeaway for delivery and so far we have been impressed. The Zenobia (a vegetarian curry) is now one of our favourites and we order it every week. They make great naans - we love the garlic and cheese naan and they are filling and cheap for only $4.15.

Approximate cost: $12.90

It is in a very convenient location if you shop at Booval fair, unfortunately because of this, the waiting times can be anywhere from 20 to 40 minutes (the experience I had). The staff can alo be a bit hit and miss and sometimes you'll get someone who is really helpful and willing to answer any questions and other times you get staff that have a bad attitude and come across like they would rather not be there.

My husband and I go to this fruit shop al the time. In fact, it is the only place we go to for the veggies we can't grow. A box of fruit and vegetables will generally cost between $30 to $50 depending on how much you buy (and we usually buy a lot). They have great quality produce and will often mark items down at a stage where you could still get 2 - 3 days out of the produce - they definitely don't wait to mark it down when all it is good for would be for animals or the bin. If you want to save money and get good quality produce, you don't need to go any further than this place. The staff are always helpful too and happy to help anyone.

Approximate cost: $30-$50 a box

Sometimes you can get lucky and get a staff member that is passionate about their job but most of the time, when we go there (almost always on a weekend) I find the staff enthusiasm lacking, especially if we need to get something from a high shelf. At times we have looked for a staff member for up to 5 minutes, resorting to me walking all over the store to find one. I would recommend not going there during busy times. The prices are good, as expected, but if there was competition in the area, we wouldn't be going to Bunnings Booval.

Went to the Yamanto Tavern after they opened the new section with the boutique selection of beers. I have been back 3 times since. The food at the restaurant provides good value for money and we really enjoyed their Aussie mixed grill. The boutique bar section has great burgers and nachos - the nachos were a generous serving and the deck has a really good relaxed atmosphere. I also like the variety beers on offer. I always take visitors to Ipswich here because it caters for all tastes.

Approximate cost: $18-25

This bar is the best for beer lovers. They will give you a sample of all the beers on tap and take the time to talk you through it. The beers are also constantly changing, so, they may run out of the beer you have been drinking, but not to worry, there will always be a replacement on tap.

It is definitely one of those places where you could make yourself at home and stay for hours. They even have some board games available for you to play with.

When you get hungry you can go to any of the restaurants in Park Rd - some of them will even deliver your take away to the Scratch for you. The Scratch welcomes any food from elsewhere, but they also have a cheese platter that is worth trying.

I can't recommend this place enough and at $8 a glass you can rest assured that you get what you pay for - which is good taste and great service.

Approximate cost: $8

The cupcakes are great for a treat. I couldn't possibly go there often (my wallet would get thinner and waistline fatter), so we go once every 2 months. I would recommend going on a fair weather day as they only have limited seating. This never seemed to be a problem though as they have customers that prefer to take the cupcakes as take away rather than eat there. Favourite cupcake: Turkish delight.

They have excellent chips. They are chunky cut and crispy and I particularly like that the potatoes are sourced near Ipswich. They can be busy on weekends, so it is worthwhile to call and order ahead. They are very accommodating and friendly. We always get the Fishermen's basket for 2 as it is pretty good value.

Approximate cost: $25

I have used the AWL Ipswich veterinary clinic for over a year now. They offer affordable pet care and also provide helpful advice. I used to spend nearly $600 on vaccinating my dogs every year (heartworm and C5 for 2 large dogs), but since going to the AWL clinic, the costs have halved. I am really glad that a service like this exists. I even took my beloved dog there to get euthanised 2 months ago and they even sent a condolence card out, which I though was really sweet.