It was a Friday night, we were going to a restaurant on the Nepean when I remembered I needed something from the pharmacy. I was happy to see that this pharmacy was still open. I talked to the pharmacist about what I needed and she was very knowledgeable and helpful asking pertinent questions and pointing me in the right direction. It really helped me in a pinch.

I went there with a group of Americans (Like me) and really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. Although I have to say I have never seen a hamburger in the US with an egg on it!

Always helpful and friendly, they've got a good variety of breads, rolls, pastries and other baked sweets. We always buy our bread there because it's fresh and hearty.

Approximate cost: $2.5

Like Dev above, I'm a transplanted American always looking for a good Mexican meal. I've tried several different "Mexican" restaurants in Melbourne, but Mexicali Rose was the best by far. I went with a large group of mostly Americans and their Aussie partners and we had a great time with some great food that took most of us on a trip back home. I had the chimichanga (which is my favorite in the US too) and while it wasn't as fantastic as my fav in the US, it came quite close. Highly recommend it!

Approximate cost: $18

I know it sounds petty, but when I go to Subway, I expect to get a sandwich the way I want it. I only want a few things on it--lettuce, pickles and black olives. The problem is the pickles. They wanted to charge me $.50 for more than 6 tiny pickles. ALL of the other Subways I've been to at least will allow me 8-10 pickles at no extra charge. I actually wrote a letter of complaint to the company headquarters, they refered it to the franchisee and she came back to me with a page-long letter, not apologizing--NO! Actually told me that Subway has a formula and that this formula had to be followed. I gave her one more time to redeem herself, but she just wouldn't budge. I will never give her another sent of my money. Stingy people don't work for me... Sorry! (I have the email if anyone would like to see it!)

Approximate cost: $5