The Cove Dining is Abbotsford was a such a pleasant surprise and very family friendly. It is in a really nice setting and in a really pretty little cottage, with plenty of parking. The food and beverages are yummy and well priced. I really enjoyed dining here and will visit again.

Hazelhurst is a really lovely café and very family friendly. I was impressed with it today on my first visit and I am kicking myself for not visiting earlier. The café is fantastic, lots of seating both inside & outside and a delicious menu. The grounds of Hazlehurst are beautiful, with plenty of space for the kids to run around whilst you chill out with your friends and a cup of coffee. Its a pity there is not more parking to keep up with popularity. Highly recommended!

Bell & Anchor is a fabulous café at Coogee Beach and must visit when dining in the area. Lovely indoor and outdoor seating and a well-rounded menu to match. I love eating here, the food is always delicious and the staff are always wearing a smile.

Amona is an amazing Spanish restaurant and I think one of the most exciting eateries to hit the Illawarra in a long time. The food here is authentic, fresh and delicious, it definitely took me on holidays to Spain. The menu has something for everybody on it. My family and I stuffed our faces here and gosh it great, really fairly-priced food. The staff were warm and made you feel like part of their familia. The restaurant is really nicely decorated, I liked the colours and décor. Highly recommended, I personally cannot wait to eat here again.

Burraneer Smash Repairs are a fantastic local panel beater. They recently fixed some damage on my new car after an accident and I was very impressed with the quality of the repairs, my car looked amazing afterwards. I enjoyed the complimentary car wash I received also. The customer service here was great, with regular updates and friendly staff. I would definitely recommend this business to others and I would use them again myself.

Maccaroni Italian Restaurant was a happy little discovery on my last trip to Melbourne, tucked away in one of the laneways. Really hospitable and warm staff, you feel like you are eating with family here. Very accommodating with children, which was important for my husband and I travelling with a 1 year old. Food was really delicious and authentic, I will definitely eat here again.

Eat Grk Restaurant in Beverly Hills serves terrific Greek food, fresh and tasty, I was very impressed when I finally checked this place out. Very busy eatery, testament to the quality and value of the food. The staff are very efficient and you never wait long for your meal, even with that many patrons. I can not wait to eat here again, delicious!

Brunetti is amazing! Delicious cakes and desserts of the highest quality, it is difficult to just chose one. The coffee is pretty yummy too. The café has a great atmosphere, and can get very busy, so ordering can take a while. I went here three times in one weekend, so that proves how much I enjoyed dining here. Highly recommended!

Shark Fin is a lovely Chinese restaurant in the Melbourne CBD, the constant busyness of customers is testament to its quality. This is not the best Chinese food I have ever had, but it was enjoyable and I would eat here again. They would benefit from some more service staff, but overall a satisfactory experience.

Laurent Bakery is so so good, I love dining here. It is nestled in or a corner in one of the Melbourne laneways and a great venue to have a rest whilst at the shops. This patisserie makes you feel like you are in France with the selection of delicious desserts and classic beverages. It does get busy here, but what you receive is worth the wait.