Great selection of pencil cases, hair accessories, wall stickers and other knick-knacks in great designs for kids of all ages. Service is friendly and helpful. I bought their door letters for my daughter's door - good quality and appears to be durable!

Approximate cost: $30

Service is friendly and quick and the coffee (the important bit) is creamy, right temp to drink straight away and tasty. The prices for cakes and sweet treats are reasonable.

While a little on the expensive side the food is full of flavour. The spices are spot on and meals can be cooked at mild, medium or hot depending on your taste buds. Service is fast and friendly.

Approximate cost: $20

Tried calling this evening for home delivery and the phone reception was so bad I couldn't hear the guy. I tried the mobile number but that too kept on cutting out. If they want to succeed in the take away business they really ought to ensure their phone lines are working properly.

Fresh, tasty and always made to order, this Oporto makes fabulous burgers and they're consistently good.

Approximate cost: $15 for an unsized meal deal

As my social life revolves around my 3 yr old now, we found ourselves at another birthday party at another play centre! Shiny Stars is another former Lollipops and whilst it doesn't look at fancy as others we have attended the kids (and adults) absolutely loved it. The place is clean and the way the hosts ran the party rooms was excellent. Oh, and the coffee is not to be avoided... It's actually very good which we were surprised at.

Ikea appears to be the same from store to store. Sadly where this one disappoints is when you have to return something, that was damaged through no fault of your own (box looked okay but the inside wardrobe panels were completely damaged). They were happy to exchange without issue but the length of time taken to 1. initially get served and 2. for someone to go and get the replacement from the shelf (something we could have done in less than half the time it took them) made what seemed like a good shopping experience very very painful.

Despite wishing I didn't have to use child care (love alone doesn't pay ones mortgage!) I found this centre a fantastic place to leave my little one. She has thrived under the care of her carers (having spent almost 2 years here). Learning Links recently took over the centre from the former owners and the transition has been great. Her primary carers have for the most part remained the same. Sadly we have left the centre (On maternity leave and have no need to go into the city). I found having a city day care centre really beneficial (since I worked there) and found I was able to pick her up quite quickly when I would get a call that she was unwell and I was able to go to the centre for Easter Parades and Christmas Parties without taking too much time out of work.

Approximate cost: $125 0 - 2 yrs. $120 2-3 yrs. $116 3yrs+

Now as far as dentists go, they can all be scary places, but Sydney Smile Care is a great place to get ones teeth checked. Staff are friendly and thorough and as a Medibank preferred dentist I get two free check-ups a year for me, hubby and my almost 3 year old.

One of the best places to indulge in good coffee and fresh almond croissants. Great warm and friendly service.