This chemist is very small in a very big shopping centre. The range of product is small, and I have been a few times and not been able to find the product I was looking for. It is a very busy store, but they have the staff to cater for this. I avoid going here if I can help it. Would rather go to a chemist warehouse where there is more choice and cheaper prices

Approximate cost: $30

No matter what time of the day you go to this Post office, there is always a long line, and a long wait. The staff are not friendly at all when you finally get served, and obviously don't want to be there. The last time I was there a staff member was tidying merchandise while there were 10 people in line. No customer service what-so-ever.

Approximate cost: $60

This place has the best coffee in North Lakes. They are the only coffee shop that opens at 8 O'clock so you can grab a coffee on the way to work. We often ring through orders from work, and the coffee is always ready, and hot when we pick. They also have a loyalty program so you get a free coffee after paying for 10

Approximate cost: $3.50

I went here for breakfast with 7 work colleagues. We rang the day before to place our order and they offered to open 15 minutes early to fit in with work. Everyone said their breakfast was beautiful. Not bad since we had omelets/ pancakes etc. Very friendly staff. Was a great start to our day!

Approximate cost: $12

This is a lovely little Post Office run by a very friendly husband and wife team. Unlike most post offices, there is very little waiting, and the staff greet with a smile and a chat. They also have a cards and small gifts for sale.

Approximate cost: $10

This place was recommended by a friend as the best place for fish and chips.while I thought the food was of good quality, it was very expensive. I had rung my order ahead, but still had to wait 10 minutes once we arrived at the shop. What I did like is that they had tables and chairs to eat in, and you can bring your own drinks/alcohol to drink which can make it feel more like going to a restaurant. Has lovely atmosphere!

Approximate cost: $15

I used to go to this fish and chip shop regularly, but after a recent visit will be looking for somewhere else for fish and chips. I got the fish and chips I usually got and found the fish was smaller and I got less chips for more money. It took 30 minutes from ordering to receiving order as well.

Approximate cost: $25

This butcher has to be the best in North Brisbane! They always have great specials (always in local paper) and it is always of the best quality. Even though they are always busy, you get served quickly and with a smile. I wish more businesses would operate like this one.

Approximate cost: $100

I went here for company function. There was about 100 of us having lunch in the restaurant. I felt they could not deal with the volume of people they had to look after. It was 2 hours between entree and lunch and the food was cold. Drink service was also slow. Disappointing as atmosphere is lovely.

Approximate cost: $40

This is a little restaurant/ takeaway pizza place tucked away at back of shopping, but so busy. The pizzas are prepared and cooked right in front of you, so you can see everything is fresh. The pizza is so good we went there 2 nights in a row.

Approximate cost: $20