While some of the dishes tend to be on the salty side, I've never had a bad meal here, and that has been quite frequently since they opened many years ago.

In that time they have never updated the decor and the furniture, so it isn't the place for a date or fancy night out. But if you want good food, served quickly and cheaply, then Best Noodle Inn is the place for you.

I really love the Beef & Broccoli with rice.

Approximate cost: $10

Woolworths Caringbah is exactly what you'd expect of a large supermarket. They have fresh produce, good specials and a large range of products.

Our family takes advantage of the Everyday Rewards program which can earn you a good number of Qantas points. I certainly don't mind the Liquor shop just outside, though I wish you could buy both on the same docket to get more points.

The only problem with Caringbah Woolworths is parking as it tends to get a bit busy on weekends, but we do always manage to find a spot eventually.

Approximate cost: $50

Woolooware Patisserie is my favourite place for great pies.

I can't go past the steak and mushroom pie, the chicken pie or their sausage roll. I love to share a lamington or two with my children.

To me this place serves pies just how they should be, I never even bother with sauce as they are just so good.

They do serve espresso coffee, while ok it isn't really worth the price. That said it is about as good as the coffee shop next door, yet cheaper and in better quality cups.

Approximate cost: $3.80

While Cronulla Pie Shop is supposedly run by the family that started the first pie shop in Cronulla, I hardly believe it.

With their large range of pies and history, you'd expect that they could make a decent pie, they can't.

Overpriced and bland is the only way I could describe their pies.

Both times I went, the owner treated me as if I were a nobody.

I see no reason to go back ever again

Approximate cost: $5