Best coffee joint on campus by a long way. Probably one of the best in Brisbane. Very friendly staff who remember your name!

Approximate cost: $4 for large

I consider myself a regular customer of Red Chilli Thai. This take away or dine in BYO restaurant consistenly prepares great tasting thai food, which keeps me coming back for more. Lately my favourite dishes have been the Red Curry with chicken and the Ginger Stir-fry with beef, though the other dishes I've tried from the menu have been top quality, too. The prices are in line with other Thai restaurants I've been to. One slight downside may be the ambience of the place if you choose to dine in. It doesn't quite have the authentic feel that some other Thai restaurants around Brisbane have. And if you choose to sit at an outside table, you'll be more or less in the car park.

Approximate cost: $15

The best book store by far. Borders does book stores the way they were meant to be. They have a huge range of books, DVDs and CDs. They provide places to sit while you browse through a book so you can decide whether or not to purchase. The customer service is good. Their discount coupons are very worthwhile.

Thai on High serves great no frills Thai food in simple surroundings. It will compete with the very best Thai restaurants in Brisbane on flavour and authenticity, and probably beats most of them in terms of price. You can't really go wrong with this restaurant.

Approximate cost: $12

Cadillac Barbie is a salon that caters to men and women. Their service is excellent, and they offer wine, tea or coffee while you wait. I've been happy enough with the job they've done on my hair. They seem to specialise in goth/emo looks, but don't do those styles exclusively.

Umart has consistently provided me with good service and quality computer hardware. It seems to be very popular. The downside is that its popularity means it can take a while to be served in the shop.

Three Monkeys is all about coffee and ambience. Stepping into this little café, with its dark, gritty atmosphere is like being transported to Casablanca, Tunis or Algiers. You can order from a vast range of coffees, teas and cakes. Or, if you want more of a main meal, you might like a filo, enchilada, chilli con carne or something else from the modest menu. Then, choose your table: will it be inside, underneath the ceilings draped with Middle Eastern sashes, or outside amongst the trees and where the walls are hung with old coffee bean sacks? Just keep an eye on your watch, because it's too easy to let time drift away at Three Monkeys.

Approximate cost: $10