This is a take-away and not an eat-in restaurant but the quality of food is as good as any Thai restaurant I have eaten in. The food is delicious and prepared to perfection. They offer free home delivery within a 3km radius and the food is piping hot when it arrives at your home.

Approximate cost: $12 - $14

Great place to shop if you are looking for a wide variety of different haircare products ... all the staff are trained hairdressers and they are willing to assist you with advice if you need it. Prices can be expensive though

The CopenhagenBakery smells divine when you walk in and believe me the cakes and danishes taste just as good! They also make the best coffee in Bentleigh and I make sure I go there every week to treat myself.

Approximate cost: $2.80 for coffee

This is not just another Priceline store as the pharmacists here are so knowledgeable and helpful and go out of their way to explain all your medications to you and advise you in any way they can.

Great pizza and pasta restaurant ... and they home deliver too! The pizzas are the best I have tasted but the pasta does need some work. If you want some great pizza that is chockful of toppings then give Jaspers a try!

Approximate cost: $average

This is a relatively new business that I have been going to for the past 6 months and I could not be happier. The girls are lovely and friendly and they are great hairdressers. Their prices are excellent and they also offer senior's discount. Give them a go ... you will not be disappointed!

Approximate cost: $35 for a ladies cut

Friendly and prompt rubbish removalist. He turns up when he says he will and is always fast and on his way again before you know it. His costs are very reasonable and well worth it for the service you get.

I have been a happy St George customer for years now and was very pleased to see a branch had opened in my local shopping centre. Unlike a lot of banks, St George treat you like a human being and seem interested in assisting you with any problems you may have. I recommend them highly.

The days of home delivery for milk and bread are back! This company not only offers fine farm produce but delivers it with a level of customer service not seen in most modern businesses. Old-fashioned values from a young innovative company ... a match made in heaven!

Approximate cost: $good

Although I usually prefer quiet and quaint when it comes to bookstores, Borders has to be commended for its variety of stock and for the knowledge of its staff. The cafe has become a favourite place for me to meet friends for a coffee.