We couldn't sit outside as the smell from the bins nearby was very bad. Also, apart from the woman, the serving staff looked grubby and miserable and as if they'd just had a huge night. The coffee and food OK though.

Approximate cost: $7.50

I went here a few times a couple of years ago and have just been back. I remember now why I stopped going the coffee is awful! Water is too hot so the flavour is horrid, the coffee is watery there's no crema. I wish the owner would train people properly. Even at thier 2nd attempt the coffee was hopeless and I left 80%. What a waste of $4. Go instead to Speedos or the Green Organic place in Glynayr. Top coffee at both places

I love having lunch here. It's always busy, the staff are attentive and quick - everyone lines up and orders at the counter then takes thier plate to a table. I particularly like all the soups - very nice, v tasty, v fresh, hot and quick. Perfect for lunch.

Approximate cost: $14

We used to always buy our seafood here - and we eat seafood maybe 4 times a week. Anyhow, we've been buying our seafood at another place for a couple of years - but we bought some prawns at Bondi Surf Seafoods about 10 days ago and they were inedible. Not just old but 'past it' and it reminded us of why we've been buying elsewhere. What a shame - it's a really convenient place to go and they sell both hot and fresh fish. It used to be great to get fish and chips and go over to the beach to eat them.

Approximate cost: $18

This is the only Italian restaurant that we ever go to as we've never found another as good! It's always busy, warm, inviting and smells just like an Italian restaurant should - garlicy! It's a laminated table B.Y.O type place and it's noisy but has great atmosphere and it's always full of groups of friends, families with children, and all age groups. The standard of the food never varies, none of us has ever had anything that we didn't like or wasn't right - it's all delicious and there's always a very brisk take away trade happening as well. Make a booking especially towards and on the weekend.

Approximate cost: $20

This is one of those neighbourhood places that you would just hate to have to do without! I have been going there for about 10 years and some of the staff have been there much longer! Ask for a therapist that has been there for a long time and you'll get charming and friendly service and they've all been trained to the same level so whoever you have, you'll get a top job. I go there for waxing, manicures and pedicures which I think are the best I've ever had both in Oz and OS. They also provide all the other normal salon services like facials and spray tans etc. Ask for one of the 'long term' girls and you'll be pleased.

Approximate cost: $30

This is one of our favorites places to eat! It's B.Y.O, laminated tables, the same staff and owner have been there for years and the food is always exactly the same so if you ask for what you had last week, it'll come out exactly what you had! We always go there if we suddenly realize we've no food in the house, we meet our friends there, it's quality food served fast and the place is full of regulars - young, older, couples, friends and families. We'd be lost without it! They are always super-busy with deliveries and take aways as well and so we generally give them a quick call and book a table - it's worth it!

Approximate cost: $14

We've been going to Sean's for our special occasions; birthdays and Christmas Eve etc for about the last 8 years. He's a really talented chef and they pay particular attention to the quality and integrity of the food. It's top class food without being too 'fiddled with'! The service is friendly and knowledeable. It's always very heavily booked so always plan in advance and make a booking a few weeks ahead

Approximate cost: $38