Fantastic value, especially at the moment when everything is half price. I purchased a beautiful pictorial book on the Mornington Peninsula for only $4.50! Cheaper than Savers. Great selection of popular and classical novels

Approximate cost: $5

Love the staff and combination of eco-friendly products and recycled clothing. Volunteer Betty is a legend. It makes a difference when someone is in the store purely for the love of it. Molly (there for love and money) gives outstanding customer service as well. She'll even make you a cup of earl grey tea, if you're having a bad day!

Approximate cost: $10

This would get 4 stars from me if the checkout time was faster. Aldi Brunswick never seem to have enough staff on checkout. Great bargains though and love the chocolate biscuits, yoghurt, fruit smoothies and cleanliness of the store.

The first experience was great, The second experience was for a complimentary trim and I bought some great shampoo and conditioner but the third I felt used. They didn't remember me and I felt like a not very important customer. Love the decor but it's all a facade because the service in my opinion is only great if you look like you've got money. You can do better than this sara Jade!

Approximate cost: $140

Onlly in multicultural Brunswick will you find a greek fish n chip run by chinese. And it's fantastic!! Chips crisp and steak sandwich even has a low fat version, (steak tomatoes, onion and lettuce). Yum yum!

Approximate cost: $6

Great decor and lovely flower boxes but I got tense with all the hyper wiping of the tables. Never thought a cafe could be too clean but this is. Not as friendly as cafe next door, Penny Royal where dogs, babies, and adults are accommodated.

Approximate cost: $10

Andy runs a T shirt printing business and has some radical designs. His hours vary and are not always predictable but the quality and value for money is great. The bargain box has great finds for $10 and you can design your own T shirt

Approximate cost: $10

This is a French cafe that has superb cakes and icecreams at reasonable prices. The staff are a mixture of French and Australian and provide excellent service. Not too keen on the choice of coffee but the ambience, c'est fantastique! Disappointed it has formed an alliance with Saver's. Nothing wrong with offering a 10% discount to regular customers of a nearbyl store but Saver's is too dirty for my liking. Minus one star Choukette and that's a pity.

Approximate cost: $6

A delightful array of wooden toys in a beautifully clean and colorful environment. I purchased a wooden toastser for my friend Esra's new baby and mum and grandma are having fun playing with it until Yusuf is old enough to push and go 'ding'.

Approximate cost: $35

So elegant, a truly once in a lifetime (well for me anyway), Cinderella experience. It's Melbourne's equivalent to Maxim's. Buon appetito

Approximate cost: $50 plus