The macarons here are simply unbeatable. I am generally not a fan of caramel but their salted caramel macarons have made a convert of me. The hot chocolates are quite amazing and the other sweets are pretty good too but it's the macaron that I make a special trip for

Approximate cost: $12

For good authentic Vietnamese food at reasonable prices, you can't go past this place. The soups are really tasty, and the pork and prawn cake in banana leaf is especially well done. For something unusual, try the chef's special of steamed oyster with ginger and shallots which is not Vietnamese at all but tastes great anyway.

Approximate cost: $10

great food especially the Pad Thai, but don't bother with the free prawn crackers. Can be rather noisy when dined in but they do offer free delivery for orders over $30.

Approximate cost: $13.5

I like my pizza with lots of different flavours and especially with anchovies, and was rather sad when my usual place Hojo on Mt Alexander Rd closed down. I tried many possible replacements and was very glad to come across Pizza Bar. The flavours are fantastic and the price is even better. For $24 you can have 2 family pizzas delivered which for us would cover 3 meals for 2 people easily.

Approximate cost: $15

Had a Shiatsu massage here and it was a really great experience. The room was nice and private, you are given clothes to change into, there is an electric blanket to keep you warm which is great in the middle of winter (downstairs only apparently), and most importantly, the therapist was just amazing. By the time you deduct the claim from private health insurance, it is a great bargain for the price. Their booking system can be a little flaky and should be improved, but overall good value for money.

Approximate cost: $79