This restaurant has been an old favourite for many years. The food is delicious and very reasonably priced. Its byo so grab a bottle at the Gladstone Hotel a couple of doors down. The only negative is that parking round there is always a bit of a headache.

Approximate cost: $25

We are new to the area and tried out this cafe one morning and was pleasantly surprised. The big brekky was delicious and huge and a bargain. Coffee and service was good too. Parking can be a little tricky though. Shame its not open on a Sunday for brunch.

Approximate cost: $10.00

Nice cafe, particularly good for young kids as there are toys in the corner for them to play with. Not a great range of food options but location is great for takeaway coffee and then take the kids to the park next door.

Approximate cost: $4

Cafe slightly tucked away in Marion St. Child friendly with lots of toys down at the back seated area. The chocolate and berry muffins are absolutely delicious and the coffee is good too. Very reasonably priced and friendly service.

Approximate cost: $10.00

Nice cafe in opposite Banana Joes in Marrickville. Good coffee and great range of light meals. The lamb wrap and the pumpkin soup are both very tasty. The coffee is great. They have a room in the back for mothers groups and an outside garden area as well that is very pleasant.

Approximate cost: $8.00

I have been going to get my tax return there for the last 5 years. They have always been able to get me a good tax refund. The price has gone up a bit, but I think its still worth it. They now have a mortgage broker as well, so its a good one stop shop for financial advice.

Approximate cost: $125

All female staff. Very friendly. Quick and efficient service. I needed to breast feed while my car was being attended to and they closed off the waiting room so I could have some privacy. Prices are competitive as well.

Approximate cost: $650

Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Also very patient when installing and explaining the child restraint fitting. They also give good recommendations as to which car seat is best to buy.

this is the only centrally located gym in the heart of marrickville. Pluses are that it has parking and a creche. Unfortunately, the majority of trainers and instructors are very young and / or inexperienced, and are very newly qualified. The equipment is not maintained and the music on the pa is more to the staff's taste rather than the customers.

Approximate cost: $1000

makes delicious greek sweets and cakes for very reasonable prices. Will also make wedding cakes. Service is a bit hit or miss. Gets a lot of local greek customers.

Approximate cost: $10.00