This place really hasn't changed too much over the years. I went when it first opened, then didn't…read morego back for about twenty years, and over the last few years I've used it a fair bit for shopping on my way home from work or for family barbecues and that sort of thing. Most of everything you could ever reasonably need can be found here. It's pretty good in that regard. There's plenty of parking, you don't have to walk an awfully long way from the car to the shops and back, and it's usually not stupidly busy like some other shopping centres. Really, it's just a good sized suburban shopping centre. Don't expect Chadstone, but something much smaller and in many ways much better.

Walking into this shopping center feels like I'm walking into the past. Though this center isn't…read morevisibly old or worn out, it just feels aged and out of fashion. Waverley Gardens is the local small shopping center for the suburb of Mulgrave, they offer a few essential stores but lack popular fashion brands. Waverley Gardens is really just a place you would go to get groceries, visit the bank and maybe pick up a few household items. If I were looking for an outfit, I would definitely not be thinking of this place. Being a small center, this place does offer quite a lot. There is a Coles, Woolworth, Aldi, Target and Big W. There is also quite a good fruit and veg market here located just next to the Coles. Overall I think Waverley Gardens is a good shopping center for what it is- a small suburban center to pick up household essentials. I have no problems with coming here when I'm in the area.

First time I saw Sam's Warehouse, I giggled with my equally silly friend about the ridiculous…read morethings it might sell. Obviously it would sell Sams (we ignored the apostrophe), things to help your Sam grow, things to train your Sam, dress ups for your Sam, toys, food and other Sam related equipment. We figured Sams probably came freeze-dried (a bit like sea monkeys) which explained why there could be a whole warehouse dedicated to them. I actually tried not to go in for a long time, because I didn't want to shatter the dream. This Sam's Warehouse (I've since discovered there are others) is a bit different to the rest. Imagine your local Reject Shop. Now, imagine it 3 times the size. Now, imagine it sells furniture and (probably) motorised scooters. You're there. No Sams though, pity.

Just a heads up, everyone, there's an Ishka outlet store at the DFO in Cheltenham! Like any other…read moreIshka store, I always go in for the clothes and am surprised by how little of the store is given over to selling them. This is because it's actually a homewares, gift, and "look at my pretty things" store. I forget that. Lots of pretty things, lovely staff, and a huge selection of incense and scented oils. Probably better than in some city stores. The clothes selection is small, but unlike city stores it seems to be mostly dresses and tops made in different styles from the same fabric. Strange. For those of you who skip to the bottom of the review, I repeat: There is an Ishka Outlet Store! In Cheltenham!

Just avoid this place of you can. I will admit, I was once a resident of the Dandenong area. I grew…read moreup going to the Plaza and I've watched it transform over the years into what now appears to be a shell of a shopping centre that mostly offers discounted clothing. I say give it another 10 years and it'll be the Dandenong Hub (which is a shell of businesses adjacent to the plaza). Recently going back, this place just doesn't feel safe. It's still busy but I don't understand the need to be here. It's not convenient and there has been a really sad attempt to refurbish the area, making if brighter and adding more stores (which I think will soon close given the lack of foot traffic in some areas). Regardless, I choose to stay away from now on. If you're intent on a shopping trip, head to Fountain Gate or Knox instead. There is absolutely no reason to come here anymore.

Dandenong Plaza is quite bogan - if ever your tourist friends come in and they want to meet the…read morecommon garden bogan (Native Australian Species), then take them along to Dandenong Plaza. Here you can fear for your life in one of the more aggressive shopping centre carparks, chow down on something deep fried for lunch with all the kids skipping school, and bum smokes of some guy tottering about with a bottle in hand. On the plus side, the police regularly patrol the food court, so it's quite safe. On the extra plus side, the shops are filled to the brim with spare change clothes. $2 singlet? I'll just overlook the likely dubious ethical practices that went into making it and enjoy the lack of expense.

Snowgum sells amazingly high quality outdoor gear. Here is the shop that sells "last season" and…read more"out of fashion" Snowgum gear at half the price. Yes, hiking gear goes out of fashion. For those of you who raised their eyebrows at that statement, join my club. We all find great bargains at this shop. There's no aircon, they prefer you to pay in cash, and it's not well lit, well sorted or well signed. But who cares? Cheap polar fleece!

This place is amazing and the best place to go for a great bargain on outdoor wear. I bought the…read moremost amazing hooded winter coat here that even kept me warm in Tasmania in the middle of winter. It's basically laid out like a warehouse with heaps of polar fleece, gloves, tops and all weather jackets. I bought the greatest lightweight raincoat here too. Most jackets are 40 - 60% off ... Sometimes more. Well worth a look.

This store really reminds me of Goodwill. Everything is organized and the store feels neat and…read moreclean. The staff is very helpful and welcoming and there is a great selection of clothes here. I bought three office pants and 2 pairs of shoes and it only cost me a little over $20. Many of the clothes only cost $5 each and some were $3. Winning! Aside from clothes, they sell furniture and household goods. I even saw a printer for sale. This will definitely be my go-to for thrift stores in the future. :)

Been passing this little garage for years and started noticing a Holy Organic sign nearby. Called…read morein on my way home from work and so glad I did! Cheerful staff greeted us they restocked beautifully displayed organic vegetables. Prices were very good and a lovely range. North Melburnians need to make this their local organic grocer. I know I will! God Bless this little Holy Organic shop!

From the owner: We provide 100% Certified Organic fruit and vegetables to our wholesale, retail and online…read morecustomers. We are proud to be a family owned and operated business, right here in the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

It's exactly what it says on the box. This is a huge shopping centre. Now with its own train stop,…read moregetting there is much easier. If you can't find what you're looking for in this giant centre then perhaps it doesn't exist.

The first time I saw this shopping centre I was literally blown away. Then again, that is probably…read morebecause I have never seen a shopping centre that stretches across a major road, and the cars always travel underneath it. Yeah, that was what really impressed me with it. On the otherhand, this shopping centre is pretty much what you get with most shopping centres, except that it is absolutely massive. Like, you can spend ages wandering around here, though fortunately you won't actually get lost, which is pretty cool. Like, while I'm not a particularly big fan of shopping centres, this one is still pretty impressive.

This is my local DFO, I find it easy to navigate as basically you just have to walk around in a…read moreclockwise direction, Shops are grouped together ie: women's clothes are sectioned, shoes & bags, mens, sports, homeware's and children's. My favorite store is Esprit and Puma. I am guaranteed to always find decent bargains here. Just dont eat here!

Seriously feels like I was in IKEA with no easy way out apart from following the path. Not as good…read moreas other DFOs out there, e.g. no Country Road or Seed, but nice and generic enough to satisfy any taste. Upside, plenty of parking.