Outstanding customer service from the lady working here. Unlike a lot of other discount stores,…read morethings were kept in a very orderly way, even though they were short on space. There were a tonne of options for travellers.

Another gem for craft enthusiasts, and anyone happy to poke around. A great number of good stock at…read morediscounted prices. The staff are helpful, and pleasant. I have been coming here for a long time. Their home decor and thoughtful gift lines are wonderful, if you are content to take your time. Storage, stationary and seasonal lines do change occasionally, basically their is good. Good place to explore, and discover more, of what you suddenly, think you must have? Enter at your own risk, and enjoy!

Walked past here during a tour and circled back after the tour ended…read more Well laid out bookstore. Books are new condition but not necessarily new books. Prices are the same as the other bookstores. Didn't interact with staff and I browsed to see what they had. Love the large selection but prices a bit higher for me.

The best Bookstore in Brisbane !! If you want any book just ask the helpful staff will find it for…read moreyou !

Swedish home and office style... Now I like that. It's easy to get lost in a store like this, not…read moreon account of its size and space, but with the number of cool products one can find in there. There is a lot of great products to help even the most disorganized person. There are To-Do Lists, Weekly Planner Lists, Calendars, an endless number of organisation folders... From recipes, pets, bills and receipts. The girls who work here are very helpful. I was in search of the perfect gift for my mum and they helped me sort it out. They even helped me find a gift for myself. It's also handy if you are looking for something in a certain price range as there is a table to the right as you enter the store, where a few items are categorised into price ranges to make the picking and choosing a bit easier.

The best stationary shop, always great sales on. Staff are always very helpful and bright.read more

Marcia's on Montague is the sort of place that will make budding cooks absolutely salivate. The…read morefirst time I walked into the orange building on West End's Montague Road I was slightly overwhelmed by the huge amount of beautiful dinnerware and giftware on display. I wasn't after anything specific and the first showrooms mix of baby gifts, handbags, dinner sets and cutlery left me a bit adrift. My state of confusion was only heightened when I noticed there were two more showrooms to go. Without the price mark-ups that you find in most department stores, you are sure to leave with a lot of value for your money (and probably a few extra purchases that you just couldn't resist). So with a range and value that is to be admired Marcia's really is a great place to find a house warming, wedding present or that little something your own kitchen is missing.

Walk through the first room at Marcia's which tends to be more giftware than kitchenware and make…read morehaste to the "back room" where all your kitchen gadgetry desires may be fulfilled. If you're not a cook, you'll leave Marcia's with grand desires to be (possibly with various pieces of kitchen paraphernalia under your arm that will help you become a better baker / cook / tea brewer). At the very least, Marcia's offers competitive pricing that isn't as good as online but isn't as expensive as other retailers. I popped in here recently to get silver scoops for an upcoming event, other hospitality wholesalers had quoted $11.95 per scoop. I picked them up at Marcia's for $2.95. BAM!

Since the demise of Rocking horse records and the doom and gloom over internet piracy,…read moreIt seemed that Independent music retailers were a dying breed. Thankfully we have a new little store to pin our hopes to, What used to be a market stall Jet Black Cat has evolved into a small store oh so handily located on vulture st. Some parts rock and all parts indie Jet Black Cat sticks it to the man (or the internet) and specialises in hand picked music, CD's and Vinyl music goodness. This store has a lot of heart and won't disappoint music lovers. The owner is very friendly and you most likely will not leave empty handed. (Local tip. Watch out for their collaborations with the End bar down the road!)

To me, record stores never quite understood how they could survive in this new digital era of music…read moredistribution. Personally, I found that the record stores could benefit from a customer-orientated methodology of bringing their knowledge and taste to their often clueless but enthusiastic clientele. Jet Black Cat is an exceptional little store that caters for the vinyl lover of modern indie music. Their range is not terrible but they've foregone having a deep catalogue for having the latest albums, both major and indie stuff, on vinyl. Shannon, who typically runs the store, is very friendly and will offer her recommendations openly without seeming pretentious. Music is her business and she knows it very well. You get the sense that she wants you to enjoy what she enjoys and I think that's why Jet Black Cat will survive the digital revolution. They're closed on Monday but open from 10am from Tuesday through to Sunday.

I received outstanding service from this business after ordering a Braun spare part. I would highly…read morerecommend them.

When I was young, my seamstress mother took me to Lincraft all the time. While she would pick up…read morebits and pieces, I would unravel beautiful lengths of cloth and artistically drape them over my lanky body into a sophisticated toga. Chiffon, Georgette, Satin, Silks. Back in those days, Lincraft had the best and most beautiful range of fabrics. Sadly, those days are gone. These days they resemble Riot Art and Craft with a fabric section. While the adult crafts such as quilting, knitting and embroidery are still catered for, there's been a definite push for kids craft lines. There are beads, stickers, paint-by-number kits, you name it. Sadly, it seems to be just a case of meeting the changing market which isn't necessarily a bad thing. It seems aspiring seamstresses will just have to broaden their repertoire to include bead jewellery and painting.

Lincraft for me has always been one of those art and craft shops that you know you can get a good…read morerange of products of a good quality. At the moment my creativeness is leaning to knitting which means I'm loving the bargin bins of balls of wool and the wide range of textures, materials and price levels. They also have a great range of patterns. When my creativity takes me in different directions I can explore this two story store and choose from fabrics, embroidary, quilting, clothes patterns, curtains, art materials... the list is endless. I don't find Lincraft to be the cheapest option out there but they are reasonably priced and stock a great range of brands. My only other criticism is that I find the service to be patchy and often wait up to 10 minutes for service just to pay for something. It doesn't bother me too much as I'm not a regular visitor and I know that its lunch in the city, but for speedy service I would recommend going outside the the middle of the day.

What a fantastic concept and what great food and service. Quality wholesome food, astoundingly good…read morevalue. A place where people from all walks of life can eat, share and break down barriers, all while on your lunch/coffee break. Weather it's a well made DiBella flat white ($2.50), a snack (eggs on toast, $2.50) or Big Breakfast t) $4.70), you will leave satisfied.