North-West Plaza works for me as a local. Not only can I do my grocery shopping at Woolies, but…read moreyou have access to an organic butcher & drygoods store. Add to that all the essentials of a Medical Centre, Chiropractor, Travel Agent, Bakery, Bottleshop, Greengrocer, Gym, Pharmacist, The Reject Shop and a few food outlets and really you don't need much else for your week to week needs. Parking is never an issue, whilst there is a restriction upstairs of 30 minutes you also have the option of under cover which allows 3 hours. As a local shopping centre this is a well organised one with the right facilities which minimises the running around to get my chores done. For all of us with busy lifestyle's that can only be a winner!

North-West Plaza is a handy spot in a central location. It has your essentials like Woolworths, a…read morePharmacy, Greengrocer, Butcher, Bottle Shop and ATM's but then it also has unexpected gems. The Rejected Shop is a great addition, it is a rare find in nowadays and you'll be surprised at the useful products they provide on the cheap as well as having my all time favourite Sushi Train 'Crazy Fish Sushi' which is quite new to the location. You can't lose shopping at North-West Plaza PLUS it saves you driving to Brookside, Chermside or Stafford!

Ah Bargain City. It'd have to be one of my favourite shit shops. They got me in with $7 2kg packs…read moreof Radiant (I love that smell) and kept me with discount party goods, craft supplies and pet stuff. I HATE throwing a party and spending a fortune on dinky plastic plates and tiny cups. It's all half the price here (at least) and for $2.50 you get 20 giant cups which won't annoy any of your guests. I also don't see why I should have to spend big bucks on wood glue or other random crafty stuff (looking at you Spotlight, you make it cheaper to buy it already made) so I'm always pretty happy when I need to duck in here. Yes it's a shit shop, so yes there's plenty of shit to wade through (knee high concrete lawn ornaments anyone?) but if you're a student furnishing your house or just a cheap skate like me there's plenty of bargains to be found.

Stafford City Shopping centre is pretty good for what it is. It's a simple place of commerce and…read moreretail for many families in the inner north of Brisbane. Its two biggest retailers are Woolworths and a Big W. Soon there will be an Aldi opening. So for basic home staples from fridge to wardrobe most families can find what they need. There are a number of cheap home ware stores like Bargain City and an independent fruit store and butcher. For fashion, there are a few stores but none of the high-end retailers you might find at the larger shopping centres. There is a food court with a range of quick bites and a cinema showing all the latest movies. If you're looking for a dining experience Stafford has a Fasta Pasta and a little pub venture called The Beach House. Sometimes there are the Stafford City Flea Markets held on a Sunday.

This little shopping centre is pretty vintage - by which I mean it often feels like it's straight…read moreout of the 80's. It's got a few coffee shops, a great stretch of fruit shop / bakery / butcher, a couple of jewellers, some fairly 'nanna' fashion shops and a Woolworths / Big W combo. There is also a food court up near the cinemas, hairdressers, Australia Post - standard shopping centre fare. What I like most about it is the convenience factor. Aside from the lack of an ANZ bank in the area (there is an ATM) it has everything I need in a fairly compact layout. Parking is usually pretty easy, and I don't have to walk past 4 km of chain stores to get to the post office.

I've been to this store a couple of times when in need of some books. There is a small range and if…read moreyou're lucky you'll find a good one. Primarily this store is stocked with old and used clothing and house hold goods. I'm told that on a Monday afternoon that's when the cool retro stuff is in and all the second hand retailers are digging through to find the best hand me downs to sell in their own stores. There is a plethora of ladies wear throughout the store and some suits for the gentlemen. My suggestion is to go check it out cause everything that's bought there goes to a good cause.

A big thanks to this store i was able to buy a easy chair to help me out with my back issues Cheryl…read morethe manager was so helpful i cant thank her enough and Cheryl is always so helpful to me Thanks

Bargain City in Lutwyche is full of a whole range of cheap and cheerful products. They've got…read moreplenty of stuff from pet needs, homewares, toiletries and confectionary. You would be struggling to find anything over the price of $15, as everything is cheap cheap CHEAP. The quality, is not so bad although cheaply mass produced. I've bought plastic tumblers from here that have survived a whole lot of dropping, but are in great condition still. They've got plenty of wrapping paper for last minute wrapping needs and my favourite, cheap art supplies including canvases! The customer service here is really good. They've always got enough staff to handle the customers and they even have enough time to personally help customers out. Pretty good place for a bargain shop.

It's not every day that you walk into a place where a powder puff store keeper comes up to you and…read moreoffers you a cool beverage. She handed me a drink and said "just have a browse around, and come have a chat with us in the front window". Lisa and her two friends were posed like mannequins wiling away the afternoon in the shop's front window. I was in love. Lisa took charge of the space 10 months ago now, and it looks like business is going swimmingly. She says she's going to celebrate Atomic Martini's first birthday with a prom (keep your ears to the ground). Her clothing racks are plump with high quality vintage and retro beauties. She has some great stuff for the gents as well. A nice added touch is the price tags that site the specifics of each item: era, style, and condition. Her prices are hefty (expect to pay anywhere from $100- $500+) and aimed at, as she states "people with good taste who have some money to spend". Lisa is an enchantress. On the day I met her, she was wearing a 1950's boat necked yellow dress, with matching yellow head scarf and with olive green heels. If you give her an idea of what you're looking for, she'll run off and find garments for you that might interest you. I happened to be looking for 'baking dresses'- dresses I can wear while baking. She ran off and returned with a beautiful 1970's cotton, navy blue, embroidered mu-mu. "Cotton, light, breezy, won't get in the way of your baking- I spend all summer in these, I do. I really do." I was impressed by such a practical suggestion to my abstract question. Come here to enjoy browsing through the clothes, accessories and Lisa's genuinely easy, laid back hospitality. What a way to spend an idyll Saturday afternoon- in a retro store in the 'burbs with a couple of new found, and very well dressed friends. Delight.

You wont find better Vintage in Brisbane anywhere! Lisa is…read morethere to guide you into whatever era you like, with knowledge of what styles will suit, and fit you. A great range at reasonable prices with special sales every now and then (so make sure to follow Atomic Martini on facebook) conveniently located right near the antique centre at Clayfield so you can go drool at antiques you can never afford, then pop into Atomic Martini to not only drool, but buy some amazing vintage clothing

Exceptional friendly service. I was very happy with the upgrade on my engagement ring. Thank you…read moreMario.