NO SKATEBOARDS. NO SMOKING…read more NO ROLLERBLADING. Rollerblading? Really? What does this look like, 1982? That sign is just one of the reasons I love the Quadrangle. It's been there forever, and as far as I know id the only Quadrangle shopping village in the world. There's some deeply unfashionable (yet reassuringly expensive) ladies fashion boutiques, an IGA (that used to be a Jewels, then a Franklins, then a Coles) with a crappy range, an amazing Butcher Boys, some kid of cafe that keeps changing hands, the Flavours of Peking Chinese restaurant that's been going since time immemorial, and a rather clean bathroom. I love it because it screams village, community, small-town suburban life of the kind that's dying and won't be around in 100 years. So come one, come all, eat and drink and make merry. But if you're on rollerblades, God help you, you take your business elsewhere. We don't want your kind around here.

Stocklands Belrose, or Glenrose as everyone from the area refers to it, is in a state. The centre…read morewas purchased by the Stocklands Group in 2009 on the premise of massive renovations.. which are currently halfway there. And have been for over 8 months. The majority of the centre's businesses have closed, relocated or tried to make do in less than half of the space that was there before. Stocklands Belrose's current lineup features Woolworths, a butcher, a café, a bakery, a newsagent, a dry cleaner, a fish and chips shop, a post office, a travel agent and a pool shop. Not tooooo bad - most things that you need day to day are available there. But compared to its former self, Stocklands Belrose is suffering. Where's the Indian takeaway? The chicken shop? The beautician? The little homewares shop? The fruit shop? For God's sake, where is the bottle shop? Stocklands is not a shopping centre that many would go out of the way for. Many of its former clientele have left, going to other shopping centres in the area where they can get a bottle of wine for dinner, some fresh fruit or have a choice in the cup of coffee that they buy. Sadly, the smaller businesses have been victim to the "renovations" taking place at Stocklands Belrose; Woolworths is eternally busy and continues to enjoy the monopoly of the centre's business. Others, however, are not so lucky.

Once upon a time, the Forest area had two great shopping centres - Forest Way Shopping Centre, and…read moreGlenrose Shopping Centre. Now that Glenrose is all but shut for renovations, Forest Way has emerged victorious from this age-old battle, if only by default. Forest Way is a large suburban shopping centre with many of the major players well represented; Woolworths, Flight Centre, Liquorland, McDonalds, Gloria Jeans and Franklins all get a look in. As what has been called a raging communist, I prefer to support locally-owned businesses - and Forest Way Shopping Centre has them in abundance too. Fancy a pet? A haircut? A dress? A coffee? A piece of fruit? All of these products are readily available from independent retailers throughout Forest Way. The opening hours are pretty standard, although Forest Way has one major convenience that others perhaps lack - a transport interchange. All buses to and from the area go through here. However, this has led to one major inconvenience for shoppers and commuters alike; a lack of parking. Despite the extensive car park, I can rarely find a spot to leave my car while I grab my dry cleaning or (more realistically) wander into McDonalds with a raging hangover. But the closure of Glenrose has left Forest residents with little choice - if you want to eat/get a haircut/clean your clothes/see KindiFarm/book a flight, you must suffer the indignity of driving around for forty minutes looking for a park. Not happy, jan!

From the owner: We are your local shopping centre for all your daily needs with over 50 stores and services under…read moreone roof including Woolworths, Aldi, Liquorland, McDonalds, Commonwelath Bank, Westpac, NAB, ANZ, St George, Australia Post, Roads & Maritime Services, F45, a Pharmacy, Newsagency, Butcher, Seafood, Fashion, Cafes, Takeaway, Optometrists, Hairdressers, Florist, Travel Agencies, Cobbler, Jewellery, Mobile Phone Accessories & Repairs, Car Wash, Dry Cleaners and Alterations Service, Solicitors, Kids OT, Physcologists, Learning Centres.

This is a giant mall! At the pace I walk, it would take all day for me to see everything. It looks…read morelike it was built in phases over time because there are so many different design themes. It has more than 350 stores and services including grocers, bookshops, lots of coffee shops, clothing stores, home stores, shoe stores and much, much more. There are children's play areas, food courts, bakeries, and at least one dentist. Numerous public art installations and water features are found throughout. As entertainment, it's great for people watching. If you're shopping and can't find it here, it probably does not exist.

Fantastic mall for the Northern Beaches. It has everything you need from high end to dollar stores…read more Hairdressers, cinema, travel agents, multiple food courts, kids play areas, plus Coles and Woolies. Good amount of outdoor and undercover parking. Very accessible by bus and on a major corridor to and fro servicing the Northern beaches suburbs.

Confessions of a Shopaholic who either lives near or in Chatswood...welcome home! Look no further,…read morethis is the shopping centre of choice in Chaddy...let alone the entire North Shore :) Great food downstairs as you enter from Victoria Avenue. On the other hand, Chatswood Chase has forged a reputation for itself as the "fashion retail" capital of the area. Who could not agree more. There are an abundance of fashion styling and shopping night events on in this locale from time to time. A few new stores have recently opened here too. Even my favourite Lululemon. Chaddy Chase also has a pretty cool Apple store, and a mini kids playground in their kid-friendly area. If you're in the mood for shopping, a coffee break and lunch intertwined...then this is your place to "play."

I cannot sing enough praise about Chatswood Chase. Having worked at the David Jones Department…read morestore within the building, I have sampled food from almost every eatery and have shopped at almost every store. The food court is very clean, with plenty of variety on offer from Indian to fast food. The sushi is super fresh and extra tasty. There is less of a crowd compared to Chatswood Westfield, which provides relief for those who dislike crowds (which I am sure is most of us). With less traffic, it is easier to shop and navigate your way around the centre. Chatswood Chase houses a number of high street and haute couture stores from Alannah Hill and Zimmermann to Lisa Ho and Veronika Maine. If you're looking for evening wear, Chatswood Chase is the place to go. Having forgotten where I parked my car, I asked the valet attendant to help me locate my car. He was very friendly and gave me ample instructions and directions. Overall, the thumbs up for Chatswood Chase.

Orderly. That's Stockland Balgowlah. The sort of place that is particularly appealing on a 42…read moredegree day when the humidity hits 85 percent and you just want to be somewhere clean, cool and organised. Oh - and you can shop there. It has the basics. A big Coles, a bottle shop, a fruit and veg market, a bakery, a few clothes shops, a dry cleaner, a newsagent, somewhere to buy a phone top-up card and maybe a few small gifts. Mostly chains, not very much to distinguish is from any other shopping mall. It's easy to park, you can have coffee without risk of losing a small child in the traffic, and with a premier Fitness First upstairs its just the job for doing your groceries and your workout in a single stop. Just don't go here looking for character or quirk.

I like to call stockland balgowlah 'rich housewives heaven'. It's a great shopping centre if you…read morehave a lot of time and money on your hands! With loads of women's clothing stores and gourmet food outlets it's a great place to pop in and grab something for dinner or go have a coffee. The Coles here is AMAZING! It even has a self serve olive bar- how is that real life? There aren't many stores but they have pretty much everything you would need ie. chemist, travel agent, supermarket, butchers, fish monger, gourmet take away, florist, kids clothing, women's clothing etc.

I'm an instant convert to Stockland Cammeray. I'd seen the site go up on various trips down Miller…read moreStreet, but it wasn't until recently that I pulled in to have a look around. Now I can't stop going back! The roomy carpark has 2 hours free parking, then upstairs you're greeted with a sunny and fashionably modern courtyard lined with cafes and shops. This is the curative for my hatred of shopping centre cafes: with plenty of outdoor seating under broad umbrellas. There's a Cicco Cafe, Pattison's Patisserie and Simone Logue, as well as a Harris Farm, Hudson Meats, Chickens Plus and even a bookshop! And for parents it's too easy with a daycare and medical centre right upstairs. You may be perched right on the express way, but Stockland Cammeray is a very well designed spot.

It's a nice shopping centre located on Miller street in Cammeray. I have been here numerous times…read moreover the last few years. There is a Harris Farms here for grocery shopping and Hudsons Butchers, Pattison's Bakery, Simone Logue and a few other cafes and restaurants like Wild Sage, Cha Cha and so on. I believe there are also some other shops like salons and book shop etc. There is 2 hour free parking here and the carpark is spacious. It's easy to get in and out of this place and its been a nice addition to the suburb. There is a medical centre some offices and a daycare in this centre. It's quite busy day or night with shoppers and restaurant goers. I like the space here and its open and welcoming. Not bad for a suburban shopping centre.

The development on this old shell took a while, but this place is starting to take shape. With a…read moreKmart, Aldi and a Woolies, as well as a fresh market and fish shop, it's a one-stop shop for weekly groceries. There are also a heap of ready made food outlets, Bread Top, Donut King and sushi, and also several cafes including a gozleme shop!!! (Which is also excellent) The food outlets have all opened in the last couple of months and there is a surprising range. There's also a $2 shop, nail salon, dentist, acupuncture place and Priceline. There is a Chinese grocer upstairs and I think the old Spotlight might still be there too. The reason the 5th star is missing from this review is the fruit n veg market. That place lacks a distinct standard of quality that Sydney Siders are used to, and frankly the fruit and veg there is appalling. I'm surprised it's survived and it really is the missing link in what would otherwise be the best shopping centre from Parra to Burwood - and it's quiet enough to always get a park (unlike the other 2 Westfields). Amazingly close for residents of Newington and SOP.

This is a beautiful and immaculate neighborhood shopping center. We often run here for a quick…read moregift, groceries, or the post office. The biggest downfall is the parking. It is a constant challenge and we sometimes will go to Macquarie to avoid the parking

A great little shopping centre with all the good names. A couple of supermarkets a number of cafes…read moreand some very good speciality shops. This is the nearest shopping centre to my work and I am pleased it is here. I have had the pleasure of having students work in one of the fast chain food outlets that he did very well at. All the buses go past from the Ryde area to the beaches. It is a clean and friendly place. It is busier during the morning and mid afternoon. Most shops close at 4.30pm so it doesn't stay open late.