Look, I hate these places enormously. They've killed off plenty of local small businesses over the…read moreyears, and every time a new one opens, the only thing I can think of is the nightmare that some poor bugger of a small businessman or woman going broke overnight. That said, these places are here to stay, and there's not much to be done about it once they've opened. And as far as these monstrosities go, this one isn't too bad. Parking is pretty easy, (although generally for only four hours - that's plenty of time to get in, get what you need and get out), there's a couple of supermarkets and pretty much everything you'll ever need. There are lots of really good restaurants within a stone's throw if you're hungry, but the food court has a couple of decent places too.

Centro The Glen is a small shopping center packed full of the most popular brands you would hope to…read morefind in one place. Sure the centers small and the areas not 'that' well known, but The Glen hits mostly all the right notes when it comes to store variety. Brands include, sportsgirls, witchery, country road, cotton on, athletes foot, bed bath n table, mimco, oroton, rebel and many other well-known brands. There is also a David Jones and Target if you prefer being in a department store. The Glen is a long 2 level building that offers ample parking and dining options. Besides their 2 food courts, just a few hundred meters down the road from the center is the Kingsway Strip which is a goldmine of cafes and restaurants. The Glen also offers a coles/woolworths/Thomas dux, as well as a center butcher, deli, fishmonger and Asian grocer.

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.

I can't get enough of this place. I know it's a massive chain and they're all pretty much the same…read morebut I love that it's open 24 hours. The parking is 3 hour limit and plentiful and there's pretty much anything and everything you'd need! The store is huge and has great prices. Oh yah, and did I mention 24 hours?!!

Kmart is either hit or miss at times. If they have something on sale for really cheap, it is…read moreusually because of its dirty or weird-looking, something that no one would buy. But other times I find hidden gems there. For example, I bought a heat pack there, which was $10, and I expected it to heat badly and for the quality to be bad but it was surprisingly good. I have also purchased many makeup items from their brand OXX, which are honestly not great. The packaging is always dirty and the product itself has either no pigment or coverage. But it is cheap and can do a quick job. The garden area itself is quite nice, however in summer, the hot days, I realize that there are not many staff, if not any, and I usually have to go water the dying plants myself because they are not getting any care. They do have a wide range of beautiful plants though and I think it is one of the last Kmart stores in Victoria to have a garden. Something that is always a bit alarming is that there are a lot of broken items and items that have had their packaging wrecked, but Kmart is still a great place to go to for home decor. They have a large range of linen, candles, chairs, and home accessories which are always really nice looking, and decent quality too. Their home range basically has anything you need, from fake plants, cushions, cupboards. What is helpful is that they always have staff who know what they are doing and where something is, and if you do not know the price of something, they are quick to check how much the price is, and they are friendly and understanding of your needs. Although typically I have noticed that the lines are always super long, and you are waiting there for about 5 minutes at a time. What makes this even worse is that ¾ of the registers are self serve and only one team member to help. Everyone's had their fair share of experiences with those annoying robots, and with the limited staff there it becomes even more frustrating. But apart from all of this, I would rate Kmart at 3 out of 5, its just average.

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.

One thing that I should mention is that getting here by public transport is really tricky, but then…read moreagain that is sort of to be expected with some places. Yet this shopping centre is pretty huge, but once again that is also sort of to be expected, especially when you get to the outer suburbs. This place does have quite a good range of shops, and like a lot of other shopping centres, has also developed an entertainment district as well, which has cinemas, and even a couple of nice bars.

Knox shopping center is a great little center in my opinion…read more It's nothing in the likes and glam of Chadstone or Doncaster, but for a suburban shopping center it's not too bad. It offers most popular brands including; Country Road, Witchery, The Body Shop, Rebel Sport, Roger David, Taro Cash, General Pants Co and much much more. Aside from fashion, there is also a Myer department store, Target, Kmart, electrical stores and home ware stores. There are also a few large stores just outside of the shopping center (Kathmandu, JB HiFi, Goodguys and more). Knox shopping center also have a fresh veg and fruit market right in the middle of the center, this is extremely convenient as most of the time I am just passing by, and it allows me to just pick up something small without having to 'grocery' shopping. The food court here is also very large, with ample seating and variety of foods. If food courts aren't your thing, Knox City also offer a plethora of cafes and restaurants just outside the center.

FO Customer Service Officers ...... was rude and pushy ..... plus not all stock is priced. I won't…read morebe going back after the attitude I got!

An op shop so cool it takes two shops to sell its stuff…read more I spend most of my shopping time in the clothes and little things side. This is because I like clothes, and I have no need for the furniture. It also sells stuffed toys, a huge array of books, shoes, curtains, fabrics, knitting gear. Really, everything, and all at spare change prices. The stock changes all the time, too, so it's worth popping in whenever you're in the area. Be warned, though, they're running very low on space, so you might end up in a customer traffic jam (the aisles are only one person wide), or if you're clumsy like me you might find yourself on the floor having tripped over a long wedding dress. I've had it recommended to me a few times as the op shop to go to for shoes. I don't know why this is, I didn't find anything I could wear - but then I have large wide feet so perhaps it's my problem, not theirs.

Way back when I was a young lass, this little shopping strip barely garnered a mention…read more Now it's all happening. There is enough here to keep you going for months. Gifts, supermarket, clothes, cafe, baking supplies, photography, pizza place, fireplace shop... Wait. Fireplaces? There is a really interesting mix of shops here, selling some really interesting things. If you're tired of popping down to Chaddy, or even of shopping in other local street shopping strips like at Camberwell then I would say give Burwood Village a try. You won't be disappointed.

I walked by this little shop recently and decided to pop inside to waste some time. I had no idea…read moresuch a nice paper shop could be found in the area. This store is a paper/craft store, they sell a variety of unique papers used for scrapbooking or invitations. They also sell paper bags, gift boxes, ribbons, pen's as well a few art supplies. This store is laid out nicely, it's small but packed full of a variety of good quality papers. Perfect destination for wedding invitations, or any other invitations/craft projects you might have. Can't wait to plan a party now so that I can buy something from here.

I have now stopped into this little shop two days in a row, it's that good! I've been looking for…read moresome special paper to make my wedding invitations, and this store has a far greater range than any newsagent/Officeworks/Spotlight/Lincraft/Riot. The prices are reasonable (I found cheaper than Officeworks), and the range is amazing - so many colours and textures of paper. The store also stocks a great range of ribbons, greeting cards, envelopes, art supplies and lots of little sparkly stickers and jewels to make your invitations look even more special. Definitely worth a trip if you're looking for some paper which will impress your invitees at your next special occasion.