Yes, benowa caters for many needs and is convenient to many locals and visitors, however i have recently came across rude shop owners who do not know the principles of customer service. For this i am very disappointed. I would like to say that majority of the shops are customer friendly except the asian/indian food shop next to the health shop within benowa gardens. very disappointing.
A great little local shopping centre. Has a great coffee shop and a Coles Supermarket which is very handy. There are not enough shops there for me to regularly go there and I prefer to shop at Woolworths so don't go there that often but it is certainly very handy for those living nearby.
This place has everything you need bar a post office, quite a good atmosphere of people, knowing that they are locals and the kids don't really come here to loiter that much since they have Pacific Fair and Australia Fair. Has banks, a subway, kfc, a movie rentals shop, seafood, bakery, pharmacist, doctor, pizzeria, etc. A great place to shop as well get all your amenities.