Reviews by bm13

This review is for Cafe Chinos, Port Lincoln SA

verified email - 04 Feb 2013

Nice cafe with a good variety of food on offer. Indoor and outdoor seating. Very popular so can be a bit of a wait for takeaway food/coffee. Our pick is their 'double cut' rolls... excellent value and enough for 2! Good milkshakes as well.

This review is for Port Lincoln Hotel, Port Lincoln SA

verified email - 04 Feb 2013

We have eaten here a couple of times now. Once in the fine dining restaurant section shortly after they had opened and recently in the outdoor bar section. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and good menu selection, though I remember our first meal there was not quite of the quality we would have expected for the price paid. However, that was a few years ago now, so it most likely would have improved.

On our recent visit, as it was a balmy night, we decided to take advantage of a free table out on the terrace (this is much more casual with timber tables & bench seating). we decided to start with a tasting plate to share. As this was going to be an entree we just ordered for 1 person. The platter that arrives was HUGE, with a selection of cheese, dips, pate, olives, etc. It ended up filling us both up and we didn't order a main! I'm not sure if they actually gave us a platter for 2 or if they are just very generous with the portions? The produce was ok but nothing amazing (dip was a little bland), however, it was excellent value!

A lovely spot to watch the sun go down, over a drink with friends or a romantic dinner!

This review is for Del Giorno's, Port Lincoln SA

verified email - 04 Feb 2013

Del Giorno's is one of my favourite spots in Port Lincoln. Great spot overlooking the bay and opposite a great kids playground (over the road). Good coffee and nice breakfast, though the quality varied a bit from one day to the next. Eggs benedict was great the first time, but not so good the second time (eggs were a bit overcooked, and not much hollandaise). Babycino's are free which is a bonus! Highchair available. They also do a nice dinner, with the menu consisting of pizza, pasta, seafood, steak, chicken etc.

This review is for James St Bakery, Geelong VIC

verified email - 30 Nov 2012

I was eager to try this place out after reading so many reviews. We popped in for a quick coffee (and macaroon!). I had called ahead to check if they were child friendly and they advised that they did have one high chair and a toy box. My daughter loved sitting in the old-school wooden highchair, and I grabbed a few little toys which kept her entertained (and us free to enjoy our coffee!).The cafe has a lovely old fashioned tea room feel to it and I would love to come and try their high tea.

Our coffee was good, however the disappointing thing was that the waitress forgot to bring our macaroons, so we got them to take away. Not quite the same, but delicious nonetheless. Will give them a second chance soon!

This review is for Gold Buyers, Geelong VIC

verified email - 27 Nov 2012

Gld buyers? More like gold thieves... do not be scammed!

I had 2 small pieces of jewellery which I no longer wanted... one was a small plain 9ct gold ring and the other was a delicate 20ct gold ring with 3 very small diamonds. I took them to the Gold Buyers stand to see how much they would offer. They advised that the plain ring weighed so little that it wasn't of value. Regarding the diamond ring they advised that they only pay for the gold and any stones they 'donate to charity'. He also advised that the diamonds were only 'diamond chips'. They offered me a total price of $37.50 for the 2 rings. Obviously I thought this was a little ridiculous. They asked me what I had hoped to get, obviously this price was open to negotiation. However, I decided it would be futile to negotiate and didn't wish to deal with people who were clearly trying to rip me off.

I then took the rings to a local jeweller who buys second hand jewellery and makes their own pieces. I received $150 for both pieces. ($25 for the plain ring - so it was not 'worthless' after all - and $125 for the diamond ring). That is a 400% increase on what GB offered.

They should be investigated further and shut down, or otherwise forced to pay a half reasonable price. This is practically theft!

At the very least, make sure you do your homework to know the proper value of the gold you are selling. Or when they give you a figure, at least double it!

This review is for The Fruit Shack, Belmont VIC

verified email - 24 Oct 2012

Fantastic fruit & vegie shop in Belmont. Prices are often half the price of Coles. I once bought pears here for 19c a kilo! Quality is ok, some produce is possibly 'B grade', but who cares about a few spots on their apples as long as they still taste good? Great range including fresh milk, eggs, honey & bread. The only downside is that they only take cash, which is a bit of a pain if you load up your basket, wait in the line and then realise you're all out! Support your local small businesses and save loads of money too!

This review is for The Flower Dispensary, Newtown VIC

verified email - 24 Oct 2012

Absolutely gorgeous florist/gift shop. Stunning blooms, and a beautiful range of gifts, perfumes, lotions, candles, cards, etc. Friendly service too!

This review is for The Beach House Cafe, Geelong VIC

verified email - 24 Oct 2012

Great setting in the Eastern Beach complex. Good spot for a mum's group catch up, with the kids pool and playground nearby, and plenty of high chairs available. Food and coffee ok but nothing special. I would recommend this place more for a nice place to sit in the sun (or shade) and watch the world go by, rather than for the food or service. Haven't been to the upstairs fine dining restaurant and function centre, so can't comment on that.

This review is for Currumbin Beach Vikings Surf Life Saving Club, Currumbin QLD

verified email - 09 Oct 2012

It is the setting of this surf life club, out on Elephant Rock, overlooking Currumbin Beach and beyond that give this place it's 'wow' factor. Serving your typical club/pub food, the food itself is ok, but nothing amazing. There is also a cafe section within the club, serving coffee & cake.

I think this place is best for a casual lunch or pre-dinner drinks.

This review is for The Beach Shack Cafe, Currumbin QLD

verified email - 09 Oct 2012

Had a lovely lunch here on our last visit to Currumbin. Beautiful fresh food - the calamari was some of the best we've had. Great views from the upper level and the wait staff were very friendly.