Reviews by AuntySpud

This review is for Doctor Coffee (Sandy Bay), Sandy Bay TAS

verified email - 24 Feb 2016

Went for breakfast as close to hotel. Coffee was terrible and we thought eating in that our food would be made fresh, but they were just re-heated from the display cabinet and not heated through properly. Poorly reheated fried eggs are not pleasant.

This review is for Pizza Farina, Heathmont VIC

verified email - 28 Dec 2012

Used to be good, although the cheaper special on a Tuesday was always lacking - dough rolled to a nth of its life and toppings skimpy. Lately has drastically gone downhill, which is a shame because it's the only place nearby (apart from La Porchetta) and could carve itself a nice little niche. They have been hit and miss (with more misses) for a while, but the last pizza we got from there was horrendous, it ended up in the bin and we had toast for dinner. On the hunt for somewhere decent in the area again, won't be going back.

This review is for Stonehouse Cottage, Warrandyte VIC

verified email - 20 Mar 2012

Used to come here for breakfast reasonably regularly, but haven't been for a while. Tried again for a special birthday breakfast today. Food still at a high standard and reasonably priced. Unfortunately today we lucked out and didn't get the cheerful bloke serving us, we got a surly young lass who didn't speak at all, just stood at the table waiting to take order. Food came promptly but then we waited half an hour plus for her to clear the table and offer us coffee .... even went in search of her but she must have been hiding ... there was only one other table occupied, so being busy can't be an excuse. Very disappointing as it is a nice spot, but we will probably go elsewhere next time.

Approximate cost: $18

This review is for S.O.S Tree & Stump Removal, Mount Evelyn VIC

verified email - 03 Dec 2010

Tree fell over, needed it removed. Very prompt and professional, did a great job and cleaned up area well despite flogging rain. Competitively priced and fantastic communication, arriving promptly and ringing if delayed. Very impressed. Will recommend.

This review is for Bakers Delight, Heathmont VIC

verified email - 22 Mar 2010

Plenty of friendly young staff so you are not waiting long. Tony the owner does heaps in terms of sponsorship for loads of local sporting teams, schools and community groups. He is very deserving of the Citizenship Award he won recently. Congrats Tony!

Approximate cost: $5

This review is for Straits Cafe, Wantirna South VIC

verified email - 22 Mar 2010

Delicious food, huge servings. Low budget decor and they don't take credit cards but there is an ATM next door. Make sure you book ahead as there aren't many tables and it is busy! Also not open Sundays or Mondays

Approximate cost: $12

This review is for Utsav Indian Restaurant, Heathmont VIC

verified email - 22 Mar 2010

Great food, friendly staff and very prompt service. Nice touches included a free bottle of red wine to take home on Father's Day etc. Staff remember you if you are a return customer as well, and make you feel extra welcome.

Approximate cost: $15

This review is for Sprint Driving School, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 02 Sep 2008

No-show by instructor for first lesson - after waiting fifteen minutes past appointment time I phoned business to find out what was going on bloke in office told me that it was a different instructor than I was supposed to get, that he'd tried to call me the day before (a lie - I was home all day) and then we should just forget the whole thing. Extremely rude and abrupt on phone. Instructor finally showed up 25 minutes late and although he seemed a pleasant bloke I wasn't prepared to give that company any of my money.

Approximate cost: $38 p/hr

This review is for Nikos Tavern, Ringwood East VIC

verified email - 22 Jul 2008

Have found the quality has deteriorated, especially the meat packs for the takeaway souvlakis. Less than a third was edible the last two times ordered, the rest being packed with gristle and fat. Slightly better if eating in.

Approximate cost: $15