Reviews by BettyO

This review is for Bean Around The World, Richmond VIC

verified email - 23 Apr 2013

Great ambience. I'd guess it's more popular as a bar venue being on a Sunday morning, patrons were there just for a meal and a few for coffees. The coffee wasn't grabbing thus competing businesses had more trade for their coffees... Very clean!! The motifs used inside and for their image are cool. They have real mugs for coffees and coloured espresso cups in their business's colour motifs. The staff are great and decent. I noticed the built-in seats are at the right height in comparison to the table level which is all-ergonomic!! And comfy, for my height, anyway. I really liked the tea that is a small serve for only a dollar each, with a sugar cube. A great addition to their service and something different indeed. The decoration including a sign saying something of the kind of 'a smart man's best sentence was yes, dear' adds a perk to the atmosphere and I feel it's very Melbourne like that. I don't know much about what's with their coffee and beans referring to their business name, but I'm so glad I could check out this place and feel at home here. Cudos to them.

This review is for Mad Mex Fresh Mexican Grill, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 20 Mar 2013

I felt sick after having two soft tacos at this place, at not even dinner-time. I had no dairy product, just the grilled eggplant combo and capsicum and onion. And no meat being I don't eat it. To feel a bit funny gastronomically says that their ingredients weren't fresh! Yes the prices are reasonable a and you get the black beans in the items, but I will never return. Being I also work for the umbrella catering company that runs this ship, I'm really disappointed and don't hesitate to tell other employees that this was not a go-er.

Approximate cost: $9

This review is for HOUSE OF NUTS & COFFEE, Preston VIC

verified email - 06 Feb 2013

If I've got the right place, then this is the place you can get however many nuts, lollies, and even health foods in quantities you might like. The peanuts are locally sourced, and great in price. These 'new' shops are great deli shops.

This review is for Entourage, Richmond VIC

verified email - 03 Feb 2013

A group of us advised we were going and had a choice from a set menu but, not only was the Cafe not-busy and the menu not very flexible, we still waited for more than an hour to get our meals from this set menu! They didn't send a staff member out to us out the back to assure us our meals were on there way at all. This was all rather unexpected and at the same time, disappointing! I wouldn't be going back. Here.

Approximate cost: $16

This review is for Surfcoast Wholefoods, Torquay VIC

verified email - 10 Jan 2013

The Jasper Coffee umbrellas drew me in as this is a great brand of coffee... There are imported vegan products including mock fish patties and organic fruit and veg'. There are deli style meals that can be eaten-in as well as juices and smoothies that are made using organic ingredients and minimal dairy. Overall it's a market-style ambience with air-con' inside. Bring a reusable mug to get 20c off your coffee!

This review is for Lord Of The Fries, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 19 Dec 2012

Yes, the fries can vary in quality but remember, they do say that the potatoes can vary in taste and texture with the season, so. The prices have gone up, but the mini burgers are a great snack. They're all good for vegan options, too, more so than before.

Approximate cost: $15

This review is for Ivanhoe Aquatic & Fitness Centre, Ivanhoe VIC

verified email - 19 Dec 2012

It's rather affordable really, here - but if it's not, just join the Olympic Leisure Centre, also with the council. The gym area upstairs is a bit squishy and can get full but there are 2 areas for group fitness classes and there are many to choose from. Give them a go! I don't go in the pool as it's not reliable for cleanliness; they're also revamping and reno-ing gradually the whole place starting sometime soon-ish, so. We can look forward to better and more toilet facilities and more!

This review is for Coco Maya, Heidelberg VIC

verified email - 19 Dec 2012

Chocolate lovers heaven. :) The hot chocolates are rippers! Melted European chocolate from their own supplies. There are Spanish chocolates sold here, chocolates in different shapes and forms, Chocolatier chocolates and true Jasper Coffee espressos. The owners keep this place real clean which is even better. They nail coffee making, which is great. There's no extra for say skinny milk and for soy milk which is an added bonus; you might even get a sample of chocolate with your coffee too! The best place for coffee in Heidelberg. Period. (And surrounds, too!)

This review is for Leos Fine Foods, Heidelberg VIC

verified email - 18 Dec 2012

The service - well. A couple of occasions a stuff-up has happened with the terminal for EFT not working, the staff member appearing very glum and not as professional as he should have been? They staff sometimes is a bit 'short' but... other than that there are heaps of great products. One can get coffee ground here like mainstream supermarkets used to offer! There's quinoa, different fancy teas to infuse and 'bag', Asian goodies and noodles to cook and eat and even soy yoghurt and tofu for those who live not near a mainstream brand of supermarket and want those kind of products. A great place to source out organic products.

This review is for Miss Marie, Rosanna VIC

verified email - 18 Dec 2012

Cafes are certainly getting better in Rosanna. Now with Miss Marie, I guess locals are encouraged to go into 'back streets' as this cafe is not on the main street of Rosanna but more opposite the station and past a gym and a vet' clinic... I ordered a vegetarian focaccia, I believe with turkish bread and great halloumi cheese. It was a bit towards the end of their trading period but they still served me promptly. The place I could see was all clean and cutlery was offered promptly and twas all professional!