Reviews by GillianM

This review is for Vogue Eyes, Wallsend NSW

verified email - 18 Mar 2011

I visited this Optometrist following very ordinary service at another Optometrist in the area. I could not speak highly enough of the service received at Vogue Eyes. My Optometrist (Nicola Hoffman) provided the most amazing, professional and thorough service I have ever received. A highly professional young lady and wonderful communicator, Nicola provided informative and relevant explanation of issues I previously could not understand while maintaining a friendly and approachable, ultimately professional manner.

This review is for Dog Overboard, Adamstown NSW

verified email - 06 May 2009

I take my Golden Retriever here every 3 weeks or so for a bath. My Golden is nervous with strangers so I use the DIY bathing facilities which are fantastic. The bath tubs wind up to a height that suits you and the water is a regulated nice warm temperature. There is a good variety of shampoos available as well as single use bottles. The premises are well equipped with multiple bathing facilities and drying benches. There is also a purpose built pool available for dogs that like to swim.

This review is for Vincent's Cafe, Mayfield NSW

verified email - 06 May 2009

This is a quirky little cafe in Mayfield. It is attached to a large antique shop which makes for interesting browsing. The food and coffee here are great and the service is friendly. I took Mum here for lunch recently and both our meals were of outstanding quality and presentation. The menu is simple, but offers a wide variety of choices.

This review is for Blakeney's Pies, Mayfield NSW

verified email - 06 May 2009

Unbelievably tasty pies! I had a cheese and bacon pie from here last week and went straight back for another. These are real steak pies, the meat chunks just fall apart in your mouth and the pastry is sheer perfection!

Approximate cost: $3.50

This review is for Euro Patisserie & Cafe, New Lambton NSW

verified email - 06 May 2009

I will not order a cake from anywhere else ever again! The cakes here are unbelievably good! I ordered a birthday cake here for my friend recently. Euro decorated it exquisitely and were very helpful in providing an idea of the ingredients used as my friend has food allergies and usually cakes are out of the question for her for this reason. I stopped and had lunch here when I picked the cake up - it was busy and a little loud but the food was great. Service could have been a little friendlier.

Approximate cost: $13

This review is for Gloucester On Avon, Gloucester NSW

verified email - 06 May 2009

I stayed here for one night following a disastrous rained-out camping trip. All I wanted was a bed and a hot shower. I sure got a whole lot more than I was expecting. Gloucester on Avon has been purpose built and is fresh and spotlessly clean as well as being quite modern and very homely. The owners were wonderful and truly made me feel like part of the family. There is a common lounge area with a log fire - perfect for chilly winter nights in the country. The bed was so comfortable and the linen so lovely I didn't want to ever get out of bed! The owners provide a range of delicous home made cakes and bikkies and there is a well equipped kitchenette available for guest use, not that you need it after the sensational breakfast they serve up in the sun filled dining room, looking out over the mountain ranges. It was a wonderful experience to say the least.

This review is for 2 Blend, Lambton NSW

verified email - 06 May 2009

This is a gorgeous little cafe in the quaint main shopping street in Lambton. The premises are modern, clean and relaxed with large opening windows to the street which made it really lovely to sit and have brekkie in the sun & breathe in the fresh morning air. It's a busy little Cafe and can get quite loud when full and sometimes difficult to get a table, however the delicious food and coffee make it all worthwhile. Also the service is friendly and efficient. Check out their cakes!

This review is for Natural Pet Store, Sutherland NSW

verified email - 06 May 2009

Natural Pet Store stock a large range of hard-to-find organic, natural and preservative free pet supplies. I bought a 13.5kg bag of dry dog biscuits here recently and the package arrived in the mail the following day! Needless to say, the service is fantastic and it's refreshing to have these products available in Australia.

Approximate cost: $120.00

This review is for Paul's Asian Affair, New Lambton NSW

verified email - 06 May 2009

Amazing Asian cuisine is what you will get here. The food here is consistently top notch and they have won lots of awards over the many years they have been in business. The restaurant is decked out in modern decor and is scrupulously clean which makes for a lovely dining experience. Generally the staff are friendly and accomodating and the takeaway service is fast.

Approximate cost: $15.00

This review is for Harvey Norman, Bennetts Green NSW

verified email - 06 May 2009

I bought a laptop from this store recently. I found the salesman I dealt with to be condescending and pushy and he clowned around attempting jokes during our entire dealings, which I felt was inappropriate. The manager put pressure on me to spend another $2000.00 which I could not afford and I walked out of the store feeling like a cheapskate and also very confused about what I had just purchased.

Approximate cost: $2300.00