Fantastic! We were just passing by and decided to stop for lunch - this place is rather out of the main Glenferrie Rd shopping strip where we usually go. But we will definitely be going back! I thought at first the prices were a little higher than I expected, but the quality of the food completely justifies it!

I had the lasagna, which is one of their regular dishes. I was just congratulating myself on making an excellent choice - fresh tomato and lots of cheese, just how I like it. But then I tasted my husband's lunch which was one of the specials and that was even better! Next time I'm ordering off the specials board - but seriously, it is all good!

We also got a coffee and chai latte to take away, and they asked us to sit down again as the chai needed to be made properly from scratch which would be at least 5 mins. It was worth the wait! Did I mention we would be going back? Definitely worth making the trip! The only down side is trying to get a park on that bit of Barker's Rd.

I used to be a regular here for lunch, as their lunch specials were good value. It used to be $10 for a focaccia with a bit of salad and some chips on the side. However the last time I went there I was very disappointed to see that the lunch special is the same price but now I only get half a focaccia! They split the roll in half and only gave me half of it. I do not consider this good value and will not be going back.

The place is very ordinary otherwise, there is very little service to comment on, as you order and pay at the counter. I did like reading the newspaper - but most of the cafes in Chadstone with sit-down space offer this.

Approximate cost: $10 lunch

This is the cafe on Glenferrie Rd that I keep coming back to, for several reasons. They are pram-friendly and very accommodating when I take my baby there, and the place isn't jam packed so that you can't move like some places. The service is good - they bring water routinely, which I like. And they let you sit and read the paper if you want to.

Also, they have the *best* Chai Latte on Glenferrie Rd - made with fresh ingredients and served with honey. Great stuff! (I'm not a coffee drinker so can't comment on that.)

The food is always good, fresh and not too expensive for the area. I also like the fact that the specials are always changing and usually are in-season fresh food. I like their pizzas and toasted rolls. The cakes look great, but I'm trying to lose the baby weight... ;)

I went here because this is one of the kosher bakeries and I wanted a gift for a Jewish friend. Everything is quite well organized and all the food is labelled so you can see exactly what you are getting. The decor is fabulous, seating is comfortable and newspapers are provided.

I'm not sure if the staff are fully informed about what being kosher means though, apart from pointing out the certificate on the wall - I didn't find them particularly helpful. Kind of expensive for what it is, but I guess that's what happens when you are in a niche market.

(I've seen people complaining that you aren't allowed to bring food of your own in here, but this is clearly written on the sign on the door and is to do with their kosher certification. I don't think it is reasonable to complain about not being able to bring in a ham sandwich! There are plenty of other cafes in the same block if that's your thing.)

Overall, nice place to sit, but for just good kosher baked goods I prefer Glick's which is just up the road.

I injured my shoulder on a Friday afternoon and was able to get an appointment to see a physiotherapist on Monday. He was professional, competent and was able to diagnose my injury and then to educate me on how to exercise and recover mobility. He also taped me for some temporary support, which has really helped. Apparently the physiotherapists there can also send you for xrays or ultrasounds, though this was not necessary for me. Excellent service altogether - and as a health professional myself I can be pretty picky about who I see for my own health!

This review refers to the Malvern branch of this business. I went there for physiotherapy for both of my pregnancies and found them to be knowledgeable, helpful, professional and everything I was hoping for! As a health professional myself I am very particular with my own health, but I've seen two or three different physiotherapists here and they have all been excellent.

They provided education, an individual exercise plan and equipment as needed (a support belt and exercise ball). Most importantly, they know what they are talking about, and enabled me to continue to care for my own health at home. I will definitely be coming back if I ever need physiotherapy again!

This is the biggest and best play centre I've found in the area! There is an area for the under 18mo crowd, a large jumping castle, two play houses, an enormous inflatable slide, a bumper car circuit and an absolutely incredible climbing structure with 3 slides, a ball pit and all sorts of amazing stuff. My 4yo can get lost in this for over an hour - but fortunately it is also large enough for an adult to climb in and retrieve a child, should this be necessary.

There is food available (and a "no BYO" policy) but it is quite expensive, so we don't usually eat here. Good quality from what I've seen. They don't often seem to have many staff on though, so the service can be a bit slow. They give you a pager so you can go play and come back when it is ready.

Despite being a huge barn, the airconditioning works really well, making this a favourite retreat on hot summer days. The entry fee is scaled to the age of the child - under 1yr is free and it goes up by each year of age. I'm not quite sure why this is - they don't take up that much more space when they are older...

Down sides: parking around here can be tricky if the carpark is full (on very hot or wet days). The hard floors mean it can get very noisy when it is busy, but I guess that's kids for you...

Even after we move out of the area, I'll be coming back!

Approximate cost: $7-8

Great little play centre! Has a good variety of things for different ages to do. I was there with a 2yo and two 4yos. There is a separate room with toys and a ball pit for the 2yo and under. There is a small climbing structure for those about 2-3yo, and a larger climbing and sliding structure for the 4yo and up age group. There is also a jumping area and some animal dress ups.

The favourite of all three girls was the ladybird roller coaster (which is not as scary as it sounds). This little ride runs about every 90mins or so and just for this is worth the price of entry!

The food is very reasonably priced - much better than most kids' places I've been to, although they have the usual "don't bring any food in" rule. There is free water and cups, and the food is actually reasonably healthy and edible (not just nuggets and chips!) The place is also very clean, and the staff friendly and helpful. We'll definitely be going back!

Down sides: It is not as big as Daydreamers, and I understand parking is sometimes a problem, but it wasn't when we were there on a Wednesday morning.

Approximate cost: $8

We live just down the road, and this is one of our two favourite restaurants in the area (the other is Livingroom). Maris has great service, amazing food and a casual but nice atmosphere. It is a little bit pricey, but the quality of the food totally justifies it! The only slight issue I have with it is that the menu doesn't seem to change much, and I've now been there often enough to have eaten nearly everything on it at least once!

Approximate cost: $35-40

Bizzarri Dolci, strange name but amazing biscuits! The store front is tiny but looks straight into the kitchen which is large and clean. The biscuits are seriously the *best* Florentines that I've ever tasted. When I need a fix I make a special trip there to get them. Their biscuits are also available through Colonial Markets, but since I've found their actual shop I tend to go there and get them straight out of the oven. And to try the samples as well! They are kind of expensive - when I first saw the size of the packet and the price I was a bit surprised - but they are worth every penny!