Reviews by fusspot

This review is for McKinnon Massage Therapy, Brighton East VIC

verified email - 08 Oct 2013

I have been to many remedial masseurs around Melbourne and cannot recommend Irene Sutherland highly enough!

Irene is very thorough taking an extensive history before she begins, professional and her massage techniques are simply amazing- she is so intuitive. Irene also has a provider no. and can claim from Hicaps for those that have private healh cover.

Given the quality of the massages Irene provides, she is cheap/very reasonably priced. I am so glad I have found her as I also go to the Pilates studio at the same place.

Approximate cost: $75

This review is for Coin Laundry Cafe, Armadale VIC

verified email - 20 Apr 2013

A nice airy, bright cafe in the middle of the residential area , tucked away from the hustle and bustle of other busy streets/roads also situated in a great location right next to Armadale station. This is the second time I have been here. The first time a group of us had breakfast and we were all impressed with the meals. Today I had the lunch "special"- lamb tangine with jasmine rice- very yummy, fragrant/aromatic although the coffee wasn't the best this time. This can happen sometimes so it wont put me off for next time as the owners seem happy to please and friendly staff. Food is yummy, well presented and comparatively priced with other cafes offering the same quality fare. Will definitely go back and try some of the other menu items.

Approximate cost: $13-18

This review is for Queenie Apple, Caulfield South VIC

verified email - 18 Apr 2013

This cafe has recently been refurbished and the main bar moved around. They have organic, gluten free food and coffee available. A nice little cafe to get away from the hustle and bustle, especially for those seeking organic, GF and/or vegan options etc.

Approximate cost: $10-15

This review is for Mr Foxx, Glen Iris VIC

verified email - 18 Apr 2013

This used to be one of my favourite cafes until recently. I had a steak sandwich and it wasnt very nice at all. They slapped together some iceberg lettuce (pet hate) and some tomatoe and a fatty piece of meat. It was tasteless. Then I took my mum out for lunch and ordered the calamari special salad. It was a soup of wilted rocket, spinach, ginger and calamari that was tasteless. The chef def forgot to add salt and it was as if they poured some of the boiling water in for good measure. I complained and they said they would fix it up next time. So I went a few days later, my friend ordered a well done steak sandwich and it was raw (didnt get a chance to warn her before they put the order through). It was medium rare. She returned it and they must have quickly thrown it on the cooktop for a few seconds and back again she came, still not well done. Possible the worse meals i have ever had in a span of a few days! What was worse, i went to pay and the owner tried to shut me up and couldnt get rid of me quick enough. My feedback was discrete , not attracting any attention. They were busy so they prob think "oh well, who cares, two people less"... They clearly cannot handle customers when it is busy (although the other times it wasnt busy) and to be treated like that with such rude service and attitude is unacceptable, considering I was a regular. It's such a pity as i had told many friends about this cafe, and whilst they may think they shut up one customer, they clearly have no regard for word of mouth. With many great cafes in the nearby vicinity and in surrounding areas I will never go back.

Approximate cost: $13-18

This review is for Thread Cafe, Malvern VIC

verified email - 18 Apr 2013

Great food , coffee and ambiance and some really yummy sweets made on the premises. Had an amazing rocky road bar- took a couple of days to eat as it was a large and generous slice for less than $5!

Approximate cost: $12-17

This review is for Foxy Brown Espresso, Northcote VIC

verified email - 18 Apr 2013

I purchased a voucher and went there recently. So many yummy options on the menu I honestly couldnt decide. I am not a local however would def recommend it to anyone in the area and go back again soon to try some other yummy food.

Approximate cost: $15*18

This review is for D'Lux Hair Studio, Moonee Ponds VIC

verified email - 18 Apr 2013

I purchased a voucher and was very impressed with Nicole as I had to reschedule my appointment and she was accomodating and very professional and beautiful facial. Have rebooked to go back again.

Approximate cost: $80-100

This review is for Dino's Deli, Windsor VIC

verified email - 13 Apr 2012

I went there recently- coffee was ok, the crema wasnt very thick which was a bit disappointing. It was a nice sunny day and sat outside however after a while the pedestrian crossing alert going off was very annoying. That, and i could smell gas? hmmmmm- needs a wider variety of sweets/cakes/slices etc.

This review is for Collective Espresso, Camberwell VIC

verified email - 13 Apr 2012

I had the scrambled eggs and mashed avo and fetta. Yummo. the coffee was great too, the only downside is lack of tables inside, only one long communal table which is uncomfortable to sit after a while and have a nice long brunch with a friend.

Approximate cost: $14-18

This review is for Finz Seafood Restaurant, Sandringham VIC

verified email - 13 Apr 2012

I went there recently and i must say i was NOt impressed at all. If the meals were fantastic, I wouldnt mind paying the price (downstairs only) however upstairs overpriced and one of the worst calamari I ever had! The calamari salad cost me $34 and it looked like it fell on the side of the road, covered in gravel and served with a side salad (heaps of bean shoots and some green salad). Not happy at all.

Approximate cost: $35-38