Jan

#25 in Coburg North VIC

Reviews by Jan

This review is for Pisces Holiday Park, Apollo Bay VIC

verified email - 02 Mar 2008

I hate having to give a bad review, but this place is a complete ripoff. There's an RACV 4 star sign at the gate. It must be ancient, or for one cabin only. The cabin we rented was not cheap but it was broken and dirty, and the bathroom smelled of urine. Worst of all, they told us to bring linen, which we did, but when we arrived there was not even any bedding. We froze! And we found out that everyone in vans around us had the same experience. When we complained, they said it was one girl who neglected to tell us there was no bedding. But since people all around us had booked in at very different times, this seemed unlikely.

Approximate cost: $85

This review is for Conroy's Paintright, Ballarat VIC

verified email - 14 Jan 2008

The staff here (except for one younger bloke who seems to ignore you if you're not a tradie) are incredibly helpful and patient in giving assistance with choosing paint colour, type and quantity. They'll give you helpful tips and they understand that everyone has a budget.

This review is for Chat for Tea, Ballarat VIC

verified email - 05 Dec 2007

Brilliant restaurant for vegetarians. The tempura is to die for - spiced with wasabi flavour in the rice flour batter. Other dishes are also fantastic. Incredible selection of teas. You order and pay at the counter, so they obvisouly save on staffing costs, which comes back as very reasonable prices for meals.

Approximate cost: $9-11

This review is for Deeva Indian Restaurant, Ballarat East VIC

verified email - 24 Nov 2007

I hate to give a bad review, but we bought takeaway from here the other night and had to throw most of it away, then go out and buy a pizza. The Palak Paneer had the taste of old fridge, the rice with peas tasted like absolutely nothing. The curry had a very strange aftertaste and gristly meat and was terribly oily. The only good thing I can say is that the service was polite and the food was ready quickly (probably because it was just reheated?).

Approximate cost: $10 - 18

This review is for The Bean Barn Coffee, Ballarat VIC

verified email - 20 Nov 2007

I read the other review about bad service/coffee and think I must have been one of the other customers on that day, getting great coffee and great service - ha ha. They care about their coffee and they're so friendly and helpful. Some visiting friends bought me coffee there and were told I could take it back if I didn't like it. Plus, it's fair trade coffee. I think this place is great.

This review is for Curry Club Cafe, Richmond VIC

verified email - 15 Nov 2007

These curries aren't swimming in oil like at many restaurants. They're crisp, clean, tasty and fresh. The Sunday lunch is brilliant value - all you can eat for a very reasonable price. And it's licensed, but you can also bring your own wine.

This review is for Formosa Gardens Nursery, Ballarat VIC

verified email - 13 Nov 2007

I love this nursery. There are always helpful staff around and if they don't know the answer they don't pretend - they find someone who does. The plant range is enormous and not expensive for such good quality plants. I always end up buying more than I went for, but I'm never sorry I did.

This review is for Bunnings Warehouse, Wendouree VIC

verified email - 13 Nov 2007

I have shopped at this Bunnings for all sorts of things. They are fantastic at replacing faulty goods, but they sell a lot of cheap goods that break quickly and need replacing. So I guess it's whether your time is worth spending going backwards and forwards. If you're in the garden area, ask the women for help - they're extremely helpful and knowledgeable.

This review is for L'Espresso, Ballarat VIC

verified email - 13 Nov 2007

The food at L'Espresso is first class. I've been there many times and never been disappointed. The prices are very reasonable. I don't think it's open to dinner but you can't go past it in the daytime for a great meal. Sadly, despite the name, the only bad thing at L'Espresso is the coffee. I've never had a decent cup there, only watery, bitter, often tepid stuff. Pity.

Approximate cost: $12-18

This review is for Phoenix Brewery, Ballarat VIC

verified email - 13 Nov 2007

I have been twice for the lunch special. $15 for a main meal and a glass of wine or a coffee/tea/soft drink. The food was great both times, and the service very accommodating, even when my partner took an age to decide.

Approximate cost: $15