Reviews by jend4

This review is for Brax Window Treatments, Newtown VIC

verified email - 05 Jul 2012

I went to Brax to organize a security screen door for my Mum. I found them very helpful and well organized. They provided free measure and quote, even in Colac. The quality of the door and installation was excellent and my mother was very impressed with the workman that did the work.

This review is for RSPCA Opportunity Shop, Newtown VIC

verified email - 29 Jun 2012

The RSPCA op shop has a good variety of clothes, books, home decor and kitchen items. Their prices are pretty variable. I find some books and clothes are a bit pricey compared to other op shops in Geelong, yet I have found some good items sometimes at very reasonable prices. They also sell new dog and cat coats, beds, treats, etc and items such as RSPCA diaries, calenders, etc. Always worth a browse, when I'm in the area.

This review is for Blu Living, Belmont VIC

verified email - 20 Jun 2012

Always enjoy a browse around this shop, when in Belmont. They have a great variety of gifts and homeware items. I like the fact they have a good mix of decorative and practical, useable items. You can find basic things like tea towels, notebooks, kitchen utensils and handbags, as well as jewellery, baby gifts, picture frames, soap and purely decorator items. Over the years have brought gifts here, as well as items for myself.

This review is for Coffee By Design, Belmont VIC

verified email - 20 Jun 2012

Have been here a few times and they make great coffee, very professional with great designs on my lattes. Have a good variety of cakes, slices and light meals. Last time I visited I enjoyed a nice piece of carrot cake. Only thing that let the place down was the condition of their arm chairs. They either need a good clean, if this is possible or maybe it's time for some new ones if they can't be cleaned.

This review is for Grandma's Bottom Drawer, East Geelong VIC

verified email - 12 Jun 2012

This one of the places I turn to when I need a gift for that 'hard to buy for person' or just want something different. It's a small shop, packed with lots of items for all members of the family. Not a good place to take young children or a pram! Some items can be a bit pricey, but I always manage to find a gift here, that I'm happy to give.

This review is for Fig and Hoe Cafe and Gift Shop, Barrabool VIC

verified email - 12 Jun 2012

Good coffee and I enjoy their vegetarian sausage roll with chutney. Limited menu, but is a good place to take a break from wandering around Wombat Gully Plant Farm.
They also have a great range of gifts for all the family. Items include, books, jewelery, handbags, lots of nice home decorating items and gifts for babies and children. It's always worth a look around the shop when visiting the plant nursery.

This review is for Banjos Bakery, Geelong VIC

verified email - 05 Jun 2012

Great place for a light lunch. Love the soup and bread options. My daughter and I enjoyed a delicious red lentil soup, with cheese and garlic bread on a very wet and cold day on the weekend. Very tasty and very filling!

This review is for Birchgrove Nursery, Tamborine Mountain QLD

verified email - 29 May 2012

Interesting plant nursery, gift/old wares shop and cafe. This nursery is a bit different as it provides your usual variety of plants, plus some novel plant/gift ideas and old wares. For example they had planted bulbs in old cups and saucer sets and sugar bowls, which looked great. Staff were very helpful, securely packaging my friends breakable items, ready for our flight home.

This review is for O'Reilly's Cafe And Gift Shop, Canungra QLD

verified email - 29 May 2012

Amazing views and great food. Good variety of cafe style food and coffee. Fantastic views of mountains and bushland! Indoor and outdoor dining. Food service was good, but ordering was very slow, which seemed to be because of the number of buttons she had to push for each order!
While at O'Reilly's you can also visit a garden, go on walks, including a rainforest suspension bridge, and feed the birds.

This review is for Amici's Italian Restaurant, South Brisbane QLD

verified email - 29 May 2012

Great place to eat out. Food was delicious. Generous servings. Extensive menu. We dined with a fairly large group and the service was great. I liked the fact that the meals were all served around the same time, so we could all eat together. Being at South Bank means it's got a lovely atmosphere. Was only visiting Brisbane, but if I lived there, I definitely would go there again.