Saw the earlier review, and decided to check it out myself as I'm always going past. Yes - easy selection, and prices ARE cheaper than elsewhere. Scavenged through one of the sale bins for a great pair of grey heels marked down by $50.00 ! Unfortunately, service was lacking, rather than dreadful. (Or is that dreadfully lacking ?)

Approximate cost: $30.00

Recently decided to have the steak for lunch instead of the usual 'Zest Special' baked potato. Delicious ! With salad, mushroom sauce and heaps of chips I wasn't expecting. Service is always speedy, the staff always pleasant, and you can sit outside and watch the traffic go by. And yes, the coffee is great.

Have used Arndale Dry Cleaning for all types of items from clothing through curtains, cushion covers, doonas and pillows to odd things like sleeping bags and back-pack frames.

They have also done repairs, hemmed curtains and patched pants. Excellent service, and if unable to clean an item they will say so.

Busy little spot ! Found an empty table outside and ordered an omelette with a large cappucino.

What a treat ! I'd forgotten how light and fluffy this could be when cooked perfectly. Full of mushrooms and cheese, it was a treat, and I'll be back. Coffee was great, too, and staff were very friendly and pleasant.

Note this has also been rated as 'Beckendales' as well as 'Beckandales' so hopefully these rating will be combined, as the spot deserves them.

Another very satisfied customer, having dealt with Gem for many years and many trips.

From planning with suggestions and cost comparisons right through to a follow-up call once you return home, it's service all the way.

Have known of Wilma for over ten years, and recently took skirts to be altered, with more to be done once she's back from the Christmas break.

Have always found her pleasant, not over-priced, work is done well and completed within the time-frame quoted.

Used to be 'Gem Reflections' so recently I dropped in with two watches to be cleaned and a battery replaced; a bracelet with a broken clasp to be repaired; and two earrings for stone replacements, not expecting them back before Christmas.

Was pleasantly suprised to be rung to collect them before Christmas !

(Didn't know how to rate 'quality', yet I'm pleased with everything)

Approximate cost: $50.00

Had used this surgery for usual checkups, suspected cracked rib, scripts, BookCrossing etc. and despite the wait (appointments not usually made) was never dissatisfied.

Recently called in for antibiotics prior to a dentist vist and not only was Dr. Utley thorough sending me for a scan and blood tests, the surgery followed up on all results and informed me while assisting with ongoing care.

I'm impressed and grateful.

Had used this post office in the past when sending postcards requiring different postage as there were no queues and stamps were used instead of an inked stamp. Service was always friendly and polite, and they even helped promote BookCrossing. Perhaps it's time for a re-visit !

Stopped there yesterday, and weakened with the aromas from inside. Ordered the traditional 'Super Special' which arrived amazingly quickly, covered right to the edge with ham, onion, capsicum, olives, pineapple (and extra mushrooms in place of the hot salami)