Reviews by Maplesyrup

This review is for Car Servicing and You Carnegie, Carnegie VIC

verified email - 17 Apr 2014

I have now had my car serviced here twice and I have been very happy with the way the car is driving. I ring and book in advance so that I can get a courtesy car as I am on the road all day. They have been good at supplying me with a car as long as I can be flexible with my booking. The cost has been more expensive than I expected but my car is now 9 years old so I suppose that shouldn't be a surprise. They also clean my car inside and out so it's a pleasure to pick it up. Overall, I would recommend them and I will be back.

This review is for The Ormond Provedore Cafe, Ormond VIC

verified email - 17 Apr 2014

This lovely local cafe has been going strong for some years. The coffee is excellent and the quality if the food is first class. They use excellent bread and are quite generous with their meals. Prices are at the higher end for a breakfast lunch cafe but it's worth it. They pride themselves on creative dishes and they have a regularly changing specials board with some yummy selections.

Approximate cost: $15.00

This review is for Neighbours Cafe, St Kilda VIC

verified email - 12 Apr 2014

This is a stand out cafe. The food is really terrific and so is the coffee. I have come here many times and everything I have eaten is great. Even a humble sandwich is a work of art. They use great ingredients, terrific bread and single origin coffee. They are middle of the road to a little higher in pricing but well worth it. They have a weird indoor outdoor arrangement which can be quite cold in winter but the heaters are on and it has a great atmosphere. Well worth visiting

Approximate cost: $15

This review is for Ritual Cafe, Prahran VIC

verified email - 12 Apr 2014

This is a hole in the wall cafe at the front of the nightclub, Camino. We came near to their closing time around 2.30pm and there was very little left to eat. We had a wrap and a sandwich and it was ok. The coffee was good. It is a little odd sitting behind bars in this tiny quirky strip of a cafe. They seem to have a good relation with regulars who popped in but as they were finishing up it was hard for us to get a real feel for the place. Seemed a bit early to wind down but they didn't rush us away. Perhaps we'll try it again and give them another shot.

Approximate cost: $8.00

This review is for Nicosia Kebab House, Malvern VIC

verified email - 12 Apr 2014

The lunch deals here are really worthwhile trying. The wrap and drink for $12.50 is a steal. I have the Chicken sis and it's filled with salad. Follow that with a Mocha and it's a hard deal to beat. There is also their lunch plates for $15 which are ginormous. Really hard to finish. They also have a banquet for $17.50 which is great value if you are starving. The food is always fresh and tasty and service is good.

Approximate cost: $15

This review is for Treehouse, Balaclava VIC

verified email - 12 Apr 2014

Treehouse has recently opened every day for breakfast. They have become our favourite place. For the moment they still haven't been really discovered so the place is relatively quiet when we go. I love that. They have a great chef and the food is terrific. The baked eggs are great, so is the bircher muesli. Went here for lunch as well and had the poached chicken salad full of asian crunchiness. Terrific coffee and great service.

Approximate cost: $15

This review is for Merchants Guild, Bentleigh East VIC

verified email - 12 Apr 2014

I have come here on a weekend and had to leave, it was so busy. this time we came midweek for lunch. We still had to wait but it was only about 5 minutes. They coffee was wonderful. I had the quinoa and wild rice salad which was to die for. The seeds and nuts through it made every mouthful a delight. I will definitely have it again. My friend had the duck baguette which is now her favourite. The fresh orange juice was also great. It's not a cheap place. Be prepared to pay at the higher end of cafe prices, but the food is really worth it.

Approximate cost: $16

This review is for Thomas St Grocery, Hampton VIC

verified email - 12 Apr 2014

Came here for Saturday breakfast. As the other reviewers have said it is off the beaten track and it wasn't very busy this morning. I rather like that as it was a pleasant quiet environment for a chat and meal. I ordered poached eggs and avocado. They didn't have multigrain, my preference, so I took wholemeal. I have a little issue with plain square bread in a cafe but it wasn't ordinary supermarket bread so it wasn't too bad. The serve wasn't huge but it was tasty and fresh. Coffee was reasonable. My friend had the muesli which she said was good. So overall it was an good breakfast but nothing to rush back for with so many options around. It was reasonably priced.

Approximate cost: $14

This review is for Cafe Blac, Hawthorn VIC

verified email - 12 Apr 2014

Had a great lunch here. We ordered the Tandoori Chicken Focaccia which my friend thought was great. Came with a good serve of chips as well. I had the poached eggs with a side of smashed avocado. I love that they give you two slices of toast with your breakfast and I asked for multigrain and it was great bread. The coffee was good too. Service was quick and overall a great meal. Another plus is that the base egg price is only $7.50. There aren't many places around who still do it for that price.

Approximate cost: $12.00

This review is for Cafe Palazzo, Highett VIC

verified email - 10 Apr 2014

This unassuming cafe has a mom and pop feel about it. Everyone seems to know everyone and regulars abound. The owners are friendly and welcoming. Coffee was reasonable. I had the smashed avocado with poached eggs. It was very tasty but there was only a small amount of avocado spread on one piece of toast. I have an issue with cafes who serve one slice of toast with eggs. It's the cheapest ingredient on the plate so why only serve one piece. Two slices on a plate always make the serve look generous.
Reasonable prices overall.

Approximate cost: $12.00