This bakery would have to come very close to an authentic French bakery outside France. Their range of sweet patisserie items is extensive and delicious. I particularly like their almond croissant and berry croissant. They also bake and sell more traditional items like caramel tart, bee sting bun, meringues and decorated cookies. As well as a range of artisan breads. I particularly enjoy their sourdough bread. If you are a little touch of France then you can't go past this bakery. Definitely one of the best French bakeries outside of a capital city.

Approximate cost: $5-$10

This cafe gives a whole new meaning to "Life is short. Eat dessert first." Tucked away in the Emporium precinct of the Valley they specialise in the most amazing desserts. If you only need one course then make it dessert. On my last visit I tried chocolate hazelnut torte. It was divine. Others at my table had white chocolate raspberry brioche dumplings, passion fruit curd tart and berry sundae. They all looked equally divine and I can't wait to try them all. If you are looking for an exceptional dessert dining experience in Brisbane then this is definitely the place.

Approximate cost: $15-$20

My husband and I had dinner here as part of a deal. Having seen favourable reviews we expected to be amazed. Location and atmosphere on the river at Teneriffe was lovely. The service was very good however the food sadly didn't hit the mark. Our main courses though just above average were no better than something I could have prepared myself. My
husbands fish served with garlic mash was a relatively small portion and my chicken was swamped in sauce which seemed little more than stock. If we had been paying full price of around $35-37 per main course I think we would have felt slightly ripped off. Our dessert was a platter of petit fours which though nice were no better than what I could have prepared myself. Maybe my expectations were high however when dining out at a fine dining restaurant you do expect them to rise to the occasion and step up to be a cut above from home style cooking. You would think the idea of inviting customers with deals would be to be so good as to encourage them to want to return. However I don't know if I would return unless they lifted their standard just that little bit higher. The food didn't quite hit the mark which is a shame because the service was good and it is in such a beautiful location.

Approximate cost: $35-37

I purchased a deal for this hairdresser. The fine print did mention extra costs could apply but were not always specific. On the day I expected to pay extra but not 4 times the cost of the voucher. I had to pay $25 for having long hair cut. It was in the fine print but I have never heard of such a thing before from other salons. I was charged an extra $55 for my long hair to be colored which I was expecting but not to be charged quite so much. Also I was charged $60 for toner, again I was expecting but in similar situations in other salons the most I have been charged for toner is $15. That's $140 on top of my $35 voucher making my "bargain" hairdressing experience $175. They did do a good job but seriously what is the point of offering deals if you are going to be hit with so many extra costs. I probably wouldn't go back because in these economic times I simply wouldn't be able to afford their prices. My advice to anyone with a deal or thinking of purchasing one, don't go there expecting a bargain and be prepared to pay a lot more than just the cost of the voucher.

Approximate cost: $175

This ice cream is some of the best I have ever tasted. Some would say $4.95 per scoop is a little expensive however considering many other ice cream parlours with ice cream that doesn't match the quality of Movenpick charge $4.50 per scoop then the extra 50cents is well worth it. You definitely get what you pay for. They have a number of desserts available for $12.95 including a tasting plate consisting of six scoops of ice cream in your choice of flavours. My personal favourite flavours are blackcurrant cream, tiramisu, choc mint and meringue cream though many of the other flavours are equally delicious. If you would like to try exceptional ice cream and are prepared to pay a little extra for a quality product I would highly recommend Movenpick.

Absolutely loved their big breakfast! Huge serving that I could easily have shared with someone else if I hadn't been so hungry. Great coffee and juices and a fabulous location and atmosphere bayside at Scarborough. Highly recommend paying them a visit!

Approximate cost: $17

This cafe do very good breakfast. Not the cheapest however the choice on the menu is good and the servings quite substantial so you do get what you pay for. Weekends tend to be busy for breakfast but when we went during the week it was quieter. They also do a great variety of freshly prepared juices and great coffee. I would definitely recommend trying this cafe for breakfast and if you can, go during the week when it would be less busy.

Approximate cost: $15

Very impressed with the sushi at this tiny tucked away spot. It is authentic and freshly prepared with a variety of choices. It was fairly busy but we luckily found a table. We did wait a little while to be served our food but not overly long and it was well worth the wait once we tasted the sushi. I would recommend this place to anyone wanting to try great sushi.

Approximate cost: $10-$15

What a wonderful experience! As a birthday present our daughter gave my husband and I a class in chocolate tempering and tasting. The actual tempering of the chocolate wasn't as difficult as I thought, though I think it would still be best left to the lovely chocolatier Louisa. We also had the opportunity to mould the tempered chocolate and take home what we produced. Of the chocolates we were able to sample from the showroom the dark chocolate cherry was my favourite. The products are some of the most superb I have ever tasted and would highly recommend paying them a visit for a class or simply to purchase some of their superb chocolates.

I have been to Milk Cafe more than once and love not only their traditional milkshakes but also their blueberry smoothie. Mmmm delicious! Last visit I had a burger and chips followed by a sundae as part of a deal. The burger was traditional but not too large, enough to be satisfied without being too full which was just as well given the sundaes. My daughter and I chose a rocky road sundae and banana butterscotch sundae and we shared both. They were absolutely yummy! The atmosphere of the cafe has a nice nostalgic feel to it. I would definitely return for their sundaes alone to try more of them however they are also worth another visit for either their burgers or milkshakes. Fantastic!

Approximate cost: $20-$25