Reviews by michelleh32

This review is for High St X-Ray, Bendigo VIC

verified email - 26 May 2015

I went here for an ultrasound. The front counter staff were friendly and the radiologist was friendly and helped make the procedure more comfortable. I did have to wait twenty five minutes for my appointment - at least the waiting area chairs were comfortable and there is a fenced in toddler/children's play area.

There is plenty of parking directly out front.

Overall, not a bad experience, however the long wait was a bit tedious.

This review is for Epsom Fish And Chips, Epsom VIC

verified email - 26 May 2015

The service here is friendly and fast. The prices are reasonable and they offer various value packs.

The fish was nice, tasted fresh and the batter was tasty - not greasy at all. The chips were nice and crispy. The family fish pack was fairly good, although there could have been more chips.

The location is handy being in the supermarket complex, however I found it quite difficult to find their phone number online when I wanted to call ahead to place an order - I couldn't find them in the yellowpages.com.au, whitepages or facebook.

This review is for Bella Blue Cafe, Bendigo VIC

verified email - 24 May 2015

Bella Blue is a funky little cafe. The walls are covered in graffiti, there are old arcade machines, and a chalkboard floor area for kids to draw on. The tables and chairs look like they are made from old wooden pallets and give the cafe a modern 'Melbourne' type feel. There are also couches and coffee tables if you prefer, and outdoor tables and chairs (with umbrellas).

Bella Blue is very kid friendly with ample room for prams and high chairs available, and Babychinos are free.

They have a good range of gluten free foods. I really enjoyed my iced coffee and caramel slice - delicious! They had a selection of freshly made juices available too and lots of main meals, although I only popped in for afternoon tea.

The staff were very friendly and I look forward to returning for a meal next time!

Approximate cost: $12

This review is for Flowers Across Melbourne, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 10 May 2015

I was looking for a florist local to my mother in Melbourne and came across Flowers Across Melbourne. In particular I was interested in purchasing a potted plant rather than a bouquet of flowers that would end up dying.

The Flowers Across Melbourne website was easy to navigate and I was able to find a lovely potted Cyclamen plant for the low price of $25.00 (maybe expensive for a Cyclamen but reasonable considering the cost of having it potted compared to a bouquet of flowers.

I was able to pay through their website via paypal and received a confirmation email. This morning I received a further email notifying me that the plant had been successfully delivered.

My Mother sent me a photo of the potted Cyclamen which looks great. The delivery was made on the date/time requested. I am very happy with the service and will definitely use Flowers Across Melbourne for future floral purchases in the Melbourne area.

Approximate cost: $32

This review is for Golden Brew, Golden Square VIC

verified email - 08 May 2015

It doesn't look much from the outside but inside the building has been renovated and looks good.

There are quite a few tables and chairs and there was room for the pram to fit in without being in anyone's way. We sat down and the kids were given colouring pages and pencils while we ordered and were waiting for our food to be brought over. There were also toys available for the kids to play with and highchairs for the little ones to sit on.

The staff were friendly and engaged with the kids when they brought the meals and drinks out. The service was quite quick.

I enjoyed a sausage roll and salad. The iced coffee was good and the kids had babyccinos. There was a good range of cakes, slices and muffins to choose from in the front counter display.

The first time I visited this cafe you had to walk through the kitchen to get to the toilet area. They have since had new toilets put in with a changing table.

There is ample parking out the back, you just have to drive down the driveway at the side of the building to access it.

This review is for Luchiano Pizza & Pasta, Bendigo VIC

verified email - 07 May 2015

Luchiano's are still making the most delicious pizzas and now they deliver and have an online ordering system making it even easier to enjoy their pizzas!

This review is for The Boardwalk Restaurant & Cafe, Bendigo VIC

verified email - 07 May 2015

I hadn't been The Boardwalk for a while and was pleasantly surprised during my recent visit! The new owners have made the outside deck dining area (overlooking Lake Weeroona) very dog friendly with a large fresh water container, doggy treats and they take photos of their doggy guests for their facebook page.

The lunch menu was small but I was able to find something to order. I enjoyed an iced coffee and cake after my meal. The slice of cake was ridiculously large! The meals all came out relatively quickly and at the same time. The fish and chips that I ordered was tasty but seemed a little on the pricey side as did most of the menu items.

The service was friendly, although it we had to track down staff to order coffees and desserts after our meal. The staff at the register wasn't too keen on letting our table pay separately for our four meals.

This review is for Cafe Cortile, Bendigo VIC

verified email - 07 May 2015

Cafe Cortille is a quirky little cafe in the style of Melbourne retro look cafes. There are lot so different eating areas in this cafe - upstairs, downstairs, out front, in the courtyard. The caravan inside the cafe is a novel idea.

I do love the breakfast menu - their eggs benedict and also their waffles are my top picks! The coffees are also fairly good and always hot, although I prefer the fresh juices and smoothies with my brunch. The meals are always neatly presented. I have a friend who is gluten intolerant and he can always find something to order from the menu. There are a few dairy free options as well.

The only issue is that service can be quite slow, which is fine as long as you don't have to be anywhere else in a hurry. The staff are generally pleasant and attentive.

This review is for Edible Blooms, Keswick SA

verified email - 05 May 2015

Edible Blooms is my go to gift idea instead of sending the usual floral bouquets. I generally go with the chocolate bouquets, however I had purchased one of the cookie bouquets and am told it looked great and tasted even better! I ordered the Strawberry bouquet for my mother in law's birthday - 25 strawberries, a quarter of which were dipped in chocolate. She said that the strawberries tasted so fresh and amazing. Obviously at $59 (plus delivery) it was not exactly cheap but was perfect for a different type of novelty gift that my Mother in law appreciated.

I place my orders online through their website and select the day and time that for my preferred delivery. Delivery has always been on time and the recipients of my purchases very grateful.

Approximate cost: $60

This review is for Melbourne Hwaro Korean Barbecue, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 05 May 2015

I had never experienced Korean BBQ dining so thought I would give it a try when we were in Melbourne cbd. My partner and I decided on Hwaro Korean BBQ as it was closest to our accommodation.

The ambience was pleasant with the dim lighting and cosy seating areas.

We were given the menus and decided to order a selection of different meats.

The waitress brought out a large pot of hot coals and placed a metal grill over the coals. An exhaust fan was pulled down from the ceiling above our table and the waitress placed the first lot of meats onto the grill.

The waitress kept coming over and turning the meat for us and basically did all of the cooking for us. She explained how the meat is eaten wrapped in the lettuce and dipped into the sauces. Shredded vegetable side dishes and rice were also provided for us to add to the meat.

The quality of the food was good and the cuts of meat tasted delicious and were all tender. We found the portions to be a little small as we were still a bit hungry after our meal.

The staff were quite friendly and helpful and we enjoyed our dining experience.

Approximate cost: $55

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