Reviews by millieg1

This review is for Bike Force, Richmond VIC

verified email - 02 Jan 2016

I needed a small plastic basket for my 3 year old daughters Christmas present bike (bought 2nd hand and was being jazzed up). I popped into this shop and saw the right basket for $9.95 and chose the purple one (choice of purple or pink identical ones). Heath said it was $15.00! I explained the others were all marked $9.95 and he said 'oh yes it's a pain but the purple one is more' and tried to blame the exchange rate! They are all from the same supplier and are identical! They sell on Ebay direct from Hong Kong with free postage for $5.89. It was Christmas eve so I just paid and left. Avoid being treated like an idiot and skip this store.

Approximate cost: $15.0

This review is for Redknight Termite And Pest Control, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 02 Jan 2016

My mother went into hospital for open heart surgery and a family of mice moved into her home! David was very professional. On time, thorough and careful to ensure the poison wasn't accessible by pets or grandchildren. 6 months on and the house is still mice free. Very reassuring. Thank you David!

Approximate cost: $150.

This review is for Axil Coffee Roasters, Hawthorn VIC

verified email - 02 Jan 2016

Really great food, coffee and service. Lovely freshly squeezed orange juice too. They just do everything right and are very family friendly. We have been for breakfast and lunch, and always return. Their donuts on the weekend are a bonus for my 3 year old.

Approximate cost: $50.0

This review is for Onyx Gift And Homewares, Kew VIC

verified email - 06 Dec 2014

Went in to find a gift for my sister's birthday. Had my 2yr old daughter with me and she found a half flat small ball on a lower shelf. Picked it up and bounced it, and before I left I asked the shop assistant how much it was thinking if it was $2-3 I'd buy it rather than worry about taking it off her. The assistant rolled it around looked for a price (it was a cheap plastic made in China 15cm ball with a barcode printed on it exactly like those sold in Kmart and was the last one from old stock apparently) and eventually told me it was $8 so I said we'd give it a miss. She then said 'but your daughter had it near her mouth, you need to buy it!'. Seriously! I asked her to check for any marks (the plastic ball didn't have a single mark on it or smudge) and she said 'No I'm not going to touch it now'? Huh, after checking it for a price 5 minutes ago. I said my daughter wouldn't have it in her mouth because she 'bounces' balls not sucks on them (I wouldn't let her anyway given it was rolling around on a shelf with different stock and looked dumped) but she wouldn't budge. I said 'if you're that desperate for a sale take the money (I'm 7mths pregnant and didn't want to stand around arguing with her when she wouldn't even check the ball). She took it quickly and I got out of there before she could try to charge us for anything else within reach. The shop has baskets of soft toys etc on the floor, so the scope for ripping off a customer is huge. We are locals and my sister and have spent lots of money there but most of the stock there is now imported from China and India I was looking for something special as a gift rather than mass produced and overpriced. Avoid at all costs.

Approximate cost: $8.00

This review is for Bill's Take Away, Hawthorn East VIC

verified email - 27 Feb 2014

I visited this takeaway 2 weeks ago and went back today because they have delicious fresh fish. Their grilled flake is beautifully seasoned, and we love the variety of food on offer (includes burgers, dim sims, prawns, scallops etc). It's a good idea to ring ahead and order because they are busy and there is always a 15min minimum wait.

Approximate cost: $10.00

This review is for Entourage, Richmond VIC

verified email - 27 Feb 2014

Went out for dinner with a toddler. They had a lovely clean highchair and our waitress was wonderful with bub and us. Food is fresh and yummy! We had fettucine pollo, mussels, roast veggies and salad. All freshly prepared and tasty. Plus a trio of sorbet for dessert which included passionfruit and lychee flavours. Wine was great quality too. They have really good value lunch meals too. Will go back.

Approximate cost: $65

This review is for Efficient Pure Plumbing Heating & Cooling, Dandenong South VIC

verified email - 13 Feb 2014

My ducted heater was ancient and needed replacing. I had bought one 2nd hand from a house that was being demolished and needed a plumber to uninstall it from it's home (including controller and vent) and install it in my home, as well as service it. Michael was punctual, and very professional. He is very knowledgeable and patient, and he went on to do a great ducted heating and air conditioner service for my sister who I had referred him to. At that service he picked up on an important issue with the ducted heater (which 3 previous manufacturer service guys had missed before). Highly recommended.

This review is for Porgie's And Mr Jones, Hawthorn VIC

verified email - 23 Jan 2014

Have been for brunch and lunch. The brunch here is very good, and I've had several dishes including Mr Jones golden folded scrambles (eggs) and also the smashed avocado with mushrooms etc. The lunch risotto was yummy, and the rear courtyard is beautiful. Fresh seasonal ingredients, great coffee, but it's a more 'adult' cafe. Not great for toddlers etc although highchairs are provided.

Approximate cost: $18.00

This review is for QPO, Kew VIC

verified email - 23 Jan 2014

Beautiful building, and they have wonderful function rooms for private parties. Food is yummy, fresh and 'family friendly'. A great place to catch up with friends and they had enough highchairs when we met our friends to meet the new baby. Good coffee, and relaxed vibe. Lots of stairs, so access might be a problem (had to carry the pram up but I might be missing another way to enter).

Approximate cost: $23

This review is for Rumi, Brunswick VIC

verified email - 23 Jan 2014

This restaurant is brilliant. The set menu options are really good value and the food is outstanding. A great place to take interstate/overseas visitors for dinner. The staff are knowledgeable and upbeat, and the environment is very comfortable. Great wine list too! Can't wait to go back.