Point cook homestead is a lovely place to go for some time out with friend and family, but take a picnic with you! The restaurant there is disappointing in quality/portions and overpriced. Shame cause its got a great feel but not everyone wants restaurant food when they attend these places. How about some good ol' fashioned pies, foccacias, Devonshire teas and ice creams?! That might suit the environment more and the wallet! Not very family friendly. So much room for improvement. Plus it's obvious it's just a money making venture as after our meal, we went to fly our kites only to be kicked out by staff because of an impending wedding!! Why not tell us that before we eat at your restaurant? After all, our main reason for attending was that we wanted to enjoy the homestead grounds but were a bit peckish so we decided to eat first. Rather disappointed to say the least. Such a shame because I used to love this place when I was a kid. Money talks I guess.

Approximate cost: $25 per meal

I've been dining at thien an for years, I've seen them go from the small grungy restaurant on the other side of the road to the upmarket looking place that they are now. The food never wavers in quality and consistency. If you have a favourite dish, you know it's going to be the same next time you go! Personal favourites that I highly recommend are the rice paper and spring rolls, cube steak with tomato rice, fried egg or rice noodles with veg/beef/chick/seafood, BBQ chicken with tomato rice and rice vermicelli with BBQ pork or spring rolls!! My mouth waters just thinking of them!! But if there is a downside to this place, it's the parking :( it's getting worse and worse unfortunately. We've resorted to parking at the footscray market and walking over. But the food is still worth it!

Approximate cost: $13

5 star child care is exactly that! My daughter has been attending for two years and I can honestly say, that we love the place. All the staff are friendly and attentive. My daughter particularly loves Peili. Peili is a joint manager with Wayne and she is like a second mum to the children. She is so interactive with them. They really care about each individual child and know all their likes/dislikes and tailor to their needs. They provide me with regular feedback on my daughters development and are always there to assist whether integrating her into a new room, toilet training, learning new skills, entertaining or just needing a hug and reassurance :)
5 star childcare has exceeded all my expectations. When I leave my daughter there, I know she is in good hands.

Approximate cost: $100.00 a day

We regularly dine or get take away from fresh chillies Thai. There are a few Thai restaurants around the west, but they're not very good and over priced. This restaurant is by far the best! Prior to discovering this place, we used to drive all the way to Brunswick street fitzroy for a comparable experience. Now we can get it five minutes down the road :) yum yum yum!!!!

Approximate cost: $14

I bought some orthotic thongs from hicks Altona and was served by a lady who I found to be abrupt and rude. I asked for a different right side shoe because it felt loose, she would only offer me the display so I took it. Got it home and discovered the strap was damaged. Took it back and she offered me the loose one back or "we can glue it for you". I just bought these thongs half an hour before hand and that was the options I was given!! This is a shame because it is an otherwise good store with plenty of variety in shoes, and something iconic to Altona especially as their two other stores in the west have closed and this is the only one left. I have never encountered such poor service, making me feel like it was my "fault". Thanks to this, I have chosen to buy a pair of Birkenstocks online as I don't wish to part with anymore money at Hicks Altona, if this is the sort of service you receive after you've handed over your money!!!! Wrong!!!! Disappointing!!!!