Reviews by turtledoves

This review is for Peacock Hotel, Northcote VIC

verified email - 19 Dec 2017

The prices here are incredibly reasonable, I ordered lunch for just $15. I ended up getting the porterhouse steak with chips and salad, which I think was a fantastic deal for the price. If you visit at dinner time though the costs are higher. The service was really fast and efficient and all the staff were friendly. I didn't have to wait long for my meal even though it was busy, which was great.

This review is for Gypsy Hideout, Northcote VIC

verified email - 19 Dec 2017

This is a very trendy, modern cafe with great decor and interiors. The menu offers a broad range of options, I ordered the eggs benedict for breakfast. The staff were very kind, but the wait time for my meal was far too long and it wasn't even busy. The food was okay, but not the best I've had in this area.

This review is for The Premises, Kensington VIC

verified email - 12 Dec 2017

This is one of the better cafes I have been to in this area. The staff were very attentive and cleared plates efficiently. Also they were very helpful when I had questions about the food on offer and their knowledge of the menu was very good. I visited for breakfast and just had something quick and easy. I ordered fruit toast and a coffee and I didn't have to wait long to receive it. Overall a great experience, which had a lot to do with the friendly service.

This review is for Tastygate, Werribee VIC

verified email - 12 Dec 2017

This is an alright restaurant, but isn't a place I would rush out to go to. They serve Malaysian cuisine, which I had never really tried before my visit. The staff were very welcoming upon entry and were quick to take down my order. I ended up getting the butter chicken, which I received quite quickly and it tasted pretty good. It isn't the best butter chicken I have ever had, but it wasn't too bad. It had a lot of flavour, which was good and the serving size was generous. I didn't really like the look of the inside of the shop, if it had a nice, modern renovation then it could significantly improve the whole ambience within the restaurant.

This review is for Werribee Village Bakery, Werribee VIC

verified email - 12 Dec 2017

There's a great selection of baked treats on offer here, which all taste just as good as they look. The variety of pies, rolls, bread and cakes gives customers a lot of choice. I personally bought a decent sized pie and a beautiful cake, which were both really affordable. The staff were incredibly kind and asked me how my day was, which I thought was nice of them.

This review is for Cramers Hotel, Preston VIC

verified email - 12 Dec 2017

This is a pretty average pub and isn't one of the best I've been to. It's a very family friendly place and the meal prices are really affordable. It was a bit too crowded when I visited, which made the overall experience worse. It was too noisy and difficult to here my family over the loud talking. The meals were satisfactory and weren't anything special, but I must say that the staff handled the large crowd well and were very friendly.

This review is for Papa Gino's, Carlton VIC

verified email - 12 Dec 2017

Italian restaurants are my favourite to visit as they often serve a generous amount of food for both lunch and dinner. The friendly service began when I entered the shop, which started with a warm welcome by staff. The food here is absolutely amazing and so filling. I ended up ordering the carbonara pasta, which was so creamy and delicious. The flavours were incredible and i felt as though I was eating a traditional meal in Italy. Also the wait time for you meal isn't too long, which adds to the impeccable service.

This review is for John Gorilla, Brunswick West VIC

verified email - 11 Dec 2017

This is one of my favourite cafe's in Brunswick because of the accommodating service and delicious food. The staff are really kind and help you if you have any questions about the menu. The meals are a bit overpriced though, which is probably the only downside. The scrambled eggs were well cooked and tasted so fresh and beautiful. I will definitely be back, but just be mindful of the price.

This review is for Schmucks Bagels, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 11 Dec 2017

This is a very modern cafe and is quite popular amongst city travellers. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of their products, I ordered the bagel with Nutella, which costs under $10. The flavours were so delicious and is perfect for a quick breakfast. The staff were very friendly and bubbly and the shop had quite a relaxed, laid back atmosphere. I will definitely be coming back here for breakfast.

This review is for Grain Licensed Cafe, Dandenong VIC

verified email - 11 Dec 2017

This is a good cafe to go to for a quick and easy lunch. I ordered the foccacia and coffee, which were both affordable, around $10. The staff were pretty friendly and were quick to take my order. The meals are tasty, but weren't much of a stand out. However the reasonable cost and efficient service is enticing, so I might go back for another meal.