Reviews by DaleB

This review is for Hollyz, Grafton NSW

verified email - 28 Jan 2009

We have been there 3+ times now, dinner, lunch and a birthday dinner. The atmosphere is cosy and when we sang happy birthday everyone there joined in :) making it even more memorable.
I used to work with the owner and some of her staff at its previous location in shopping world, they used to be Temptations/ Hollyz. The menu is now much different tho they still have the same coffee and make the best milkshakes.
The bread rolls we were served with our meals, were made in the restaurant, not store bought and reheated.
I haven't been in for a few weeks, i'll have to make up an excuse to go in again for dinner :)

Approximate cost: $8 - $25

This review is for Hungry Jacks, Coffs Harbour NSW

verified email - 28 Jan 2009

I have been to our new local Hungry Jacks a few times now and they have made a mistake only once thus far, lets hope that's the only one, I got mustard when I asked for my burger without it, no biggy I can scrape it off.
I love the free refills option, I hope it isn't abused and discontinued.
Their chips are hotter and seem more fresh than McDonalds, my son who is a picky eater and only liked McDonald cheese burgers will now eat Hungry Jacks cheese burgers even though the buns have sesame seeds.
I'm planning on going there today for lunch as it is only a 5 minute walk from my house and I can see it from my verandah.

Approximate cost: $6

This review is for Prouds Jewellers, Grafton NSW

verified email - 23 Dec 2008

Friendly staff, I was looking for a present for myself and found something my Aunty would like for Christmas, she's no doubt sick of clothes so jewellery was a better gift. They often have sales and almost everything in the store was currently on sale as we're coming up to Christmas, the staff who served me knew where everything was in the store, they even gift wrap your purchase if you want them too. I will be going back again after I see what I get for Christmas to get that present I was after for my self

Approximate cost: $30

This review is for Ally Fashions, Grafton NSW

verified email - 23 Dec 2008

I saw the shop as it was being built and it is gorgeous, I was expecting it to be a store I looked at from outside but after I saw their prices, I've been shopping there quite often, they are my favourite fashion store in Grafton, they play great music too.
I've bought new dresses, shorts and shirts in the one visit and not spent over $50.
The staff offer assistance and the change rooms are just big enough to get into with a pram, they also has a husband chair.

Approximate cost: $15

This review is for The Coffee Club, Grafton NSW

verified email - 23 Dec 2008

My first time there I had breakfast, the coffee was beautiful, smooth creamy and the right temperature, the cinnamon toast was lovely, I ordered pancakes, the fresh strawberrys were plentiful and yummy but the pancakes themselves were not good, they soaked up all the syrup but didn't seem to taste any sweeter.
The next visit was much improved, we had coffee and cakes, all perfect all served fast and friendly, we sat inside on the comfy lounge chairs and managed to squeeze the pram in as it was late in the day.
I also had a take away order, cake and coffee, the cake was very well packaged in a plastic tray so it didn't get squashed, and again the coffee was perfect.
Dinner with Mum at late night shopping, I had a toasted sandwich, coffee, kids shared toast and juice. Presentation as always so far was perfect, the food was fresh and served promptly, the staff check you have everything you ordered and they interact with you in a polite and friendly manner. The layout is very cosy looking and they have the best location, away from the food court, the food court is loud, bright and full of teenagers, prams and trolleys, the Coffee Club had the most relaxing atmosphere in the entire shopping centre, they are my favoured place to eat when i'm doing a spot of shopping.
Their staff were walking around with samples of the iced chocolates last week and they were so yummy, I haven't yet bought one but plan to when I goto finish the christmas shopping. Highly reccommended

Approximate cost: $10

This review is for Cafe Wa, Grafton NSW

verified email - 23 Dec 2008

I first tried Cafe Wa's coffee because they had a freebie coupon everyday in our local paper, I got three and Mum got the rest. This freebie got me to try their coffee which I would have anyway, but freebies are a good enticement. The coffee is smooth and the right temperature, they offer a loyalty card, 10th coffee is free.
I have had roughly 20 coffees so far and made by atleast 4 different people now and every time it tastes the same which I love. The staff are very polite and listen to the order, they don't make me the wrong coffee and they take your first name for an order which makes the service feel more personal.
I'm planning on trying the meals and desserts on offer this week.

This review is for Healthy Habits, Grafton NSW

verified email - 23 Dec 2008

Great range of fillings to have on lots of different types of bread, lavash, rolls; white, multigrain or wholemeal, fresh or toasted. Hot fillings aswell as the usual sandwich bar fare. They do breakfast rolls too which I haven't yet tried but they look very enticing. Probably the healthiest choice in the food court. I loved it.

Approximate cost: $9.20

This review is for Hollyz, Grafton NSW

verified email - 23 Dec 2008

I knew they were opening for business soon and when I walked passed while they were putting on the final touches I booked us in for dinner. I'm glad I booked because they were full up.

We had dinner there on the opening night and lunch on the following day. I worked in the past with Holly some of her current staff. They are very friendly people who do their tasks well.

We were booked in for 6pm, Cheryl was the Maitre De, who led us to our table, we we're offered water, menus and a chance to order drinks straight away. My Hubby ordered his steak medium to well and it was perfect, I had mini individual roast pork, my son had a kids meal, Pizza, which was made fresh, not one of those McCains frozen pizzas and it tasted great. We didn't have dessert, we were to full and satisfied after our meals.

They do dinners Tuesday to Saturday, and lunches weekdays plus Saturday I think.

They have Zentfelds coffee which they had when they operated as Temptations, they also stock pop top juices for children and they have those large gourmet cookies we all love.

Hollyz has indoor and outdoor seating which will be perfect for the coming summer months.

I will be going to Hollyz atleast once a week for coffee/lunch/cake with my friends/family.

Definetly a must to experience great food, coffee and the best service in town.

Approximate cost: $20+

This review is for Naeco Blue Seafoods, South Grafton NSW

verified email - 14 Nov 2008

The absolute best hot chips in town, i'm very picky, they need to be between thick and thin, just a little overcooked by most peoples standards and no brown or green chips, i'm sick of going to a burger fish and chip joint and getting $2 of chips that you could fit into your hand and more than a half are brown or half raw. Naecoe Blues chips are great quality, cooked perfectly and taste like chips, not every fish in the ocean. They also have very good calamari, seafood sticks and prawn tails. They display fresh fish for you to chose, battered, crumbed or grilled, fresh prawns can be cooked or as they are, they have lemon wedges all the sauces and plenty of cold drinks. They do hamburgers too. They allow phone orders. We wanted raw fish to take to a bbq, the staff made suggestions to suit and told us how to cook it and know when it was ready, any shop that puts that much effort in to their customer service has the right idea.

This review is for Darrell Lea Chocolates, Grafton NSW

verified email - 14 Nov 2008

The store is owned by locals, they always have the favourites in stock and they're open valentines morning even if it's a Sunday. They do ballons too which keeps the kids happy while I browse the lollies and chocolates. They have a great range of giftware also, you could almost buy something for everyone in one trip.

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