Reviews by BarbiQ

This review is for Campos Coffee, Fortitude Valley QLD

19 Apr 2013

After our work decided to cancel regular orders from Spoons due to too many issues, we had to find another place. We were told to try this place and WOW haven't looked back. It's just so nice to find a place that is so professionally run compared to others, they take pride in their looks, no bad language and we don't have to sit daily listening to staff talking about their private lives. It's truely makes a difference when you find that sort of stuff unprofessional. And their coffees ???? Ow my, scrumptious. And I love they have coffees of the month. And staff told us about a Cupping room where they teach people the ins and outs of coffee etc. You can sit down or have a takeaway drink. They have the most amazing food, especially for breakfast and I love the Iced Lattes in summertime.

This review is for Freestyle Tout, Fortitude Valley QLD

19 Apr 2013

This place is just Devine. I've lived in Brisbane for years and had never heard of it until a work gathering. Wow wow wow couldn't believe people were saying you just go for the desserts. Its not until we arrived that I understood how this place works. Their desserts actually look like what you see in fancy magazines. I was just in awe for a while watching the waiters deliver the desserts, have never seen such presentation. We have been back for a main meal AND dessert and now go regularly. They are famous for their desserts but have main meals and the best bar and cocktails. Great atmosphere. Even if you try this place only once. And make a booking as if you don't, you line up on weekends just to get a table. Terribly popular for tourists just to say they've been. Yum yum

Approximate cost: $16

This review is for Warner Bros. Movie World, Oxenford QLD

19 Apr 2013

We've been getting VIP passes for this place for 5 years now. You pay $99 for a yearly pass which gets you into any of the Warner parks ie Movieworld, Seaworld and WetNWild. The bonus is you can go whenever you like, whether its in the morning or your way back from the coast. All my 3 kids (now young adults) and their mates all have one so that's really handy. It's just the best place for a chill day. Rides are great and staff are always helpful. Food is a bit pricey but most theme parks are. As we have passes and get in for free, we don't mind paying for a meal there. Us girls find their lockers great for holding all our bags, jackets etc but be aware that the Superman ride doesn't allow ANYTHING in your pockets even mobiles and sunglasses so they have lockers there. And if your keen to go on a favourite ride, make sure its operational by looking on their site for weekly ride maintenance before you go. Ow and buy a yummy Churro on the way out, that's our routine ..

This review is for Spoon Deli, Fortitude Valley QLD

19 Apr 2013

Used to go here all the time a few years ago and loved the place. Transferred back to Brisbane mid last year. About 6 months ago, I organised to take a group of reps there for coffee and paperwork. Not bad coffees but just over staff talking to friends when people needed serving. Again, none of us liked listening to this red head girl talking about boyfriend problems. We popped in the next day to meet up with our group and the same thing. Unfortunately the boss wasn't present so the place was just full of mates. That's fine, but a business needs to be run and customers attended to. A lot of workers prefer to pop in, grab a coffee and leave. As one guy said, if you don't run, you get bogged down with their personal problems. But he said drinks were nice.

This review is for FDB's, Springwood QLD

18 Apr 2013

Used to shop here all the time if I popped into Centro. They used to have a lovely bunch of girls about 3 years or so ago, who always looked very nice in their uniforms. In particular there was a kind blonde girl who was so sweet with my then sick daughter, always offering to help her pick out a toy so I could get on with my shopping. Sadly I went away for quite some time because of a sick family member and now the shop is so run down, it really is a mess. Prices have definitely gone up and a lot of the toys are really trashy. But it's the service of the girls. They look so rough with no regard for a nice neat uniform and I only had to hear the foul language used by 3 of the girls talking about their private lives. I asked to see their boss to be told "yer down the back lady" laughing away. When I worked my way down to a back office, this middle aged Indian looking man was looking too cosy with an employee to show any time for me. I was told to wait. I have NEVER been back there again. Amazing how a change of staff can sadly ruin a business

This review is for Fitzy's, Loganholme QLD

18 Apr 2013

Went to Fitzys years ago and definitely wasn't happy with our experience. I then received a free main meal voucher so thought why not. Wow a big surprise and definitely a lot of changes. Having a new Chef, and a good quality one, was the biggest difference. The choice of meals were restaurant quality and good sized portions. The staff were very friendly and for a change, we didn't have no problems or stuff ups of order, steak type, drinks etc. We went back a month later and the same thing, scrumptious food. The interior has been revamped so much better than the old setup. Ow and a super kids room full TVs, playstations, pillow chairs, tables, and a clown that looks after then while parents eat. Ha our kids are too grown up for this but the kiddies we saw were having a ball ...

Approximate cost: $24

This review is for Daisy Hill Pharmacy, Daisy Hill QLD

18 Apr 2013

Go here if I go to the Doctors directly across the road. Definitely a smaller chemist but its the service I like. Reminds me of the lovely country chemist my mum used to work in. Always having a chat and they always remember your name, which to me means everything. I live near a huge shopping complex and noticed that their prices were cheaper ...

This review is for Chompers Daisy Hill, Daisy Hill QLD

18 Apr 2013

Received a flyer about this place so went along to support it. We had 4 lots of fish and chips made up and on our drive home I peeped into have a look and noticed something dark in the batter. After turning on the car light I noticed a hug black fly dead in the batter... So took it back and the young girl was kinda "bummed" as she called it to make up more fresh food as they were close to closing. Sadly with obesity rising, it's terrible to see a business making king burgers that consist of 3 patties, 3 slices of cheese and 3 slices of bacon ow and you can add a handful of crisps to make it even more crunchier and unhealthier, they even batter and fry mars bars and deep fry Oreo biscuits, Too unhealthy for me unfortunately ...

This review is for Hotel HQ, Underwood QLD

18 Apr 2013

Can't say anything bad about this place. We go every fortnight, it's our treat. It's just so nice to have decent sized plates with a decent food serving. And can their chips be any more fresher and crunchier ??? I think it was the old Kuraby but got a whole new fit out. I even had one time when I ordered 4 meals but only 3 came out. Somehow, my meal didn't make it to the chef so the manager came out and apologised so many times and got the chef to attack my meal ASAP. I received it 3 minutes later with the manager saying sorry again and gave it to me on the house. And at lunch time, the manager is always coming over, having a chat. Same with the girls, always having a laugh. I don't like robotic waitresses who only come to work for money with no passion in their job ... Great atmosphere

Approximate cost: $24

This review is for Paypal Australia, Sydney NSW

18 Apr 2013

Have used Paypal for nearly ten years for Ebay Selling and Buying. It's by far the safest and easiest way to pay for something knowing that if there is a problem or its a scam, I'm covered. This is the only reason I'm comfortable to purchase items from overseas. I've only had one instance where I purchased an item from the UK because I couldn't find it here in Oz. But when I received it, the man had sent me an equivalent to what I wanted. I contacted the company and they said that the rare item was out of stock so they took it upon themselves to send something else. As it was their mistake, I request my monies back as I didn't want the item they sent me as it was nothing to do with my original order. The man said too bad, I get a store credit or nothing. So I went to Paypal and raised a claim and got my monies credited back into my Paypal within 6 days. I was rapt with Paypal chasing my money. If I hadn't gone through them, there is no way I would have got my money back. And Paypal are free ha