Reviews by bilby238

This review is for St Vincent De Paul Society, Croydon VIC

verified email - 01 Aug 2013

I really like this op shop. Quality of products is generally very good and prices are reasonable. It's usually a bit messy in here but it adds to the atmosphere of rummaging though to find what you want.

This review is for Brotherhood Of St. Laurence, Croydon VIC

verified email - 01 Aug 2013

This is one of my favourite op-shops of all time. I bought two beautiful winter jackets here just a few weeks ago for $8 each (one of them had never been worn, still had spare button sewn to inside of coat!!). Bric a brac is clean and in good working order, range of clothes in all categories is huge and of good quality, and the sales ladies are just lovely.

This review is for Walk Up Cuts And Colour, Ringwood VIC

verified email - 01 Aug 2013

Agree with another reviewer that the advertised price is not what is charged, which is a bit annoying, so confirm the price before you start the haircut. I like the reward system (get six cuts, get the seventh free), and the card can be stamped when anyone in the family gets a cut. Most of the hairdressers are ok, I've been going here for about three years and have only had one bad cut. I pay about $35 for a style cut and that's without a wash or blow dry.

Approximate cost: $35

This review is for Petmart, Ringwood VIC

verified email - 01 Aug 2013

Every single time I go here, the service is friendly. Products are reasonably priced with a great selection of dried pet food incorporating both Australian and imported brands. There is also a huge range of fresh food (chicken and beef mince varieties), as well as great treats and other bits and pieces for your pet (cleaning products, health products, toys etc). Prices are generally cheaper than most other places; Sentinel, for example, is about $15 cheaper than at the vets.

This review is for Souvlaki Station, Ringwood VIC

verified email - 08 Aug 2011

The lamb souvlaki is $9.00 and it is chock full of meat. However, the meat is full of gristle (the dog usually gets more of it than I do) which really detracts from the experience. The chicken souvlaki is flavourless. Service is pretty good - they are usually friendly and willing to accommodate requests such as less onion etc. I've not tried anything else from here, maybe the other products are better. In a pinch, it's an ok dinner, but I wouldn't be willing to patronise this establishment on a regular basis, there are better souvlaki's out there for less cost.

Approximate cost: $9.00

This review is for Rinwood Chinese Restaurant, Ringwood VIC

verified email - 01 May 2011

This restaurant has been here since I was a kid and has had many owners with varying qualities of food. We recently noticed that there were new owners and decided to give it a try (again). We've been there three times in the last month and the food is astounding!!! I've never had better Chinese food. The service is spot on - friendly and efficient and the value's not too bad either. The Yum Cha buffet for $20/head is good value and great food. Eat in mains are around $20 (give or take) and take-out varies mostly between $13-$16. Great food, great service and great value. I can't recommend this place highly enough...

Approximate cost: $20

This review is for Mitcham Fish And Chips, Mitcham VIC

verified email - 30 Jun 2010

This is simply the best fish and chips I've ever had. We order from her about once a fortnight. Two bit of flake, minimum chips, a few potato cakes and a couple of crab stick will set you back around $20 but the food is superb - alwys freshly cooked, crisp, not too much batter. Just delicious and friendly service!!!

This review is for Pizza Fever, Vermont VIC

verified email - 30 Jun 2010

This is simply the best pizza I've ever had. The crusts are thick and crispy and they aren't stingy on the toppings. The prices have recently increased (twice) but this is still good value for money. It's between $8 - $11.50 for a large pizza depending on whether you order from their Basic, Standard or Premium Range. I prefer to pick up because one of the drivers always gets crabby if you don't have extra change for a tip.

Approximate cost: $10

This review is for Sino Noodle Express, Ringwood VIC

verified email - 30 Jun 2010

I highly recommend this place for tasty, good quality cheap takeout. The staff are always friendly and cheerful and the food is good. You'll pay around $10 for each noodle box and you simply can't top the Sino Combo, the Seafood Laksa (although this one can be a bit oily) or the Seafood Nasi Goreng. I love this place!!!

Approximate cost: $10

This review is for Mitcham RSL, Mitcham VIC

verified email - 30 Jun 2010

Meals are ok, nothing to write home about and the atmosphere is simply 'Pub'. If you go on a 'specials' night it's great value, otherwise, I find the meals a little overpriced (not extravagantly so) and the food is simply edible.

Approximate cost: $15-20