Reviews by janes

This review is for Buddys Pizza, Laverton VIC

verified email - 28 Jun 2011

We have had pizzas from here a couple of times (between Feb & June 2011) and they were delicious! The large pizzas are very big, ('extremely large' when comparing them to other large pizzas at well known chain stores!) and the family size would be enough to feed 3 people.
They have really good specials on a Tuesday and Wednesday night: $9 large pizzas, $12 family sized (with only a few exceptions eg. all chicken pizzas) and $11 for the main meals (eg. chicken parmas with various different toppings and lasagne).

The actual pizzas themselves have generous amounts of toppings, and tasty bases that aren't greasy. There has been a consistency of good quality ingredients with each visit too.
They're just next to Laverton Station which is also helpful for grabbing tea on the way home.

Approximate cost: $10

This review is for Max Reynolds Removals, Ballarat East VIC

verified email - 26 Feb 2011

We were moving home to Western Melbourne and needed all of our furniture and household items moved in one trip (two person's worth). They turned up as organised (early even!) and promptly got to work. The two blokes were very friendly and got everything packed up quickly.
When they arrived at the new address, they put everything in the rooms as marked on the boxes and were more than happy to move large items (eg. fridge and washing machine) where we wanted them. Overall they were very pleasant and professional. Total cost was $600. This was extremely good service because we were quoted $1000 and above by similar businesses in the area.

This review is for Thinking Pet Care, Wendouree VIC

verified email - 11 Dec 2009

We bought some bulk dried cat food from here and found there was a good range to choose from. The prices seemed pretty average which is good. The building was huge with lots of products, but some shelves seemed pretty sparsely stocked.
I did enjoy the 'welcome' ginger cat hanging around at the front door, dunno if they're a regular or just having a play that day :)

This review is for NQR Grocery Clearance Store, Wendouree VIC

verified email - 11 Dec 2009

NQR is one of those surprising discount outlets. I used to be skeptical because we once purchased cheese from the one in Bendigo and suspect it may've not been refridgerated properly leading to a bad experience..
The Wendouree store is certainly a different story!!
I have been going out there a lot more often. You can pick up a lot of refrigerated items (cool room = food definitely not going off!) like copper pot dips, fresh stuffed pasta and ricotta cheese for nearly half if not half the price the supermarkets are charging. A lot of items that may be past the best before are still fine (eg. a chilli tomato paste we picked up for $1 or something silly!). Its really worth checking out first.

This review is for Shep Cannery Surplus, Wendouree VIC

verified email - 11 Dec 2009

Large range of bulk canned items with a couple of regular items such as fruit salad, baked beans and crushed tomatoes. They are great value if you are willing to buy in bulk. There's always changes to what they stock and sometimes you can purchase things separately so its not always 'bulk deals' which is good too.

Approximate cost: $15

This review is for Wilsons Fruit & Vegetables, Ballarat VIC

verified email - 11 Dec 2009

Really great quality fruit and vegies! Their prices can be a bit high but you are buying high quality food time and time again. They also have a great range of gourmet fresh filled pasta, organic produce, cheese, pies, meats and yogurt. There's also a gourmet deli in the building.

This review is for Peach's Fruit Market, Ballarat Central VIC

verified email - 11 Dec 2009

All the fruit and veg is generally of a high standard and their weekly specials are fantastic! The location is really handy too, because you can pop in there and find some cheap veg then head into Coles or Safeway just around the corner.
They also have cheap fresh bread and scrolls for sale which are baked locally with no preservatives - yummy!

This review is for Golden Nugget Bakery Cafe, Ballarat VIC

verified email - 11 Dec 2009

This bakery has impressed me on a number of dine in occasions! They have a great deal going where you get a pie, can of soft drink and a donut for $5. The pie actually has meat in it that looks appealing to eat and isn't a miserable half cm thick! My partner really rates them. Being a vegetarian i enjoy the spinach and cheese quiches, and asparagus quiche. They are really delicious and eggy! This is a great bakery, and it even has a drive thru!!

Approximate cost: $10

This review is for Europa Cafe, Ballarat VIC

verified email - 11 Dec 2009

We went in with friends for a drink. Coffee was pretty good, as were the thickshakes and juice but it was the prices that were bordering on rude! We weren't intending on eating there but looking over the menu, their basic items were priced like a posh restaurant. I think this cafe is trying to be upmarket but just isn't pulling it off

Approximate cost: $20

This review is for Nicky's Take Away, Ballarat VIC

verified email - 11 Dec 2009

Their chips are pretty nice, as is the fish. They are the best place we've been to in Ballarat yet, but sometimes the minimum chips can be a bit stingy, but everywhere is getting a bit like that now. Last time we went in (about a month ago) there'd been a price increase which was a bit disappointing.

Approximate cost: $15