Reviews by t-rex
Lenas wont appeal to everyone. Its stuck in a bit of a time warp. Menu items include vol au vents and other treats from the 70s and 80s. Interestingly, there is no tongue in cheek and the menu is pure coffee lounge rather than cafe, down to the waitstaff. Its nice, the food is as expected however, the coffee was a bit too watery for my liking.
this is a smaller coles and so doesnt have the full range of items. It seems to be aimed at people passing through needing a few items and not there for the 'big shop'. the biggest issue i have with this branch is they play the down down jingle over and over again. i cant bear it....
yum yum yum. Dropped in for lunch. The food was good, fast, and fresh and the coffee was good too. there was a good choice and the portions were generous. I ate a wrap, which was the best i have ever had...will def be back
Approximate cost: $10
I think this is a bit pricey for what you get. We had take away and its cash only (frustrating). the food is nice but was a bit light on the meat and a LOT of onion and green capsicum. You felt a little cheated. The food was ok, but for this area where there are masses of thai restaurants, it was average.
my opinion may be clouded as our table was near the toilet and everytime someone went in or out we were treated to a bright light and hefty unpleasant aroma. the food was ok, but was not good enough to mask the unpleasantness. Either way, ok, not great.
i guess the beauty of franchises and chains is that you know what you get and what to expect. This is no different. I am not really a muffin break regular but i do front up for the 2 for 1 at the end of the day. The muffins still taste good and they are pretty rich, so you can always share.
thai tree is not really a restaurant- its in a food court and has food in the bain marie on view. You can have a la carte, although i have never tried this. I usually have to stop at the centre on the way home from work and can never resist the 3 boxed of food with rice for $12.00. I really like the soy beef, and the cashew chicken was spicey with loads of nuts. My fav is the eggpland and long beans. Great for a cheap and easy dinner.
Approximate cost: $5-10
the atmosphere is really good- tavern like, crowded and noisy, usually with big tables. There is live music on the weekends also. the food though, is only ok- ok value, ok taste. I remember steki from years ago and i must say i was disappointed. Nowadays there is too much competition. I dont think i will be returning
One good thing about a franchise is that you are somewhat assured of what you are getting. Its the same with Grill'd. The same layout, the same food, the same service. Whatever your reasons for going, its quite nice food. Fresh and cooked to order. I had salad today- with extras (chicken and avocado) it ended up being too pricey, but hey, i did choose it.
Approximate cost: $10-15
i love the fact that you can view all the side dishes and help yourself. Cheap and cheerful, with a fast turnover, its pretty good taiwanese for the price. I come here when i am passing through chinatown and am eating by myself...and in a hurry. there are lots of single eaters, and you always have to wait longer if you want a table for more than 2. take away is good, and they have cheap tasty meal deals.
Approximate cost: $10