Reviews by okeydokey

This review is for Do Duck Inn, Adelaide SA

verified email - 23 Jul 2013

Store has recently been given a facelift, but slightly brighter lighting might make it more appealing. Staff are lovely and happy. Food is fresh and well presented but there is often very little left to choose from after 1.30 (good for them as they clearly have very little waste, but on average I walk out with nothing as often as I buy anything).

This review is for Eat Street Cafe, Adelaide SA

verified email - 23 Jul 2013

Plenty of seating in a comfortable clean cafe. This is a good place to stop especially if you're looking for a quick meal that feels like a proper feed. The Chicken Parmi is great and comes with more chips that you can comfortably eat, and the roast chicken and chips is also a winner.

Also a great range of rolls and sandwiches and a small range of cakes and slices, as well as the usual drinks.

On the whole, it's a nic eplace to meet for a relaxing lunch without having to battle crowds in the mall

This review is for Paper Plus, Adelaide SA

verified email - 23 Jul 2013

Staff are friendly and although there is often a long queue, especailly when there is a lotto jackpot, service is fast and efficient. Staff are also very helpful with making sure you know all about new Metrocards when you buy one.

Nice range of giftware, cards and newspapers, but also have a decent range of discounted books and activity items for kids.

This review is for Hiltons Of McLaren Vale, McLaren Vale SA

verified email - 22 Jul 2013

Although the free-standing oven I bought looked cheaper online, Betta's cheaper instalation costs meant the total price was the same. Definitely worth the trip to have the peace of mind of buying from an actual shop.

We were served quickly and were impressed by the friendly helpfull staff. I hadn't intended to buy as I was just cheking prices, but saw no reason to wait once i was in the store. It's a small store and the range is not huge, but the service was great and proces are reasonable.

Instalation of oven was easily arranged at a time that suited, and was done in 1/2 hour on the day arranged.

Very happy!

This review is for Getright Computers, Adelaide SA

verified email - 18 May 2013

Good place to buy computer parts - hard drives, cables, etc. Great online site which I used for price comparision before going to the store to buy. Guy who served me was not rude or impolite, but just not very friendly - I didn't really feel like it was a place where I could browse, just go to get the one thing I came for and leave as quickly as possible. Not exaclty uncomfortable, just uninviting.

I would go back because of the prices and convenient location, but if somewhere else I trusted had the same product for a similar price, I would probably go elsewhere.

This review is for The Pergola Man, St Agnes SA

verified email - 11 May 2013

We got an extension built to an existing pergola and are very happy with both the structure and the service. The guys are professional and friendly and very easy to deal with. They take care of council approval, which was actually the longest part of the process - once they were actually on site, it took less than a week to get it all done. It was pricely, but you get what you pay for and for what we now have, it was a bargain.

This review is for Kitchenware Direct, Booragoon WA

verified email - 05 Jan 2013

Best online price for the item i was looking for - one of the few stores online or physical that stocked it, so bonus on that!

Postage for small single item (a timer) sounds expensive at $6.60 but that is pretty standard. However, the price seems fantastic now given that the item arrived 2 days after it was ordered - completely unexpected as it was the week before Christmas. Prices on other items seem reasonable enough, and this is one I will keep in mind when looking for my next kitchware purchase

This review is for RUNDLE MALL PLAZA NEWSAGENCY, Adelaide SA

verified email - 05 Jan 2013

This store is a bit too small and the staff make me feel slightly uneasy. As soon as there are more than three people in there it gets a little claustrophobic. I always feel maybe I should apologise for wanting to buy something as staff always look like they have been interupted from doing something more important than taking my money. I will continue to only go here if I'm already in the building as there is a better range and more pleasant atmosphere elsewhere.

This review is for The Ripple And Swirl Cafe, Christies Beach SA

verified email - 05 Jan 2013

Nice cool place to stop for a drink on a 44 degree day!

The veiew from here was amazing. Prices are pretty standard and while I did not try the food, there were a number of other groups lunching who commented on how satisfied they were with their meals. Outdoor seating with great view, or airconditioned inside.

Available are hot meals, a small selection of cakes, slices and sanwiches, icecream scoops and the usual cold drinks, and they cater for events as well.

Also check out the local artwork on the walls, which is available to buy - photographs and paintings.

The atmosphere was nice and relaxed, when I have more time I would go back.

This review is for Living Scuplture Statues, Lonsdale SA

verified email - 05 Jan 2013

Owners Bo and Maxine are helpful and friendly and willing to answer any questions.

A huge range of outdoor statues, pots, fountains, bird baths, letter boxes, sun dials and more made in South Australia. They also come in different colour finishes and if the colour you want is not there on the day, just ask. They are also happy to help out with mix-and-matching pillars for bird baths, so if the bird bath you like is on a pillar you're not too keen on, they are more than happy to try them out on others. I was looking for a bird bath on a pillar but preferred a pillar in a different section, and Bo moved them around so I could see what the bath looked like on each pillar. Standard bird bath + pillar is $55, but I paid another $5 for the pillar I liked and am really pleased with how it looks.

This is a great place to visit if you are looking to start decorating your garden, especially if you have a theme in mind (I go for Egyptian and Classical looking stuff, but there is also plenty of animal, Asian and fantasy themed items). Images on the internet are only about ¼ of what is actually available, so definitely worth going to have a look in person

Prices start at about $5 for small statuettes, right up to a few hundred for ornate fountains or large planter pots.