Reviews by plitta

This review is for The Great Australian Ice Creamery, Mildura VIC

verified email - 08 Oct 2013

This cafe is nice, big, bright and fresh. The gentleman who served us was so friendly and made us feel welcome and happy to be there.
We called for an icecream treat (chosen from the 38 different flavours available). My daughter had a 'Choc Mud' and I tried something totally different to what I'd normally have, and walked out with a bright pink 'Musk' flavour waffle cone. Tasted just like the good old fashioned musk stick lollies (and took me back 40+ years).
Didnt try any of them, but noticed they also sell hotdogs, sandwiches, coffee, milk shakes, pancakes, nachos, hot spuds and more.
Plenty of seating inside and outside on the footpath.

This review is for Cafe Pellegrini, Unley SA

verified email - 06 Oct 2013

We decided to stop here for breakfast on a recent Sunday morning after a stay in the City. (rather than going to McDonalds!).
Turned out to be quite a treat, and of a way higher standard than where we were originally headed.
Situated on a corner, looking across Unley Road to the Unley Shopping Centre, we sat outside in the alfresco area on the footpath, There are heaps of tables inside as well, if you prefer to be indoors.
Very neat and clean, all the staff are efficient and look the part in their uniforms. Prompt service, although took a while to then receive our order, but well worth the wait, and we were in no hurry on a casual Sunday morning.
I had a delicious and extravagant salmon dish, generous serve and very tasty. Prices were not cheap, but well worth it for a relaxed weekend treat.

This review is for Caledonian Hotel, North Adelaide SA

verified email - 05 Oct 2013

We have been to 2 functions here, an Engagement party and a 21st birthday party. Both times, private areas were provided and both times the facilities and standard of service were excellent.
Most recently, we went to the 21st, in a private area just for this function, including a room and enclosed patio with private bar. Nice old pub, but modern fixtures and tastefully built on to and decorared.
A very pleasant pub and place to hold functions, conveniently located at the northern end of O'connell street, but parking can be a little difficult, especially on weekends.

This review is for Rosemont Hotel, Adelaide SA

verified email - 05 Oct 2013

Had dinner here on a Saturday night, before going out to a party. The service was prompt and very good value for Chicken Schnitzels.
There is a small dining room, but we decided to eat at a table out in the main bar area, which is huge.
This is a Sports bar, so there were rows of TVs on the walls, playing all types of different sporting events. So, it may not suit everyone. Large servery-type windows open out onto Hindley Street. We were there early in the evening, so there were only about 20 or 30 people there, but my (young adult) kids tell me that the place is packed, and quite noisy, later on a Saturday night.

Approximate cost: $about $13 for Chicken schnitzel, chips and salad.

This review is for Jack Piper's Cafe, Murray Bridge SA

verified email - 05 Oct 2013

This cafe in the main street of Murray Bridge hasnt been open under this name very long. The shop was closed for quite some time and traded as a cafe before this, under a different name, so I assume it has reopened under new management.
It is now a nicer, dine-in-type cafe, with plenty of seating. The bright red chairs, leather lounge and other tasteful decor make it a pleasant spot.
I had a Hawaiian baked Spud and my wife had a Doorstop, both of which were very nice. Took maybe a little long to arrive at our table from when we ordered, but we had the time to wait, and enjoyed it once it did arrive.
Conveniently located in the main shopping area of the main street and the staff were polite.

This review is for Zingg, Murray Bridge SA

verified email - 05 Oct 2013

This is a newly opened cafe in Murray Bridge, on the main road into the town from the Adelaide direction.
The staff are very friendly and they open early in the morning for breakfast, at 6.30am.
I stopped for lunch here the other day and ordered a very nice roll. The lady who served me is the owner of the business, I think, and is very friendly and welcoming. You can tell she enjoys working in the business and should do well with her positive attitude.
I have not had their breakfast, but have been told by a friend that the serves are generous and very nice.
Plenty of parking along the road outside.

This review is for Fresh Choice Restaurant, Sturt SA

verified email - 31 Aug 2013

We had lunch here last Sunday, after shopping at Marion Shopping Centre nearby. We arrived late, at 1.50pm, with closing time at 2pm.
They were still very welcoming, advising us that we were still welcome to dine, but that, of course, there wouldnt be any more food coming out from the kitchen, but we could have a look at the available smorgasboard to see if we were happy with what was still available.
There was still plenty of food, so decided to have lunch here. They said that we did not have to hurry, they would not be closing til around 3.30pm.
We had a good meal, the food was still nice and fresh and plenty to select from (really nice Chinese dishes).
Meals on Sunday are $20.50, all you can eat, including dessert (we were given a free drink each, because we were there near the end of service,which was very kind and appreciated).
The manager and staff were all very polite and helpful. The premises are clean and tidy; carpeted floors are great in a family-friendly restaurant like this, not noisy like some places.
A nice, welcoming, relaxed environment, will happily return.

This review is for Cabarita Beach Bowls & Sports Club, Bogangar NSW

verified email - 27 Aug 2013

This Sports Club was a really pleasant surprise to find while we were staying at Cabarita Beach, about 20 minutes down the coast from the Queensland border, in Northern New South Wales.
It is not on the main street or beachfront, so you need to follow the signs from the main area if you dont know where it is. We entered the Club from the back way, off the back street and it looked a bit ordinary from there, but we were quite surprised when we walked around the front (where we should have entered), and found a large, two storey, modern club-rooms with dining rooms, bars etc.
The dining room on the first floor has nice big glass windows over a pleasant outlook, with heaps of room in this comfortable, carpeted area.
Heaps of people on a Thursday night, when we were there, the food was above average, good serves, well priced and served quickly.
The staff were all friendly and inviting, even to out-of-town tourists like ourselves.
We had a nice meal and enjoyable evening here and will definitely return if we holiday in this region again.

This review is for Robertson's Hot Bread Kitchen, Hay NSW

verified email - 24 Aug 2013

We stopped here for lunch on our way home to SA from Qld. It was after 2pm on Saturday afternoon when we arrived in Hay and looked for somewhere to buy lunch.
We spotted this bakery still open in the main street, so parked and went in. The store is neat and clean and the breads and cakes on display looked very appetizing. We ordered hot food, including chicken rolls and spag. bolog.
The young lady began preparing our order, and we then realized that they close at 2pm and it was already nearly 2.15pm, and other staff were cleaning and packing up.
We apologized and said that we did not realise that they were closing and if it was a hastle, we could just buy a couple of pre-prepared items. But the lady was very polite, and we were told that it was no problem.
So, even though it must have been rather inconvenient for them to have to serve us while they were attempting to pack up and go home, and having to reclean utensils etc. used we were served with courtesy and made to feel that our custom was appreciated.
The food was nice, and the prices reasonable.
We were impressed by this good example of old-fashioned country values and service to the customer.

This review is for The Tanunda Clubhouse, Tanunda SA

verified email - 23 Aug 2013

We had lunch here recently and ate in the front bar area. The meal was very nice and a generous serving. The Clubhouse has apparently been recently renovated and is a pleasant spot. There is a nice dining room behind the bar area, featuring a spectacular mural of the Barossa Valley covering the entire back wall. It is quite stunning and spectacular, with its vibrant colours and nicely lit to highlight it. I spent quite a while admiring it, and taking in all the detail. Worth a visit just to see this.
The front bar is also eye-catching, made of solid timber top and stone pillar holding it up.
A nice venue, although a little hard to find, being located one street back from the main street, on the southern side.

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