DeeDion

#18 in Croydon South VIC

Reviews by DeeDion

DD
DeeDion #18 in Croydon South VIC 23 Feb 2013 152 reviews · 18280 points

Five Stars all around!!! This place is just amazing. The establishment itself is a little squishy and very hot in summer with the food cooking in the same room (I felt sorry for the cooks). Staff are volunteers and the food prices stand on a foundation of 'pay what you feel'. This mean's you pay what you can either afford or what you feel the meal is worth. You can even add a little extra if you want to really help the cause. It steps outside the capitalist money hungry dining model and it made me feel warm and fuzzy just being in there knowing it was outside the 'norm'.

The food itself was the best part. An all vegetarian menu with great flavours. We shared a share platter and okinomiyake japanese pancake between two adults and three children (two of which are young toddlers). My son was grabbing handfuls with satisfaction. It was just beautiful.

We ended up paying $30. We calculated that we usually pay $5-7 for a japanese pancake and the veg platter was worth about 20-23 so $30 was reasonable. We will certainly be back. I still feel so warm from visiting and am just so thankful they've opened such a wonderful place in the community.

Quality
5/5
Service
5/5
Value
5/5

Approximate cost: $10-23

DD
DeeDion #18 in Croydon South VIC 18 Jan 2013 152 reviews · 18280 points

We attended a wedding here and it was a beautiful setting. The location was lovely, the bar staff very friendly and the food exceptional. The seafood chowder wasn't a favourite dish but everything else was splendid.

Quality
5/5
Service
5/5
Value
5/5
DD
DeeDion #18 in Croydon South VIC 18 Jan 2013 152 reviews · 18280 points

We went on this cruise as part of a wedding whilst the brideand groom had their photos taken. It was such a lovely intermission from the ceremony to reception so that guests could get to know each other. The bride and groom were smart enough to allow guests to purchase their own drinks onboard. They provided tapas for the cruise. It was really lovely.

Quality
5/5
Service
5/5
Value
5/5
DD
DeeDion #18 in Croydon South VIC 18 Jan 2013 152 reviews · 18280 points

I was taken here for fathers day. We had a lovely three course meal in the restaurant as well as cheeses, crackers and wine tasting in the bar shed. We tasted a fair few products and left with several bottles of wine and two cartons of ciders.

The gardens were beautiful and we enjoyed relaxing out in the sun. A really nice day and well recommend checking out what they have to offer.

Quality
5/5
Service
5/5
Value
5/5
DD
DeeDion #18 in Croydon South VIC 18 Jan 2013 152 reviews · 18280 points

This place is surprisingly popular. Quite a small little restaurant but very friendly and efficient service. Everything seems to come out quick and most dishes we've liked. Reasonably priced also.

Quality
4/5
Service
4/5
Value
4/5
DD
DeeDion #18 in Croydon South VIC 18 Jan 2013 152 reviews · 18280 points

I really enjoyed this place. We had walked past for quite some time and hesitantly decided to eat there. We were very impressed. Extremely friendly service, good prices, quite nice atmosphere and best of all GREAT FOOD!! highly recommend it. I will be going back.

Quality
5/5
Service
5/5
Value
5/5
DD
DeeDion #18 in Croydon South VIC 18 Jan 2013 152 reviews · 18280 points

We've eaten here a couple times and it's always been better than expected. Burgers are great, service good, desserts yummy. A great little place to dine.

Quality
4/5
Service
4/5
Value
4/5
DD
DeeDion #18 in Croydon South VIC 18 Jan 2013 152 reviews · 18280 points

We love this little place. They have mini burgers at a bargain price of $2.50 but our favourite are the pastry twists. They are a thin doughnut like texture folded into a cylinder. We've tried them all now and I couldn't possibly pick a favourite. They also tend to clear them out at the end of the day for $5 for a box so keep an eye out. yum!!

Quality
5/5
Service
5/5
Value
5/5
DD
DeeDion #18 in Croydon South VIC 18 Jan 2013 152 reviews · 18280 points

Absolutely love this place. The intimate flickers of the fire place provides for a romantic dining experience by candle-lit tables. tapas menu is good. They also have various specials on each day of the week.

Quality
5/5
Service
5/5
Value
5/5
DD
DeeDion #18 in Croydon South VIC 18 Jan 2013 152 reviews · 18280 points

My family came here after seeing it in the entertainment book. It's a nice and rather large restaurant situated at the back of the outer food precinct of Knox shopping centre. My son was specifically fascinated by the large chandeliers.
They service staff push small carts of food around in which you take one or leave. You can order off a menu as well. The food itself was of a reasonable quality but nothing stand out.

Quality
4/5
Service
4/5
Value
3/5