donn

#1 in Melrose Park SA

Reviews by donn

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donn #1 in Melrose Park SA 14 Apr 2011 103 reviews · 7830 points

It was reasonably painless and good value ISP the help desk is very good. It just works and is fast

Quality
4/5
Service
5/5
Value
4/5
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donn #1 in Melrose Park SA 14 Apr 2011 103 reviews · 7830 points

I have been going to this company for many years and several cars.
25+years (about 500,000Km) of motoring and not a breakdown may be a reflection on Suzuki cars or the business.
They know Suzuki's and they do the work they say they will.
This business changed ownership about a year ago and got more formal.
Now the office guys wear ties.

Quality
5/5
Service
4/5
Value
4/5
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donn #1 in Melrose Park SA 31 Mar 2011 103 reviews · 7830 points

My experience was different than the other reviewer.
Certainly it is a café and it is quite noisy and busy.
The dish I had (Fettuccini Bolognese) may have benefited from more sophisticated seasoning (use of herbs) however it was quite nice.
If you want fine dining STAY AWAY but if you are after a budget meal that is served promptly and is pleasant to eat it may suit you.

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

Approximate cost: $12-20

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donn #1 in Melrose Park SA 10 Feb 2011 103 reviews · 7830 points

Very good coffee.

Interesting high-end coffee equipment.

Good technical advice.

Great range of coffee beans

Quality
5/5
Service
5/5
Value
3/5
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donn #1 in Melrose Park SA 06 Jan 2011 103 reviews · 7830 points

generally poor food and service. They could not calculate bill English was so poor they struggled to take order

Quality
2/5
Service
1/5
Value
1/5

Approximate cost: $22

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donn #1 in Melrose Park SA 06 Jan 2011 103 reviews · 7830 points

food was OK poor service bill was wrong charged cork-age for water drinkers waiting staff had could not take order

Quality
3/5
Service
1/5
Value
1/5

Approximate cost: $22

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donn #1 in Melrose Park SA 25 Nov 2010 103 reviews · 7830 points

Clive reconditioned the tiled roof on my house about 15 years ago.

He recently performed some repairs to storm damage that was covered by insurance.

Both times as a customer it was an easy no fuss experience and a good tradesman like job was done with no mess.

A small business that won't try and over service you with pretty paint unless you really want a pretty roof.

Quality
4/5
Service
5/5
Value
5/5
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donn #1 in Melrose Park SA 25 Nov 2010 103 reviews · 7830 points

Shop was renovated about 6 months ago it is a vast improvement.

Realistically grocery shopping will never be quality time.

Quality
4/5
Service
4/5
Value
4/5
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donn #1 in Melrose Park SA 14 Nov 2010 103 reviews · 7830 points

Shop seems a bit tired but what a surprise if you go inside

Chips made fresh from potato.

Great value and worth a detour.

Some of the nicest chips I have had recently.

Quality
5/5
Service
3/5
Value
5/5
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donn #1 in Melrose Park SA 14 Nov 2010 103 reviews · 7830 points

I visited this business Saturday 13/11/2011 lunch time and ordered some chips and a potato fritter.
This business has changed hands since my last visit.
The prices have increased considerably.
Parts of the shop are clean other parts are filthy as if the staff have a routine and if something is not on the list of things to clean it stays dirty
The business was reasonably busy there were 5 staff behind the counter.

The staff present as if they should be at a motor wrecking business.

I noticed the person on the fryer had half a bag of chips sitting on the bench getting cold he then proceeded to cook another basket full of chips to top up the bag of cold chips that was for me.

Meanwhile the potato fritters had been sitting in the bay marie getting old.

My chips arrived and they were under cooked they were not hot. However they were soggy without a hint of crispness.

I did not enjoy the food.

I suppose a fish and chip shop near the beach were there are no seagulls is not a good sign.

Quality
1/5
Service
2/5
Value
1/5