Reviews by t-rex
whenever i am in drummoyne i stop here because i cannot resist the soda bread fruit rolls and loaves. They are absolutely stuffed with fruit, so much that its like a mass of dried friut held with a bit of dough. At $1.50, they are small but really rich and filling. Yum. Coffee is good and the breaky's are good. Not cheap, but worth it.
We stopped here for lunch. It was aircondtioned and esy to park and not charlestown square which was heaving just before christmas. The food was good and although not that cheap, was really nice . A burger with chips was $16-$17 and a pie with veg and potatoes was $19. A bit more than we wanted to pay for lunch but comfortable, cool, hearty and super easy. Prob wouldnt come again for lunch, but be ok for dinner- its the same std menu with board specials
Approximate cost: $20-25
I have been to 3 or 4 dentists in the last 12 months- for various reasons ranging from convenience, not liking them and availability. This place was the most recent and I will be back,. The cost is average, but the dentist I had was really good. Checked things thoroughly, cleaned well, seemed good, reliable and conservative. Another benefit is its a one stop shop- they have scanning, surgeon and all the bits needed so there is no need to troop around the other places to get things done. Another good thing is i can get an appointment when i want one. Only downside is if you are heading west along p'matta rd, you have to use st parking and walk .....
good and authentic malay is hard to get in newcastle. The $10 noodle specials are well worth it. The ipoh kway teow is my favourite and the hokkien mee is good too (although not the 100% correct noodles, the day we went) They cook to order and taste the real thing
good, cheap, efficient japanses food. Nothing groundbreaking or fancy but solid rolls, set meals and fresh fish. The service is good- efficient and pleasant. Clean loos and cold water. the deals are the best- $4.80 sashimi with any meal!
Approximate cost: $15
the good here are fabulous- the bagels are divine. BUT! the staff are horrendous. They are rude, dismissive and I have seen them publicly humiliate customers. (eg, if given the wrong amt by someone "I SAID it was $5.00, NOT $4.50. Whats wrong with you?") It was appalling. I love bagels and the kugel was really ver good, but I cannot bring myself to return.
Is it called 3 bean because thats the amount of coffee used per cup? I have had take away coffee here about 3 times (just to make sure). Its ok. The coffee is too weak for me. The service is efficient and it is usually busy, so something must be ok (but maybe its more of a statement about the other convenient coffee options?) anyway- you line up, order, and each time i have felt i am putting the staff out by ordering and also by waiting in (always) the wrong spot. over it.
my new fave for a vietnamese roll in parramatta. there is a branch in church st also, which is just as good. I have had the bread rolls and also the rice paper rolls. The service if fast and pleasant, the food fresh and cheap (salad roll for $3.80). Its a good and reliable lunch/snack/whatever staple for me. I reckon the chicken rice paper rolls are the best. I've tried the pies and pastries, which fairly ordinary. Go the rolls.
Approximate cost: $3.80-6 ish
Pretheatre dinner was great. The show started at 8, we arrived at 6.20 and had heaps of time without feeling rushed. Neither of us had the pretheatre menu but opted for an antipasto each- seared scallops (3, plump and juicey, with salad) and then i had crab gnocchi which was really very good. dangerous dish, gnocchi, commonly stodgey or chewey or way too heavy. these were light and tasty. the pastas were entree size but with a side salad to share and the complimentary bread, and a glass of vino each it all came to $70 each (inluding tip). Not cheap , not too pricey for the great service, food quality and stunning view of the harbour.
Approximate cost: $25-35
My room was a little crap for an "apartment hotel'. Basically a small hotel room with an extra sink. Cant help but feel I was given the runt of the pickings. Also there was a random extra table squished in the corner which may have been the excuse for a dining table of the 'apartment' Other than this, the place was ok. The room was tidy and cleaned differently each day. nothing special, just an average room for a 4 (ish) star hotel. Breakfast was nice but don't order coffee unless you are prepared to pay an extra $4.50. Unless you get a good rate, a hotel would give you the same experience (or specifically ask for a proper apartment style room)