The salesperson was 10/10. She could provide lessons in how to interact with customers. Absolutely…read morefirst class. Delivery was timely and efficient by a very nice man. Product is very good quality. Overall an outstanding experience.

Baby Bunting is one of those gigantic 1-stop-shops for all your baby needs. Pretty much anything…read moreyou could possibly think of for a babe, plus a few things you'd never think of, you'll find here. But I can tell you, as a first time mum-to-be it is SUPER overwhelming. I think it's best to go there with intent to purchase a specific item or have a list. Don't just jump in the deep end because you will drown in prams, nappies and anxiety. This store is super new and staff are obviously mostly new to the game and well which is a little disappointing. When you're faced with, like, 40-something different prams and the staff member helping you can't give you much information and doesn't know how to operate them it's really, really disheartening. This is the sort of place you need to feel empowered and at ease when a staff member assists you. This is the second time I've been to the store and the second time I've left without making a purchase because it's just all too much. I'm hoping I can go back in a month or so and be offered a wealth of knowledge from staff members who have really put in the hard yards and studied their products.

I went shopping at Baby Bunting this morning with my daughters and two pregnant granddaughters…read more Nothing was too much for the staff and we found them to be extremely knowledgable about the products. While we were at the checkout my granddaughter fainted. The staff were amazing. They were very calm and caring. They sat with her and made sure she was comfortable until the ambulance arrived. Even though my granddaughter had to stay on the floor in front of the counter there were no annoyed looks, heavy sighs etc, just genuine caring. This was followed up by a phone call this afternoon to make sure my granddaughter was ok. Amazing staff. Congratulations to you all. I hope the owners see this post and give you all a great big Christmas bonus. :)

$4.50 for a small take away cup and a cheap Nerada tea bag. Tourist places seem to not care about…read morewhat they do because they figure the customers will keep coming. Bendigo Pottery is worth a visit but could be a lot cooler. The café needs a little love.

This cute store is one of those places that does furniture, home wares and then bits and pieces of…read morebooks, accessories, handbags etc. I got sucked in by their amazing window display and then wandered around "oohing and ahhing" for quite some time before walking out with a very cool Australian artisan made necklace. The staff are super friendly and helpful and were very keen to give me the low down on where to check out in Bendigo (seeing I'm not a local). Excellent service and as a Melbournite, I was very tempted by their great range of lamps and tables... if only I had a bigger car! A must to check out if you're in the area.

The Book Grocer has an awesome selection of books that's always evolving. However, you won't find…read morethe current bestsellers here, most of the stock is from the recent years, but the pricing is killer. Books in their display windows are usually a tenner, and last weekend, every single book was 5$! How good is that?! They needed to make room for more stock that's coming. So, I managed to grab some real bargains such as John Torode's 'Beef' cookbook (hardback), Bruce Parry's Amazon, a brick sized Collins Spanish-English-Spanish dictionary among several paperback fiction and some childrens books. All for five bucks each, seriously in this age when a new paperback costs almost thirty. I guess that gives you an idea of their range, and they also have selections of religion, politics, history, art, business, culture and sciences as well. In the past I've picked up a few design books as well. Even though many have embraced e-books, I personally still like to have a real book in my hand. The BG is great to have a browse everyweek as I bet you'll discover something you'd like to read especially as it's still curl-up-on-your-couch season.

A part of me was somewhat surprised that I couldn't find a second hand bookshop in Bendigo, but…read morethat was before I found this place. It's located in a old building, and it certainly does have a pretty decent range. In fact the interior of the place is absolutely gorgeous, especially if you happen to be one of those people, like me, who likes to wander around such places, and explore what books that lie here, forgotten. Yeah, this place certainly did have quite a lot of charm, and is one that I'd have no problems returning to in a hurry.

We've visited this wonderful bookshop twice while travelling in Victoria and bought a good number…read moreof excellent books. Downstairs there are cabinets with special interest books at the front (first editions, unusual, signed) and a decent selection of art books. Further in is a large amount of literature and fiction and nice hardback editions. Upstairs is a large range of different categories of books including poetry and non-fiction. Prices are reasonable. (Sadly, we learnt this time that the owner is in ill health and the building has been sold. There are discounts now being applied to encourage you to buy up big as they are selling their entire stock.)

Note: I'm writing this review as a long-term mail order customer - I have never visited the…read morephysical shop (but I intend to in the future!). I have been buying yarn from Bendigo Woollen Mills for years - it is fantastic quality, and excellent value. And I'm not exaggerating - check their website - you get a 200g cone (or ball) of high quality wool for only $12-$13! Postage is ridiculously cheap, and products are shipped promptly. With a huge colour selection, I don't know why more people don't shop here - it's perfect for anyone who works with wool. I've been buying it for my handweaving and woven tapestry, and it works out a lot cheaper than the local craft shop (plus the quality is ten times better!). It's lovely to knit with, and wears well without bobbling like the more commercial yarns do. I highly recommend anyone interested in crafting to support an Australian wool mill (one of the only mills left in Australia!) - knitting and crocheting are becoming trendier these days, so why not save yourself some money and buy wool in bulk?

A bit tricky to get to if you've never been there before, if you're a knitter, weaver or crocheter,…read moreyou'll want to check this place out. This is the kind of place that you should go to source wool and know what project you're buying for. You can check their prices and purchase online, but seeing it in person at least once is recommended. Even though they're a bit analog still, they DO do online shopping, phone and mail orders and send out current colour cards to their regular customers. You can also request them to send you their colour cards online or by phone so you can look at their swatches in person. They also sell patterns and fully knitted garments. If you run out of wool or underestimated how many skeins you needed for a particular project, you can call or email them about a colourway and dyelot and they will do their best to help you out. But they do sell out of popular colours quickly and you might need to purchase the latest dyelot, so plan ahead! Tip: Check out the back room for sales, goodies and treasures. Pro tip: The back room will be picked over and gutted by knitting harpies if you go during the Bendigo Sheep and Wool Show weekend! Overall: Good quality and economical choice for large projects that would otherwise be pricier with more boutique wools.

Everyone we visit there's always fantastic service from them. Most of the time the owner is there…read moreand she is so helpful. Great range of plants trees and veggies. Have got so much from them and never lost a plant, they are just amazing quality. I wouldn't go anywhere else.