CoLab Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We received a voucher as a Christmas present. Ordering and delivery process was flawless. Lots of great products and producers, in particular Peter Boucher butchers, their meat products We ordered w... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have ordered more than once from CoLab as we love the Ginger and Prawn Dumplings, the service is great,fast turnaround time, highly recommend.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

We ordered three ready meals and some other produce. Bar Lourinha's chick peas with spinach wee good. The duck red curry was tender and flavoursome but there were just three half cherry tomatoes in th... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Co-Lab Pantry have a large (and delicious) variety of products! They are always adding new products to their site, which keeps it fun and exciting. Great customer service and prompt delivery. The... See more

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A 24/7 online destination for ready-made meals, drinks, pantry staples & produce from restaurants, cafes & bars - in 1 order. Delivering to homes across Australia.


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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Frozen goods arrived partly defrosted.

There was a delay with my order, unfortunately it was a frozen delivery and there was no more dry ice left by the time it arrived. The dumplings partly defrosted and stuck together. When cooked, it was a mushy mess. I'm hesitant to order frozen goods again. Other things I've ordered have been perfect.

13 April 2021
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Reply from CoLab

Hi Kat,
Thanks so much for your valued feedback. This is a concern for us as we are very particular about products arriving in perfect condition. I have sent through an email so we can compensate you. Our sincere apologies.
The Co-lab Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Worth the wait

I didn't receive my order on the date requested. However, I got an email and call the very next day. The lady had located my order, explained there had been a problem, booked a date and I got the most amazing box of goodies. Highly recommended and exceptional customer service. Thank you also to the lovely courier who dropped of the goodies.

10 April 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This service was wonderful

This service was wonderful. We had a hiccup with delivery and the team went above and beyond to fix and solve this issue to ensure the parcel arrived. Their communication is excellent and I highly recommend them.
The product was high quality and beautifully presented.

7 April 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered a basket for my daughter in…

Ordered a basket for my daughter in Melbourne. Being from Canada I didn’t have any information about this company but went with customer reviews. Wasn’t disappointed, my daughter loved it and said it was filled with very good products and was very impressed all around! Thank you, I will be doing this again !!

5 April 2021
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Personalized letter missing, small portions

Ordered a mixed box for my mum’s birthday. Slightly pricey, but delivery was quick and I left it to the last minute to get her something! As I’m living in London I thought that this was the best option due to my own disorganization. Before pa loo yment, I wrote a personalized message for her in the appropriate text box field, but this was not included in the delivery. Mum was confused as to who had sent her the package, and never received the card. The portions were also small for the price, but not outrageous. I want to support this local Aussie brand, but this was a bit disappointing.

2 April 2021
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Reply from CoLab

Thank you so much for your feedback. We're so sorry to hear your note was not included in delivery. We take great pride in ensuring all messages are included and apologise that this one was missed!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I ordered this as a gift on Friday for…

I ordered this as a gift on Friday for a Tuesday delivery but was only emailed the following Friday that the parcel hadn’t been delivered because you were short of the crostilli I had ordered and you requested to swap it for a DIY pack of Cannoli. When I questioned why it had taken all week to call me to ask this I was told that you also hadn’t had the taramasalata I had ordered in stock until the Thursday but I should have been advised of this which I wasn’t.
The box once delivered was well received however.

2 April 2021
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Reply from CoLab

Hi Joanne,
We're so sorry to hear of these issues with your order. We rarely have stock issues like this, but if ever we do, we try to update customers as soon as we find out any information on stock availability with orders. We're so sorry this didn't seem to be the case in your experience. Thank you for your valued feedback and apologies again.
The Co-lab Team.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Packaging problems and broken eggs.

Great products (!) however the eggs were broken which meant everything was a mess. Not ideal having to clean off egg from other products, which dampened the experience.

8 March 2021
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Reply from CoLab

Hi Alex,

We're so sorry to hear about your eggs! We would love to chat with you about your order and see if we can send a replacement. We will send you an email if you're happy for us to assist.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Delivery information could be better

First time order so was anxious on when the delivery will arrive. Whilst a lot of my products weren't Next Day Delivery, I didn't expect that it would take a week to receive! Not to mention you only get 2 notifications of the delivery; an email a day before indicating timeframe between 8am - 5pm & an SMS when it has been delivered.
I read in your Delivery FAQ's if the goods couldn't be delivered in a safe place, that it would be returned to Co-Lab (so another week delivery?). Plus it's full of perishable goods, so a vague 8am-5pm delivery window put me on edge.

I've experienced other online delivery services where you receive an email/SMS a day before, an SMS with an online link to the tracking info which provides updated ETA's & how far the delivery is AND an SMS to confirm it was delivered.
For the prices you pay at Co-Lab, I expected a bit more transparency with delivery information; I feel it's all a bit vague. Still undecided if I'll use them again.
Received all my goods though, intact & none missing, so that's a plus.

8 March 2021
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Reply from CoLab

Hi Nic,

Thank you so much for your review. Delivery information is something we have currently been working on with our service provider.

We really value your feedback and will continue improving delivery communication.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Poor communication

Poor communication. I ordered a hamper which was delivered in two separate lots. The recipient who’s birthday it was contacted me to question what the joke was after receiving just a breadstick. Is it not possible to time things in such a way so that all contents are delivered simultaneously?

8 March 2021
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Reply from CoLab

Hi Michael,
That's so disappointing to hear. Unfortunately with baked goods, they are sent direct from the bakery so they are not stored in our warehouse and to ensure freshness. We have messaging throughout the website on the product pages and in the confirmation email to let people know these items are sent separately, however it seems it is still unclear so we are currently re-looking at this offering. I'd love to chat with you to apologise and see if we can make it up to your friend.
I've sent you an email.
Thanks

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb customer service

My order was processed in a timely manner, notification of the tracking history was received which allowed me to follow the progress of my order; then the delivery was on time and presented in a courteous and respectful manner.
Many thanks Co-lab Pantry

3 March 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Website really easy to use

Website was really easy to navigate, finding the items I was looking for while also being distracted by all the other delicious looking items! Great communication regarding delivery, with regular updates of when my items were arriving.

3 March 2021
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Too expensive and quality doesn't…

Too expensive and quality doesn't reflect the price

1 March 2021
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Reply from CoLab

Hi there,

Thanks for leaving feedback for us. We're sorry to hear about your bad experience - we would love to hear more about your experience so we can improve the quality of products. We have sent you an email if you're open to discussing further.

Thanks

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The quality of the poducts are…

The quality of the poducts are excellent with a range that is extensive. The service is quick and reliable. I am a very happy Queensland customer who used Co-Lab Pantry to send care packages to my kids in Melbourne during lockdown. Thank you!

25 February 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and excellent goods

Great service and excellent goods. Very happy and the delivery was super fast!

23 February 2021
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Reply from CoLab

Hi Tom,
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review. We're so glad you enjoyed your goods!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great selection

Great selection & assortment of hard to find quality products and quick delivery

23 February 2021
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Reply from CoLab

Hi Natasha, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review. We're so glad you enjoyed your goods and the selection online!

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