Some alright lollies in there for the kids, and hot sauces?…read more But went purely for the fudge. Who doesn't like fudge?!?! Not many choices and the fancy stuff was fancy priced. Would go back for the fudge and that's it. Ok service, a bit rushed. But yeah, maybe I'm a 'serve and get him outta here' person to some.

Let me just say this place isn't much to look at but their ice cream knocked my socks off! Its a…read moresmall store front with an elevated ice cream counter and the staff take your order and pass you small cones and dishes of heaven right over the counter to you. Service is fast, and the ice cream is amazing! What else can you ask for in a picturesque water front town!

We went here last night and got some cookies and cream ice cream and it was super delicious. If…read moreyou're looking for a tasty treat on the waterfront, I would highly recommend going here. They have a lot of different flavors of ice cream and the staff is very polite to! Check it out.

Cutest ice cream shop a few steps from the beach area. The white chocolate and raspberry ice cream…read morewas phenomenal. We also loved the salted caramel and the fig and manuka honey! Yummy crisp cones and good prices. Perfect for a stroll along the water.

Situated across from Waipu Beach/Cove, this is an excellent place to dine. Service is friendly and…read morequick. I was debating between the Margherita pizza or spinach falafel burger with fries. I am an aspiring vegan or at least trying to be more eco-friendly given the climate change and the horrible direction our environment is going. I used to eat meat but not anymore. I imagine the other items are tasty too. The waitress highly recommended the spinach burger, so I opted for that. It definitely did not disappoint! It was actually the best (and first) spinach falafel burger I've had in my life. And for you lactose-intolerant folks, the yogurt is non-dairy! Everything was fused in perfectly from the sauces, to the tomato, lettuce, and pickles. I don't think I put the burger down, it was that good. The bread was nicely grilled too. Fried were very crispy and tasty. I'd definitely eat here again if I'm in the area. I'm visiting from California and LOVE food. They also have a cafe bar with lots of delicious-looking desserts next door too. Didn't get to try tho, the burger and fries filled me up. Plus it's an open seating area with nice views of the beach. Happy eating and travels!

The atmosphere and the view are absolutely delicious! The fish burger was fantastic! There's a lot…read moreof pizza options but after seeing two, I would suggest something else, but I am 100% American so perhaps a pizza snob.

I miss my sexy Maori man. He ordered a lime-flavored smoothie here while I was busy being a tourist…read more(looking around for souvenirs). I don't know what else is in there since I only asked what flavor it was. Maybe milk? Ice cream? It was heaven! It was creamy, sweet, and tangy at the same time. So yummy! Being the little piglet that I am, I inhaled it and blamed him for finishing it instead. Hehe. :)

Such a great atmosphere. We were in Paihia for 3 days. Had breakfast and dinner at this ice cream…read moreplace. Tayla and Ebony were the two people that served a group of us. Honestly this was service with a smile. Music was playing and we all started singing along to it. Highly recommend going here. A lot of variety also.

Holy moly. *walk in* "would you like a sample?"…read more I hardly ever say yes to that question, but as soon as I opened the door the scent of the chocolate just warmed my soul The brittle that was on offer as sample of the day was absolutely to die for. Best brittle I've EVER had & I eat ALOT OF brittle, I consider myself a connoisseur. Where they lost a star, was with the pork belly salad I had for lunch. The pork belly pieces were over cooked & too chewy & the salad was over dressed. It was advertised as Pork Belly with Orange & Fennel Salad, there was an OK amount of fennel, but possibly not enough Orange. For my beverage I had a milk & dark chocolate mixed together & it was GORGEOUS. Top spot for anything chocolate. Food could definitely be better. Atmosphere is awesome, especially the beer & wine garden. Service is lovely in both the factory & cafe

I really love giving credit where credit is due, and boy to Makana Confectionary deserve it! My…read morefriend and I just dropped by on a whim on our way into downtown Kerikeri. Immediately upon arrival, we were invited in with two delectable and decent sized free samples: a Macadamia Butter Toffee Crunch and a Lemon Truffle. In a word, heaven. It is open confectionery kitchen with glass so you can watch all the love and attention that goes into each handmade treasure. All their confectionery is really a perfect gift and most boxes come 'gift wrapped.' Staff is super friendly and helpful...what's not to like?

Service was fast and servers were friendly. Kids friendly place. Gelato was good not too sweet and…read moretexture was creamier than what I'm used to.

Excellent food but service very slow as it was really busy and there were only two people working…read morethe floor. Hats off to the wonderful Marion who did most of the heavy lifting and was uber-efficient at keeping things together all evening.

We came here for lunch and ate on the dock at table under a big umbrella. It was a cold and rainy…read moreday, but the food was hot and delicious., the fish, moist and tender, and the chips hot and crispy. The views of the water, the other islands, and the ships are absolutely breathtaking.