Chocolate is, at any time, a good thing. It can be melted, poured over body parts and even eated if…read morethat is how you swing! There is, however, a world of difference between your $3 a block, movie session choc and top class, all your taste buds giving you a high five, individually packaged amazingness! Haighs is most definately the latter! Although there are a number of stores around (all good of course), I prefer the store on the corner of Adelaide Arcade on Grenfil Street. The store itself screams class, and in my opinion makes the choccie frogs taste all the sweeter! It aint cheap though, so don't expect to come out with a shopping bag full of 'regret it in the morning' for a couple of gold coins! Like good cheese though, top class Chocolate is worth the expense....especially when you eat it.

For almost 100 years Haigh's has been a badge very firmly tacked onto South Australia breast…read more For all those who like chocolate or chocolate based products, Haigh's is definitely a place to frequent. Whether you're buying a gift box of various chocolates, or a large block to enjoy for yourself, there's something for everyone at Haigh's! I never knew this Haigh's store was here for years. Then again Adelaide Arcade always eluded me for some unknown reason.

I confess that of recent times, my chocolate-tooth has started to erode. I've not go the same…read morepassion for the sweet stuff as I used to. *insert dramatic pause here* Now I know that such a confession could send many of you reeling, but I will save my cocoa-credibility by stating that when I DO eat chocolate I consider Haighs to be absolutely above and beyond any of the sugary supermarket brands. Much like developing a taste for fine wines and an appreciation for The Weekend Australian over The Sunday Mail, as one gets older they prefer the finer things in life. This should extend to chocolate as well. Haighs are a South Australian institution that should not be ignored (unless you have a medical condition preventing you from doing so, or like my boss you freakishly have an aversion to chocolate). The quality of their product has been refined over many years, with no sugary-grit or soapy after-taste that comes of many mainstream brands. The price may put some people off, but it's the quality your paying for here as well as the traditional hands-on approach in producing some of the world's finest chocolate. A quick tip however to those who plan a trip to Haighs around the Easter & Christmas periods, be prepared to queue. Even if you arrive before opening. Such is the demand for this nectar of the confectionary gods. And if you have to wait, then you know it must be good.

Stale and cold!…read more Stopped here for coffee and dessert Pros Friendly staff Clean tables Cons We had chocolate fondue for two. Far too much for two people Hot. Chocolate dip was cold Strawberries with stalks on made it difficult to dip Banana bread stale. All the items were in huge chunks to big to eat whole!

Randomly stumbled on this place on the first day of opening. The staff were very friendly and…read moreexplained the origin of the store etc. The front of the store was selling chocolates and in the back there were seating for coffee and food. There weren't any samples of chocolates but ended up getting a few to go and they were delicious! Will be back to try their coffee and more flavors of chocolate. Hopefully they will encorporate giving out samples to try in the future.

Didn't have what I wanted. But looked pretty good and had a nice selection of chocolates.read more

A few years ago, I was on a tour of a chocolate-making facility interstate. The guide explained…read moretheir chocolate was made using imported cacao butter and that there was only one chocolate maker in Australia who made their chocolate completely from scratch. "Who is that?" we asked, out of interest. "Haigh's", he replied. My Mum and I exchanged smug glances as though just by being from South Australia, we could claim credit for Haigh's dedication to chocolately excellence. I work alarmingly close to the Beehive Corner Haigh's store; close enough to hear the siren song of the salted caramel truffles, the dark chocolate Rocky Road, the chocolate covered coffee beans . . . *focus* The renowned quality of Haigh's is in no doubt. There is usually at least a few people in line and at peak times (Easter, Christmas, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day), there is a constant well-ordered queue of people out of the door, all eager to get into the good books by presenting a quality gift and trying to stop themselves from pointing to the truffle case and declaring "One of each, please!" The staff are always friendly, confirm your purchase and ask if it's a gift or having to travel far, in which case they will put it in a foil bag to resist the SA heat. When the transaction is finished, they'll ask if you'll like to try - "YES, PLEASE!" Whereupon you'll receive a couple of pastilles or broken up pieces to tide you over until you can bust into your bag of goodies. I swear this is true, I actually heard someone refuse their taste one day with a "no, thanks". I hope they're getting the help they need, poor souls. My vision for Haigh's is that one day they open an associated café or pop-up shop; serving their branded hot chocolate, fine coffees and other sweet treats made with the same care they put into their signature product. I'm quite happy to come on board as creative consultant/taste tester. Call me.

I classified myself as a VIP when I got a sneak peak of this establishment before it opened to the…read morepublic. I was happily a guinea pig to trial anything I desired off the menu. Having visited other franchises interstate I knew what to expect & Adelaide delivered. An avid peanut butter fan must try the thick shake! The churros are a classic and made extremely quickly, brought out, and devoured in the same amount of time. The fondue leaves a bit to be desired, I personally have had better elsewhere but it was still delicious. There is no such thing as bad chocolate! No doubt this venue will be packed out often especially in such a central venue. Well worth a visit though!

Quick and easy Helpful happy staff…read more Lots to choose from Cool coffee mugs and comfortable seating An enjoyable coffee place

Took way too long for my meal to arrive, meals did not arrive together, churros tasted like stale…read morebread and it took almost as long to bring my hot chocolate.

This San Churros just recently opened for business this week in Adelaide's Chinatown, and I must…read moresay, the employees are so nice!! This is my third time at a San Churros franchise, and this one has thus far been the best! We ordered the tapas dessert dish and two milkshakes. The male employee that served us came to our table, even though last time we went to the counter to order for the San Churros on Rundle St. He walked us through the tapas orders and the choices in the components like chocolate truffles, fondue chocolate etc. Just superb customer service all round!

Don't you just love it when somewhere exceeds all of your expectations? Well say hello to Chocolate…read moreTaperia. This little dessert bar opened only about a week ago on Melbourne Street, North Adelaide. I snapped a picture of it while it was still being fitted out, a large pink window with the words 'Chocolate Taperia' and a cardboard sign on the door saying 'coming soon'. To tell you the truth I was excited, I'm always excited to try a new dessert bar, but I was also preparing myself to be disappointed. See, all I'd seen was this large pink window that made me think this was going to be a bit too sterile but cutsey to have that real dessert bar charm. Enter last Sunday night, and the pink window is now joined by a few rustic chairs and tables, and the door now opens to a beautifully lit wooden room with antique style chairs and gorgeous wood work. Hello Chocolate Taperia - I think I'm in love. The menu is hispanic, with delicious desserts from Spain and Latin America. It was created by chef Jean-Claude de Toulouse, and he popped over to our table to explain a bit about the menu. It was a nice touch. The Sweet Tapas platters are great for sharing, but try and tackle one yourself and you'll end up wrapping biscuits up in a napkin to take home for later. They sure can be filling. There are 'warm temptations' perfect for winter, and some seasonal desserts. Chocolate Taperia do a good job at pulling off the whole package. Nothing is half arsed (excuse my french), they've put 100% into the menu, the setting, and the service. I'm always rooting for a dessert place that does more than throw together some crepes, waffles, and a fondant and call it a menu. So I hope Chocolate Taperia gets it's name out there as a firm contender on the dessert scene.

For chocolate addicts, it doesn't get much better than this (or worse if you have the "eyes bigger…read morethan stomach" condition like me). Everything from the pressed metal walls to the booths with mini lamp lights and sheer golden curtains creates an aura of luxurious, dark chocolate, I mean wooden, boudoir. The service has been wonderful both times I have been here - friendly, attentive (sometimes a little too much) and always able to manage a large crowd of people (of which there is always one around). A menu of hot and iced chocolates coming in orange, mint, chilli flavours combined with South American herbal teas, coffee and sodas are a nice introduction but lets be realistic you're here for those 2 pages of chocolate based desserts on the menu. I normally pick a chocolate tapas platter to share which changes on a monthly basis just so I can try combinations of dark sticky chocolate with churros or tarts with macarons and mini mousse pots. "Presentation" is the one word I would use to describe the essence of this place. From the carefully decorated dishes to the interior and the staffs manner, it is definitely worth adding to the "best dessert bars of Adelaide," list.

Shop 60 in the Central Market is without question my favourite food stall by a very big margin…read more Barossa Fine foods are bloody fine indeed! Beautiful cured and salted meats, plus some insanly high quality cuts of wagu and some Duck in there for good measure. So many choices, what to do?! Simple, get the ham! Not just any ham of course, the Serano Ham and Parma Ham are the only choices you need to consider. MEAT CANDY! They also have some great terrines and the closest thing you will find in Adelaide to Head Cheese? Need to ask what it is......then you don't get to know!

Barossa Fine Foods offers a great selection of quality cuts and cured meats…read more Their leg ham is absolutely fantastic as are the various salamis on offer. I have really enjoyed cooking up a rack of lamb from barossa fine foods and their diced lamb makes for a fantastic stew or curry. In addition to the entirely accessible, Barossa stocks some gourmet numbers which are perhaps a bit more risque, such as black pudding/blood saussage, emu posciutto and biltong (south african style dried beef). Try the kangaroo salami, it is really good and because kangaroos don't fart methane, it is good for the planet too.