Nice range of candy there but the service was not it. I stopped coming here but the last time I…read morecame here, the owners were eyeing us down like Hawkes when I was just browsing. I got a small bag of lollies but when I went to pay, the owner just swapped the bag of lollies I grabbed for a different bag at the back of the counter. the lady at the counter told me it was fresher and refused to give me the original bag I picked.

Thirsty from all your shopping, need a sugar pick me up then head on over to Sweet Station. This…read moresugar paradise is located opposite the sushi place and stocks a wide range of candy, drinks and snack foods. If you're with kids and they won't shut up, go buy them some candy, get them chupa chups or something. So much gum and chocolate. It may be tiny but they make the most of the space. Need gum or mints after lunch they have that too or if you buy something they actually give you a mint. Don't trust the food court here but really hungry and won't leave until you've found a bargain? Then they have chips, crackers, yoghurts and cookies, in fact it is almost like a little dairy. Tip: there is no customer service help desk in Dress Smart but if you can't locate a store buy something and ask and they will point you in the right direction.

The Sweet Land is a great stop in the Botany Downs Shopping Centre. From candy to confectionery to…read moreready-made gifts for that last-minute birthday gift, The Sweet Land has it all. They stock those delicious Nerds theater boxes that I could finish on my own, as well as an assortment of Gobstoppers and Reese's Pieces. I love coming to this place around Christmas time when it's decked out with candy canes and red and green lollies- I guess you could say I'm a big fan of themes. I will definitely be making a trip before Easter weekend hits! As for their gift chocolates, I like to check them out for ideas rather than for buying, some of them are a little over-priced for my taste. The guy that owns The Sweet Land doesn't say much but he's always really nice and doesn't mind when I'm taking longer than necessary to make up my mind on my purchases. A sweet tooth's heaven and lots to choose from!

Sugary treats, sweet delights, goody-goody-gumdrops!!! What to write about a confectionary store…read morethat I have frequented on more than one occasion... well, they are in New Lynn Mall, close to the door when coming in from the train station side, which I am sure proves problematic for many families if they need to leave that way, passing by in hope the ankle biters don't see the colourful lollies on display, wise and evil planning by The Sweet Factory owners. The shop also have a ample range of gifts already wrapped waiting to surprise a new owner, ample considering it is really only a very small store, I am guessing you couldn't fit more than five customers in there all at once. Go take some friends and try it for for yourselves, prove my theory wrong!

This place is ridiculous, with sweets of all kinds gathered for a sugar mind blow…read more Try pass your kids along this shop and you will fail miserably. The shop although tiny, is set up so that every little and big sweet is on full display. This makes it incredibly difficult to bypass it without purchasing a little something, or a lot of something. I like it because they have a great selection of foreign sweets too, which can sometimes be hard to come by. What I don't like is that it is a little on the expensive side for my liking, and of course the fact that all the sweets are terrible for your health! Also, you can't really tell what it is that you are purchasing, because not all the products have their ingredients listed on the packaging, and some sweets don't even have packaging (gross).

I was elated when The Sweetest Little Chocolate Shop opened a new store in Sylvia Park. Not only…read morewas it much closer to home, but personally, it was bigger and better- its a modern take on the charming, original Midcity Arcade store. The service is friendly, patient and very knowledgeable; because of this I can never leave without a box of ten chocolates and a bag of their delicious Russian caramel fudge. The staff really make it an experience and because of this, I've become a regular here. You'll be dying to try all the flavours they provide, and its an extensive list. For someone who already knows what they're after or they're short on time, they do provide a range of pre-packed candies, chocolates and bars to suit any need. My favourites include the almond rocher, coconut snowball truffle and the roasted almond honey truffle- all to die for! Take a few flavours home with you to try- you really won't be disappointed.

It really is! (the sweetest little chocolate shop). I'd never seen my niece's eyes so wide as we…read morewalked in; it's a beautiful little store with a great selection of hand made chocolates. This is their third store; half of the choccies they make themselves, the other half imported from around the world. We spent at least 30mins choosing from the cabinet, they are all so perfectly made and nearly look too good to eat. The passion fruit heart was my favourite; my niece couldn't get enough of the truffles. This is a great place to buy a gift; either make a box up yourself or choose from their large range of pre-packaged goodies. The staff are very helpful and my niece was SO jealous when the girl behind the counter said she had tried most of the chocolates. You can guess what she wants to be when she grows up now!

Located at the Countdown end part of Sylvia Park mall, United Sweets stocks an array of North…read moreAmerican candy, cereal and other food items including canned soft drinks (fizzy drink/soda pop). I would have given them more than 3 stars but Martha's Backyard is is a 5 minute drive from this shop & has everything they do plus LOADS more.

After a trip to Queenstown earlier this summer and making a visit to the British Lolly Shop there,…read moreI was an instant fan. So I was happy to discover that United Sweets had a selection of British confectionery for me to devour! I am of the opinion that British chocolate is superior in just about every form; there's just something about the texture, the richness and flavour that's different (and better) than what we get in New Zealand. Yorkies and Tunnock's Snowballs are my picks from the kiosk so far- always a great little treat! American candy is readily available in most places around Auckland now (a lot of local video stores are honing in on this one), but the kiosk is readily located just outside the supermarket, so if you're feeling that craving of Cookie Dough Bites or Mike & Ikes, its very convenient.

I dare you to try and wrap your mouth around one of the Giant lollipops they stock here. At $12,…read moreit's probably the most you should probably spend on a lollipop but totally worth it for the challenge alone. 'The Old Lolly Shop' in Takapuna may be one of the last of its kind in Auckland, stocking all of your kiwi favourites, like spearmint leaves, humbugs, chocolate fish and lots more. They have their very own instore 'Lollymaker', who you can pop in to see in action. They are available to make handmade lollies to order. You choose the size, shape, colour and flavour. If you book in a group of people, say for a playgroup or school trip , you even have the option to each make your own lollipop. I mean how awesome is that!

The concept behind the new Cheltenham Dairy & Milk Bar warms the my cockles of my heart. Sure, I…read morewasn't alive when dairys looked like this but I've seen the photos and been told the stories. My grandparents grew up on the Shore and I can just imagine them heading down to the local Milk Bar for a shake or to pick up some groceries. Nostalgia aside, Cheltenham Dairy & Milk Bar is pretty much a schmancy diary. There's all the usual lollies, ice cream, chips and drink but they've also got a small selection of baked goods (muffins, slices and some sandwiches), Allpress coffee and juices & smoothies as well. I didn't actually spy any milkshakes when I was there but surely they do them! When I popped in it was late afternoon I was in need of refuelling so I ordered their berry smoothie. The serving was large but unfortunately the taste was disappointing. It was incredibly sour and icy. I should've taken it back but I was already on the road when I took my first sip. Suffice to say, I'll be sticking to regular diary products next time. You can't go wrong with a couple of scoops of ice cream right?

I came here after reading about ice cream sandwiches and gosh they did not disappoint at all!! The…read morestaff there was soooo friendly and nice, everyone in the neighbourhood was nice! I got a salted caramel ice cream sandwich which was premade but not soggy at all. Anything but. He offered to make me a new one but I declined as it wasn't necessary. The chocolate dipped graham biscuit was crunchy and the perfect flavours for an ice cream sandwich. The salted caramel ice cream had the perfect amount of salt to sugar ratio (which believe me can go sooooo wrong). And just the marriage of he two was heavenly .... I know... It's so basic and to judge a whole store on something that can be made anywhere. But the environment, staff and the one item I tried was perfection. And those outdoor seatings. Soooo cute.

To be honest this place kind of smells really bad. I don't know why. Maybe because some of the…read morelittle treats they sell are so strange and curious. It probably doesn't matter about the smell, because if you're into this kind of stuff then you're going to go there regardless. It's a specialty Japanese sweets and confectionary shop. They have all kinds of random stuff. I bought a tiny, plastic, golden cat that had a little panel where it's butt was that you can remove. And inside the cats butt is this little chocolate truffle thing that's shaped like a bottle of champagne. So there's that kind of thing. There's also dozens of types of dried ginger and random figgy stuff. Basically just an obscure candy party.

What a little gem! This place is quietly tucked away amongst ample car yards and mechanics in an…read moreunusual little spot on Great North Road in New Lynn. I had actually walked past many times and had not really noticed it until taking the time to stop and check it out - then once in I was very impressed by what they had to offer and ended up walking away with a bag of items! The prices were so much better than I would have imagined for a speciality food store. I bought two boxes of unique looking chocolate coated wafers, one box of plunger grind coffee and two packets of veggie chippies (the latter being for us to try!) all just $12! What a bargain! I personally don't think the name does this place justice, also it is a bit misleading, as I entered with the idea that I was about to buy some aromatic spices and herbs to add to my pantry and really it seemed more like a gift shop, a lovely one though! Worthy enough to give four stars too in a review! There was also some great looking syrups, chocolate coated coffee beans, dry dips in a packet (looked intriguing and will I be back to try!), fudge, biscuits a range of things that some of you might be interested in, go check it out and keep this place trading!

Trader James is a pretty cool bulk foods/whole foods store, the main downsides being that it's not…read morereally near anywhere else you're going and it's not even a very big store. On the plus side, the lady I encountered who worked there was very knowledgeable about their products and about nutrition, and what she didn't know she was happy to look up on the internet for me. Which is cool because then you know she's not making up bullshit to get you to buy something. She did recommend a snack called Frooze Balls which she seemed to think were amazing but when I tried them I thought they were yuck. Personal tastes, I suppose. But aside from that she helped me find what I was looking for (chia seeds) and explain the nutritional difference between black and white chia seeds (none), as well as discuss some other foods suitable for tramping.