Another new business in Takapuna, accessed from the alleyway running alongside the carpark by…read moreBerkeley Cinema. Handmade chocolates and packaged gift baskets along with a counter of cakes and coffee. For the late night chocoholics there's a blackboard menu of desserts on offer and they're open til 10pm most nights, great for after a movie.

We ordered from the menu the hot chocolate, brownie and chocolate pudding. The presentation, the…read moreflavours and everything that was also included on the plaster was absol4delicious. You get given a scoop of ice cream with each plates and raspberry sauce too to counteract the sweetness. It cost $30 or $32. It might sound pricey but the sizes are big and once again everything is just delicious. I'll go again and definitely recommend the place to everyone.

I found this place today that I never knew existed and hadn't even noticed it before. However in…read morethe weekend they opened a little cafe that sells coffee, chocolate, hot chocolate, biscuits, ice-cream and other things. They have always opened to the public 8.30-5pm Monday to Friday however they recently decided to open the cafe. The cafe will be open Monday to Saturday, and open late till 9pm Thursday-Saturday, so it will be a nice treat for those who live near the Beach Haven area. It was because of this that I noticed it and I am really glad I did, they have a whole assortment of chocolates, fudge and amazing chocolate gifts. They were very busy in there today getting chocolate ready for Easter, and if you want you can get a big chocolate with your name on it. As well as selling to the public they have a huge number of businesses that they supply to such as hotels, restaurants and shops. Today I had a coffee and biscuit combo that went down very well, and I tried the fudge - vanilla, chocolate and black sambuca - all of them were very good, but I especially enjoyed the black sambuca. I think I will come here often for my chocolate fix.

How could there be a chocolate store here and I never knew about it!? My boyfriend lives just down…read morethe road and he has kept this a secret our entire relationship! How dare he?? It's a super cute, quaint little shop in Beach Haven. When I wondered up to it this morning an EXTREMELY friendly lady welcomed me with the warmest of smiles and ushered me inside. She told me all about the store and the things they sold and offered and their hours. She was not pushy about sales or anything just genuinely filling me in on their business. I had a nosy around and loved everything I saw. I could find a gift for every single person I know, they were all wonderful and unique. I bought a three pack of truffles to share with my mom and sister. We nibbled and shared them between us and they were beautiful. It was only $5 for the pack, which I don't think is bad at all for quality chocolate. Extra bonus - they are open for deserts and hot drinks on some nights and there are ice cream scoops sold too. Everything you could want for a sweet tooth! I'll be popping in for desert very soon.

Swing by this cute Dessert Depot by Milford suburb. The simply design is quite eye-catching…read more However, I believe you will be mostly attracted by those sweet treat on the counter. Yes, who will deny dessert treat? It is a tidy and modern place with clean color and simple design. Basic coffee choice, great tea selection, lots of chocolate-themed dessert and great choice for Ice cream. Normally I would go for the first dessert on the shelf, Kahlua&Hazelnut Praline Cheese cake. It turns out it is a right decision. Smooth top layer, creamy but not too sweet for the middle cheese cake part, with the bottom full of praline crunch bites, it goes perfect with a warm coffee, and with afternoon sun, which also satisfy your expectation. However, you can easily tell that they need improvement for the decoration and atmosphere, comparing with the two famous Cafes across the street. Dessert Depot, you definitely need more to be filled up.

If you're looking for a fun international Dutch experience here it is. The moment I saw this…read morerestaurant I really wanted to get inside and try out there pancakes. (So the sign mentioned) Perfect opportunity arose a few months back while still pregnant and the need to eat was enormous. Fellow mums can probably associate the love of either savory or sweet, and in my case it was oh so sweet! I must rave of their pancake size portions they are really something, and decorated with such personal touch. I decided that day that I would go for the Kids Pancake which was served with seasonal fruit and a nice surprise. I won't spoil the secret as it was cute and appropriate. Please do try this delight out there Original Dutch Poffertjes which is like a pancake puff, holy moly, really delicious, and can make one go back many times again. This feels like a family owned and happy cafe, with great service.

Sometimes in a man's life there is expertly cooked bacon with the most delicious of accompaniment…read morethat you wouldn't have expected. Enter the Speck from Dutch Delight. First of all let me talk about the place, Dutch Delight is a simple tiled floor with tables and the most interesting varied stuff on the wall, from maps, to postcards and figures promoting strange things. There is a children's room filled with toys for the kids too. But really, let's look and what drew you towards this review, yes I know your secret craving, Bacon .. No need to blush, it's my fetish too. This was crispy well cooked bacon, set onto Dutch pancake with icing sugar, special syrup and banana. When longingly asking for more bacon, this dish only gets better. In summary, if you like bacon on your pancakes .. Eat at Dutch Delight, if you don't like Bacon, then you and I have nothing to say to each other.

I have been here 3 times already. And I'm on a holiday to NZ…read more Absolutely love this place as you can see. The queue is too big sometimes. They let you taste (please do be considerate of people behind you so don't take very long). The staff is patient and nice. Little nook is to eat the ice cram available if you like, we often take it away because we didn't live far. I will come again and again if I could. 100/100 for this place. LOVE IT. Unfortunately it's very cheap.

Brand spanking new and well worth a visit!…read more Nestled in the Brikenhead shops, you'd be forgiven for not noticing The Gelato Workshop at first glance. It's one of those blink-and-you'll-miss-it jobbies. Let me tell you though, it's worth driving round the block for... What's cool about The Gelato Workshop is that they make all the ice cream on site - pretty impressive given the size of the shop - and although they've only been open a short time, they seem pretty keen to throw out some interesting flavours. Think along the lines of bubblegum or candy cane and gingerbread for the festive season. On my first visit, I found it near to impossible to choose, but after several tasters, just couldn't go past gingerbread. It tasted so authentic, as though they had just put a coupley wee gingerbread men in a blender? Maybe they did. Regardless, it was off the hook and v.generous for a single scoop. So much so that I had to lick and drive in order to make it to the park down the road without spilling. Looking forward to heading back and trying more flavours. Keep an eye out on their FB page for deets on new flavours!

This is the factory store for Much More Ice Cream and Kiwi Ice Cream. They sell the standard 2…read morelitre take home tubs plus ice cream in a cone, 5 litre tubs, and ice cream cakes. I normally go here for the ice cream but they have a other things too such as chocolate chips, chopped nuts, cones, milkshake syrups, cookies, and lollies. I'm pretty sure there's more but I haven't bothered checking it all out. They always have some ice cream for $2.50 for 2 litres and many others for about $4.50 and $5.30. The price depends on which flavour you're after. The 5 litre tubs are $15. This place is worth it if you're in the area and looking for some cheap ice cream.

Excellent food, a good selection, and great service. The atmosphere evokes Mediterranean ambiance,…read moremaking dining in feel inviting.

When date night comes around, but the weather is too cold I look towards our local area for good…read morefood ! We decided to try this lovely place, i don't think this place has been here long but it seems really busy in terms of takeout. I guess everyone loves a good kebab !! But let's talk about the food, which is what we're here for !! Two things we got, the chicken shish (large) and a little share platter (chicken and beef)- I'm horrible with name so you're going to have to go by my description and photo ! Lols So firstly the chicken shish, the large platter comes with the chicken, rice, hummus, yoghurt with an olive on top. Flavor I will have to say 3/5 it was nice but I felt that it was lacking that kick or punch. Whilst I don't know how real Turkish food taste... I feel like they like their flavors so I feel like the chicken should have a bit more kick in them. The rice was light and fluffy!! The hummus was really nice to have with the chicken and the little green thing on the side (again I AM SORRY !! I am horrible with names!!). Next the platter! It comes with beef and chicken shavings (well that's what I call them cause they gotta shave the meat whilst it goes around and around and around ) The platter comes with Turkish bread, olives, humus and yoghurt like dip and salad. I may have forgotten a few things but that's what's the picture is for !! Lols, overall the platter was like an average platter you would get (i.e. Cheese platter) Overall the place isn't too bad for a kebab stop or for a little Shish or even dessert ! Even though I haven't tried it lols. But with the total bill being nearly 50$ it's a little disappointing! But hey that's my say, I still think y'all should give it a try !! Peace !!

food great but rushed out at the end while there were still empty tables. bought the bill while we…read morewere still eating dessert. spent over $200 for 2 people and rushed out like we'd gone for takealways . nice food

Everything you'd want in a small, Italian, family run restaurant. You can tell the three…read moregenerations who work here put a lot of effort into serving great quality, traditional italian food. The servings are generous and the flavours are bold and robust. Not to mention, they have a fantastic wood-fired oven that pumps out perfectly imperfect pizzas and calzones - great for takeaways! We came here for dinner recently with the extended family and it was an absolute treat. Whilst the majority of the table went for the veal, I opted for the linguine with prawns, chilli, garlic, lemon and olive oil. Such a classic combination but an absolute winner in my book. The pasta was cooked al dente and the chillii /garlic/lemon ratio was spot on. My dad raves about this place and after our most recent visit, it's not hard to see why!

When it refers to nice place to hang out in Birkenhead, the newly opened Junction Eatery has…read morebrought to local's attention. Lots of attention for the local and beyond. It is a Cafe, a bar, an eatery, a bistro, a restaurant, whatever you feel like to define it. Junction Eatery keeps an open mind to delight people infused in its ambience. Come on a nice sunny day to explore this place to the most. As their slogan--the best view Cafe in Auckland. Truly indeed. you will be amazed that Rangitoto and sky tower is your brunch company to add more flavour to your dishes. Besides, the wooden texture on the ground floor, the sea wave inspired wall, those modern shape lamps hanging down to make a classic twist for the whole space. It is a walk-in-and-fall-in-love eatery. Well done! The surprise has just started. beautiful food serves from morning to dark. You will be amazed by the Brazilian Acai bowl, the egg Benedict(do not miss the burnt butter Hollandaise). Brunch has more options. Be prepared to fall for the house frozen yoghurt with waffles or a salad of prosciutto, goat cheese, sliced pear and walnuts with red wine vinaigrette. And also the colonel salmon gravlax with fluffy scrambled eggs, warm croissant and chive mascarpone cheese. This is so hearty and colourful. beetroot infused salmon pairs perfect with the egg, gives it a Nordic taste hint. lovely. They serve the atomic coffee with a cute meringue to lighten your imagination. And do not forget to have a slice of chocolate cheese cake for an indulgence. The service is hassle free. One of the girl she showed great knowledge of explaining the menu to customers, recommend distinguished dishes such as parmesan chicken, the big breakfast, lamb shank sliders, the burger set with must-try chips as well as the halloumi cheese salad. Whether you are on the shore or head over the bridge, this hotspot is hard to beat. The clever Junction Eatery is definitely taking Birkenhead to a new level.

So disappointing. We've really enjoyed brunches in the Junction in the past, but they must have had…read morea change in management because today was awful. The guy who brought our food was rude and arrogant, half of our meal was cold (after waiting for over 40 minutes for it), he implied that it was our fault we had to wait even longer because we sent the whole meal back to the kitchen instead of just the bits that were cold, and even tried to tell us that he's brought the meals as soon as they were ready. Just have the integrity to admit that you dropped the ball and forgot about us, rather than making excuses. I wholeheartedly believe in supporting local, but we won't be back until there's another change in management

This is a snazzy little cafe off Albany Highway. I love the recycled decor and attention to detail…read morethat has transformed a tiny space into something fresh and airy. It's also a kid friendly, family run cafe that has a lovely homely feel to it. They specialize in frozen yogurts but also serve a nice wee selection of baked treats and decent coffee at reasonable prices.