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!

Definitely falls into the category of an expensive sometimes treat…read more I had a fairly small-ish serving of the chocolate flavoured frozen yoghurt, which cost $4. I'd probably prefer to invest my hard-earned dollars in a boring ice cream from a dairy or even (horror) a soft-serve ice cream from McD's. That said, the fun of self-serve fro-yo is just that - it's a moment in which we have leave to regress right back to those all-you-can-eat days at Pizza Hut. You remember, you got all the "pizza, pasta, salad and desserts" you could eat, and the biggest attraction for the kids was of course, the soft serve and the miriad sprinkles. (Is it wrong that I remember that so vividly?). Of course this is a supposedly healthier option (it says low fat remember, not low sugar!), and I have to say I did enjoy my treat. I'll just remember to pull up on the handle a lot earlier next time.

Frozen yoghurt or 'fro-yo' is having an renaissance both in Auckland, and globally at the moment. A…read morefew places have popped up almost overnight and this one, located on busy central Queen Street is one of the most popular. While the orange and green uniforms donned by the staff are more than a little unfortunate the yoghurt itself is pretty good. The prices here are based on weight so while the initial price of $2.99 for a 100gram pottle sounds reasonable, don't do what I did and have a blonde moment while operating the heavy machinery (this is a DIY operation) and overfill it to the point of gluttony. What I initially just wanted as a little hot day mid-afternoon snack could easily have been consumed as a main meal and paying $11.00 for frozen yoghurt really wasn't cool but I have no but myself to blame. My choice of flavour was a mix of plain old vanilla and white choc/macadamia which was nice and fresh and best of all ice-cold. There are a choice of toppings also, so you can go from a more healthy option of fruit such as watermelon or pineapple or really go for gold with shaved chocolate, sweets and chocolate sauce. Whatever floats your boat!

I'm a huge fan of a cafe which encourages you to bring your best friend. So my husband, our dog,…read moreGeorge, and I set out one Sunday morning to try out Takapuna Cafe and then take a walk on the beach. We found parking easily in the adjacent lot. The hostess tucked us away in a corner on the back deck where we could enjoy the sunshine but none of the wind. There was even a blanket on the chair to keep us warm. The server was quick, friendly and efficient - we were fully impressed by her attention to detail and the easiness in which she dominated her tasks. She even brought George a bowl of water to enjoy. We ordered the Eggs Benedict with bacon and pumpkin minus the break and the server didn't bat an eye at the slight change. My husband ordered The Grill and added the Rosti. The food was out quicker than we could order and it was fabulous. The hollandaise had the perfect flavor and the pumpkin was cooked to perfect (not mushy but soft). Our waters stayed full the entire meal and we were never left to want. I was floored by the impressive service, the quick delivery of the food and the delicious flavors of our meals. Takapuna Cafe is now on our list of top five restaurants in Auckland. As summer nears I can't wait to spend more time on the North Shore enjoying other items on their menu with my husband and our best friend.

This continued to be our go-to breakfast place for all four days in Auckland. Service continued to…read morebe friendly, and for the third and fourth days I switched from the omelette to the nut granola with yogurt; Nancy tried the crumpet which was also good.

It appears the fro-yo trend from the States has finally caught on with at least two popping up on…read moreHurstmere St alone in the last year - Yogurberry being one of them. As is to be expected, Yogurberry is super cheesy. There's pink and white pleather banquettes, overly enthusiastic staff, a world map proudly displaying their stores around the world and emojis decorating the walls, but if I'm being honest, I kind of love it....in small doses. As for the fro-yo, it's a help yourself arrangement. Grab a cup, choose your flavours (there's about 8 flavours ranging from coconut to chocolate to taro), add your toppings and pay (it's based on weight). I tried the plain and berry fro-yo with chocolate drops and berries as my toppings - I must say it was a winning combo. Was it the best froyo I've ever had, no, but was it enjoyable and would I go back, yes!

All flavors were very good. The texture was soft frozen ice cream - smooth, creamy but not aerated…read moretoo much, and not gummy. The flavors were very interesting and unique. Staff was very friendly and loved the enclosed little seating area.

I do not think I have ever spent this much on ice cream before, but it was well worth it. My…read morefavorite thing here were the ice cream cones. The cones are just so unique, whimsical, and just outright fun. We got the helicopter cone and the picture frame cone. If you are like me, then you might be spending quite a bit of time taking pictures with the cone. I was a little sad when my ice cream started melting so I had to start eating it. My sadness than became joy because the gelato is excellent here. I tried a couple of different flavors and it was so difficult to not just get all of them, but we ended up getting the hokey. The gelato was smooth, creamy, and tasty. This is definitely worth the one time visit if you are in the area. I do not regret spending this much on ice cream at all.

Yogurberry is yet another frozen yoghurt chain store that has opened up in Auckland... which now…read moremakes a total of at least four (Yoghurt Story, KiwiYo, Yogoberry are the others I can think of off the top of my head) just in the CBD area?! I went in expecting the same as the fro-yo places I've visited in the past: self-serve yoghurt in a bunch of flavours and similar sugary toppings. The place itself is clean and spacious with some pretty funky décor (all white, wooden benches and wall, and a huge world map printed on the wall). There was a good selection of flavours, with some I hadn't seen elsewhere, like taro. The toppings station was also well stocked and pretty much the typical ones you find at the others - fruit, sprinkles, lollies, cereal, some sauces, popping pearls, mini cookies, and brownie and cheesecake bites. The taro, green tea and peach flavours I got (yes, I went all out) were not bad, but they were a little watered down and artificial tasting. For me, the consistency wasn't that great either, which was icier and less creamy than other froyo establishments. My friend opted for the caramel flavour, which neither of us particularly like, but the toppings (especially the cheesecake pieces) made up for that. Overall, Yogurberry is pretty attractive for its interior design and comfortable seating area, but frozen yoghurt wise, there are probably better choices. Also, there were no sample cups in sight, so it's really a case of take your pick and hope for the best!

This is my local Kiwi-Yo and a nice one to have as the Mission Bay is a bit of a trek to get out…read moreto. For same reasons as the first, original Mission Bay location- like the Kiwi-Yo branch. Like having it in Taka as it is a short walk to the beach and great cooling snack in the summertime. I like that they change flavours on a weekly basis so you never know what's on offer and you can try a range of interesting tastes. Same as Mission Bay, they have a range of flavours along the wall, some indoor places to sit, good range of toppings/ sauces and the YoBooth! Interested to try the cone and to also try things of their menu, instead of doing the self-serve froyo. Must check it out if you want some froyo and are in the area!

Holy Moly $5.80 for a small cone which I did not even fill up. I don't know where they get there…read moreaverage prices from... but it said starts at about $4.... thought mine would be about $4 considering I didnt really fill it up. What a major rip off. The cone wasnt even crispy and the froyo wasnt even that great. There is also not much variety.... I just wanted strawberry which they didnt even have...but yet they have all these other weird flavors. Prefer yoghurtland or pinkberry in the USA anyday.

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.

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.

Came here two weekends ago with my older sister. I had bought two Grabone vouchers which entitled…read moreus to two scoops of gelato each. I don't usually come over to the Shore often, but it was the perfect day to grab a gelato and hang out at Milford Beach. Upon walking in, we were greeted by a very friendly woman serving the gelato. She was very helpful and let us try as many of the gelato flavours as we wanted to. Some of the flavours included: Snickers Bar, Mars Bar, Tiramisu, Forest Berry Sorbet, Plum Sorbet, Mango Sorbet, Cafe Latte and Salted Caramel. The Mars Bar flavour was delicious as was Tiramisu. But the stand out was definitely the Salted Caramel flavour! While it was nice trying this gelato for the first time, I have to admit that I still prefer Giapo's gelato to anything else - it is absolutely delicious!

Was looking for iced coffee. Found this place. Good selection of Gelato…read more Iced coffee was nice but a little sweet. The staff were friendly although one was text messaging when I walked in. Coffee arrived quickly although there was a long wait for waffles.