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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

The best night market I've been to! I've been to multiple night markets and I always felt…read moreeverything was overpriced. But I've heard good things about this night market and I'm so glad I decided to give it a go! This is the first night market that I've been to and I actually thought everything I ate was delicious and food was reasonably priced. My favourite was the Korean food stall by the big battery. They sold a large box filled with either rice or noodles (or fried rice for additional $1) and three different meat dishes of your choice for $13. This was such a great deal. I'm glad I had someone to share it with because the portion was huge! Tip: walk around the entire night market (it's not too big) before you buy anything. There are a couple stalls that sell the exact same thing but the portions/pricing are slightly different. I would definitely come back and would recommend it to anyone in Auckland on Sundays :)

I love Glenfield night markets as they bring all the different flavours of culture in Auckland. I…read morelove eating from the different food stalls and walking away satisfied. Unlike restaurants at the markets you can nibble on this and that while you walk around and shop or you can sit down with your selection of goodies and enjoy the live music. Apart from the food, the night markets have stalls with clothing, phone accessories and bling bling. My favourite purchase to date is chunky beads that were hugely discounted. The night market is a must visit, for a bit of flavour and selection. Don't forget to try the pineapple with the ice-cream!

Always a great place, service is top Knotch Menu has changed…read moreso no smashed avocado anymore which was so good Disappointed it's gone. Just go anytime

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.

If you are after an ice cream experience to blow your mind, then you have found the place where…read moredreams come true and unicorns really do exist. Being a newly converted Movenpick aficionado, I have tried nearly all the flavours, the mint chocolate and caramelita being my favourites by far, especially having the latter smothered in caramel sauce and nuts! There are hot desserts available too. I have tried many sticky date puddings in my time and I would have to say the one here is by far one of the best I have ever tried. What sets this store apart though is the service, the manager David is always on hand for a smile and a chat and really knows his stuff. When I was last in I saw a little girl drop her ice cream cone outside on the hot concrete, and David quickly scooped her up another one on the house. It is definately staff doing little things like that, that are truly impressive!

$6.50 for an ice cream cone Movenpick? Really? Well, you are delicious, so OK then, but just this…read moreonce. I do love Movenpick ice cream and the idea of being able to buy a single serving appeals, as if I bought a tub at the supermarket I would probably eat it all in one go. But I do think $6.50 for a single scoop is a little excessive, considering sauce, cream, nuts etc are all added extras. The little seating area overlooking the park is a nice added bonus though, as is the proximity to the beach.

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.