29/12/2011 5 photos This shop deserves more of a woohoo! I…read morewas more like, "O...M...G! I feel a heart attack coming through right about....now!!" This was the first time I saw this unnoticeable shop front, and as soon as I walked in, I had to slowly take one step at a time up the tiny stairs because I was surrounded by the widest and best range of candy I have ever seen since my little boy years @ The annual Royal Adelaide Show. I'm officially not diabetic (I have been tested), but I do suffer from blood sugar levels that skyrocket after any meals that contains sugar, then suddenly go down to normal within a few hours. This store is very very dangerous for someone like me who loves the occasional glucose kick up the butt. Three important words to keep in mind when entering this store: Must...control...thyself. But walking into Blackeby's and meeting the shop assistant behind the counter, I instantly felt at home!...because let's face it - this store is a free trip to a mini-Willy Wonka factory! The shop assistant and I chatted for a bit about how these products move from USA, England to Adelaide - and of course, how the store is divided into four sections: 'Kids - best drinks from overseas that you can't get in Adelaide - imported from USA - imported from UK - Adelaide made'. Big hint: If you really look hard enough around the store, you will find some hidden treasures that cannot be obtained anywhere else in Adelaide! YES!! I love you Blackeby's! This shop has been open for a long time, and I didn't even notice it once walking through James Pl. Thanks largely to Yelp, I finally found you! Most importantly, the shop assistant took her time, really educated me, and I listened so hard that she picked out her favourite candy from each section...told me that the Cadbury chocolate made in UK is much more creamier and sweeter than the Cadbury made in Australia because of the hotter Australian weather (makes the chocolate melt more faster!)...which just made me drop my jaws at how much she knew about the products. Excellent product knowledge!! One last tip, make sure you bring at least $10-$30, cos I guarantee you will walk away with something. This store is really in another league when compared to every other confectionery store in Adelaide. No other store like this comes close, especially when it comes to product range and service. If you don't believe me, go in there and experience it yourself. Just read the other reviews if you still aren't convinced at the greatness of Blackeby's. I have officially wrote my longest review for Yelp, so far. Blackeby's, you deserve every word and minute I wrote for your review. I guess it's also because my dear Mother worked hard in a candy shop when she was a poor little girl, so I know how hard this trade can be. But you've lasted over 128 years, you're one of the first ones to open in Adelaide, and you define the words "Timeless" and "Everlasting". BONUS FUN FACTS: The name of the store is named after the first family who bought what was originally the Ransley confectionery stall - Wiiliam Blackeby and his son Bill Edward Blackeby bought it from Thomas Ransley in 1883. It was the first and has maintained itself as one of the longest trades in Adelaide that has survived all these years. Also, the long-lasting company continues its search for future retail sites, desiring to retain the "sweet shop" concept that many local generations grew up with, and ensuring that unique and memorable experience is available to future generations. I'm so honoured to even walk into this store. All I can say is Wow....and I'll be back again multiple times for my foreign candy fix!

Such a great 'treat' shop if you have kids who are well behaved and deserve a treat every now and…read morethen. Blackebys Old Sweet Shop is fun to visit if you want to have a little bit of entertainment by way of childish excitement and that rich smell of sugar in the air. Do not take kids who are little pains in the rear, because they will just make it difficult for you and everyone else in the shop, grabbing things and tipping things over. The colourful decorations on the shopfront are really extravagant and quite a big effort; tucked away in the less interesting end of James Place, a side lane easily avoided most of the time, which is why I say it is great as a surprise treat for well behaved kids. If they've never seen it before they will just light up when you expose them to this magical wonderland of sugary treats simply in response to all the lovely colour and fantasy elements so well created. It is a very fun atmosphere. And be aware that besides all the colour and fantasy, sugar is certainly the major element that you are dealing with here - particularly produce from the United Kingdom and from the United States... enough to sink a few ships and completely bust open any diet you may be on yourself. As an aside: If you've just given up that dreadful habit of smoking, stay well away from here if you want to avoid adding weight (go but some almonds or dried fruit) because I swear you will want to stuff yourself with these tasty morsels. Toffee, chocolate, specialty bars you can't generally purchase in Australia - some of the best things are the sherbets, the loose lollies and the American peanut butter cup cakes. You can get a White Knight, a Choo Choo and an English Whip... You can buy a large tin of Quality Street bonbons or jelly beans and fizzy drinks. You will find just about every kind of confectionery here imaginable including some of those rocks that explode in your mouth... Approach with caution and think carefully before you expose children to this place. Little monsters are likely to grow (yet) another head and your ankles will be sore from the biting, nay, gnawing that surely will follow. It should be a tantrum free area. Good idea to check out the website first. There are three stores around the place, one in Hallett Cove (South of the city) and one at the Brickwork's (West of the city) and of course the main one in the heart of the city - here. As with any imported specialty the cost can get quite high... but there are also some locally produced yummy things that don't seem too expensive so a treat is always within reasonable scope - just remember to be firm - with yourself and with the kids. Not a bad idea to make a pact with them before you go - one item only sort of deal.

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.

Now who doesn't want to suck on a Ghost Drop until their tongue turns blue? I know I sure do. This…read morelittle sweetie store has all of your old school treats in the bag, such as Toffee Apples, Wizz Fizz's, and of course Ghost Drops. They also have weird imported stuff, like stale looking American Pop Tarts, Baby Ruth bars, and of course, Reeces Pieces. They also stock a New Zealand delicacy called a 'Snifter.' Huh? The store is always cold as an icebox, so pop in for a browse when the heat gets you down. Don't go for the service; they tend to be gum smacking slightly bored youths, but stay for the gift baskets and home made chocolate. The truffles and white chocolate frogs are a dream.

As a chocolate fan and major sweet tooth I should love this place - but I don't actually visit very…read moreoften. It's not that the sweets selection isn't good - it is, with US imports like Reece's and Peanut M&Ms and Dr Pepper on the shelves as well as old-school faves like Wizz Fizz sherbet. But these are rare treats for me, I mean, who feels like Wizz Fizz on a daily basis? But I think the real reason I don't come back that often is that their house chocolate isn't exactly to my tastes. Yes, it's homemade boutique chocolate which I'm fairly certain is made in the Adelaide hills, and yay for that - but overall I find it too over the top saccharine sweet for even me. Come for the candy - but try the chocolate before you buy if you can, it's not for everyone.

It was nice when opened but you need to update information. This chain is permanently closed and…read moreout of business.

What a treat! The teething issues that seem to be rude on Facebook comments seemed to all be ironed…read moreout! I was so impressed with the service, decor and menu despite high expectations to start with. I had the hot choc pop from the winter menu and it was like a dream! The melted chocolate liking the rim was still warm, the popcorn was a compliment and the brownie was nice and crumbly. Shakes vary from 13-20 each and the other desserts are similar in price. I didn't look at the other parts of the menu ... No need Good job 50sixone on a great launch and products

SOOO many choices!!! It's hard not to revert back to a younger self when you visit this store…read more All the fun, colour, excitement and sugar you could want. I am a huge fan of many of the "American" candies - Hershey's, Peanut Butter Cups, Pop Tarts & Butter Fingers! And you can get 'em all here along with many others so tasty you will probably come to wish you had never discovered in the first place. Lots of "old fashion" sweets available by the gram and every kind of liquorice you could desire. The customer service is beautiful and everyone comes out of here at least a little bit nostalgic.

I think this is the best gelato/ice cream shop in Adelaide. They have 48 flavors as the store name…read moresays and it takes forever to decide what I want. My absolute favorite is black sesame. If you like Asian taste in your ice cream, you cannot go wrong with sesame. Lychee is refreshing, and caramel fig and rum raisin are also my favorite as I can taste a little of pick me up (wink wink). My sister's favorite is gorgonzola pear and fig but we were told it is only seasonal as they want to keep their ingredients authentic as possible. The Asian male staff was very helpful and he even mixed flavors for us to try something new and creative! Highly recommended.

It's weird because I always walk past 48 Flavors on Gouger Street when I want icecream...and go…read moreacross the road to Gelatissimo. Not anymore. Not that anything is wrong with Gelatissimo but damn 48 Flavors had me really impressed. Because they have flavours that other icecream places do not have. Actually, for me it's just 3 flavours in particular. Durian, Taro and Black Sesame. With durian, it's probably one of the most divisive foods I can think of. People either absolutely love it or hate it. It has a custard-like texture with a rich creamy quality. However the people who absolutely despise it will point out it's pungent aroma, and pungent it putting it very politely. Basically it smells like rotting fruit mixed with other things. It's considered the Kind of Fruits in SE Asia and it's definitely one of my favourites. I wasn't going to get anything...until I saw the sign saying 'Durian Icecream- Tasting Available.' I think my eyes widened a bit and I immediately went to buy a scoop. I tasted before buying and then changed my mind to 2 scoops!! It's that good. The icecream's flavour 100% matches that of ripe durian, and I was kicking myself that it took me so long to discover it. I'm definitely coming back to try a few more flavours, and to get the durian a few more times. However I may need to sit a bit further away from my friends, because they kept pointing out the smell!