This is my go-to place for New Zealand-made birthday presents and little gifts to take to dinner…read moreparties. They have an amazing selection of beautiful handmade chocolates in the cabinet, gourmet ice cream, fudge, sweets, and gorgeous tins and boxes. Plus they make specialty chocolates for occasions like Christmas, Valentine's, and Easter. If you only try one thing, go for the salted caramel from the cabinet - it's a creamy, rich caramel coated in chocolate with a couple of tiny grains of sea salt on top. I was skeptical before I tasted it but now it's my favourite. Also amazing is the Russian fudge sold by the bag or in individual pieces. As a bonus, the staff are as sweet as the chocolates they sell!

I went in here for the first time today and was very impressed by their vast selection of…read morechocolates and other sweet treats. They had a great selection of Easter Eggs and loads of delicious looking chocolates displayed in a glass counter (the coconut creams and chocolate coconut rough looked particularly appealing) for around $2 each. The girl behind the counter was lovely and asked me how my day was going and offered me a free sample of the caramel chocolate. It's definitely one of those stores where you buy for other people and not for yourself. Items in here are really special and certainly not your everyday Snickers! However, if you're in the market for fancy chocolates like this, I think the Chocolate Boutique in Parnell is better. They have a more varied selection of posh chocs under the counter and have the added bonus of hot chocolates and desserts on the eat-in menu too.

My friend and I went into the store as recommended by a local. It's a quaint store in the Queens…read moreArcade and an easy walk from many hotels in downtown Auckland. These handmade chocolates from Auckland are delicious and beautiful to look at. My friend and I enjoyed the dark chocolate salted carmel and the chocolate with mango and passionfruit filling. They have various price ranges and individual chocolates, bars, chocolate spoons and high heel shoes, marshmallows, almond brittle and on and on. I think I was in a wonderful chocolate trance so I forgot to take pics of the inside of the shop. The woman working in the store was friendly and very knowledgeable about the products. These make great gifts and of course treats for yourself! You should seek this store out as you will be happy you did.

This is a cute little store inside the Queens Arcade that reminds you of the old style candy shops…read morewhich I suppose makes sense considering the traditional brand personality of Devonport Chocolates. I came here for the first time with a friend of mine last year, the smell of chocolate in the store was intense. The lady behind the counter was really friendly and had a lot of product knowledge when questioned about the different types of chocolates on display in the cabinets as well as throughout the store. That is one of the great things about Davonport Chocolates, whether you want to buy a full sized tablet or a smaller bar, or even just an individual chocolate or truffle, they have a fantastic range to suit all budgets and tastes. Even as a vegan I can buy chocolate from Davonport, the freeze dried raspberry dark chocolate tablet is heavenly and every once in a while I treat myself to one. I don't think that chocolate like this should be reserved for gifting to others. Gift it to yourself and take the time to appreciate all the hard work that went into creating it or share it with someone, but don't reserve beautiful chocolate like this just for special occasions, this type of chocolate makes an occasion special.

We stopped by after lunch one day during our trip to try their Pavlova dessert and it did not…read moredisappoint! We were scouring the area specifically for pavlova as it's one of my faves and the adorable vibes drew us in. The dessert was lovely and so were the staff. Prices were good and their menu was massive with so many intriguing dessert options. You don't often see pavlova in the US so when I read that it's a popular dessert in New Zealand, I had it on my radar lol. They offer theirs with either passionfruit sauce or "berry" sauce. We went with the passionfruit which is quite unique for pavlova and it was a fantastic combination! The tart passionfruit sauce was a lovely compliment to the soft, sweet merengue. Chocolate Boutique is packed full of handmade chocolate bonbons, cakes, and all sorts of unique dessert gifts and options. They have hot or cold desserts and drinks and much more than just chocolate - like lemon tarts, apple crumble, carrot cake; and all sorts of other things like numerous hot chocolate drink flavors, teas and coffees too. If we weren't so stuffed from lunch I'm sure we would've tried more lol! They have options to order their chocolates online but you can also order desserts at the counter if you're dining in and they'll bring it out to your table. The seating areas quaint little nooks with wide open windows and street views of the cute Parnell area and a large red phone box - total European vibes - loved it! They're a locally owned business with numerous accolades and awards - and fun fact: even former US president Bill Clinton has stopped by!

Parnell is the oldest district in Auckland and in my opinion, the most beautiful. You really…read moreshouldn't miss spending an early afternoon here, shopping its many boutiques, browsing through the art galleries or simply just exploring. Of course, one of the first places I had us go to was the Chocolate Boutique. It might be tempting to eat your way through all those nearby markets (like at La Cigale), but you'll want to save some room for dessert. This shop sells what I consider the best hot chocolate you'll ever taste called the Italian Denso. It is thick, rich and decadent hot chocolate with whipped cream on top and chocolate flakes. Think of it as a cup of a molten lava cake. And the best part, nobody will judge you for drinking your dessert. Okay, maybe SOME skinny model from LA? But she isn't here!

I kinda get the impression that Auckland in recent times is getting more sophisticated and will…read moreeventually rival the likes of Melbourne and Sydney. You only have to look around the Britomart precinct to see what I mean. And it is shops like Colestown Chocolates which are very much at the heart of all this - not just selling any old chocolate but selling designer chocolate aimed at people with a serious sweet tooth. There are a few of these specilaity chocolate shops in Auckland but this is arguably the best. Not only does the chocolate taste good but the flavour combinations are postively inspired - eg passion fruit and grand marnier. Or how about pistachio and lemon nougat? Trust me they taste as good as they sound. It's not a massive shop on Queen Street but they have some nifty types of chocolate bars and if you can't make it into the CBD, you can buy it online. I also understand you can get this chocolate from some of the speciality food stores like Nosh.

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.

We all have that one friend that constantly checks into places on Facebook. Most of the time it…read moreannoys the living crap out of me but once in a while I get to know about cool places that I can enjoy too.One of those places is the sweetest little chocolate shop. My love for chocolate is intense, I crave it and whenever I have it I want more. So when I decided to go to the sweetest little chocolate shop I went nuts and then sat down and enjoyed myself. After a day of power shopping thats all a girl needs, some chocolate.

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.

Miann came up in a search for dessert/pastries. I made my way over to the Britomart location which…read morewas closest to me. This location is high traffic as a lot of folks walk through to catch an elevator at the back of the facility...I still have no clue where it goes. Otherwise the space is well appointed with tables and chairs and a large case near the door with some is the most beautiful treats I've ever seen. It took me a long time to order, it was hard to decide. I even asked which dessert was recommended. I went with that, and cannot recall the name of pastry to save my life. I also ordered a latte with oat milk. Both were shortly delivered to my table and looked great. While the latte was perfect, I didn't love the pastry. I didn't dislike it either, I hustled wished I'd ordered something else. Ah well.

It was late, my coworkers and I were craving ice cream post-dinner. Miann was the sole option open…read morepast the usual closing time, so we decided to go there. While they didn't offer an extensive selection of ice cream flavors, as they aren't exclusively an ice cream shop, the fundamental ice cream options were delightful, and the servings were generous. Another colleague opted for cake and found it to be quite delicious. In general, a suitable spot for desserts, though it wouldn't be my top pick if it weren't for the time of day.

As I'm away from home this year, being the organizer of Easter celebrations has fallen to me. My…read moremother is always so on top of it, as kids we would wake up to the ends of our beds being laden with chocolate goodness. Unfortunately for my flatmate and partner, I can't afford THAT much chocolate, but I'm doing one better. I'm buying my goodies from Chocolate Obsession. Give me quality over quantity any day of the week! This really is specialty product, the little glass cabinet at the till is filled to overflowing with loose chocolates, from hazelnut cones (my fave) through to Rocky Road, these little morsels are so tempting, and while at $2 a pop they're not cheap, they are definately worth it. They also do imported packaged chocolate blocks that you won't find anywhere else, fudge, the cutest little Easter bunnies I've ever seen, and even real fruit Icecreams to cleanse the palate if you gorge yourself on too much chocolate. The lovely ladies instore now offer a instore courier service citywide as well, so if you see something instore that a special someone may like you can have it delivered right to their door. What's not to love!

Took a day-trip to Devonport Island and discovered something sweet!!!…read moreYou can not go wrong with Hand-Crafted Chocolates. I purchased a few sample boxes and everything was premium quality.... The whole shop smelled wonderful.

I came here having seen it in some articles about Devonport, but I ended up not being all that…read moreimpressed. I had a sample of the chocolate terrine, which was very sweet for my taste. I ended up getting a 9 chocolate box as a gift and one truffle for me, but the one I ate didn't leave an impression.