I loved this place, great spot for some Lovley chocolate and drinks. Lots of fun things to do and a…read moreamazing lawn out the front. There's games for little kids to do and free wifi. You can also see the chocolate being made! I would highly recommend!

There are a million different kinds of chocolate, candies and nuts here, and you're certain to find…read moresomething to suit every taste, including gluten free and diabetic. This is definitely an impressive thing, because not everyone remembers that dietry requirements differ. So I take my hat off to Melba's for that. I also take my hat off to them for giving me the incredible deliciousness that is the Thai sweet chilli cashews. Those things were heaven in my mouth, and now they're all gone, I am sad. But I will get some more, oh yes, I shall. My friend bought enough chocolate to sink a battleship, proclaiming that making a decision was hard, so one of just about everything was a better idea. We were both impressed with the service and the prices, the staff were friendly, and most wonderful of all, thanks to the time of day we visited, we were the only ones in the shop! Other people turned up when we left, so I think we did very well indeed. Melba's is an Adelaide institution, and with very good reason.

Yes the rumours are true. If you were at the opening of The Market Shed last Sunday you too…read moreprobably would have seen me walking around like a pug in a bacon shop. Wide eyed, unable to breath properly from heart palpitations because "can't talk...too excited..." This place has gathered everything I love about Adelaide and plonked it into the trendiest warehouse shed thing at the back of IGA on Gilbert St. It's even run by the same SA family! Every Sunday from 9am-2pm this shed will open its doors to stallholders who want to sell their wares. From bakers to vegan cafes, coffee shops, seedling stalls and more this little collective of organic, vegan, raw and healthy food is all a bit too much for me. Want to try some kombucha? Hells yeah! How about a freshly steamed mussel from the coast of SA? Ok! It's like a farmers market but smaller, less crowded (not for long I'm sure) and is 5 minutes from my home so wins 5 stars in my books. So why only 4 stars then? I do think there needs to be more fresh fruit and veg options and a bit more diversity in stalls for people like me who want to do their week's shop here (ie. 3 bakeries in the one small location is a bit much). I am officially signed up as a Market Member already and for $20 per annum you get invited to private events at The Shed, receive discounts at stalls and a cool chopping board for progressive tasting plate specials from stalls each weekend. So if you have nothing to do next Sunday and want to see a spectacle, come on down to the Market Shed to see your resident pug faced, over excited local shopping, slurping coffee and getting her organic on.

I may be accused of being biased but I was very impressed with the owners, organisers &…read morestall-holders of The Market Shed on Holland. There in only it's third market I found a variety of stalls & very enthusiastic producers - all of whom were willing to spend the time with every customer. A face-painter (only $3!) and musos at each corner of the space added to the enthusiastic vibe - tangible despite a couple of summer showers that may have kept larger hoardes of customers away. Despite it's small(er) size (of comparative markets such as the Adelaide Farmers Showgrounds Market) of 20-30 stalls, the array of stalls and the promises of more to come (think weekend evening members activities) have got my vote. Visit during 2013 to become a member for an amazing introductory price of $20 & support Adelaide's newest market with an organic, artisan & community focus!

Woolworths always delivers fresh produce, great deals, and friendly service every time I visit!read more

Okay, I admit it, I had Ice Cream as my 'second breakfast' today. I am a bad. bad person…read more As a child I recall Royal Copenhagen as being the ultimate treat - delicious ice cream in a wide array of flavours, topped with cream and your choice of caramel or chocolate fudge. Not much has changed, except the cream is no longer complimentary - but I think I'm okay with that. My boyfriend is a huge fan as he loves the caramel fudge - often we'll stand there and add more and more to our ice creams as we eat it, without any judgement from the staff. There are some delicious flavours, today I had the white choc and caramel and a nutella but in the past I've always loved the jaffa choc orange - they lose a star because last time when I had this choice, I only got one Jaffa in the whole scoop *sad face*. Jaffa's aside, the waffle cones are great - and they offer to dip the top in chocolate for free if you' like! Open til late, if you drop by later in the day, the fudge station tends to be a bit messy but apart from this, the ice cream is great!

Royal Copenhagen has to be one of the slickest looking Ice Cream shops in the Bay area. It has a…read morelarge selection of amazing flavours that are actually made on site. I also know that they use real quality ingredients in their flavours, the Nutella has real Nutella in it, Cookies and Cream is made with Oreos and Jaffa Orange with whole Jaffas. The staff are always fresh faced, usually female and attractive, in their trendy black shirts. I think George, (the owner) must pick the staff to entice the males of the community to come and buy ice cream. For the children and young at heart, there is a self serve topping bar which is very popular, personally, I like my ice cream unadulterated. My favourite flavour here would have to be the name sake: Royal Copenhagen, it is a sheer delight for the taste buds; honeycomb and butterscotch - yum! They also do really good shakes, one of my favourites being Old English Toffee flavour. For entertainment while waiting for your ice cream you can often watch one of the staff sitting at the large waffle making machine preparing your fresh cones.

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.

What can I say, Chocolate @ No. 5 is one of my favourite dessert cafe's in Adelaide…read more Waffles to die for, velvety hot chocolate's and very friendly staff. Amazing premium chocolate! The interior is delightfully cosy, regardless of the weather outside. A trip to Hahndorf wouldn't be complete without a visit!

It took me awhile to spot this place. It's not easy to drive down the main street in Hahndorf and…read morelook at the shops when you're searching for a specific place, even if you do know the number. It's a very narrow road, made more narrow by the fact that cars are parked along it pretty much the whole way on both sides. So once I finally worked out where this place was, I was really very desperate for a milkshake and a break. OMFG. What a great place! The menu, while not huge, is packed full of extremely appetizing foods and drinks. The chocolate milkshake I had might well be the best I ever experience. It's hard to describe how good it is. I did get a couple of the handmade chocolates to try, and like the milkshake, they were delicious. Service here is excellent. Really friendly. The shop itself is a converted house, and it's beautiful. It really is. It's surprisingly large. If you look at it from the street, you'll have no idea how many people can fit into this palace of chocolatey pleasure. I'm another who would give this place ten stars. Or more.

If you want to get the most out of shopping here, talk to the staff. They are what makes this…read morebusiness really excellent. Unless you have a good knowledge of local suppliers, seasonal eating and food sovereignty, trying to eat ethically and affordably can be baffling. I'm no expert - which explains why I was buying zuchinnis at seven dollars a kilo instead of waiting a month for them to go down to three dollars a kilo. Most of the veges here are sourced directly from local suppliers and everything is labelled with information about where it comes from, whether it is organic, sprayed with any chemicals, all that stuff. If you ask, you can find out what has just come in, what is in season and really cheap, all that kind of stuff - the staff play a big role in the running of the business so they know all this firsthand. They are very, very friendly and passionate about eating good food. The big focus here is fresh fruit and vege, but they also stock meats, pasta, vegetarian products, canned goods, bread, cereal and even some body products. There is also a little cafe in the centre of the store, and a lovely seating area next to the window, with all the sunlight and breeze coming in. I tend to pick and choose what I like to buy from here - I can't afford to shop only organic, which is why talking to the staff about what is in season helps so much. There are a few special things I can't resist though. The Mylor Bakery bread is the most expensive bread I've ever bought - between eight and eleven dollars a loaf - but it is also the greatest and best bread I've ever eaten. I would recommend the fruit loaf (loaded with heaps of figs, apricots, really moist and spicy) and the olive and pumpkin loaf (so good that eating it with anything else on it is a travesty).

Currently housed in a temporary shop out the back of Earth's Kitchen, Wilson's Organics has not…read morelost its smell of hessian sacks, slightly overly ripe fruit and wooden crates. But it has adopted a more organised and structured market layout now which makes it a lot easier to navigate. Fruit, veg and produce still remain quite expensive for their organic label but I'm a sucker for that stuff. This is the perfect place to drop in for a green Shrek smoothie or protein ball, vegan chocolate brownie or spinach pastie when you're trying to be healthy after attending a pilates class down the road. Just don't be in a rush as they do run on peace and love time here. Staff are incredibly friendly and laid back. Variety of food is great for the size of the shop and I kind of hope they stay here over their Gouger St premises! One hot tip: Check out their Facebook page for secret specials every week. ie. "quote Shakespeare to us and get 20% off all fruit and veg products in store" or "wear green in store and get a free aura reading.*" *I wish

The Haighs chocolate pandas are pretty good, hey at least you can get one good experience out of…read moreWang Wang and Funi. Now, I don't find it hard to walk past Haighs, ever. not even when it's that time of the month and I may just kill someone for a hit of cocoa. I like to look in the windows but that is about as far as it goes for me, I think this is due to the price of Haighs products. For those of you who have a chocolate allowance each week I say, feast in style, even the wrapping makes my mouth water and if chocolate is your vice then indulge in style. This outlet is smaller than the one on Rundle Mall so if you're looking for huge variety and extravagant gift baskets then perhaps go there. Chocolate Panda = $9.95, it's worth digging up a tenner for this one.

Haigh's is a South Aussie icon that's achieved national and international success. One taste test…read moreand you'll know why. And yes with every purchase, or upon request, you get a little freebie piece of heaven. This is the top shelf stuff, it's the kind of quality only money can buy (and probably a fair bit more coin than you usually fork out for choccies). From the cabinet full of delicious truffles, to the boxed hand-made soft and hard centres, it's all good. For the puritans out there the plain milk block is equally as divine as its more complex counter-parts. And the Speckles remind me of my childhood, albeit a more glamorous one than the real one involving Freckles. If you're trying to cut down on the chocolate (though why would you with a store like this around?) I find it very satisfying to buy the little Teddy Bears or Frogs as one goes further than a hunk of the cheaper stuff. My one big whinge (oh I hate when we fight) was they ran out of most stock the day before Easter - yes RAN out! A testament to their popularity but come on you've been in business for 95 years and all you do is make chocolate which Easter just may have a little something to do with. But Haigh's even with that kind of a right balls-up I just can't stay mad at you. In a nutshell - melts in your mouth!