Wednesday 7pm. I've got Milse many times as suggestion, but been unable to find it just by walking by. -"Honey, NO dessert today after dinner, I am on a mission!!"- We walk to Atrium on Takutai, check the map on the entrance. Number 18. Milse it says. It should be there. Finally found it! My boyfriend laughs at me: -"really??, this is it??"- I am second guessing myself now... let's go into this tiny place. We made our way in and stare at all the beautiful desserts. They ARE beautiful. We just opt to take two ices and eat them on our way back. Him, a chocolate lover: Double Chocolate ice cream. Me, a salted caramel ice cream. Both to go. 14 dollars. Taking into consideration is made by them, it is not cheap, but not exaggeratedly overpriced. First bite: Mmmmmhhhhh....! Chocolate is not hard but kind of creamy. Double chocolate is gooooddddd, damn it! I should have chosen that one too!! Mine is good, for my taste a bit too salty which takes the caramel taste almost away, but still. Very good. My boyfriend is eating as fast as he can, as the chocolate filling seems to be melting away and the ice cream is falling apart. Maybe next time is a better idea to try sit inside and enjoy it with some more time. I think these desserts need to have some time to be enjoyed. End of part I. To be continued... read more

Wish they had better queue--- fantastic chocolates! Absolutely amazing! Had also lemon yogurt and caramel truffle. read more

Oh my lord, heaven. A refreshingly distinguished, intentional and exceptional fit out design that just takes your breath away. Didn't even mind the prices, when it all looked and tasted so good. Will bring out-of-towners here to impress them every time! read more

Yum, Yum, Yum, Yum, Yum. Yup. Yum. Somehow a post about Milse appeared on my fb newsfeed and I knew I had to track it down. I was NOT disappointed! If I had room in my stomach for everything in the cabinet, I would have happily eaten it until I faded into a sugar induced coma. Wasn't overly impressed with their macarons, the shells were just slightly too hard. Coffees were great. Mini bomb alaska, chocolate tart & valhrona chocolate gateaux were all fab. Would love to go back for one of the gelato sticks another time and now that I've read Tracey's review that the evening menu is different from the day, it might just be the excuse I need to head back for a second visit!! read more

Milse Milse I love it. Fresh taste desserts and not very sweet. Nice setting although very small but feels good. One of my regulars read more

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Om nom nom came here last night and got some ice creams. They were amazzzzing! The choc coating around the ice cream is oh so delish. 4 stars because it was hard to find, its so crowded when you walk in, we couldn't get a table and it was pretty pricy...$7 for a small ice cream. Anyways it was worth it and I would definitely recommend everyone give it a try :) much better than movenpick! read more

Timber! Yummy salted caramel gelato coated in a delicate dark chocolate shell. Milse has the most exciting dessert selection I've ever seen. Everything we tried was delectable. Desserts you won't forget! ;-) read more

Milse - Gelato selection at Milse. - Desserts Near Me - Auckland, AUK

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The queue - that queue. This would be my only gripe but it is to be expected in a place as good as this. The entrance was quite narrow and a few people were quite pushy which annoyed me a bit - goodbye personal space. It is a classy restaurant and all that dessert is visually amazing. Everything is too pretty to eat. I tried the macaroons which I found okay (I'm not a big fan so who am I to judge) The Lime and coconut pie was divine I felt I needed a bigger cup. I also tried the Feijoa gelato which was so yummy (heaven in my mouth) I wished I had ordered five more. If you have a sweet tooth you must try this place but stay away if you have major claustrophobia. read more

This place is tuck in a little alley in Britomart. Great place for mousse dessert and gelato blocks. Tried a few flavor and still prefer salted caramel...pricey though, $7 for a gelato iceblock. They also do variation of mousse cakes, chocolates, marshmallows and macaroon. Their dessert from menu looks spectacular. And taste wonderful too. You can see the chef making the deserts as they have an open kitchen. read more

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Holy cow! What a wonderful place to end the night; we had macaroons (amazing), raspberry and caramel dessert--just delicious! Highly recommend, it's a small place--so if you can't get a table, it's worth the take away order. read more

The store is small, but the pastries are awesome! Especially the ice cream, which can be the best ice cream I ve had in this year. Staffs were super friendly but unfortunately all seats were occupied, but I think I ll be here next time when it's not very busy. read more

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While strolling around Auckland, I came across this gem. A sweet, sweet reward for all the cardio I had done. Enjoying my decadent desserts and chatting with the pâtissiers. I had the Roasted Apple & Pear Frangipane Tart AND Pear, Peanut, Caramelia Chocolate & Vanilla Verrine. Also recommended: Gelato Sticks- Mango & Coconut + Tamarillo & Pistachio. IG: SamplePlatter sample-platter.com read more

In searching for a good shop for desserts, this place came highly recommended from a friend. I'm so glad we were pointed in this direction! My friend has the biggest sweet tooth - myself, not so much. Nonetheless we both loved our Milse experience. A wide variety is available to suit whatever sweet desire you need fulfilled that day. From macaroons, to gelato ice pops, to well portioned gateaux. The vibe in there is also adorable. Almost makes you forget that bustling Britomart is right down the street. A good place to go with a small group of friends or even on a cute date. Milse is a spot you must try at least once. read more

Such a big variety in choices of dessert. Macarons, cheesecake, mousse cake, fudge, etc. everything looked beautiful. We ordered take away as the seating is very small n crammed. We got a raspberry cheesecake, Rochelle chocolate ball and several macarons. My least favorite was the macarons they were super sweet and the taste of the "flavor" was hidden with only sweetness (sugar). They were still enjoyable for me since I love sweets but I've had a lot better. Such as from Ma-ka-rohn. Which I have to order online. :-/ . The other two dessert we devoured. The Rochelle has a hard shell of chocolate with hazelnuts and once u get to the middle it's filled with some kind of chocolate mousse. The cheesecake was delicious I only got a couple of bites before my hubby finished it. read more

Very nice dessert, but very small inside and need to wait for a long time to be sited. It is best to go there before dinner, put your name down and go back later for dessert. read more

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BON.DIEU. This place is literally heaven. The Bombe Alaska ice pop is my favourite dessert of all time but the little pots are very good too, not overly sweet as they normally have a bit of sour or bitter thrown in. Unfortunately I didnt get to try their ala Carte but I will def do if I get half a chance. read more

It has a beautiful environment and beautiful looking desserts no doubt. But to be honest I think it's a bit overrated. Came here twice. First was with my girlfriends when it was fairly new. The queue was super long and so we did a takeaway. I had the green tea something. .. wasn't bad. Macaroons were ok too. Came back couple of weeks ago & got a seat. Had this strawberry thing (see photo) .. it wasn't that flash, and the macaroon was a bit dry? Great service tho and will come back when in need of pretty little things to eat. read more

Milse - Green tea macaroon and...strawberry. ....something! - Desserts Near Me - Auckland, AUK

Dined here four times now. A la carte menu is ALWAYS amazing. If only I had enough room for all of them without leaving a whale. Had our first ice cream stick today. Was delicious. Melted very fast and fell into my hand, but the temp outside was 24-26 degrees and we walked straight into the sun. The flavors were perfect! Can't wait to try this summers menu. Will need to entice 7 people to come with me to get through all the items. Can't wait! read more

Very beautiful desserts, and some interesting taste findings. The place itself is worth seeing, too, it's like you are in some dessert cellar. Also - I LOVE their plates, makes me want to get the same ones for my home :) read more

A few months back Milse got a well-deserved shout out on Buzzfeed featuring desserts so beautiful you almost don't want to eat it... almost. I've been to Milse a few times now and yes the cabinet offerings, the chocolates, and the made to order desserts with dessert wine pairings are truly amazing and heaven-sent. What is even more amazing is the inventiveness and high quality of dessert that they produce in such a small kitchen space. However, the caveat of Milse is its space, or shall I say lack thereof. Because its desserts are so awe-inspiring they are incredibly popular at all times of seemingly everyday. The space itself feels like you are walking down a sneaky alley way into a tiny tucked away secret spot. This makes going to Milse feel special every time and like you are finding it for the first time every time. Yet, because of its popularity it is always packed with people gawking at all of the petit gateau, macrons, and gelato in the cabinets that take up 2/3rds of the walkway. It must be noted that these items are strictly take-away. If you are wanting to actually sit down to indulge in one of their made-to-order signature desserts (strictly eat-in only) you in all likelihood will have to wait for 15-60 minutes and they don't take reservations. Then, if you are lucky enough to get a seat you will have to awkwardly navigate between all of the cabinet gawkers. Once you sit down, you will enjoy the conversation at the table next to you and enjoy very stark lighting of abrasively bright lights and very dark corners. Oh and guess where the toilet is? Yep, behind a curtain in between the first and second gateau cabinet. Classy. The wait staff can be a bit sassy and don't always bring your dessert and wine pairing at the same time. The desserts are truly inspiring, but because the space is so terribly uncomfortable you don't feel relaxed to enjoy the experience fully. My advice is to get take-away on a Tuesday at 11am (surely there won't be too much foot traffic then right?). read more

wanna really impress a date? this is the place to go! We stopped in after dinner at the Wynyard quarter... The parking was better than we'd have hoped for. Dining out monday night has its benefits somewhere. normally I pop in here for a grab and go and sit in the park. But we tried for a table and score! I've never eaten from the menu before only trying the stuff from the cabinet. It was super cute in a kawaii kinda way. The tables are teeeeeny and there is only JUST enough room to shuffle around. The menu is pretty short and succinct but its smart and gastro pub clever. The service was impeccable with a cute irish accent. Both our ala carte desserts were amazing and my homemade soda was to die for! The coffee was perfect. It was also fun to peek in to the kitchen to see both the pastry chefs working their asses off so late on a monday night! we had already been bad enough so I didn't dare grab to-go for the pantry but I will fantasize about the macaroons and tarts!!!! read more

What can I say! If you can afford the dental bills. This is THE place to eat anything sweet! They have chocolate, macaroons, tarts, cakes(I'm sorry that I m not french enough to call it a gateaux.) even ice cream on a stick! Omg omg! Sugar overload. Everything is produced to a high standard. Some can even be called artistic. The seating area is a bit cozy, so is the entry way and display aisle. But the service is warm, the decor is modem and the water is sparkling. Only downside is that because most of the stuff is not native English speaker. They do come across as quite condescending. Especially when asked about a particular ingredient of a dessert. And also because of lost in translation I got the wrong gelato stick. But I didn't need to complain because the wrong stick tasted so good. Anyways. Milse is not as expensive as I feared. Not many people can wolf down more than 3 items, myself included. So overall, it's a place I will keep going back to as long as I still have my teeth. :-) read more

Milse - Ice cream on a stick! :-) - Desserts Near Me - Auckland, AUK

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Such a spectacular dessert restaurant- I'm so glad Auckland has one, I don't know what we did without it. Have come here multiple times, both to dine-in and takeaway and have ordered from both their patisserie (cabinet) and degustation menu. Love that the degustation menu changes seasonally and they are named so simply but have an explosion of colours and flavours when it's delivered to your table to eat. Almost too beautiful to eat! They have exquisite glass rolling cabinets and a fridge with their amazing gelato sticks (MUST try their mango & coconut, it's divine), verrines in their cute wee glass jars, macarons (their salted caramel is beautiful! and the green tea is interesting!). You really can't go wrong for choice because it will all be delicious. A highly sophisticated place- love the wooden interiors and only wish they were bigger so they could seat more people at one time and it wasn't so hard to navigate amongst the bodies trying to get their desserts at the same time. How can you not be a fan of their decadent, beautiful desserts! MUST try. read more

Cute little dessert cafe tucked away in Britomart square. The place is quite small so we were unable to get seating when we went there. The cabinet selection is AMAZING and I seriously didn't even know where to begin! I settled with a salted caramel chocolate pudding. Delicious and came in a cute jar that when returned, gave you a free macaron. Yum! Only complaint would be the awkward size when everyone is standing around gawking at the delicious looking desserts. read more

Came back, dined in. Non-dessert-loving hubby tried blueberries, and I had apricot. Soooo good! Lots of different textures on the plate, presented beautifully. Rather expensive, great for a special treat. Would've preferred non-sparkling water on the table, but was a wonderful experience nonetheless. read more

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Amazing food, but super small. Both times I've been there has been a wait time of over an hour. It's understandable though, the desserts are incredible- maybe just expand your dining area? read more

The perfect place for a sweet treat. Presentation is beautiful and everything is to-die-for delicious. Definitely something for everyone, and the $8 selections are just as yummy as the menu items. The only slight issue is the size of the restaurant - it's tiny, so getting a table can be difficult and choosing from the pre-made items can be a tight squeeze when busy. read more

Pretty amazing desserts. However, odds are you will have to get your sweets as a takeaway. I have rarely seen a chance to sit and eat in the limited spaces with less than a 40 minute wait. Fear not, though! If then weather is nice there is shortage of public spaces nearby to sit and indulge your delicious repast of delectable sweet delights! read more

Now, I am a woman that likes to eat my emotions in form of anything with sugar- my stalwart is usually all the pie at The Fed. Milse is now some pretty serious competition for their pie, as delectable as it may be! I will admit, I did have to google 'Verrines' but even if I had not known what they are, I'm sure they would have tasted just as amazing! (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verrine) The premise is tucked away with only a very small sign but most nights you can spot the line of people snaking around the corner before the sign! Once you manage the incredibly narrow walk to the seating area you can appreciate the interior design of the place without being in everyones way! There is also the option to take-out which is the smart thing to do when theres such a massive que and vey few tables! The Bombe Alaska is my pick here (and most other people's!) read more

What a cute boutique dessert shop! It's a tiny shop, but a wide variety of desserts. The ice creams popsicle flavors were unique and refreshing. Had the Alaskan bombe and a salted chocolate popsicle. Wish I had room to try more! read more

Don't listen to your friends. I am local to the area. I wanted to give Milse one last chance after repeat disappointment. The result? Utter frustration and a slap in the face for being patient. So why do I keep going back a dozen times to such wildly below average dessert? Because I keep falling into the trick that I'm missing out, or just ordering the wrong things, or need to give a hard working small business chances before dismissing it. Not any more sorry. Milse is a totally subpar place. It's too frustrating. Let's cover two points. 1. The flavour is unfortunately seriously below average. The cakes lack any rich flavour yet any items with fruit are always overpowering. Despite the array of macaron flavours - they all literally taste the same except loaded with sugar! The little pastries taste airy and diluted. Whilst the pastries leave you feeling puzzled as to where the flavours are - The chocolates (this one upsets me) look nice but have that cheap "airport souvenir" taste. The only things that are OK are the mousse and ice cream - which hand on heart is no different to good ice cream already available at gas stations and supermarkets, and is always weakly assembled. I rarely write reviews but feel balancing with truth is needed. Sincerely: the flavours are NOT enjoyable. 2. The layout does my head in - a complete mishmash of people walking in different directions in a tight corridor under excessively patterned walls. Go there and you'll see I'm not being petty, it will irritate. Don't even bother try dining/sitting. Most frustratingly though (whilst Milse can't help it), is the fact people keep talking highly about this place. Stop the bandwagoning. Come on. Be objective and fair in feedback so they can improve, or don't waste time so people visit other places worth rave reviews. I'm not complaining about the price or value for money - I get it, this place is a nod to Laduree, Herme, Hevin, Marcolini, etc. No one's expecting to be blown away, but don't say they are truly talented, or that the quality is excellent, or that the flavours are amazing. Fair to say the staff are decent/friendly and desserts are visually attractive - but why utterly lie about what matters? In summary to owners: You're doing well as a business, have instilled some wonderful illusion in your customers' minds. Carry on - whatever, don't mind me. In summary to potential patrons: Always give something a try, but please, please, be honest, and realise this place is an utter joke. read more

Amazing. Went here on a double date night, and both couples thoroughly enjoyed the novelty of the experience. It's pricey, but it goes hand in hand with the experience you're getting. The place is immaculate, well designed, and the desserts are simply art. Must try at least once while you're in Auckland! read more

This place is awesome! The lemon gelato on a stick and macaroons are exceptionally great. I would try salted caramel next time. The only thing negative is that the place gets super crowded and is pretty small; however, staff is very friendly!! read more

Milse - Desserts Near Me - Auckland, AUK

I have wanted to dine inside Milse forever but as there are only a few tables the waiting list has always been too long for the time I have had so I've taken away my dessert chosen from the cabinets. However on this occasion as it was my significant birthday I wanted to watch the Chefs prepare it. My 5 friends and I all ordered something different. I had the Valrhona with Caramel, Jasmine and Hazelnut. It was fantastic. The best bit of this place (check out my photos of the presentation). Seriously something like you would find in dessert Heaven if there was such thing. One person at the table next to us had this orange coloured ball that looked like a fluffy peach but when he opened it it was filled with a mousse - amazing! And as I remembered the Caramel Hot Chocolate was absolutely scrummy. I can't wait to go back. read more

This place had some sick desserts, in a good kind of sick. The salted caramel mousse and the chocolate was the showstoppers for me

Amazing desserts and classy atmosphere! I strongly recommend this cafe. The only downside is that it is small and you need to wait in line

Oh my, decadent little cakes that are works of art. Not cheap, but worth it for a treat!

Maybe good for somebody.But for me the desserts are over Exquisite and too much ingredients in one cake.

Went to Milse with a group of my girlfriends and was relatively more disappointed than the rest of the gals. For $8 cakes and $2.50 macarons, I wouldn't say that the quality is exceptional. I ended up getting a small chocolate and chai pear cake, which was good if you wanted a chocolate cake. The other ingredients and flavour was lost, in what I had thought was going to be a very, very good slice of cake if I spent $8 on it. However, it seems that my friends who ordered items that were, for the most part, only composed of chocolate, really enjoyed it. It is a decent claustrophobic for chocoholics, but beware of splurging for any of the other flavours. Just make sure you avoid rubbing butts with other customers when you're trying to get inside. read more

Satisfied foodie! I am one of those picky customers. I can even find some highly recommended restaurants not as good as I expected, but when I went to Milse on a whim, my tastebuds danced and delighted at the ala carte desserts. I loved the atmosphere, it's small but the detail to decor is wonderful. Each bite you take of the dessert proves to give you a new experience. For someone who loves desserts, I felt wowed. read more