This place is RAD…read more Formerly in Grey Lynn, WP relocated to this *sweet* Newmarket shop at the beginning of the year, making it extra handy to my workplace. I love this....my "physique", not so much ;) Entering here is basically like entering Whoopie Pie Heaven. They've taken an American classic and added a kiwi twist with flavours such as Hokey Pokey Chocolate, Anzac Cookie, Tangelo and Mixed Berry, Lamington...and the list goes on. They have two pie sizes, too, depending on your hunger/sweet tooth levels. "Whoopie Pops" are also on offer- a mixture of the pie and filling dipped in white chocolate. Can't reallllly go wrong there. Also awesome: dairy free, egg free and gluten free options available #winning.

I had no idea what a whoopie pie was until I read about this new cafe opening up in Newmarket…read morecalled 'Whoopie'. I had actually never even seen a whoopie pie either, so I was quite excited about this new Kiwi take on a classic American treat! Once I heard it was two cakes sandwiched together with a creamy filling, I was absolutely hooked! My sister and I decided that we would try this place out and we are very glad we did. [Side note: make sure you go on an empty stomach because one Whoopie pie is filling!] We tried the 'Heroic' whoopie pie which is hazelnut and chocolate flavoured and the 'Playful' whoopie pie which consists of peanut butter and chocolate chunks. I was somewhat expecting a dry cake, but in fact it was incredibly moist! The filling just makes it a whole lot better! As well as selling whoopie pies, they also sell 'Whoopie Pops' (which look so nice in-store), hot drinks, milkshakes and ice cream sundaes - would could be more perfect?

I was curious after seeing their sign on Gillies Ave and decided to find this place, what a place!…read moreHeart of Flavour is not quite in the heart of Newmarket so you have to go to a random backstreet to find it, it is a dessert lovers paradise. A large open space, you are first confronted with the cabinets where rows of beautiful cakes, tarts and cheesecakes are displayed. They also have on the other side of the store, nougat, fudge, chocolates and French pastries and if that wasn't enough the other side of the store has fridges filled with hand made ice creams and sorbets. The sorbet is divine and they change the flavours often depending on what fruits are available during the season Everything is baked fresh daily using Artisan techniques and only the finest ingredients, so if you wanted to impress at a dinner party this would be a fantastic place to come.

Heart of Flavour is one of the best cake/dessert shops in Auckland, yet it flies completely under…read morethe radar. Their chocolate chip cookies are probably the best I've ever had. They do this chocolate mousse cake which Ben told me was the best he'd ever had. That's two best I've ever had's which says a lot. The prices aren't actually too bad either, considering the desserts are very, very good and most place that good charge through the roof. I mean it's not cheap, but it's not a rip off. They also do smaller things that one person can manage - ice-creams and sorbets and tarts and fudge etc, so definitely stop by (the opening hours are limited) even if you aren't looking to order a cake.

Imagine a cake layered with crepes and in between those delicious crepes is the richest pastry…read morecream/ butter cream EVER! Well imagine no more and get your tail feather down to Fukurou by the Newmarket train station. So many flavours including a durian bomb (aptly named?) . Coffees, teas and cold drinks avaliable. Fukurou patisserie puts the I dream of genius back in cake making .

This place is fab. Fukurou patisserie are relatively new kids on the block in Newmarket. They offer…read morethe most incredible selection of crepe cakes and/or desserts that are not too sweet surprisingly! There are 8 yummies to choose from: "Say Cheese", "French Vanilla", "Rum Raisin", Coconut Malacca", "Chocolate Trio", "Durian Bomb", "Tiramasu" & "Matcha Adzuki (Japanese green tea)... so WOW. Something for everyone really. You can buy one slice from $6.90 - $7.80 depending on the flavour or the whole cake (12 slices) for $78!!! They are open 6 days (closed on Tuesdays) from 10:30am - 8:30pm. You must go Yelpers. I had the "Tiramasu" by the way; gone in 60 seconds!

Little & Friday can do no wrong in my book. Seriously, the pies, the savoury brioches, the…read morefrittata, mini cakes, the doughnuts - all look and taste, heavenly. If I HAD to choose a favourite though, i'd go with mini lemon and coconut cakes - the icing isn't overly sweet and let's be honest, lemon and coconut is a match made in heaven. The coffee here is also brilliant. In fact, one of their baristas was recently named in the finalists for the metro barista of the year competition! I must admit the Takapuna (or is that Belmont?) store is still my fave but at Newmarket you have the added bonus of perusing the adjoining fabric store whilst waiting for your date.

Well put a flavoured condom on your head and get ready to have your mind blown !!…read more These truly are the BEST doughnuts in Auckland . Eating this doughnut kinda reminded me of doughnuts from when I was a kid , filled with a delicately flavoured cremé diplomat and a raspberry coulis this is soo good ! The dough of actual doughnut I could smell the yeast from it and it filled my work truck with the smell ! Heaven ! With the actual cafe slotted in of the side of Martha's Fabrics you could grab a bolt of fabric and a coffee and doughnut to go .

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've walked by Pop Hut many times, thinking that Popsicles were far too sweet for my tastes and…read morethat the store looked a little odd. One wall is covered in gadgets for sale, while the other half of the store is filled with display freezers - it's an odd combination. However, like many of the flavours available at Pophut, it really works. The popsicles range from $1 up to $4 and they are filled with refreshing flavours you'd expect to pay more for. The gadget wall has lots of things open to toy with... like the clip-on fish eye lens I used to take a picture of the spread :) Pop Hut is a great discovery, which I'm especially pleased by in light of the scorching summer we've been enduring. I tried Lychee, Blueberry and Watermelon, all of which are amazing. But don't just limit yourselves to those options, because there are so many other awesome flavours available. Yum!

Yet another of these " sweet " places has opened up in Auckland. First was the one out east and now…read morehere is on more towards the city and a lot easier to get to for a lot of us. Naturally the place is looking good as not long opened and the service and food just as good as the other one. We sampled several of their heavenly delights...the Taichi, black sesame and walnut paste with rice balls ; the Mango Sago Pomelo with Jelly . All were spot on and tasted just as good and tickled the taste buds in the right way as the desserts we had tried out east. Only thing is I am longing to try one of their molecular deserts....they look so good on the menu but alas not available as yet. A bit more costly but probably worth every extra dollar. All in all yet again a big thumbs up for me if you looking for somewhere to go for a decent sweet treat.

Definitely as good as it gets! Great place to pick up amazing deserts to impress. The only problem…read moreis that it's too hard to choose. Great selection of sweet treats for all tastes (including some gluten free choices). It is a tad pricey, but what you get is well worth it! Great place for those day when you feel like spoiling yourself a little. Also staff is very attentive and helpful. Also heard good things about their breakfast and lunch selection, but yet to try. To sum up, amazing French patisserie well worth the trip and the money.

There is a reason I keep going back to Vaniye despite the price, which is $8-9 per mini cakes. They…read moreare simply gorgeous. The cakes are carefully designed to visually appeal to everyone. My friend really liked the Zen, a green tea flavoured mousse with red bean paste inside. I am not a big fan of green tea flavour but this was amazing. My Caramel cake, called Chou-chou, has chestnut cream profiteroles on top (which is crisply and creamy) and a brownie and caramel mousse as a base. I have also tried their Guanaja, which is a Valrhona chocolate marquise which had a great soft chocolate taste. But it lacked of a crème brulée flavour mentioned on its description. I felt that the Rasberry mousse, apple slice and lemon slice does not jump out as much as others. But that could be just me. They use Kokako for their coffee beans which is nice, but couple of instance I received burnt coffees. Bummer. However all were forgiven because of the cakes. The flavour, the design and tiny but great atmosphere.

This casual and airy cafe with a Beach vibe serves up some amazing curated menu items that are…read moreanything but causal and simple. With vegan and gluten feee options, this was a great spot for lunch. We tried their tacos for lunch and I have to say it was one of the best vegan and gluten free tacos ever hands down! The tortilla was soft yet crispy with a beet hummus done to perfection with every texture imaginable from crispy chickpeas to the beet chips and the softness from the hummus and slight spiciness. The dish when plated looks like it belongs in an upscale Michelin style restaurant. This place packs a ton of flavor! We also shared their hand cut fries which were large and satisfying. They have the feel of potato skins with the crunchy exterior and a soft and supple interior and the taste is unbelievably satisfying when dipped into the spicy aioli that accompanies it or just plain ketchup if that's your jam. The chicken tacos were also pretty dense and crunchy and fried to perfection. The sauce is sweet and tangy and makes for a filling lunch! This place is a must try for sure! Service is also superb and everything comes up in a timely fashion and fast! Staff is very aware of dietary restrictions which is very helpful!

Finally came to try this place! It's a great place for team lunch or friends catch up or even…read morebusiness meeting in my view, very spacious and location on Nuffield street in the heart of Newmarket , I would not hesitate to come for a coffee or lunch after shopping near by. Had the 2 taco lunches , as you can see from my photo... looking very fresh and delicious, they are very good indeed! Don't go pass on the soda, they are my favorite sodas...This is the best cafe on Nuffield I reckon.

This Casa Del Gelato is in an interesting location, located down a small brick pathway you order in…read moreone location and if you want to eat (or lick) in you do so in a separate room next door that has a few tables and chairs. I didn't like it. I felt like I was sitting in a child's playhouse. Overall the quality of the sorbet and gelato is very good, my favourite is the mango sorbet, sweet and smooth, wonderful flavour. My friend had the crepes and thoroughly enjoyed them, so no complaints with food at all. The only let down here would be the premises itself, my suggestion is to grab your gelato and go.

This place does delicious gelato flavours, such as Bounty, Snickers, Blood Orange & the darkest,…read morerichest chocolate you've ever tasted. The gelato is creamy & not too sweet & you choose between having it served in a cone or a cup. They also do brownies & other dessert options as well as coffee. With free wi-fi & comfy leather couches to lounge in, it's a great after-dinner spot to get a sweet fix.