Nice range of candy there but the service was not it. I stopped coming here but the last time I…read morecame here, the owners were eyeing us down like Hawkes when I was just browsing. I got a small bag of lollies but when I went to pay, the owner just swapped the bag of lollies I grabbed for a different bag at the back of the counter. the lady at the counter told me it was fresher and refused to give me the original bag I picked.

Thirsty from all your shopping, need a sugar pick me up then head on over to Sweet Station. This…read moresugar paradise is located opposite the sushi place and stocks a wide range of candy, drinks and snack foods. If you're with kids and they won't shut up, go buy them some candy, get them chupa chups or something. So much gum and chocolate. It may be tiny but they make the most of the space. Need gum or mints after lunch they have that too or if you buy something they actually give you a mint. Don't trust the food court here but really hungry and won't leave until you've found a bargain? Then they have chips, crackers, yoghurts and cookies, in fact it is almost like a little dairy. Tip: there is no customer service help desk in Dress Smart but if you can't locate a store buy something and ask and they will point you in the right direction.

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.

It really is! (the sweetest little chocolate shop). I'd never seen my niece's eyes so wide as we…read morewalked in; it's a beautiful little store with a great selection of hand made chocolates. This is their third store; half of the choccies they make themselves, the other half imported from around the world. We spent at least 30mins choosing from the cabinet, they are all so perfectly made and nearly look too good to eat. The passion fruit heart was my favourite; my niece couldn't get enough of the truffles. This is a great place to buy a gift; either make a box up yourself or choose from their large range of pre-packaged goodies. The staff are very helpful and my niece was SO jealous when the girl behind the counter said she had tried most of the chocolates. You can guess what she wants to be when she grows up now!

For 12 years I was happy to buy American food and things like toothpaste with peroxide and baking…read moresoda not otherwise available in NZ from Martha's. During those 12 years one of the owners frequently went to America to buy the stock. And for many years they got special orders for me. But ever since the pandemic they have lost the plot. They refused to accept special orders and their shelves rarely offer me what I want. I have repeatedly asked them to figure out a new method of getting their supplies which they refuse to do. How they stay in business is a mystery without desirable stuff to buy. They're old and no longer seem to give a damn. I find it remarkable that they stay in business. Not worth the trip.

Ever have the feeling of giddiness as an adult, that makes you say 'get ahold of yourself now?' But…read moreyou can't and your smile is ear to ear. Well that's what Martha's Backyard did to me. I was instantly hit with Americana as the doors spread open for me. No need to trouble yourself with pushing a door American, here let me automatically open for you. Star! Since the owner was clearly using her consumer... ahem marketing skills, the first sight upon entering was a stock pile of Stars & Stripes regalia. All that was needed was the Star Spangled Banner playing in the background. Independence Day is only a few days away, so stock up. Martha's Backyard which of course is a play on words, (think Martha's Vineyard) has many American culinary favorites from candies, seasonings, sauces, cereals, beverages and snacks. I walked out with Cholula, Louisiana Hot Sauce, Lawry's Seasoned Salt, a pack of Lawry's Taco seasoning, mini Butterfingers and 2 boxes of Cap'N Crunch cereal for under $40.00. Not a bad price for imported happiness.

Oh crikey - we have found the holy grail of cheap and cheerful. This place is packed with…read moreeverything you could ever need when dressing up or getting crafty, and is surprisingly huge. There is a huge range of costumes and accessories, fake flowers, themed-decorations, crafts, and more and more and more. Around the time of office Christmas parties and St Patricks Day, the place is packed. And they order in more stuff depending on the celebration. There is a very entertaining R18 section for funny presents, or just actual stuff. But it;s not just silly stuff, head down the back and you'll find kitchen utensils, rubbish bins, frames, cleaning products, bathroom stuff, hangers and all the rest of that kind of stuff for super cheap. It's actually not a bad idea to see what you can find.

This place is Mecca for costumes and silly novelty items. It's a one stop shop for all your fun and…read morefrivolity needs: dress up parties, St Patrick's Day, sporting events, or just silly gifts. If you want it, Look Sharp probably has it, and you'll probably only pay ten bucks. I've accumulated a small collection of awesomeness from Look Sharp, including costumes, canes, hats, wigs and flags. I have also made extensive use of their wonderfully inappropriate R18 section for Secret Santa gifts - hilarity and awkwardness ensued. In short, any occasion is better if preceded by a visit to Look Sharp.

I would never have known about this place unless someone else had directed me there and it really…read moreis a bit of a secret. Cheap Lollies. Lots of cheap lollies. And biscuits and chocolates and salty snacks and even random grocery items. This is the physical shop of FBC Confectionery and I'm not sure how it works but they seem to have clearance products of not only popular sweets but also quite a few retro lollies that you don't often see elsewhere these days. Like Lifesavers, Spacemen (not ciggies - confectionery sticks if you will), K-Bars and the like. The prices are crazytown and you need to exercise restraint because you really can GO to crazytown buying up large here. If you need bulk supplies for Easter egg hunts or other events (we had bags of Mixed Lollies circa 1982 for our wedding guests) this is the place to go - you'll save hundreds of dollars.

Yep I'm hooked on this place as are my all my young adult children. So cheap its crazy friendly…read morestaff a little hidden gem great one stop shop for last minute party goodies or just to pick up something special for your bestie or partner also do hampers from time to time love it

The Sweet Land is a great stop in the Botany Downs Shopping Centre. From candy to confectionery to…read moreready-made gifts for that last-minute birthday gift, The Sweet Land has it all. They stock those delicious Nerds theater boxes that I could finish on my own, as well as an assortment of Gobstoppers and Reese's Pieces. I love coming to this place around Christmas time when it's decked out with candy canes and red and green lollies- I guess you could say I'm a big fan of themes. I will definitely be making a trip before Easter weekend hits! As for their gift chocolates, I like to check them out for ideas rather than for buying, some of them are a little over-priced for my taste. The guy that owns The Sweet Land doesn't say much but he's always really nice and doesn't mind when I'm taking longer than necessary to make up my mind on my purchases. A sweet tooth's heaven and lots to choose from!

I was in desperate need of souvenirs at the tail end of my visit to Auckland. There were actually a…read moreton of souvenir shops near where I was staying in the city's center, but I didn't like the merch. I was lucky to stumble on Sail Away Souvenirs. They had a ton of great inventory at a variety of prices. They also didn't police me in the store while I meandered with tiny items in my hand, which was nice. Good visit.

Was tough trying to find affordable souvenirs consisting of magnets, candy/ chocolates, and the sky…read moretower novelty. Found everything here and much affordable compared to the other shops on queensland st

Wheel upon wheel of New Zealand cheese, Kapiti icecream by the scoop, rotisserie chooks and chewy…read morecookies that upon request can be made into ridiculously huuge (and unbelievably good) ice cream sandwiches....seriously, what's not to like! Okay, so I will admit that the cheese is little pricey but you get what you pay for, which is beautifully made NZ cheese. Mention must also be made of the service at this joint. I came here recently with a friend for a post pizza ice cream juuuust as they were closing and not only did the friendly bloke behind the counter give us a mini cheese tasting (not that we needed it) but he also offered us complimentary nerds with our ice cream. Not sure if this is standard procedure but we were absolutely chuffed - I hadn't had nerds in years! He even offered to unstack some of the chairs so we could sit and enjoy our ice creams inside, out of the wet and windy weather outside. Bless his little cotton socks.

I really enjoy coming to The Dairy! This cafe brings back so many childhood memories, from candy…read morefloss to sodas to freshly baked cookies straight out of the jar! It really is a one of a kind. First time coming here, I almost felt like a giggly schoolchild again, forever trying to decide on how many cookies I wanted and which delicious Kapiti ice cream flavour I wanted to sandwich between them. I love that the cookies are HUGE and they come with generous amount of ice cream, which honestly makes them a bit tricky to eat as they can get very messy, but I suppose that is all part of the fun and remembering what is was like to be a kid? Personally, I think The Dairy is great for any ages. I took my Mum once and even though she didn't try anything, she got a lot of joy out of watching my older sister and I trying to eat their giant ice cream sandwich cookies! Highly recommend this place!

To be honest this place kind of smells really bad. I don't know why. Maybe because some of the…read morelittle treats they sell are so strange and curious. It probably doesn't matter about the smell, because if you're into this kind of stuff then you're going to go there regardless. It's a specialty Japanese sweets and confectionary shop. They have all kinds of random stuff. I bought a tiny, plastic, golden cat that had a little panel where it's butt was that you can remove. And inside the cats butt is this little chocolate truffle thing that's shaped like a bottle of champagne. So there's that kind of thing. There's also dozens of types of dried ginger and random figgy stuff. Basically just an obscure candy party.

The chocolates are of exciting different flavors -- pineapple black pepper, chili pepper, etc. Some…read moreare crafted into beautiful shapes and art pieces.... But the best part was the kindness of the staff.

Beautiful chocolate shop with out-of-this-world sweets. From cupcakes to cake pops, gelato to…read morechocolates, anyone with a sweet tooth can find the finest quality here. I really enjoyed the caramel chocolate and Cointreau Ganache!