Makana Confections

Makana Confections

Makana Confections
4.5
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JL13
Kerikeri, New Zealand78 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Top Location, shady outside when its sunny and very comfortable inside dining. The menu offer good choices, the pricens are medium. we had eggs Benny and the pancakes with fruit and bacon, both well presented, great tastes, and top service. The Cafe is licensed, and has one of the TOP Ice creme parlors in Northland. Good ofr business meetings and family gatherings. Located just across from the Kerikeri Sat / Sun Market. Upmarket venue with medium price tag, ALSO in the same building is the Makana famous chocolate factory.
Written 2 February 2020
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angelC3476SL
Auckland, New Zealand194 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022
The chocolates here are amazing, they are expensive but you get what you pay for.
Due to covid restrictions they tell you they will give samples as you leave rather than as you enter. We did have to ask for them though when we left, not sure if that was because we had bought some things that they thought we wouldn't want the samples, but otherwise very pleased with our purchases,
Written 25 February 2022
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Andrea Haumer
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
Makana's Macadamia Butter Toffee Crunch turned the head of this fierce Macadamia nut disliker. Wanting more of anything with these nuts was a first for me.

The power of this new addiction lies in the art of the confectionary creation: the finely chopped, lightly roasted Macadamia's nuts, used as the coating for a delectable creamy, chocolate, toffee sandwich.
Written 1 January 2020
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Many thanks for your comments. We're delighted that you have been successfully converted to the magnificent macadamia. Like you I disliked macadamias, thought they were bland. That was until 14 years ago when we bought the Makana business and discovered how wonderful they can taste if roasted correctly and blended with good toffee and high quality chocolate. My most recent macadamia addiction is our Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Macadamias. Please ask for a sample of them next time you are in the store. You might develop another addiction.
Written 4 January 2020
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Foodilicious89
Sydney, Australia583 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
Just a typical chocolate confectionary. We didn’t see any chocolatier in action, other than 3 people dipping biscuits in chocolate sauce and packaging them.

There were also no specialty chocolates on display. Only packages of biscuits, popcorns, nuts etc......not a chocolate factory we have in mind sadly.
Written 25 January 2020
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I'm so sorry that your visit to Makana didn't meet your expectations. We do have a short video "Virtual Tour" on our website to help you understand what a visit to Makana would be like. If you saw someone hand-dipping biscuits in chocolate (not chocolate sauce) then you certainly did see a chocoaltier in action. We make two regular chocolate biscuits by hand, Chocolate Dipped Shortbread and Chocolate Sipped Biscotti. I'm sorry that you didn't see the other 51 products, including hand-dipped chocolate truffles, chocolate dipped fruits, sugar-free chocolates, chocolate dipped macadamia nuts etc.etc., that we have on display and on sale, although I really don't know how you could have missed them.
Written 26 January 2020
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Miriam R
Cambridge, UK142 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Couples
If you love chocolate, go here. Our favourite is the macadamia butter toffee crunch. Be very careful, it’s highly addictive! Other choices are available. All products are made on the premises and are beautifully packaged. Perfect for take home gifts, if they last that long. There is a fantastic coffee shop and cafe next door but skip that and go for the ice cream.
Written 8 March 2020
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AlpinerHut
Chantilly, VA1,202 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
We made a quick stop while on a cruise ship shore excursion. Makana Confections has chocolate stores here in the Bay of Islands region, in Blenheim (in South Island's Marlborough wine region) and in Newmarket (Auckland). The chocolates are all handmade, and it's fun to watch that being done. The free samples confirm what the eyes tell you: these candies are delicious.

TIPS:

--If you're here, step next door to The Kauri Workshop (see my review, "Wood if I could").
Written 5 January 2020
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Thank you for your review, although only three stars. Can you let me know what would have made your experience more enjoyable.
Written 6 January 2020
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Mark E
Whitianga, New Zealand803 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 • Couples
Had to stop here, wife has a sweet tooth and I guess so do I as I chose the boxes to buy.

Chocolates galore plus much more.

Tastings available and tour if you wish.

A bit expensive but we’ll worth it.
Written 19 September 2022
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Lian Tiong G
Subang Jaya, Malaysia4,543 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 • Family
Our first stop today is at Makana Confectionery. Nice chocolates on try. A wide range of chocolates for selection and we bought a few. Friendly staff and helpful in delivery of our chocolates to our hotel, as we have to continue with our sight seeing program.
Written 30 December 2024
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Jane
Kerikeri, New Zealand208 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Solo
Visited twice whilst visiting Kerikeri, very beautiful delights. Staff very helpful, professional and friendly. Loved the treats we brought. Lovely tasters, so nice. Will definitely be a regular when we move near them.
Written 18 October 2021
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fbokma
Buhl, ID66 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2017
i am glad that our tour included a stop at MAKANA CONFECTIONS...for two reasons. 1) the chocolate is delicious and they give samples when you visit! 2) they have beautiful clean bathrooms!
Written 23 November 2017
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Thank you very much for your kind comments. As you have experienced we have excellent chocolates and facilities. Unfortunately these do not come cheap. We are very conscious of the cost to our customers and have not increased prices of our products over the past 2 years while we absorbed many costs including recent doubling of our rates and increased exchange costs. Also, our best selling products have not increased in price for over 5 years. Thank you for visiting and we will continue to provide these excellent products and facilities and keep prices down as much as possible.
Written 30 November 2017
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