Here you'll find a cosy and atmospheric world of chocolate, including novel varieties of the drinkable kind: double chocolate, mexican spice, or chilli. A great place to pick up a chocolatey gift, too.
4. Il Buco 113 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby. Phone 360 4414.
Head along to this little pocket of a cafe for thick hot chocolate, (almost) like they make in Italy. Perfect for a workday drive-by, they also have good pizza by the slice.
If you'd rather make hot chocolate at home but the supermarket selection's just not cutting it, grab a DIY packet from Devonport Chocolates. Available in Spice, Belgian and Fair Trade. It's a rare person who isn't partial to a liquid chocolate, especially when it's freezing out.