KNOOPS

Knoops is the chocolate lover's paradise, where every sip feels like a warm hug from a cocoa bean. Stephanie had her taste buds transported back to her Wellington days with their 75% grated hot chocolate, and Gem can’t get enough of the cold chocolates—because who doesn’t want to be able to specify their chocolate percentage like a true connoisseur? Maëlle even recommends the 70% chili hot chocolate for those who like a spicy kick to their sweet.

But hold your horses—there's a dark cloud looming. Raakin found the milky consistency a bit too much, and Sumaia's visit was tarnished by fruit flies and the staff's lack of urgency regarding cleanliness. So while Knoops shines in the chocolate department, they need to up their game on the hygiene front.