Dining at Davis Crescent

Reading Time: 4 Minutes

Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Newmarket, Davis Crescent and its neighbouring road Short Street are full of vibrant cafes and eateries that make for the perfect lunch spot or an evening meal with friends.



ARCHIE'S PIZZERIA 

Newmarket’s iconic pizzeria, Archie’s, is homely Italian food at its best. With an extensive list of creamy pastas and renowned wood fired pizzas, complemented by an extensive beverage menu, this eatery is the perfect spot for a family meal or a quick lunch.  

63 DAVIS CRESCENT 

ARCHIESPIZZERIA.CO.NZ 

BIEN IZAKAYA 

Tucked away on Davis Crescent, Bien Izakaya is one of Newmarket’s hidden gems. With an extensive Japanese menu, plenty of seating and a BYO offering, it’s the perfect place to visit with friends or family.  

53B DAVIS CRESCENT 

@BIENNEWMARKET 

DEAR DEER COFFEE ROASTING BAR 

Dear Deer Coffee Roasting Bar aims to increase the popularity of Japanese style coffee drinking around New Zealand. The team strives to achieve this by introducing and educating people around Japanese brewing methods which will give coffee lovers the ability to make a quality brew at home.

58 DAVIS CRESCENT  

DEARDEERCOFFEE.CO.NZ 

HEIZO TEPPANYAKI RESTAURANT 

Welcome to Heizo; the “Best Little Japanese Teppanyaki Restaurant in Newmarket”! At the heart of the Heizo experience is the Teppanyaki table, around which guests can gather and enjoy a meal expertly prepared and cooked to perfection on a steel grill, right before their eyes. 

5 SHORT STREET 

@HEIZO.TEPPANYAKI 

KHAO SAN EATERY 

Khao San Eatery is all about two things - good food, and good drinks. It’s the place you can come with friends to share plates and have a variety of drinks. 

61 DAVIS CRESCENT 

KHAOSANEATERY.NZ 

MOMO TEA 

MoMo tea, known for its milk tea, light meals, and barbeque food, is a popular Newmarket spot. Because of its delicious dishes and closing time of 2am, MoMo Tea has gained appraisal not only from its regulars but new customers too.  

3A SHORT STREET 

MOMOTEA.CO.NZ 

SAFRAN CAFÉ 

Located in the heart of Newmarket, Safran Café offers a relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere with alfresco dining and cozy indoor dining options. The restaurant is inspired by the Mediterranean way of cooking, the changing seasons and the abundance of New Zealand produce.  

71 DAVIS CRESCENT 

SAFRANCAFE.CO.NZ 

THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS 

Funky and upbeat, The Flying Burrito Brothers Newmarket restaurant has plenty of open space with a great indoor-outdoor flow, complete with sombreros and colourful Mexican artwork.  

65 DAVIS CRESCENT  

FLYINGBURRITOBROTHERS.CO.NZ 

THE LUMSDEN FREEHOUSE 

Your cool and laidback Newmarket local with 15 taps of rotating craft brews, serving up American style pub food and good times.  

444 - 448 KHYBER PASS ROAD

THELUMSDEN.CO.NZ 

TOMBO BUFFET 

If you’re looking for an excellent Asian restaurant in Auckland, drop by at Tombo Buffet. Never failing to impress their diners, Tombo offers delicious authentic Korean and Japanese food at an affordable price. 

5 SHORT STREET 

TOMBOBUFFET.CO.NZ 

T-MARK LUNCH BAR 

For a quick and easy lunch T-Mark Lunch Bar is the place to go. The restaurant has a selection of soups, rice dishes, dumplings and milk tea, all at extremely affordable prices.  

4-6 SHORT STREET 

TUCKS & BAO 

Renowned for its take on international food, Tucks & Bao is an all-day bar and eatery that serves tasty morsels alongside NZ's finest craft beer. The eatery also hosts bottomless brunches and Yum Char every weekend.  

19 DAVIS CRESCENT 

TUCKSANDBAO.CO.NZ 

V.T. STATION 

This railway station-themed Indian eatery takes you on an authentic journey across India. First stop food, next stop drinks. All aboard! The restaurant has been named after Victoria Terminus, a historic railway station located in the heart of Mumbai.  

73 DAVIS CRESCENT  

VTSTATION.CO.NZ 

magnifiercrossmenuchevron-down