Known as the heart of Newmarket’s bustling corporate sector, Carlton Gore Road offers many hidden gems that are perfect for a grabbing a bite to eat on your lunchbreak or a drink with friends.

108 TASTES

108 Tastes is a Chinese restaurant perfect for a group of friends, get-togethers or date night. What makes it even more special, is the head chef on hand who will carve the restaurant’s specialty Peking duck in front of you.

100 CARLTON GORE ROAD

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AQUA CAFE

Located behind The Olympic, Aqua Café offers a relaxing atmosphere, with views of the pools and a delicious range of food and drinks.

2 DAVIS CRESCENT

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BILLY CAFE

Billy is an American-inspired café with iconic views of the Auckland Domain and War Museum. Serving up classic brunch items like omelettes, French toast and creamy mushrooms, as well as juicy loaded burgers, this café is the perfect spot for a bite to eat. 

79 CARLTON GORE ROAD

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CARLTON GORE CAFÉ

Carlton Gore Café is a cosmopolitan counter-serve hub with a bright, airy feel. Known for its scrumptious sandwiches, croissants and brioches, this café is frequently visited by Newmarket locals. 

139 CARLTON GORE ROAD

GILLI CAFÉ

GiLLi Cafe is your local spot for a catch up or meeting over coffee or lunch. With a variety of freshly-baked sweet and savoury items in the cabinet, to a menu serving breakfast and lunch dishes, there’s something for everyone.

143 CARLTON GORE ROAD

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HELLO MISTER

Hello Mister is your go-to spot for Vietnamese street food. With rice rolls, bańh mi, buń & phò and special Vietnamese drinks, there are plenty of options for a bite on-the-go or something to take back to your desk.

123 CARLTON GORE ROAD

HELLOMISTER.CO.NZ

KINGDON SUSHI

Kingdon Sushi is the place to visit if you’re after affordable and tasty sushi. Predominantly a takeaway service, there are also tables and chairs to stop by for lunch. 

26 KINGDON STREET

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NEW CENTURY CAFÉ

With an array of pies, sandwiches and treats, New Century Café is great for a quick takeaway option. If you have the time to sit down and eat, they also offer toasties and delicious, low-priced coffee. 

123 CARLTON GORE ROAD

PAPER CRANE

Having recently joined Newmarket, Paper Crane is definitely worth checking out on your next lunch break. The Asian-fusion restaurant serves delicious foods like Thai beef salad, soy braised pork belly, chicken laksa curry and plenty of other mouth-watering dishes.

104 CARLTON GORE ROAD

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PITA PIT

Healthy, fresh Pitas & Salads, handmade, your way. Pita Pit have vegan, vegetarian & gluten free options, which you can order online for takeaway and delivery or dine-in.

123 CARLTON GORE ROAD

PITAPIT.CO.NZ

SANTOS COFFEE

Start your day with a Santos Coffee. Serving delicious sweet and savoury cabinet food, with unparalleled views of Auckland Domain. Get excited for the new kitchen fit out, coming later in 2022.

77 CARLTON GORE ROAD

SANTOSCOFFEE.CO.NZ

SPRING TREES RESTAURANT

Said to be one of the best Chinese restaurants in Auckland, Spring Trees specialises in Sichuan style cuisine, combining authenticity and modernity with a bold and spicy menu. Always bustling inside, we recommend booking in advance.

100 CARLTON GORE ROAD

THE KIND PROJECT

The Kind Project is a cause-based café, donating a portion of every sale to local charities. Pop in for a Flight Coffee, Real Rad food treat, Hero Sandwich House sandwich or a freshly made salad.

123 CARLTON GORE ROAD FACEBOOK.COM/

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TOKYO SUSHI

Ideal for sushi lovers, Tokyo Sushi offer a range of delicious sushi rolls, as well as bento boxes, hot rice dishes, donburi and bento bowls. They also offer several party platter options, perfect for entertaining.

106 CARLTON GORE ROAD

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 Cha every weekend. 

19 DAVIS CRESCENT

TUCKSANDBAO.CO.NZ

THE WINE CAVE

The Wine Cave is a stunning retail space home to 435 wines, 60 spirits and a small selection of craft beers. They also offer a multi-purpose warehouse space, complete with a commercial kitchen and function area, available for hire and private functions. 

104 CARLTON GORE ROAD

WINECAVE.NZ