Food scene
40 rotating NZ craft beers on tap, and a different food truck every week.
12 locals recommend
The Beer Spot
54 Northcote Rd40 rotating NZ craft beers on tap, and a different food truck every week.
The best coffee in Kumeu. Good cabinet food, and great cooked menu options. Dine in or takeaway.
6 locals recommend
The Food Vault
10 Matua RdThe best coffee in Kumeu. Good cabinet food, and great cooked menu options. Dine in or takeaway.
Hapunan
316 Main RoadExtremely popular Filipino fusion takeaways. Open for lunch and dinner, Tuesday-Saturday.
Giampiero's Pizza & Pasta
326 Main RoadThe best pizza in Huapai, authentic Italian style. Takeaway only.
The Gallery Japanese & Cafe
329a Main RdDelicious Japanese, sushi, and brunch food. Dine in or takeaway.
The only Thai restaurant in Kumeu - great pad Thai. Dine in or takeaway.
6 locals recommend
Golden Silk Thai Restaurant
88 Main RdThe only Thai restaurant in Kumeu - great pad Thai. Dine in or takeaway.
Huapai Tavern
319 State Hwy 16Classic Kiwi pub, good pub meals, live music on Sundays, TAB, pokies etc.
Your usual Indian, pleasant to dine in, also does takeaways.
6 locals recommend
Tandoori Bar and Eatery
3 Matua RdYour usual Indian, pleasant to dine in, also does takeaways.
Craft biergarten about a 10-minute drive away. Excellent food, wide range of beer brewed on premises, and local wines. Chill-out DJs in the beer garden Fri-Sun.
94 locals recommend
Hallertau Brewery
1171 Coatesville Riverhead HwyCraft biergarten about a 10-minute drive away. Excellent food, wide range of beer brewed on premises, and local wines. Chill-out DJs in the beer garden Fri-Sun.
Juicy New Zealand Strawberries
505 State Hwy 16Fresh fruit ice cream, sorbet and gelato. Very popular on a hot day!
Historic pub overlooking the far reaches of the Waitemata Harbour. Indoor and outdoor dining. Also has a sports bar.
56 locals recommend
The Riverhead
33 York TerraceHistoric pub overlooking the far reaches of the Waitemata Harbour. Indoor and outdoor dining. Also has a sports bar.
American-style BBQ joint. Ribs, fried chicken, burgers etc. Huge portions, and really tasty.
Morepork BBQ Kumeu
40 Main RoadAmerican-style BBQ joint. Ribs, fried chicken, burgers etc. Huge portions, and really tasty.
A longstanding Kumeu favourite. Pizzas with plenty of toppings, pasta, and other Italian dishes. Dine in or takeaway.
Pizzeria Venezia - Zacs Pizza
84 Main RdA longstanding Kumeu favourite. Pizzas with plenty of toppings, pasta, and other Italian dishes. Dine in or takeaway.
Kumeu Arts Centre
300 Main RdBest fish and chips in Kumeu. Not too greasy, crisp batter etc.
Blue Chip Takeaways
329A Main RoadChinese and Malaysian takeaway. Has all your usual takeaway fare.
The Muriwai Deli is a collab between legendary coffee and pudding truck, Double Shot (world famous in this particular neck of the woods for their insane doughnuts and other delights) and another dynamo of the food truck scene, Double Parked (winners of Auckland's Most Sustainable Food Truck in 2020 and purveyors of seriously ace burgers, salads, tacos and more).
You'll find this rad spot located inside the 99-year-old Muriwai Lodge, serving up everything from coffee and sammies to toasties and sweet treats (including, yes, those famous doughnuts).
Muriwai Lodge
189 Motutara RoadThe Muriwai Deli is a collab between legendary coffee and pudding truck, Double Shot (world famous in this particular neck of the woods for their insane doughnuts and other delights) and another dynamo of the food truck scene, Double Parked (winners of Auckland's Most Sustainable Food Truck in 2020 and purveyors of seriously ace burgers, salads, tacos and more).
You'll find this rad spot located inside the 99-year-old Muriwai Lodge, serving up everything from coffee and sammies to toasties and sweet treats (including, yes, those famous doughnuts).
The Hive
64 Main RoadFamily-friendly restaurant, good value for money, quiet atmosphere.
Wineries in the surrounding areas
A 10-minute drive from our house, The Hunting Lodge offers casual dining at the Lawn Bar, fine dining in the restaurant, or wine tasting at the Cellar Door.
35 locals recommend
The Hunting Lodge Winery & Restaurant
307 Waikoukou Valley RdA 10-minute drive from our house, The Hunting Lodge offers casual dining at the Lawn Bar, fine dining in the restaurant, or wine tasting at the Cellar Door.
Delicious pizzas and platters, tranquil setting, about a 12 minute from our house. Cellar door tastings available too.
24 locals recommend
Westbrook Winery
215 Ararimu Valley RdDelicious pizzas and platters, tranquil setting, about a 12 minute from our house. Cellar door tastings available too.
Great range of wine tastings at the Cellar Door. Feel free to take a picnic to enjoy in their grounds (we have a picnic basket and chilly bin you can borrow).
19 locals recommend
Coopers Creek Vineyard
601 State Hwy 16Great range of wine tastings at the Cellar Door. Feel free to take a picnic to enjoy in their grounds (we have a picnic basket and chilly bin you can borrow).
Sightseeing
Black sand surf beach about a 20-minute drive from our house. Cafe and food truck, walks, gannet colony, views etc.
115 locals recommend
Muriwai
Black sand surf beach about a 20-minute drive from our house. Cafe and food truck, walks, gannet colony, views etc.
Zaberriworld
340 Riverhead RdPick-your-own strawberries. Delicious and fresh!
City advice
Getting around
Public transport is very limited
There's no bus or train from the airport to Kumeu.