Serving simple but mouthwatering burgers, Bite Burger has opened its doors in a pint-sized spot within Herne Bay village, much to the delight of locals. A new offering from the clever team behind Dear Jervois, occupying the spot directly adjacent to the long-standing eatery, Bite Burger specialises in epic, decadent smash burgers — available alongside a few other tasty variants, sliders, fries, fried chicken, and milkshakes.
Following a successful series of burger nights at Dear Jervois, it became clear that there was real demand in the neighbourhood for a good, honest takeaway spot — and people loved the food that the team were turning out. From there, it was simply a case of finding a dedicated venue and, luckily, one opened up right next door.
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The menu is concise, with only six burgers in total, but what it lacks in volume it makes up for in substance. The exalted smash burgers are unsurprisingly the star of the show, with three iterations to choose from. The classic ‘Smash Bite’ is remnicient of an elevated cheeseburger, pairing two smashed burger patties with American cheese, pickles, caramelised onions and Bite’s secret sauce, while the ‘BBQ Bite’ follows a similar format, swapping out the pickles for crispy onion rings and secret sauce for BBQ — adding crispy rashers of bacon to the mix. There’s also a truffle smash burger with peppered mushrooms and decadent truffle aioli.
The two chicken burgers hero crispy fried chicken, one of which is infused with spicy Gochujang, the other drizzled in creamy ranch with American cheese and pickles. And a veggie burger makes six — a Mediterranean take which pairs falafel with hummus, fresh salad, sumac, and Bite’s creamy tahini sauce.
And, if you, like us, struggle to choose just one, Bite’s sliders mean you don’t have to — with both chicken and beef on offer side-by-side — the best of both worlds. Fries also feature on the menu of course, with both cheese and fully-loaded options available. Hot honey chicken tenders are a must-order, and the milkshakes — available in double chocolate, vanilla, cookie crumble, and mango peach ripple, are the perfect accompaniment to the fare on offer.
With limited space to dine in, and plenty of spots in the area to enjoy a Bite Burger al fresco, we’re certain this new spot will be a hit over the summer months and beyond — filling a void in Herne Bay’s local dining scene for quick, easy, delicious fare. And, given the longevity of Dear Jervois’ success, Bite Burger is sure to become a go-to fixture on Auckland’s dining scene in no time.
Opening hours:
Tuesday — Thursday, 5pm until 8:30pm
Friday — Saturday, 5pm until 9pm
Sunday, 5pm until 8:30pm
Bite.
236 Jervois Road
Herne Bay
Auckland
