Benny's Takapuna

restaurant — Takapuna · Auckland

About Benny's Takapuna

Benny's American Burgers brings classic American diner-style smash burgers, hearty comfort sides, and creative shakes to the heart of Takapuna. Centered on fresh, quality ingredients, their patties are smashed to order using 100% New Zealand premium Angus beef, alongside marinated chicken breast, slow-cooked meats, and dedicated plant-based creations.

Beyond their signature smashed burgers, Benny's serves up a wide spread of American and street-food favourites including loaded poutines topped with mozzarella and brown gravy, crunchy nachos, soft Mexican-style birria tacos, and hand-spun thick shakes. With quick takeaway convenience and relaxed casual dining, it caters to everything from solo lunches to family meals and group catering.

Benny's American Burgers: Smashed Patties and American Comfort in Takapuna

Takapuna’s dining scene has welcomed a serious taste of American diner culture with Benny’s American Burgers. Situated along Hurstmere Road, this eatery delivers genuine American-style smash burgers, loaded sides, hand-spun shakes, and street-style bites designed for anyone craving bold, satisfying comfort food by the beach.

At the core of the kitchen is a commitment to fresh, locally sourced meat handled with traditional smash burger technique. Rather than using pre-formed frozen patties, the team smashes fresh 100% New Zealand premium Angus beef right on the hot grill. The high-heat sear locks in juices while developing crispy, lacy edges that define an authentic smash burger. Served on soft brioche buns with melted cheese, house sauces, and tangy pickles, the lineup covers timeless staples like the Benny's Double alongside creative Kiwi and Canadian-inspired builds.

More Than Just Burgers

While smash burgers take center stage, the menu branches out across classic American street food and comfort traditions. Poultry lovers can choose from sandwiches made with in-house marinated 100% New Zealand chicken breast, fried crispy or grilled, ranging from tangy Nashville hot chicken to rich bacon and avocado combinations. Those seeking hearty slow-cooked comfort will find tender beef brisket and eight-hour pulled pork featured across towering burgers, including the massive 'Bigger Than Texas'.

Benny's also embraces genuine Canadian poutine, pairing crisp seasoned chips and stretchy melted mozzarella cheese with rich brown gravy, with options to pile on shredded brisket or crispy bacon. For lighter or shareable cravings, their Mexican-inspired range serves up loaded nachos and traditional birria tacos, where slow-cooked brisket or pulled pork is wrapped in soft tortillas and soaked in savoury Mexican soup.

Shakes, Adult Twists, and Plant-Based Choices

No American diner feast is complete without something sweet. Benny’s thick shakes offer timeless indulgence in flavours like vanilla, strawberry, Oreo, and rich caramelised Biscoff. For an evening outing or weekend get-together, 'The Adult Club' section spikes those creamy blends with spirits such as Fireball, Baileys Irish Cream, and caramel whisky.

Diners with specific dietary preferences are well catered for. Plant-based visitors can order burgers made with chickpea and potato patties or Impossible Veef, complemented by vegan cheese and hot sauces. Any burger on the menu can also be customized with gluten-free buns or served entirely bunless.

Whether ordering online for beachside takeaway, dropping by for a casual lunch, or arranging slider and snack platters for a private event, Benny’s American Burgers brings big flavours and unfussy hospitality to Takapuna.

Signature items

  • Bigger Than Texas
  • Birria Brisket Tacos
  • Benny's Double
  • Brisket Poutine
  • Nashville Chicken
  • Golden Hour Shake

Menu

Sides

  • Seasoned Chips — Crispy chips served with choice of dipping sauce
  • Tater Tots — Bite-sized golden potato tots with choice of dipping sauce
  • Onion Rings — Crispy battered onion rings served with choice of dipping sauce
  • Chicken Nuggets — 8 pieces of crispy chicken nuggets
  • Jalapeno Poppers — 3 pieces of breaded jalapeno poppers
  • Kumara Chips — Crispy sweet potato kumara chips
  • Corn Chips — Crunchy corn tortilla chips
  • Mac n Cheese Balls — 3 pieces of crumbed mac n cheese bites
  • Cauliflower Popcorn — Bite-sized seasoned crispy cauliflower popcorn

Tacos

  • Birria Brisket Tacos — Two soft tacos with 8-hour slow-cooked pulled beef brisket, cheese, onion, coriander, soaked in Mexican soup
  • Birria Pork Tacos — Two soft tacos with 8-hour slow-cooked pulled pork, cheese, onion, coriander, soaked in Mexican soup
  • Chicken Tacos — Two soft tacos with grilled chipotle chicken, cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo & guacamole

Nachos

  • Pork Nachos — Crispy nachos with slow-cooked pulled pork, cheese, pineapple, pico de gallo, jalapeno & sour cream
  • Brisket Nachos — Crispy nachos with slow-cooked brisket, cheese, jalapeno, pico de gallo & sour cream
  • Chicken Nachos — Crispy nachos with chipotle chicken, melted cheese, and beans
  • Veggie Nachos — Crispy nachos with beans, pico de gallo, cheese, jalapeno & sour cream

Poutines

  • Traditional Poutine — Seasoned chips, stretchy mozzarella cheese, and brown gravy
  • Chicken Poutine — Seasoned chips, mozzarella, brown gravy, and chicken
  • Bacon Poutine — Seasoned chips, mozzarella, brown gravy, and crispy bacon
  • Pulled Pork Poutine — Seasoned chips, mozzarella, brown gravy, and slow-cooked pulled pork
  • Brisket Poutine — Seasoned chips, mozzarella, brown gravy, and slow-cooked beef brisket

Kids Meals

  • Mini Beef Burger Pack — Angus beef patty with cheese and tomato sauce, served with mini chips
  • Mini Chicken Burger Pack — Double chicken tenders, cheese, mayonnaise, served with a portion of chips
  • Mini Munch Box — 5 pieces of chicken nuggets and mini chips
  • Mac n Cheese Box — 5 pieces of mac n cheese bites and mini chips

Beef Burgers

  • Cheese Burger — Angus beef patty, cheese, burger sauce, onion & pickles on brioche bun
  • Standard Beef — Angus beef patty, cheese, burger sauce, onion, pickles, tomato & lettuce
  • Royal Beef — Angus beef patty, cheese, bbq sauce, caramelised onion & slaw
  • Benny's Double — Double angus beef patty, double cheese, BBQ Sauce, onion & pickles
  • Kiwi — Angus beef patty, cheese, bacon, egg, bbq sauce, onion, tomato, beetroot & lettuce
  • Canadian — Angus beef patty, cheese, bacon, mustard mayonnaise, gravy, chips & onion rings
  • Brisket — Smashed beef patty, slow-cooked pulled beef brisket, cheese, BBQ aioli, jalapeno & slaw

Thick Shakes

  • Vanilla Shake — Classic thick and creamy vanilla shake
  • Strawberry Shake — Thick and creamy sweet strawberry shake
  • Chocolate Shake — Rich and creamy classic chocolate shake
  • Caramel Shake — Smooth and buttery sweet caramel shake
  • Nutella Shake — Indulgent hazelnut-chocolate blend thick shake
  • Oreo Shake — Creamy shake blended with crushed Oreo cookies
  • Biscoff Shake — Thick shake infused with rich caramelised Biscoff spread

Chicken Sides

  • Chicken Wings — 8 pieces with choice of BBQ, buffalo, or hot dipping sauce
  • Chicken Tenders — 3 pieces of crispy tenders with choice of BBQ, buffalo, or hot sauce

The Adult Club

  • Vanilla Fire — Smooth thick shake blended with Fireball cinnamon whisky
  • Happy Ending — Creamy shake blended with buttery caramel whisky
  • Golden Hour — Caramelised Biscoff thick shake blended with caramel whisky
  • Velvet Hazel — Nutella hazelnut-chocolate shake blended with Baileys Irish Cream

Chicken Burgers

  • Classic Chicken — In-house marinated chicken patty, mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, pickle & lettuce
  • Henny — Chicken strips, mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, pickles & lettuce
  • Spicy Chicken — Chicken patty, cheese, hot sauce, onion, jalapeno & lettuce
  • Avocado Chicken — Chicken patty, bacon, mayonnaise, onion, tomato, avocado & lettuce
  • Nashville Chicken — Crispy fried chicken patty, cheese, ranch, pickle & slaw
  • Hawaiian — Chicken patty, ham, bacon, cheese, mayonnaise, pineapple & lettuce
  • Crispy Hot — Crispy chicken patty, bacon, cheese, ranch, hot sauce, jalapeno & lettuce

Catering Platters

  • The Slider Platter — Mini brioche sliders in classic beef, crispy chicken, pulled pork, brisket, or veggie
  • The Wrap Platter — Full wraps cut in halves including crispy tender, spicy chicken, and classic veggie
  • The Quesadilla Platter — Grilled quesadilla wedges with brisket, pulled pork, chipotle chicken, or veggie beans
  • The Taco Platter — 6-inch soft tacos featuring birria brisket, birria pork, or chipotle chicken
  • Classic Snack Platter — Shared platter of seasoned chips, tater tots, onion rings, corn chips, and dips
  • Chicken Snack Platter — 20 chicken nuggets, 10 chicken tenders, and 16 chicken wings with dipping sauces
  • Full Bite Club Platter — 10 jalapeno poppers, 10 mac n cheese balls, cauliflower popcorn, chips, and dips
  • The Benny's Grazing Table — Large spread featuring sliders, quesadillas, tacos, chips, tots, poppers, and dips

Benny'S Premium Burgers

  • Pulled Pork Burger — Eight hours slow-cooked pulled pork, cheese, BBQ sauce, aioli, jalapeno & slaw
  • Bigger Than Texas — Smashed beef patty, crispy chicken tenders, eight hours slow-cooked pulled pork, bacon, double cheese, ranch, tomato sauce, caramelized onion, tomato & lettuce

Veggie And Vegan Burgers

  • Classic Veggie — Potato & chickpea patty, cheese, aioli, tomato sauce, grilled onion, tomato, jalapeno & lettuce
  • Spicy Veggie — Black beans, chickpeas patty, veggie patty, cheese, habanero mayonnaise, onion, tomato, jalapeno & lettuce
  • Vego Cheese Vegan — Impossible Veef patty, cheese, tomato sauce, mustard, onion, pickle, tomato & lettuce
  • Spicy Vegan — Vegan patty, vegan cheese, hot sauce, onion, jalapeno & lettuce

Frequently asked questions

What kind of beef is used in Benny's burgers?
All beef burgers are made from 100% New Zealand premium Angus beef, smashed fresh on the grill to order.
Are there vegetarian and vegan options available?
Yes, Benny's offers several plant-based choices including classic potato and chickpea veggie patties, spicy bean patties, and Impossible Veef burgers with vegan cheese.
Can I get gluten-free options?
Yes, burgers can be ordered with a gluten-free bun or prepared bunless upon request.
Is the chicken served at Benny's Halal?
Yes, all chicken used across Benny's menu and catering platters is Halal certified.
What are birria tacos?
Benny's birria tacos feature soft tortillas filled with cheese and 8-hour slow-cooked brisket or pork, served soaked in a traditional Mexican savoury soup.
Does Benny's Takapuna offer alcoholic shakes?
Yes, 'The Adult Club' menu features thick shakes blended with spirits like Fireball, Baileys Irish Cream, and caramel whisky.
Can I order catering platters for events?
Yes, Benny's provides catering platters including slider boxes, wrap platters, taco trays, snack platters, and full grazing tables with 24 hours advance notice.

Tips

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Good to know

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