About

Carmen Jones is where cultures meet, flavours collide, and diversity is celebrated. Inspired by vintage album covers—the opera Carmen set in Spain, and the Afro-American adaptation Carmen Jones—our name reflects a spirit of creativity, inclusivity, and the beauty of unexpected juxtapositions. Right at home on Auckland’s iconic K’ Road, Carmen Jones embraces the area’s fringe, eclectic, and democratic vibe—unpolished yet full of character. Step inside and you’ll find a space that feels like your other living room: warm, inviting, and made for connection. Our menu draws inspiration from travels across the Mediterranean and Middle East, celebrating the rich tradition of hospitality and the joy of sharing. From a quick coffee to crafted cocktails with friends, a romantic date night, or a Mediterranean Feast for 25, Carmen Jones is a place where our house is your house.