Best Hidden Gems Restaurants in New Auburn
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Jamaica Jerk Villa
A South Side Jamaican mainstay that hits hardest on jerk and oxtail plates.
Notable Picks
8.2
A longtime Caribbean and Jamaican staple where the best orders are the classics—jerk chicken, oxtails, and curry goat—served in a lively, no-nonsense room. Go with one main each and keep sides focused so the plate stays hot and balanced.
Must-Try Dishes:
Jerk Chicken Dinner, Oxtails, Curry Goat
What Makes it Special: A South Side Jamaican mainstay that hits hardest on jerk and oxtail plates.
8.1
Auburn Gresham’s weekend-only halal restaurant-and-bakery hybrid where the bakery lane (especially whole pies) is the move if you’re shopping dessert for a family table. Treat it like a two-part stop: grab a full pie for later, then build a simple savory order from the regular menu if you’re eating on-site.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bean Pie (9-inch), Carrot Pie (9-inch), Pie Slices
What Makes it Special: A halal restaurant with an on-site bakery known for whole bean and carrot pies.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A small carryout kitchen where the smartest cheap-eats play is the loaded jerk baked potato lane—big portions, bold seasoning, and easy to split. Pair one loaded item with one simpler side or snack so the meal stays satisfying without getting heavy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Jerk Chicken Baked Potato, Loaded Jerk Chicken and Shrimp Baked Potato, Jerked nachos
What Makes it Special: Loaded jerk baked potatoes that eat like a full meal.
#4
Cafe 75
7.7
A neighborhood cafe built for hearty midday plates that work well when you need a filling lunch and quick reset. The menu leans comfort-forward—pastas and breakfast-lunch crossovers—so pick one signature entree and keep sides simple for a clean, reliable business lunch.
Must-Try Dishes:
Blackened chicken pasta, Chicken chunks and waffles, Salmon croquettes
What Makes it Special: A comfort-focused cafe where the pasta-and-plate lane drives repeat orders.