Sugar Café
Welcome to Sugar Café!
Sit back, relax, and let our team take care of you while you enjoy stunning views over the Waitematā Harbour.
Our large 120-seat cafe has three dining areas.
We provide table service for our All Day Dining Menu and Sweet Treats Cabinet.
Sugar Cafe is fully licensed and open 7 days a week.
Kids on the playground? We have nine picnic tables overlooking the water.
Simply scan the QR code to order from our full menu and we'll deliver to you in convenient takeaway packaging.
What we offer:
*All Day Dining Menu *Sweet Treats Cabinet
*Devonshire Tea *High Tea *Events & Functions
Bookings only available weekdays and highly recommended
Menu
We have a wonderful all day dining menu plus an extensive range of sweet treats in our cabinet.
You can watch our patisserie chefs baking from scratch every day!
We highly recommend booking a table on weekdays - weekends are walk-in only






Valentine's High Tea
Share your love with someone special or the girlfriends in your life!
To celebrate Valentine's Day (or Galentine's Day) our conservatory is available on Saturday 14th February for this very special occasion
$80 per person - includes a glass of bubbles on arrival
Saturday 14th February 3pm-5pm
ONE OFF EVENT: To book, select 14 Feb date on Book a Table button below, pre-payment required


Valentine's Whole Cakes
Order your special Valentine's Cake here and collect from Sugar Cafe
Choose from our stunning 6" Vintage Heart Cake ($150) or classic sponge 6" Ombre Cake ($99).
Each cake will be beautifully decorated with love and ready for pick up in a window carton for easy transportation
High Tea
Come and experience Sugar's stunning Kiwiana influenced High Tea!
While sitting in our conservatory overlooking the Waitemata Harbour, our tiered stands are filled with savoury and sweet treats. High Tea is paired with a pot of Harney & Sons tea or a freshly brewed barista coffee.
Why not elevate your experience with a glass of bubbles on arrival! Book now!
Thursdays & Fridays 2pm-4pm





Devonshire Tea
Enjoy a warm, freshly made scone with Tahitian vanilla and mascarpone whipped cream, house-made raspberry jam & lemon curd. Served with Harney & Sons English Tea OR Barista Coffee OR Juice
Monday to Friday 9am-11.30am
$15pp Minimum 4 people
Full pre-payment required

Café Bookings
We are open 7 days a week, 8am -4pm (kitchen closes 3pm).
We highly recommend booking a table with us Monday to Friday. On weekend days we offer walk-up option only, during busy times we have an efficient waitlist system.
If bringing a fur baby, let us know so we can seat you on the front outdoor terrace or we have wonderful picnic tables to order our full menu by scanning a QR code. Sit back and relax and we will deliver to you in takeaway packaging.
If you are looking for a table today, please just come in as online bookings close at 5am.
Table Times
All breakfast and lunch diners are allocated 90 minutes per table when busy. If you need longer, please add this to your comments when booking.
What you can book with us (see above for menus):
*All Day Dining (Mon-Fri 8am-3pm)
Note weekends we run an efficient waitlist during busy times as it's walk in only
*High Tea (Thurs & Fri 2pm-4pm)
*Devonshire Tea (Mon-Fri 9am-11.30am)
* Valentine's Day High Tea - ONE OFF EVENT on Saturday 14 Feb 3-5pm
*Private Events - please email us below to enquire to go to our Functions page to see more
We look forward to having you here!
email: sugarcafe@nzsugar.co.nz
phone: 09 481 0744 (Visitor Centre Reception)
Good Things to Know
- Sugar café has three dining areas with 120+ seats; Covered Conservatory, Booth Seating, Cabinet Area plus tables on our uncovered front terrace which is dog friendly
- Nine picnic tables on our lawn area are available for takeaway food and drinks - order via QR code and we'll deliver to you in takeaway packaging
- A playground is located directly out front for children to enjoy
- Ample free parking available, including plenty of bike stands
- Chelsea Bay is proudly 100% smoke free
For any private events or parties please see our Functions page


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We look forward to having you here!
All breakfast and lunch diners are allocated 90 minutes per table. If you need longer please add this to your comments when booking.
Email: sugarcafe@nzsugar.co.nz
Phone: 09 481 0744 (Visitor Centre Reception)