Sugar Cafe | Chelsea Bay

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 takeaway 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 *Festive Group Lunch

Festive Group Lunch

Celebrate the end of the year with friends, family, or colleagues at Chelsea Bay.

With a specially curated set menu for groups of 6 or more, we'll handle the food, service, and details, leaving you free to enjoy great conversation, laughter, and end-of-year celebrations.

Whether you're thanking your team, gathering with friends, or hosting clients, our festive lunch experience makes celebrating easy.

Book your festive group lunch today and let us take care of everything.

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Festive Set Menu

High Tea is Back!

For a very limited time, come and experience Sugar's Signature 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 (and you can add on bubbles when booking).

$69pp (min 2), full pre-payment required

We are running three events until end 2026 - book today:

2PM THURSDAY 29TH OCTOBER
2PM THURSDAY 12TH NOVEMBER
2PM THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER

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Café Information

We are open 7 days a week, 8am -3pm weekdays (kitchen closes 2.30pm), 8am-4pm weekends (kitchen closes 3pm).

We currently offer walk-up option only. During the week there's plenty of room for everyone and during busy times we have an efficient waitlist system.

If bringing a fur baby, we will seat you on the front outdoor terrace or entrance area.

We also offer a Takeaway Menu via QR code ordering on the outside picnic tables. Sit back and relax and we will deliver to you in takeaway packaging.

What we offer:

*All Day Dining (Mon-Fri 8am-3pm)

*High Tea - we have 3 x Limited Events for 2026

*Festive Group Lunch - 2nd November to 18th December (incl)

*Devonshire Tea (Mon-Fri 9am-11.30am)

*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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