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Sugar Café

An unforgettable experience

Welcome to Sugar Café!

Sit back, relax and let the team at Sugar look after you while gazing over the Waitemata Harbour.

We offer the following dining services:

*All Day Dining Menu    *Extensive Sweet Treats Cabinet

* Festive Set Menu     *Devonshire Tea   *Events

We are open 7 days with bookings recommended 

***We are taking a short break over the Xmas period to refresh, reset and welcome you all back for 2026***

Last day open Sunday 21st December 2025

First day open Saturday 3rd January 2026

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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

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Salmon eggs benedict brunch breakfast
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Booth area with customers

Festive Menu

Let Sugar Cafe take care of your end-of-year team or group lunch! 

We have a fabulous set menu, beverages to match and a sharing platter to start - all to enjoy with our stunning harbour views!

$65 per person

Monday to Friday from Monday 3 November to Friday 19 December

***why not add on a team baking challenge or a Factory Tour - email chelseabay@nzsugar.co.nz to find out more

High Tea

Come and experience Sugar's High Tea while sitting in our conservatory overlooking the Waitemata Harbour. 

$60 per person

Friday 5th December 2.30pm-4.30pm

***ONE DAY ONLY EVENT***

 

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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 Coffee

Monday to Friday 9am-11.30am

$15pp Minimum 4 people

Full pre-payment required

Sugar Team

 

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Café Bookings

We are open 7 days a week. 8am-3pm Monday to Friday (kitchen closes 2.30pm). 8am -4pm Weekends (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.

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. 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-4pm)

Note weekends we run an efficient waitlist during busy times as it's walk in only

*High Tea (Thurs & Fri 2.30pm-4.30pm) - returning late 2025*

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

* Festive Set Menu (Monday to Friday) from 3 Nov to 19 Dec - book now!

 

We look forward to having you here!

email: sugarcafe@nzsugar.co.nz
phone: 09 481 0744

Good Things to Know

  • Sugar café has three indoor seating areas for 120+ people; Conservatory (covered), Booth, Main Cafe plus 5 tables on our outside front terrace (dog friendly)
  • Ten further outdoor picnic tables on our lawn area are available for takeaway food and drinks
  • A playground is located directly out front for children to enjoy
  • Ample free parking available, including plenty of bike stands
  • Our weekend coffee cart serves takeaway drinks and a selection of delicious treats
  • 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