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 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




Menu
From timeless brunch favourites to bold, flavour‑packed plates, our menu is designed to satisfy — all freshly made to order.
Enjoy the theatre of our on-site patisserie, where our chefs craft beautiful, from‑scratch creations daily.
kitchen closes 30 minutes prior to closing




Chelsea High Tea
Come and experience Chelsea'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.
$69pp (min 2), full pre-payment required
Why not elevate your experience with a glass of bubbles on arrival (you can select this add-on during booking).
LARGE GROUP ENQUIRIES ONLY





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

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)
*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


Our Gallery





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)