The Sweet Petite
Family-run bakery and tea room at Mackie's Corner on High Street West, known for afternoon tea, sweet bakes, quiche, coffee and milkshakes.
About The Sweet Petite
The Sweet Petite is a family-run bakery and tea room at Mackie's Corner on High Street West, in the middle of the city centre. Its counter is built around sweet treats and home bakes, and its afternoon teas are a big part of what it does, alongside savoury options such as quiche. The drinks menu runs from coffee and matcha to milkshakes.
The business also hires out Sweet Pea, a vintage-style bakery trailer built in 2020, for weddings, parties and events. The tea room opens Wednesday to Sunday: 10.30am to 5pm on Wednesday and Thursday, 10.30am to 6pm on Friday and Saturday, and 10.30am to 3pm on Sunday. It took part in Sunderland Restaurant Week in September 2026. Check the website for afternoon tea booking and any changes to hours.
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