Sunnybank Sweets
Charley's Tea Brings Handcrafted Bubble Tea and Asian Pastries to Market Square
Charley's Tea offers a thoughtful pairing of handcrafted teas and traditional Asian pastries in Market Square, making it a delightful stop for a Sunnybank dessert run.
Standing outside Charley's Pastries at Market Square in Sunnybank with a fresh iced tea in hand, the pairing of bubble tea and traditional Asian bakes feels like a natural fit. Charley's Tea has just opened its doors, combining freshly brewed handcrafted teas with a cabinet filled with baked treats right in the central courtyard of Sunnybank.
Whether you are wrapping up a dinner nearby or planning a dedicated sweet run, having icy drinks and flaky pastries side by side gives Market Square visitors a compelling reason to pause and grab a tray.
Is Charley’s Tea Sunnybank worth adding to your itinerary?
Bringing together cold handcrafted tea and warm, flaky pastries into a single visit makes Charley's Tea a well-rounded addition to Market Square. It makes catching up over a cold drink and a box of traditional treats effortless.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Menu highlights
Highlights from Zen’s visit.
At a glance: what we ordered
- Grape raindrop tea
- Sea salt oolong milk tea
- Ultra taro drink
- Egg tart
- Classic rose pastry
- Jujube blossom pastry
- Pineapple pastry
- Hawthorn pastry
- Tongue-shaped pastry
- Black sesame cookie
Iced Teas and Creamy Brews
I started with the drinks menu, which ranges from fruity cold teas to rich milk brews. Having not tried a grape tea before, the grape raindrop tea was my first pick. Sipping it outdoors in the plaza, it was genuinely refreshing, carrying a fruity sweetness that reminded me instantly of Grape Bong Bong.
For a richer option, the sea salt oolong milk tea balances creamy milk tea with a light salty touch, while the menu board features indulgent picks like the Ultra Taro drink for $12.80.
Flaky Crusts and Stamped Pastries
The pastry display cabinet is where traditional baking takes centre stage. We had to try one of the classic egg tarts, priced at $5.90, featuring glossy custard set inside a flaky pastry shell. The classic rose pastry also caught our eye, crafted into a round form stamped with 'CHARLEY'S ROSE' that opens to reveal a rich red paste filling.
The counter lineup offers plenty of variety, from textured pineapple pastries to jujube blossom pastries at $2.70 and hawthorn pastries at $2.80. There is also a reduced-sugar tongue-shaped pastry for $2.20, and we could not leave without selecting a black sesame cookie from the tray of traditional Chinese bakes priced between $1.80 and $1.90.
A Complete Sunnybank Dessert Stop
Bringing together cold handcrafted tea and warm, flaky pastries into a single visit makes Charley's Tea a well-rounded addition to Market Square. It makes catching up over a cold drink and a box of traditional treats effortless.
GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently asked questions
Where is Charley's Tea located?
Charley's Tea is located inside Market Square in Sunnybank, Brisbane.
What kind of pastries are available at Charley's Tea?
The bakery cabinet features egg tarts, rose pastries, jujube blossom pastries, pineapple pastries, hawthorn pastries, tongue-shaped pastries, and black sesame cookies.
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Zen visited in May 2026. Menus, ratings, prices and opening hours can change, so check directly with the venue before you go.
It was a pleasure to be invited to experience Charley’s Tea Sunnybank but all opinions shared are my own. Gifted/paid collaboration