
Social Butterfly Tea & Dessert
A tea and dessert spot on Temperance Lane in the Sydney CBD, rated 4.6 across more than 750 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Social Butterfly sits on Temperance Lane, a characterful laneway in the heart of the Sydney CBD. A dedicated tea and dessert spot, it's earned a strong reputation for its quality teas, beautifully made desserts and relaxed, characterful atmosphere — the kind of charming, indulgent spot that's become a genuine favourite for a sweet treat and a cuppa.
The appeal is that combination of quality teas, beautifully made desserts and a relaxed, characterful laneway setting in the heart of the city, ideal for an afternoon tea, a sweet treat, a catch-up or a dessert outing. The focus on quality tea and dessert gives it a real point of difference, and Social Butterfly has clearly won over a loyal following.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 750 reviews, it's clearly delighting its visitors. The tea and dessert menus, opening hours and pricing vary, and a popular spot gets busy at peak times and on weekends, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a quality tea and a beautiful dessert, it's often just a matter of dropping in down Temperance Lane in the city.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 08:00 – 21:00
- Tuesday
- 09:00 – 21:00
- WednesdayToday
- 08:00 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 08:00 – 21:00
- Friday
- 08:00 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 21:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 21:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 88
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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