Tucked along Lowell Street in Old Town Silverdale, steps from the waterfront park, there is a small cafe that most people in Kitsap County have never heard of, despite the fact that almost everyone who finds it describes it as one of the best discoveries they’ve made in the area. Sugar Studios Cafe is a family-owned crepe and boba cafe that doubles as a local art showcase, serves gluten-free food by default, and sits in one of Silverdale’s most pleasant outdoor settings. It is, by almost every measure, exactly the kind of place people mean when they say they want to support local.
A Cafe That Doubles as a Mini Art Gallery
Walking into Sugar Studios feels like enjoying gourmet sweets inside a mini art gallery, the walls are lined with artwork from local Kitsap artists, giving the space a creative, inspiring energy that no chain cafe can replicate. The combination of handcrafted food and locally curated art is not an accident. It reflects a genuine commitment to building something that belongs specifically to this community, a gathering spot where creativity, flavor, and waterfront living all meet in the same small room.
Sugar Studios Cafe is nestled in Old Town Silverdale and specializes in bubble teas, gluten-free sweet crepes, and fresh poke bowls, all made with care and creativity. The menu is designed to be inclusive by default rather than as an afterthought: all crepes are made using a rice flour recipe, meaning every item on the menu is gluten-free without any special requests required. For Silverdale locals navigating gluten intolerance, that kind of commitment is genuinely difficult to find.
What’s on the Menu
The crepe menu spans both sweet and savory territory. Sweet highlights include the strawberry Nutella, described by multiple reviewers as pure bliss, alongside blueberry cheesecake, apple pie, and banana Nutella options, all made with real fruit and filled generously. Savory options include turkey and pesto, shrimp, ham, and a bacon egg and cheese for those who want something more substantial. Cookies, baklava, and brownies are available as additional sweet treats, and the bubble tea menu features creative options including Thai tea with pandan cheese foam and ube foam that reviewers describe as next level.
Poke bowls round out the menu for customers who want a fresh, protein-forward lunch option, with the owner actively open to accommodating additional dietary needs based on customer feedback.
A Waterfront Setting Worth Seeking Out
The location is slightly hidden away and easy to miss, which is precisely why it qualifies as a hidden gem in the truest sense. Indoor seating is limited, but the outdoor tables sit within easy walking distance of Silverdale Waterfront Park, where additional seating and waterfront views make the experience of carrying your crepe and boba tea outside feel like a deliberate choice rather than a compromise. Lawn games are set up outside for families, and the atmosphere consistently draws comparisons to a place where you feel like family rather than a transaction.
Community at the Center
Sugar Studios hosts local events that bring the community together, because at Sugar Studios, there’s always something sweet happening. The cafe has participated in craft fairs, soft openings, and community gatherings that have introduced new customers to the menu and built the kind of loyal following that shows up whenever something new is announced.
For more on what’s happening in Silverdale’s independent business scene, see our features on Austin Chase Coffee, Cardtropolis TCG, and Naturally 4 Paws.
How to Visit
Sugar Studios Cafe is located at 3330 NW Lowell St, Silverdale, WA 98383, in Old Town Silverdale near the waterfront. The cafe is open Thursday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Online ordering for pickup and delivery is available through the cafe’s Square ordering page. Updates on new menu items, events, and seasonal specials are posted on Facebook at @SugarStudiosCafe and on Instagram at @sugar.studioscafe.
Sugar Studios team, if you’d like to share more about your story, current menu, upcoming events, or anything else Silverdale locals should know, reach out to us at TheKitsap.com/contact and we’ll update this feature. This space is yours too.
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