Level 1, Old Chronicle Building, 20 Drews Avenue. Wed-Sat 8:30am - 2pm
Wed-Sat 8:30am - 2pm
027 752 2472Upstairs in the Old Chronicle Building
Coffee, clothes and vintage treasures.
Article is Whanganui's cafe and vintage store in one big, sunny room on Drews Avenue. Organic Fairtrade coffee from Devil's Cup in Patea, small bites, retro furniture and art everywhere you look.
4.8 on Google from 144 reviews
Devil's Cup coffee, Patea
Dogs very welcome
The place
A cafe. A store. A hangout.
One generous room where the flat whites come with retro decor, local art and a very good dog.
Coffee
Organic and Fairtrade beans from Devil's Cup in Patea, poured properly. Take a 500g bag home from the counter.
Small Bites
Slices, pastries, scones and the almond croissants people write reviews about. The jalapeño scone has fans of its own.
Vintage & Retro
Clothes, furniture, lamps, ceramics and treasures fill the same generous room. Have a fossick while your coffee is made.
Art & Exhibitions
Creative touches from local artists throughout, with exhibitions on the walls of the Old Chronicle Building.
Look inside
Strong retro decor, generous space.
A reviewer's words, not ours. The big table, the vintage corners, the cake, the dog.
The regulars, two dogs included
Reviews
"This is as good as it gets."
Straight from our Google reviews, word for word.
4.8
144 Google reviews
"As for atmosphere, you'd struggle to find anything close to that found in Article Cafe. Chilled background vibes accentuated the strong retro decor and use of a very generous space. Welcome to Whanganui, this is as good as it gets, sit back and relax."
Andrew Karl
December 2025
"A wonderful place to pop into. Great coffee, a beautiful atmosphere, and creative touches from local artists throughout. Jack's passion really shines and he (& his puppy) bring the whole space to life!"
Molly Corrigan
December 2025
"Absolutely delicious jalapeño scone, always great coffee, they treat my dog like royalty. Exceptional experience. Safe to say I'll be back :)"
Manda Clarke
June 2026
"This was a great place to have breakfast- it's very quirky and had Wellingtonian vibes. Alissa and Jack served us and they were brilliant. We lovedddddd the Almond Crossaint."
Miliana Raruve
2024
"Good coffee.. amazing ambience..indoor and outdoor seating..art store as well"
Sneha Agarwal
May 2026
Find us
Up the stairs on Drews Avenue.
Level 1 of the Old Chronicle Building, above the street mural. Climb the stairs and follow the coffee smell.
Address
Level 1, Old Chronicle Building, 20 Drews Avenue, Whanganui 4500
Phone
027 752 2472Hours
Say hello
Ask Jack about coffee, cake or that lamp.
Ring or message about group bookings, the vintage store, art on the walls, or beans to take home.