Review Yellow House Cafe - Whanganui

Looking for a spot to stop while heading through Wanganui we found this little gem. A period house converted into a cafe. Great layout plenty of seating inside or outside but nicely shaded with mature trees or shrubs. Food was great as was the service. Will definitely stop here again next time we are driving through.

Lovely little cafe situated in an old house in a rather convenient place, providing plenty of parking. It looks well frequented by the locals, creating a homely atmosphere. The food was excellent, fresh and tasty. When I visit Whanganui next time, I'll be back.

Always a great atmosphere and pretty good food too. Portion sizes were good with the yellow house breakfast being $30 and the eggs bene at $29 (the hash browns added)

Popped in today whilst in Whanganui for work. Such a lovely cafe, delicious cabinet food (I can highly recommend the salmon filo) and amazing staff. Super friendly, efficient service. A huge thank you for letting me set up my laptop to clear a couple of emails too. Will certainly be back!

Lovely setting with great selection of food off menu or cabinet. Service was good although waited longer for meals than expected on a busy Labour weekend Monday.

Excellent cafe , amazing outdoors and indoors seating , nice atmosphere in a beautiful old house, good variety in cabinet and menu food , Great coffee

Lovely character cafe with excellent food and service. I had the Beef cheek pie and Red velvet cake, delicious. I gobbled down the rough cut chips and the salad wasn't bad also. Helpful staff, great coffee, although my pet peeve is not serving a flat white in a tulip! I can forgive them due to the nice atmosphere and the art - I loved the Ena Sharples works! I'd go again if in Whanganui, absolutely.

Great food and great service. They ask for your vaccine pass which is great. They have lots of outdoor tables and good distancing between the indoor tables

Awesome Cafe and would now be at the top of my list. Wanganui also put on a great day.

Just had an exceptional lunch. The lamb salad was tasty and generous with the slow cooked lamb. The beer battered fish was fresh and whole meal worked well. A great experience would absolutely recommend. Loved the atmosphere and art.

Great place for a bite to eat and a coffee. Plenty of seating and friendly atmosphere.

Staff superb, gluten free food so good. Helpful, kind staff.

Great cafe with warm and friendly atmosphere. The food was great as was the coffee. Staff and service was friendly but professional, a must visit.

A weekly must visit with friends. A place to relax with WiFi. Great team. A happy place with nice food variety.

Cute place. Good menu and nice indoor and outdoor seating options. Friendly staff. Coffee wasn't the best I had ever had but wasn't bad.

Power went out to the whole block while we were there and the staff did everything they could to make sure it experience was pleasant. The food was still delicious and they got the pickiest 7 year old in the world eating sprouts. I would give this place six stars if I could.

Went to the Yellowhouse cafe today for the first time and bought a regular flat white for $4. I could tell that the milk used was 'recycled' and therefore had a unpleasant burnt flavor. I have heard good things about their food before so I might go back to try it out some other time... I definitely won't be wasting my money on the coffee there again.

Had breakfast there on a sunny Saturday before heading to Wanganui market. Beautiful building, friendly staff, good atmosphere. Great Eggs benedict! The mushrooms were so flavorsome and the staff very helpful with my two young fussy eaters. Def go there again next time we visit.

Went here again in February. Service was adequate, however one of the wait staff clearly smoked heavily and frequently - this was most evident when she breathed over us or even walked by. The other wait person was inexperienced, bring my wine to the table, opening and pouring it without even offering a taste. The final annoyance was my partner being told she could not have more bread as it would spoil her appetite. Wanganui has little choice in restaurants, hence my return this time; but I won't be giving it another chance. Its a pity as the menu is fine and the setting quite pleasant. Well-meaning but poor service is not enough compensation.<br/><br/><br/>----- 09 Feb, 2010 -----<br/><br/>I visited Yellow House twice, once in late October 2009. The place was moderately full. It has a pleasant ambience. The service was adequate, with the waiter needing some more confidence to engage with the diner. I am actually very interested in the specials and the wine list and it would be nice for the waiter to talk to me sensibly about this. The food was fine for Wanganui. To finish I almost invariably have cheese - its not good enough for this to be taken out of the fridge just before serving - cheese should be at room temperature.<br/><br/>I returned in early January. We dined alone that evening, which was odd. The service was good, the waiter on this occasion being a little more engaging. Again the cheese was disappointing - the actual cheese is fine by New Zealand standards, though there are much better choices - but it was straight out of the fridge!

Wow - Fantastic flavoursome food for every course. Cafe looked lovely transformed into fine dining at night. Service friendly but could do with some training for staff. Will definitely return.