The little store on the corner
Boujie bagels & organic coffee.
Little Curious is Whanganui's bagel shop on Harrison Street. Bagels named after writers and characters, whipped cream cheeses, baked treats and proper organic coffee. Wind through to the charming back rooms and stay a while.
4.8 on Google from 214 reviews
Organic coffee
Vege & vegan on any bagel
The boujie bagels
Named after the greats.
Every bagel on the board has a name worth reading twice. Any of them can go vege or vegan with the house chickpea smash and vegan aioli, and gluten free bagels are available too.
The King
Bacon, fried egg, hash brown, spinach, rocketfuel and aioli on an everything bagel.
Moby Dick
House-smoked salmon, whipped zesty cream cheese, capers, red onion, lemon oil and microgreens on sesame.
Franz Kafka
Roast beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, mustard and house-made aioli on an all-grain bagel.
Frida Kahlo
Pulled beef, avo, coriander, sour cream, fresh citrus and nacho crumb on a parmesan bagel.
Caesar
Chicken, lettuce, house-made caesar dressing and crispy bacon crumb on parmesan.
Shakespeare
Bacon, lettuce, tomato and aioli on a sesame bagel.
Great Gatsby
Fresh smashed avo, lemon oil, dukka, pink pickled onion and microgreens on all grain.
Tolkienn
Halloumi, tomato, basil pesto and mesclun on an everything bagel.
Peanuts
Banana, Pic's peanut butter, honey drizzle and cinnamon on a cinnamon raisin bagel.
Stuart Little
Marmite or vegemite with grilled cheddar on a plain bagel.
In a hurry? Text your order ahead.
Send your bagel order to 020 4008 3814 and it'll be ready when you arrive.
Spreads, treats & coffee
Whipped cream cheese four ways.
Plain, dill pickle, smokey or fresh zest, whipped in house and loaded onto your pick of the daily bagels: plain, all grain, sesame, everything, parmesan or cinnamon and raisin.
The classics are all here too, from Pic's peanut butter to fairy sprinkles, plus baked treats and smooth organic coffee to wash it down.
Reviews
"Probably the best bagel I've had in my life."
Straight from our Google reviews, word for word.
4.8
214 Google reviews
"Probably the best bagel I've had in my life. Fast and friendly service. Highly recommend. I had the king bagel and it was delicious. Lovely flavors, everything cooked to perfection. I wish I lived in Whanganui just so I could come more often haha I'll definitely be back."
Laura McFetridge
May 2026
"Ive always wondered what this little store on the corner that i see so packed is! The menu all sounds gobsmacking delicious i went with the cesar and my husband went with the king bagel and my gosh!! They were both so delicious!! So massive and so cheap!! It is now our new favourite date spot."
Sandra S
January 2026
"New to town, this groovy cafe will be at the top of the page as I compile my fav Whanganui eatery list. Decor is funky and fun, the food is super delish (that dill pickle bagel! The crunch of the hash browns! The smooth rich coffee!) and the service was friendly excellence."
Helen Brereton
September 2025
"We got the king and the Franz Kafka. Both were delicious. The vibe of this café is super cozy and nice. I would recommend eating in. The staff are really friendly. If I were a local, I would be there every day!"
Chiara eats world
October 2025
"The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the name 'Curious' really fits as you wind your way through to charming back rooms for seating. There's a wide variety of bagel toppings, with options that cater well to different dietary needs. A lovely spot for a relaxed bite. Highly recommend."
Yvonne
May 2026
Find us
The corner of Harrison Street.
Look for the white corner shop with the sage doors and the Coffee sign, then wind through to the back rooms for a seat.
Address
118 Harrison Street, Whanganui 4500
Txt to order
020 4008 3814Hours
Get in touch
Orders, vouchers, curious questions.
Text is quickest for orders. For anything else, email or message us on socials.