Sketchbook Coffee











MondayClosed.
Tuesday7:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Wednesday7:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Thursday7:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Friday7:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Saturday7:30 am – 4:00 pm.
Sunday7:30 am – 4:00 pm.
At Wellington’s Sketchbook Coffee, things don’t need to be complicated to be great, they just need to be done with heart. This warm, playful cafe is built around the idea that everyone has their own story to add to the mix, whether it’s a quick morning ritual, a favourite corner for journaling, or a spot where two friends reconnect over great coffee. Founded by a crew of passionate baristas; Logan Collinge, Nico Nozaki, Honoka Kawashima, and Long Nguyen, who met through coffee competitions, Sketchbook is a celebration of community, creativity, and of course, a deep love for the bean.
Inside, the fitout is a reflection of the cafe’s ethos, stylish and practical, yet just enough of a blank canvas for punters to let their own stories shine. The striking design is a testament to the quartet’s creative flair, resembling the corner coffee shops you’d find in a trendy Scandinavian or East Asian city. Clean lines add a subtle framing around a diverse mix of textures, from the cool matte black equipment to warm wood and rich green ceramics. It’s minimalist, without being boring.
The team at Sketchbook takes the craft seriously, without any pretension, offering everything from your everyday flat white to more adventurous pours. Honoka’s signature drinks are a standout; one that showcases a rotating guest coffee and another that skips the caffeine altogether but not the flavour. Pair your brew with a cheese scoffin (yes, that’s a scone-muffin hybrid and yes, you want one) for the perfect recipe to a good morning.
Sketchbook Coffee isn’t just about great brews, it’s about making people feel seen, welcomed, and inspired. Come as you are, stay as long as you like, and maybe even start your own Sketchbook story.
Words by John Son & Photography by Anna Briggs
Information not correct? Report an error
Location
40 Taranaki St, Te Aro, Wellington
Nearby Places
Enjoy Contemporary Art Space

With a regularly rotating schedule of work on display in Enjoy's two separate exhibition spaces, you will always find something new and exciting to draw you in.
FJ Noodles and Dumplings

Tucked within the humming heart of dynamic Courtenay Place, FJ Noodles and Dumplings could be one of the nation’s most unassuming noodle artisans.
Everybody Eats

Who knew that making a difference to the community could taste so good? At Everybody Eats on Wellington’s Dixon Street, the heart of hospitality beats loud and clear.
Iko Iko

The home of all things fun and fancy free, Iko Iko will treat you to something just a little different.
Similar Places
Cicio Cacio

You might try Cicio Cacio before a gig next door but the food in itself is worth a quick 10-minute bus trip or Uber from the city.
Commonsense Kilbirnie

A boutique and thoughtful shopping experience.
Comes & Goes

This café offers a captivating fusion of Asian and Kiwi delights, an explosion of edible flowers and culinary masterpieces that Wellingtonians are welcoming with open arms.
Slice

Decked out in a neon green that you just can’t miss if you’re anywhere near Lombard Street, there’s something joyfully unpretentious about Slice.

