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★EverydayThe everyday answer

A Holdenhurst Rd1.0 mi from Bournemouth centrelast reviewed April 2026

Grounded Coffee's Sweet Breeze blend, Ethiopia and Guatemala in the cup, pulled into flat whites and cortados that do exactly what they should. The handmade cakes are worth staying for.

Grounded Coffee's Sweet Breeze, Ethiopia and Guatemala, pulled without fuss.

4.9★★★★½(188)
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What we love

  • •Roaster partner: Grounded Coffee, Poole
  • •Sweet Breeze blend: Ethiopia and Guatemala, medium roast with milk chocolate finish
  • •Tasting notes on the menu, not just a name on the board
  • •Espresso-based drinks only, no filter options
  • •Handmade cakes

Location

138A Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth BH8 8AS, UK

1.0 mi from Bournemouth centre

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Richaro's Ramblings · 4 May

The case for Everyday

Proper Coffee surfaces three tiers. We lean on the top one because that's the obvious thing a discovery site should do, and that's mostly where this site sends…

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