Proper Coffee

Blend & Brew BrightonNorth Laine, Brighton

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Trafalgar St0.1 mi from North Laine centrelast reviewed April 2026

Espresso dialled in, cortado properly made. In a neighbourhood full of cafes where coffee is an afterthought, this one takes it seriously.

A properly made cortado in North Laine, which is rarer than it sounds.

4.8★★★★½(266)
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What we love

  • Cortado on the menu and properly made
  • Espresso consistently rich and clean, no bitterness
  • Solid range: cortado, flat white, cappuccino, iced latte, decaf

Location

44 Trafalgar St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 4ED, UK

0.1 mi from North Laine centre

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