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SPRO COFFEE COThe Lanes, Brighton

★★SpecialtyProperly excellent

Norfolk Square0.6 mi from The Lanes centrelast reviewed April 2026

The owner picks every roast personally, and the pour-over menu is the result. Staff who'll discuss flavour rather than just take the order.

Owner-curated roasts and a pour-over menu backed by staff who'll tell you what's in the cup.

4.8★★★★½(148)
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Pour-over

What we love

  • •Owner personally selects every roast, active curation rather than a default house supply
  • •Pour-over on the menu with identifiable fruit notes
  • •Multiple roast options suggesting regular rotation
  • •Staff navigate flavour preferences when asked, not just order-takers
  • •Cold brew alongside the full espresso menu

Location

47 Norfolk Square, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 2PA, UK

0.6 mi from The Lanes centre

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