Proper Coffee

Corner CoffeeCity Centre, Cardiff

★★SpecialtyProperly excellent

High St0.1 mi from City Centre centrelast reviewed April 2026

The guest espresso slot rotates through named producers, with barista write-ups that explain the origin, the processing method, and what you're actually drinking. Serious sourcing for a city-centre stop.

Named producers on a rotating guest espresso, with write-ups that explain what you're actually drinking.

4.7★★★★½(670)
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What we love

  • Guest espresso rotates through named single-origin producers; currently Luis Campos, Natural Thermal Shock Anaerobic
  • Barista write-ups on every guest espresso: origin, processing method, what to expect in the cup
  • Aeropress on the brew menu alongside espresso
  • Retail beans available to take home

Location

13 High St, Cardiff CF10 1AX, UK

0.1 mi from City Centre centre

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