Proper Coffee

Bean To BrewDurham

★★SpecialtyProperly excellent

Unit 270.4 mi from Durham centrelast reviewed April 2026

Durham's best coffee operates out of a market unit. The bean retail is the backbone; the drinks counter is the entry point.

Durham's best specialty retail is inside the indoor market, run by people who know their beans.

5.0★★★★★(26)
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Single origins

What we love

  • Named single origins, including Brazilian; often locally roasted stock
  • Beans ground in-store to your brew method
  • Decaf sourced via Swiss Water Process; staff can explain the method
  • Wide retail selection: local roasters, single origins, gift-ready packaging

Location

Unit 27, Indoor Market, Durham DH1 3NJ, UK

0.4 mi from Durham centre

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