Proper Coffee
★ EverydayLast reviewed April 2026

COFFEE FIRSTExeter

"One of the few stops on Sidwell Street where the cappuccino is actually made correctly. Food-forward café, but the coffee holds its ground."

4.4★★★★(26)
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What we love

  • Cappuccino made to the correct specification, with a proper foam layer rather than blended froth
  • Full food menu alongside the coffee, run as a café rather than a coffee shop
  • Sidwell Street local, steady and reliable rather than a destination

Location

17 Sidwell St, Exeter EX4 6NN, UK

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