Proper Coffee
★ EverydayLast reviewed April 2026

The Sunset SocietyExeter

"Technically sharp work behind the bar, in a retro-surfer room that feels like a proper local rather than a coffee shop performing at being one. The barista is the reason to come."

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What we love

  • Barista craftsmanship cited specifically by regulars, not just 'good coffee' in passing
  • Retro-surfer fit-out; feels genuinely local rather than designed to feel that way
  • Coffee-forward independent; the sourcing is standard, the execution isn't

Location

5 Old Tiverton Rd, Exeter EX4 6LD, UK

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