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Martin's Ln0.2 mi from Exeter centrelast reviewed April 2026

SW Coffee Co run this as their tasting room: a Martin's Lane slot where the coffee comes direct from their own import operation. Small room, but the provenance is real.

Their own import operation gives the coffee here a provenance most Exeter cafes don't have.

4.7★★★★½(156)
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What we love

  • SW Coffee Co, their own import and distribution arm, sources and supplies the coffee
  • Espresso-based menu: flat whites, cappuccinos, and lattes, consistently made
  • The name is honest: coffee is the point, not the side hustle

Location

11 Martin's Ln, Exeter EX1 1EY, UK

0.2 mi from Exeter centre

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