Proper Coffee

Cafe No:7City Centre, Leicester

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Peacock Ln0.2 mi from City Centre centrelast reviewed June 2026

Tucked beside Leicester Cathedral, an independent counter where a single barista gives the flat white genuine attention. Calm room, small menu, coffee that earns the order.

Beside Leicester Cathedral, a single barista who treats the flat white as the point.

4.8★★★★½(27)
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What we love

  • Flat white and espresso drinks consistently well-made; ordered and praised specifically, not as an afterthought
  • Single barista operation, which keeps the standard consistent across visits
  • More variety on the coffee menu than the setting suggests
  • Quiet space beside the cathedral, clean and unhurried

Location

7 Peacock Ln, Leicester LE1 5PZ, UK

0.2 mi from City Centre centre

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