Proper Coffee

Gourmet Coffee Bar & KitchenCity Centre, Leicester

EverydayThe everyday answer

A London Rd0.3 mi from City Centre centrelast reviewed June 2026

The station setting undersells it. In-house roasting on a Loring S35, Qima-sourced single origins from Brazil and Ethiopia, tasting notes on the cup.

A Leicester station counter with a Loring in the back room.

4.1★★★★(69)
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Roasts on-siteSingle origins

What we love

  • In-house roasting on a Loring S35
  • Green coffee sourced through Qima Coffee, single origins from Brazil and Ethiopia
  • 82.5 Q-grade on the espresso
  • Tasting notes on the cup

Location

48A London Rd, Leicester LE2 0QB, UK

0.3 mi from City Centre centre

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