Proper Coffee

Italian coffee barStoneygate, Leicester

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St Stephens Rd0.6 mi from Stoneygate centrelast reviewed June 2026

An Italian espresso bar in Stoneygate where the short is what to order and the room is in no rush.

Stoneygate's Italian espresso bar, where short is the default and the point.

4.7★★★★½(23)
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What we love

  • Italian coffee bar format: espresso is the drink, not a side option
  • Espresso short is the order; taken seriously, not just available
  • Unhurried neighbourhood atmosphere; no throughput pressure
  • Food menu alongside the coffee

Location

34 St Stephens Rd, Leicester LE2 1GG, UK

0.6 mi from Stoneygate centre

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