Proper Coffee
★ EverydayLast reviewed May 2026

Saint EspressoIslington, London

"The independent worth choosing when the strip is chain-heavy. Brazilian-origin beans and a focused espresso identity."

4.2★★★★(87)
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What we love

  • Brazilian-origin house beans, not a generic chain blend
  • Espresso-focused from the name down
  • Independent on a stretch that is mostly chains

Location

21 Parkfield St, London N1 0PS, UK

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