Proper Coffee

DUKE STREET COFFEECastlefield, Manchester

EverydayThe everyday answer

Duke St0.1 mi from Castlefield centrelast reviewed April 2026

Owner-run Castlefield spot with a Japanese drinks menu that punches well above the neighbourhood. Sam knows what he's doing with both the espresso and the hojicha.

The hojicha latte alone is worth the walk down Duke Street.

5.0★★★★★(148)
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What we love

  • Japanese drinks menu centred on hojicha and matcha, not just espresso variations
  • Hojicha latte made with authentic preparation, not a flavoured-syrup shortcut
  • Owner Sam runs it, welcoming and knowledgeable about what's on the menu
  • Coffee consistently praised for flavour, with genuine attention to beans and extraction

Location

Duke St, Manchester M3 4JL, UK

0.1 mi from Castlefield centre

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