Proper Coffee

Spice&GrindSpinningfields, Manchester

★EverydayThe everyday answer

Irwell St0.2 mi from Spinningfields centrelast reviewed April 2026

Flo pulls espresso like it reflects on her personally; the regulars have noticed for years. Come for strong, well-pulled shots from a barista people rate above their own kitchens.

Flo is the reason the regulars haven't bought home machines.

4.9★★★★½(42)
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What we love

  • •Flo is the draw, the named barista regulars keep coming back for specifically
  • •Espresso pulled strong and intentionally; 'nice strong taste' is the consistent note across visits
  • •Some range: dirty chai and iced latte alongside the espresso menu
  • •Regular clientele that's been coming for years and shows no sign of stopping

Location

Irwell St, Salford M35EL, UK

0.2 mi from Spinningfields centre

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Richaro's Ramblings · 4 May

The case for Everyday

Proper Coffee surfaces three tiers. We lean on the top one because that's the obvious thing a discovery site should do, and that's mostly where this site sends…

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