Proper Coffee

The coffee & cake boatCastlefield, Manchester

EverydayThe everyday answer

Deansgate0.2 mi from Castlefield centrelast reviewed April 2026

A narrowboat cafe moored on the Castlefield canal basin, with a fruity, light-roast espresso that was chosen for flavour. The cinnamon buns have their own following.

Beans chosen for flavour on a boat that gets photographed for the cinnamon buns.

5.0★★★★★(23)
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What we love

  • Fruity, light-roast espresso profile, beans selected for flavour
  • Moored on the Castlefield canal basin
  • Cinnamon buns are the main draw for most customers

Location

Deansgate, Manchester M3 4LZ, UK

0.2 mi from Castlefield centre

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