Proper Coffee

Little CoffeePortsmouth

EverydayThe everyday answer

Pier Rd2 mi from Portsmouth centrelast reviewed July 2026

A coffee van on Southsea Common where the owner knows the regulars, pours a flat white people specifically rate, and keeps oat milk on tap.

Portsmouth proof that a proper flat white doesn't need four walls.

4.8★★★★½(27)
Reviews from Google Maps

What we love

  • Oat milk and other alternative milks always on offer
  • Owner knows regulars by name and chats over the counter
  • Often stocks treats from local independent bakers

Location

Pier Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 3SB, UK

2 mi from Portsmouth centre

From the Journal

View all pieces →

Also in Portsmouth

See all →
Bay Coffee★★ Specialty

A yellow VW van in Southsea doing proper coffee, not a gimmick: Sussex roaster Trading Post's beans, poured as single-origin nitro cold brew on tap.

SAND Cafe★★ Specialty

Southsea's brunch spot with an actual pour-over list: V60 and Chemex sit on the menu next to the standard espresso drinks, not tucked away for show.

Crazy crumb bakery and café★ Everyday

A family-run Southsea bakery that pours Routes coffee alongside fresh bread, pastries and cooked breakfasts, with a flat white worth ordering on its own merits.

Run this café? Add the Proper Coffee badge to your site