Proper Coffee
★ EverydayLast reviewed May 2026

Sea of CoffeeSt Ives

"St Ives defaults to tourist-grade coffee. Sea of Coffee is where it's actually worth ordering."

4.7★★★★½(163)
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What we love

  • Coffee-first venue in a town where most places treat it as an afterthought
  • Espresso runs rich and smooth; drinks better than the surroundings suggest
  • Cream teas on the menu too, if you're doing St Ives properly

Location

7 High St, St Ives, Saint Ives TR26 1RR, UK

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