Proper Coffee

The Curator TotnesTotnes

★★SpecialtyProperly excellent

2A The Plains0.1 mi from Totnes centrelast reviewed May 2026

Matteo and Sarah built a custom Italian wood roaster during lockdown and now roast named single origins at their Totnes roastery. The caffè is Italian in format, precise in the cup.

A Totnes espresso bar backed by a wood-roasting micro-roastery built during lockdown.

4.5★★★★½(568)
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What we love

  • •Own roastery: custom Italian wood roaster built by the owners during lockdown
  • •Named single origins on the menu, including Equatoria and Viani
  • •Retail beans and subscriptions available in-store

Location

2, 2A The Plains, Totnes TQ9 5DR, UK

0.1 mi from Totnes centre

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Richaro's Ramblings · 4 May

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