Proper Coffee

Node CoffeeFossgate, York

★★SpecialtyProperly excellent

-21 Piccadilly0.1 mi from Fossgate centrelast reviewed April 2026

Oskar knows the beans and will say so. Multiple brew methods, retail bags worth buying, and an owner the regulars talk about.

Oskar and Guy run the specialty operation York's Fossgate didn't know it needed.

5.0★★★★★(26)
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What we love

  • •Multiple brew methods on the bar, not just espresso
  • •Retail beans available and worth taking home
  • •Barista Oskar will walk you through the options before you order
  • •Homemade syrups instead of commercial flavourings
  • •Espresso soft serve on the menu

Location

17-21 Piccadilly, York YO1 9PB, UK

0.1 mi from Fossgate centre

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