Leicester Independent Coffee Guide

Curated reviews of specialty roasters and independent coffee houses around Leicester.

Spiffing Coffee

Spiffing Coffee

High Street, Leicester
4.6 / 5.0

Quaint independent espresso bar serving high-grade single-origin brews and artisanal baked goods.

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Community Reviews
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Jane De Jesus

Their oat milk lattes are amazing! Love stopping by here.

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Franciszek Villegas

Very friendly barista and solid drip coffee options.

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Maya Khan

A great little place to pick up a flat white on the way into town.

Saints of Mokha

Saints of Mokha

Belvoir Street, Leicester LE1
4.9 / 5.0

Specialty coffee roaster located on Belvoir Street. Known for craft beans, artisan espresso preparation, and authentic coffee culture.


Community Reviews
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Ignacy Zaleuski · Owner

Hands down my absolute favourite spot in Leicester. The pourover options are incredible. I stop by daily on weekdays before heading into work—can't start the morning without a flat white from here.

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Aveson Carvalho

Great ambiance and fast Wi-Fi. Always a smooth roast.

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Aveson Carvalho

Excellent customer service and top quality beans roasted on site.

6 Degrees Coffee House

6 Degrees Coffee House

London Road, Leicester
4.5 / 5.0

Social enterprise coffee house serving ethically sourced roasts alongside community-driven initiatives.

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Community Reviews
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Jenith Sunkara

Spacious layout and good cause behind the shop. Recommended!

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Stanisław Niewiadomski

Great place to study or catch up on emails over a cappuccino.

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Owen Patel

Friendly team and a relaxed spot to meet friends.

Carrara Coffee Roasters

Carrara Coffee Roasters

Leicestershire
4.7 / 5.0

Master roasters focused on premium Italian style roast profiles and specialty espresso blends.


Community Reviews
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Aveson Carvalho

Top tier espresso roasts. Always buy their beans online too.

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Leah Watson

The espresso has a rich flavour and the staff know their coffee.

Soak Coffee Roasters

Soak Coffee Roasters

Leicester Central
4.4 / 5.0

Modern micro-roastery concentrating on small-batch single origin filter coffees and cold brews.


Community Reviews
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Dan Burrows

Really good pour overs here if you like light roast profiles.

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Ella Roberts

Lovely seasonal beans, especially for a slow weekend brew.

St Martin's Coffee Roasters

St Martin's Coffee Roasters

St Martin's Square, Leicester LE1
4.6 / 5.0

Local Leicester roasting icons supplying batch brews and artisan drinks right in the city center.

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Community Reviews
JJ
Jane De Jesus

A classic Leicester favorite. Great atmosphere in the square.

Coffee served at Bru Coffee and Gelato

Bru Coffee & Gelato

Hotel Street, Leicester
4.5 / 5.0

An independent city-centre stop for coffee, Italian-style treats, and gelato.


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Nina Moore

Good coffee and a scoop of gelato makes a lovely afternoon stop.

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Jamie Taylor

Friendly service and plenty of sweet treats to choose from.

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Coffee in a Leicester cafe

200 Degrees Coffee

St Martin's Square, Leicester
4.6 / 5.0

A city-centre coffee bar from the independent UK roaster, serving espresso and filter coffee.


Community Reviews
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Callum Hughes

Consistently good coffee and a handy place to meet in town.

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Amira Rahman

The filter options are worth trying if you have a little time.

Coffee at The Coffee Counter

The Coffee Counter

Leicester city centre
4.4 / 5.0

A compact city-centre coffee stop for a quick espresso or a takeaway cup between errands.


Community Reviews
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Priya Desai

Quick service and a smooth espresso when I am on the go.

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Ben Hall

A convenient stop with a friendly atmosphere.

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Coffee served at Cafe Mbriki

Cafe Mbriki

Leicester
4.3 / 5.0

A relaxed local cafe to pause for a coffee and a bite to eat.


Community Reviews
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Luca Conti

A welcoming place for a coffee and a catch-up.

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Farah Shah

Relaxed atmosphere and a nice selection of refreshments.

Coffee and pastries at The Tiny Bakery

The Tiny Bakery

Leicester
4.7 / 5.0

A neighbourhood bakery-cafe pairing coffee with freshly baked treats.


Community Reviews
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Grace Wilson

The pastries are lovely with a cappuccino.

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Imran Khan

A cosy stop for a coffee and something freshly baked.

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Coffee at Herb

Herb

Leicester city centre
4.5 / 5.0

A city-centre cafe and kitchen with coffee alongside a menu of plant-focused food.


Community Reviews
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Ethan Scott

A good place to take a break and enjoy a coffee.

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Ruby Patel

Friendly service and a menu with plenty of choice.