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Best coffee for tired dads in Exeter
2 curated specialty roasters in Exeter, ranked on roast quality and local standing. The short list for the 5am wake-ups.

2 top specialty coffee roasters in exeter, UK, ranked by nri.
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crankhouse coffee
crankhouse coffee sits beneath fore street like exeter's best-kept secret, though 179 google reviewers scoring it 4.9 stars suggest the word is getting out.
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18g coffee roasters & coffee shop
one of those places on magdalen road that quietly becomes part of how you think about your week.
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The 5am setup
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Whole beans from the list above
Grind them per cup. Beans are best within a few weeks of roasting, so buy small bags and buy them often.
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A press by the kettle
An AeroPress or a pour-over cone takes two minutes and leaves nothing to descale.
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Set it up at bedtime
Fill the grinder and put the mug out the night before. At 5am the only job left is boiling the kettle.
Questions, answered
Where is the best coffee in Exeter?
crankhouse coffee tops our Exeter list, ranked on roast quality and local standing. It is one of 2 curated specialty roasters in the city.
How many specialty coffee roasters are in Exeter?
2 curated specialty roasters in Exeter make our list, each chosen on merit rather than paid placement.
What is the best coffee setup for a tired new dad?
Buy whole beans from a local roaster and grind per cup, keep a simple AeroPress or pour-over by the kettle, and pre-fill it the night before. Two minutes at 5am, proper coffee, no machine to clean.
Coffee data via Not Another Sunday. Roaster names and notes shown as published.



