New coffee shop Spro Coffee Co opens its doors in Brighton

Spro Coffee Co officially opened in Norfolk Square, Brighton on Monday.

Jordi van Dyk began preparing the store in December to for its launch in the new year. 

Spro took over from 1UP Cafe, which closed in November, after being at the premises since 2021.

Spro were offering free oat coffees on its opening day (Image: Argus/Ramy Abou-Setta) For the coffee shop's opening Spro worked alongside, Oatly and Elsewhere Coffee, to bring free oat coffees to the new customers.

Jordi said: "It has been amazing to see the turnout and be so welcomed in the Brighton community. 

"We absolutely love the city and it has been on our heart for a while. All the business nearby have also made us feel like a part of a new community.

"We really want to make a difference in the coffee community, as we put care and consideration into every cup of coffee we make."

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Jordi van Dyk preparing a cup of coffee (Image: Argus/ Ramy Abou-Setta) Jordi and his partner recently moved to the city, which they 'fell in love with', every time they had visited the city.

He added: "Brighton is just such a vibrant and diverse city. We fell in love with it every time we visited with friends or with some music acts. 

"So it made sense to combine my passion for coffee and for the city into what you see before you today.

"Everything you see in here is done in-house, from the branding to the coffee cups. We want to give to the community and become a part of everyone's daily lives."

Spro's unique designs were created by Rich Armstrong (Image: Argus/Ramy Abou-Setta) Spro gained its name from the shortening of espresso and the funky designs on their cups, which can be seen in full size all over the coffee shop, are the creation of artist Rich Armstrong.

The coffee shop is open every weekday and Saturday from 8am to 5pm, and on Sunday from 9am to 5pm.