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Vegan
Western
British
Vegan restaurant serving a variety of dishes including waffles, toasts, sandwiches, wraps, smoothies, salads, and more. All meals are palm oil free and the cafe runs on green energy. Table service, walk-in only, bookings taken for parties of 6 and over in advance. See website for current menu. Open Tue-Sun 10:00-15:00. Brunch served until 2.30pm daily.
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Last update on 23 Jul 2025 by SacredGrounds
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Added by strawmeadow on 20 Oct 2018
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128 Reviews
First Review by robetst
LetsGoMets
Points +51
Fantastic lunch stop - Edit
Amazing lunch stop. Filter batch brew was delicious.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-07-26
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JulesC1972
Points +66
Pouched egg! - Edit
Their pouched egg is amazing!
Read moreThe staff are also very attentive and knowledgeable. Love this place! Wish we lived closer.
Updated from previous review on 2026-07-04
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EmilyBoo
Points +80
Exceptional! - Edit
Best breakfast I’ve ever had! The food was phenomenal. The atmosphere was great - set in a trendy arcade with independent shops and the staff were lovely. Could not recommend more highly!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-28
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PhoenixMoon
Points +58
Delicious food & lovely people - Edit
Sacred Grounds is my favourite Exeter Cafe. I absalutely love the vibe and the food.
Read moreIts rare that I repeatedly go back to a cafe and become a regular and even more rare that I would order the same thing as I love trying new places and dishes but Sacred Grounds is the exception as the vegan poached eggs are so yummy and are my comfort food. I happily travel an hour and 30 mins from Paignton just to have the vegan eggs😄
The Sacred Royal is delicious especially with waffles instead of muffins.
I also love the calm energy and genuine friendlyness of the lovely couple who run it and have built up a lovely rapport with them.
If you want lovely food lovingly made and served by lovely people Sacred grounds is the place to go.
If your just visiting Exeter don't miss it but if your a local who doesn't know about it your missing out so try it and you will likely become a regular like me ♡
Its positioned in a lovely little arcade of shops with indoor and outdoor seating and other lovely small independent businesses
Updated from previous review on 2026-06-14
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Frank*V
Points +211
Great „egg“ - Edit
Poached egg – I have to try that. The detour to Sacred Grounds was definitely worth it. A tofu egg with a yellow, runny center. Absolutely fantastic. And don't be confused by Google Maps. The café is located in a lovely arcade.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-03
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jadeluna
Points +83
Love this place - Edit
Husband and I try to eat here every time we pass through to his parent’s place (we live in Australia). So sad to have missed it this time. Looked it up to imagine my meal instead. Brilliant, innovative, friendly couple. Recommend their lovely cafe to everyone and wish them loads of success.
Read morePros: Eggsssss wow, Cakes are delish , V nice
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DevonJP
Points +98
Loved the poached egg - Edit
Lovely place with a pleasant vibe.
Read moreReally enjoyed the food especially the cakes (carrot was my fave)
Updated from previous review on 2026-05-11
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Buddha boy
Points +563
Fab Vegan cafe 💚 - Edit
First time visit and as we had eaten earlier it was only for a tea and some cake. So well worth it! We had a chocolate & peanut slice which was delicious and a fantastic beetroot & orange matcha latte. Menu looked really interesting so will be back to try it out. Not too far from the centre of town and in a fab little arcade of interesting shops.
Read moreTwo days later we had the salad soul bowl and was amazing 💚💚
Updated from previous review on 2026-05-05
Pros: All Vegan interesting menu 💚, Chocolate cake 🤎, Beetroot & orange latte 💜🧡
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freedom2000
Points +30
Awesome! - Edit
Like to visit whenever near Exeter. Simply one of the best restaurants on the planet. Always fresh, tasty and innovative food. Great selection of drinks. Wonderful relaxed vibe.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-05
Pros: Great food, Great drinks, Relaxed vibe
Cons: None
Guest
Alexveganperson
Points +288
Top Vegan Place to Eat - Edit
We had the Royale which was 2 muffins with 2 vegan 'poaches eggs' and various other extremely tasty bits and bobs. The flavours were just amazing and really beautiful presentation.
Read moreReally special. I want to eat it all over again!!!! The staff were really welcoming and friendly too. We came in at a busy time and had to wait a couole of mins for a table. This place is obviously very popular. We didn't have to wait too long and our drinks came straight away. We will return next time we are in Exeter...in fact this is probably why we will be back in Exeter!
Pros: The food is extra special, amazing flavours., Great staff and surroundings, Everything was good.
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healthie.veggie
Points +2396
Lovely place - Edit
What a lovely place, slightly off the beaten track! The food was delicious and the staff were very kind. The food did take a while to arrive though.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-24
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Kasha
Points +1422
Plates of flavour and goodness - Edit
Have always loved this arcade with its vintage and quirky independent shops …even better now with Sacred Grounds to drop in for a drink or food…Sacred Royale for 3 ….was delicious 😋
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-15
Pros: Food, Setting , Staff
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KerbieW
Points +147
Lovely setting nice food - Edit
Really loved the eggs they were amazing, food had so many flavours and oils and extras it all got a bit lost so you couldn’t really taste the main event. Same for both meals. Maybe if they made one thing the show stopper
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-07
Pros: Setting , choices , eggs
Cons: too many flavours , too fussy
SacredGrounds
Hey Kerbie!
Read moreAww that’s so disappointing to hear! We purposefully marry the flavours so carefully to create a really flavourful plate.
We have so many people who love the effort and the combination of flavours that we create, these two are bestsellers actually as you can see from the last review here.
We can only try our best and I guess flavour is actually dependent on the person, you really can’t please everyone.
Hope you’ll come back, but I can’t guarantee that we’ll be any less flavour packed, we try our best to be innovative and thoughtful in all that we do and I sorry that we didn’t wow you this time :(
Vegan businesses are already struggling this year so I hope that the next review that you leave a vegan indie business is five star otherwise you are only damaging the business and their reputation,
All the very best,
Hayley & Nathan
Sacred Grounds
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Natálie152
Points +378
Amazing vegan brunch with great atmosphere - Edit
We had a lovely brunch here and would definitely recommend it. The atmosphere is fantastic, with cozy indoor seating as well as a beautiful covered courtyard surrounded by other charming shops, which makes the whole experience feel even more special.
Read moreThe food was excellent – we tried the Sacred Royal and the Pastrami sandwich, and both were absolutely delicious. Everything tasted fresh, well-prepared, and full of flavor.
The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and the overall vibe of the place was relaxed and enjoyable. A perfect spot for a vegan brunch!
Updated from previous review on 2026-04-04
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emilyjg2006
Points +34
Delicious food and lovely environment - Edit
Been there multiple times and had never disappointed. Has lovely seasonal dishes and drinks. Staff are all friendly and happy to help with any queries. Seriously good vegan food!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-28
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josephlawson
Points +16
Excellent Cafe - Edit
Really love this cafe. Staff are great and there is an overall relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Food is excellent and I shall come back next time I’m in Exeter.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-17
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Duncan Glyde
Points +207
Best ever breakfast - Edit
Incredible poached ‘egg’ and bacon. The coffee was by a long way the best I’ve had from a cafe in a long time. The owners were also fab. Go there !
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-21
Pros: Innovation , Quality , Service
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lucymilliner
Points +55
Delicious food, lovely atmosphere - Edit
Will be going back very soon!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-06
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TrushamRed
Points +139
Phenomenal food! - Edit
Everything about Sacred Grounds is spot on. Wonderful food, lovely staff and a relaxed ambience. The breakfast sandwiches are superb and my carnivorous guest declared immediately that she was is going to do Veganuary 2026 on the back of eating such great grub!
Read moreExeter's finest.
Pros: Breakfast sandwich, Lovely staff, Chai
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johnbauy
Points +136
Still the best in the city - Edit
Great place to go for a brunch. Great service from friendly and knowledgeable staff, and an excellent range of food. Recommend especially the buckwheat waffles; they’re gorgeous!!!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-12-12
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MadBadBunny
Points +104
Poached eggs!!!! - Edit
Came across this place by accident as next door to a vintage shop we visited. 100% recommend. Perfect for lunch and brunch. They also do a few evenings with tasting menus. Beautifully prepared food with excellent flavours. First time I have been able to have a poached egg since becoming vegan and how brilliant it was. They had run out of home made beans so will need to go back again when I'm in Exeter.
Read morePros: Poached egg!, Poached egg!, Poached egg!
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LeahElston-Thompson
Points +242
Honestly incredible - Edit
The flavours are incredible, love this place so so much
Read morePros: Vegan eggs!, Amazing cakes
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silo
Points +1165
So good we came back the next day - Edit
This place is superb. Excellent food, friendly service. So good we came back the following day for brunch. Highly recommended.
Read moreGuest
SimonVegan
Points +346
A *MUST* Visit when in Exeter - Edit
What a splendid cafe! I visited a few years ago and then forgot it was here... more fool me.
Read moreTheir comprehensive all vegan menu contains a delicious range of dishes. I opted for the breakfast sandwich and my wife had the Sacred Benedict. They were both amazingly tasty, filling, and the poached 'egg' was just incredible.
The staff were attentive and friendly, and there is a good range of deserts. Even the tea is top notch and photogenic ;-)
As I said in the title of this review, if you're anywhere near Exeter, Sacred Grounds is a must.
Pros: Everything
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Mon_mons
Points +50
Their waffles are the best! - Edit
The owner and the staff are ever so friendly! Delicious food and great coffee. Thank you! ☺️
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-04-25
Pros: Coffee, Positive vibes, Very clean and tidy
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dutts
Points +912
Lovely food in a lovely setting - Edit
Visited 27/07/25
Read moreBreakfast with the kids, they have a great children's menu with loads of options. They opted for the fruit waffles and I went for the breakfast sandwich and a cappuccino.
Food, service and location were all excellent.
Pros: Breakfast sandwich very tasty, Good value children's menu options
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bonjiman
Points +58
Nice setting, lovely food, friendly staff - Edit
Really tasty food, definitely be back next time we’re in Exeter
Read morePros: Lovely food, Cute arcade setting, Friendly
Cons: Not the cheapest
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