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Vegan-friendly
A simple vegetarian restaurant. Open Tue-Fri 11:00-14:30, Tue-Sat 18:00-21:30, Sat 11:00-15:30.
85 Reviews
First Review by Kimbo
sarahlb
Points +273
Disappointing - Edit
Used to serve decent portions and decent price - now very small plates. The food is good - but you need to order one or two salads with it as the other dishes all seem mostly fried/roasted and salty. The dishes just seem stingy in how small they are for the price. The salad in particular- if they’d added some more leaves surely it wouldn’t have made much difference to their costs. The dishes also are a bit off putting for omnis and folk who don’t like things being imitated.
Read moreThe puddings were good size and very tasty though.
Also they add 12.5% service to the bill - we reduced to 10% and got a grumpy member of staff (owner?) questioning us on why we’d not paid the full amount.
Left not really feeling like I wanted to go back. A real shame as the food was tasty but overall experience was not great.
Updated from previous review on 2026-09-07
Guest
Herbivore72
Points +1218
Very tasty with a price tag - Edit
Very lovely food and presentation. The smoked tofu was a really salty kind however, but the rest of the food I couldn’t fault.
Read moreKnocked off one star for being so expensive.
Updated from previous review on 2026-08-31
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deadpledge
Points +16335
The Love Bug - Edit
Really enjoyed our dining experience at Herbies, where we had the birria black bean tacos, crispy mushroom bao buns and a blueberry and vanilla cheesecake.
Read moreAll our dishes were delicious and so flavourful. It was clear a lot of care goes into the quality of the food. Great cider and wine too. Staff, service and ambiance were also excellent.
Pros: Quality food, Staff, Ambiance
Guest
puretomei
Points +221
Devine Vegan Sharing Plates - Edit
Beautifully decorated with great service and a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. The food was really nice and we particularly enjoyed the crispy duck.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-08-17
Pros: Great range of vegan options
Cons: A little pricey
Guest
jonancy
Points +42
Lovely! - Edit
Popped in for lunch, was not disappointed. Don't usually go for sandwiches but their roasted veg and lemon tofu was fabulous. Generous portion of yummy chips too. Tasted partner's mushroom burger which hit all the right umami notes.
Read morePudding (because we had to) was cheesecake 😋
Guest
Estelle16
Points +28
Menu significantly reduced - Edit
I loved going to this veggie & vegan restaurant for years because it had such a generous variety of options on the menu with hearty, nutritious food. However, I went in the other day for lunch and the menu has been 'modernised'. This has resulted in limited options, many of which are fried/fatty dishes, which I tend to avoid. There are a couple of salads on the menu but for the price I would be looking for something more, like the mushroom & spinach lasagne with mixed side salads that used to be offered on the menu. I asked about specials and the waitress was dismissive and said they hadn't been offered for ages. The evening menu is sharing platters, again quite a lot of fried/fatty foods. I used to come dine with all the family, three generations, but we wouldn't come based on the current offering.
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Luisa:)
Points +3859
sharing platters - Edit
After the reopening, the menu and the concept changed quite a bit. The restaurant is now more sophisticated and higher priced but the quality of the food remained great.
Read moreThe new idea is to order sharing platters for the whole table. The recommendation is 3 per person but we found that 2 aren't too little food.
You can find something for every taste, from simpler platters such as potatoes (they come with a delicious sauce tough) to very unique dishes such as fried and battered banana blossoms - which I think is my new favourite food now. We had never tasted them before and they are very hard to describe, so I guess you'll need to try them yourself. The dessert was also very delicious.
All in all a great dining experience but you need to keep in mind that sharing can be tricky when you are a larger party and/or not fully comfortable with each other.
What might also be important to note is that a 12,5% service charge gets added to the bill.
Updated from previous review on 2026-06-04
Guest
Snowhite
Points +56
A mixed experience - Edit
We went for an evening meal in the week after reopening. One of us had the arancini balls starter which were big & tasty with a nice gochugang mayo although there wasn't really enough mayo for the size of the balls. And one of us had the bao buns which was a generous portion for a starter. The banana blossom phish was delicious with crispy batter and lovely texture & the tartare sauce had the right amount of tang. We also had the bibimbap which was disappointing. The "vegan option" was to substitute egg for more tofu but the portion of tofu wasn't generous. It was advertised as coming with "sesame greens" but that had been subbed for bland edamame beans. Overall this dish was bland, lacking in flavour and with insufficient tofu. There are quite a few dishes labelled as having a vegan option but they should tell you what the option is rather than having to ask about multiple dishes. Bizarrely the miso butter bean dish which sounded lovely wasn't vegan or even vegan option. There was no choice for dessert - just one vegan option.
Read moreHopefully they are just having teething issues with the new menu and we'll give them another go at some point.
Guest
Don-
Points +496
Everything about this restaurant is great - Edit
Found this restaurant by fluke as it had just reopened after a refurbishment, and about the only vegan/vegetarian restaurant open on a Monday.
Read moreThe decor is great, staff are friendly, even the background music was good. However, best of all was the menu and food, pictures attached.
Great choice, and great taste, although a vegetarian restaurant nearly everything was vegan or had vegan options.
Updated from previous review on 2026-02-17
Pros: Everything
Cons: No
Guest
KCadventure
Points +2283
Delicious!! - Edit
Vegetarian restaurant with lots of vegan options. Some interesting stuff being made here too! Vegan tempura peanut curry anyone? Or vegan banoffee pie?
Read moreFriendly service and great atmosphere. We had a wonderful time here. Stand out was the truffle roasted cauliflower. Highly recommend!
Guest
LeahElston-Thompson
Points +242
Really delicious food - Edit
Lovely food and really nice vibe, was just a shame they had run out of dessert we wanted
Read moreCons: They had run out of the desserts we wanted
Guest
Leon-G
Points +179
Excellence in Exeter - Edit
Went for a family lunch. Food was delicious and wholesome. Service was great. Would highly recommend. Between us we had pea soup, Buddha bowl and harissa & lentil pasta, followed by passion fruit cheesecake and chocolate & amaretto tart.
Read morePros: Great food, Great service
Guest
EthanBakerTravels
Points +1372
Nice food - Edit
Healthy whole foods, yellow curry was not too far from a Thai version. Seemed to use natural foods lots of veggies
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meribit
Points +330
Good food - Edit
Went there on a Friday evening and were lucky to get a walk in table.
Read moreThe food was nice and the drinks also looked quite fancy but didn’t try any.
Good option for dinner but the portion was more on the small side and a bit expensive.
Pros: All veggi, Nice menu selection with daily offers, Very tasty
Cons: Small portions, Expensive
Guest
DougieBarber
Points +32
Incredible!!!!! - Edit
One of the best plant based restaurants I’ve been too!! Have been a few times now and everything I’ve had has been incredible, but the cauliflower in truffle sauce and the fried broccoli are some of the best dishes I’ve eaten since turning veggie!!!
Read morePros: Delicious, Great Service
Cons: Expensive
Guest
NaJay
Points +84
Absolutely Delicious - Edit
Mostly vegan dishes with a handful of vegetarian. I had the Shiitake mushroom lasagne (VG) and my partner had the nut burger (VG? I think 🤔). Both were delicious and I even had some left to take home. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I'm not local but will certainly return if I'm in Exeter again.
Read morePros: Plenty of options, Absolutely delicious, Friendly and helpful
Guest
Bingleton
Points +60
Delicious good and lovely service - Edit
We had a lovely meal here. 3 courses of vegan deliciousness, nice wine and fabulous service! Highly recommend. It’s so nice to find a vegan place that doesn’t just serve fried food!! We will be back!
Read morePros: Service, Good, Price
Guest
DevonJP
Points +98
Delicious food - Edit
Been here several times as it is the best place in Exeter. Most of the menu is vegan and the other items are vegetarian. If you want a 3 course meal with drinks you’ll find this place is a gem
Read morePros: Price, Service, Desserts
Cons: It’s so filling
Guest
gabi6966
Points +1315
Simple feel good food - Edit
Nice homely food which is very filling. Nice staff.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-17
Pros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: Busy so need to book a table
MikeyBetts
Hey Gabi! Thanks so much for your review, it really means a lot to me.
Read moreAs a new owner, I really value feedback, so I was wondering if you'd be up for sharing how we could turn this 4 star review into a 5?
Please feel free to email me at mikey@herbiesrestaurant.co.uk, and let me know your thoughts!
Thanks again,
Mikey Betts
Herbies Owner
Guest
Cathi_C
Points +48
Food was ok - Edit
It was not special. The burger was dry and the salad had no dressing…
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nfish00
Points +115
Amazing lasagne - Edit
Went for dinner and had the lasagne with the trio of salads, it’s been ages since I had such a great lasagne. Couldn’t have asked for more.
Read moreAlso tried some of the carrot and cashew nut roast that my mum had chosen. That was really tasty too, if you love carrot cake as much as I do then you will love this too.
My dad also loved his Buddha bowl.
Got the pecan pie for pudding with custard. The custard was great and the pie was good too but a little too dense and filling after a full meal.
Pros: Great selection of delicious food, Really friendly and welcoming staff
RalphakaGeezer
Glad you enjoyed your visit. It's a little piece of heaven for us vegetarians in Exeter.
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barbicanben
Points +922
Stunning - Edit
Absolutely superb - top quality food - delicious and great portions - excellent service - wide selection of dishes to suit all tastes - great value.
Read moreWe tried to eat here a couple of years ago but it was fully booked out, so this time we visited Exeter we booked, and we were glad we did because this place is rightly packed out with happy customers.
A handful of dishes are vegetarian, not vegan, but the vegan dishes are clearly marked, and there's lots of choice. Everything was absolutely delicious, but the mushroom sauce with the nut roast deserves a special mention - wow!
Can't wait to go back to Exeter just to eat here again!
Pros: Great portions , Delicious food, Great service
Cons: Gets really busy - well worth booking!
Guest
littlehinchy
Points +410
Dinner in Exeter - Edit
Had the focaccia, hummus, roasted vegetables and wedges - really nice! Everything is clearly labelled on the menu. All the wines are vegan and labelled as such, which is nice as restaurants often don’t do that and it’s annoying to have to google the wine list in a restaurant to check.
Read morePros: Tasty food, Reasonably priced
Guest
O’Moo
Points +16
Tasty food for hungry vegans - Edit
…and vegetarians! Stunning to have so much choice - the four of us each had different meals, all delicious! Super friendly, helpful staff. 29/03/24
Read morePros: Variety of choice, Friendly ambience , New proprietor, Mikey, starting Sunday brunches
Guest
k1223a
Points +191
Lovely veggie restaurant - Edit
Nice, cosy restaurant that’s fully vegetarian with several vegan options. Student budget friendly, and staff are very friendly. The food is great.
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AdamJC
Points +42
Nice relaxed vegetarian and vegan restaurant - Edit
Relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. Whole menu is vegetarian or vegan.
Read moreRalphakaGeezer
Definitely worth a visit then. , yeah ?.
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AndyRurals
Points +430
Exeter’s finest!! - Edit
Been coming here since ‘93!! Proper hippie joint with hearty home made food.
Read morePros: Great portions , Friendly staff , Healthy options
Guest
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