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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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138 Reviews
First Review by robetst
KeithNelsonEhoff
Points +56
An absolute diamond - Edit
This is by far one of the best vegan brunch spots I have visited.
Read moreThe staff— probably the warmest and friendliest set of staff I have ever come across.
The food — I had the Sacred Royale. Before I went vegan, I used to love an Eggs Benedict (before I saw the light), and OMG, I was blown away by how close the chefs have come to recreating that. The flavour, texture, and place is incredible.
Pros: Warm staff, Amazing food, Great coffee
Guest
Ruthy
Points +349
Really good sandwich! - Edit
Had an Italian sub to takeaway and it was really good. Had fake salami and cheese slices. Was busy and not many tables, good to see a vegan business thriving.
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Kriscatch
Points +1032
Amazing breakfast & lunch place - Edit
Really enjoyed the smoked beans / tofu scramble on sour dough bread here. Everything tasted super nice.
Read moreVery friendly service too.
Updated from previous review on 2026-10-02
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deadpledge
Points +16335
Unreal Poached Eggs - Edit
Great little restaurant inside the arcade, with friendly staff and a creative menu.
Read moreI opted for the Sacred Royale, which was absolutely delicious. The homemade poached eggs were unreal and like nothing I've had before, with the rest of the elements of the dish so flavourful. Every mouthful was such a joy.
The Sacred Bowl my wife got unfortunately was a little underwhelming and dry, with a sparseness of hummus, hence just the 4 stars.
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Lyndsey_C
Points +24
Vegan poached eggs! - Edit
Visited recently and had the vegan poached eggs with hollandaise sauce. I wasn’t sure what to expect but I was blown away - something i’ve really missed and enjoyed it so much. We will definitely be back!
Read morePros: Vegan poached eggs, Very friendly , Great location
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Herbivore72
Points +1218
Lovely little spot - Edit
Cute little cafe with a cosy feel and lovely staff.
Read morePlenty of interesting options to choose from. I chose the breakfast sandwich and appreciated all the protein and veggies stuffed in it.
Updated from previous review on 2026-08-31
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theVeganKate
Points +166
The cute poached eggs place - Edit
This cafe is very aesthetically pleasing, inside an arcade with lots of light, plants, and natural elements. We came for the poached eggs and breakfast sandwiches - all were very good. There were mixed responses at our table to the poached eggs, I thought they were delicious but others didn't enjoy the texture; everyone agreed that the taste was pretty good. The staff here are lovely and we took some treats home with us: a cookie, pistachio, cardamom and rose cake, and carrot cake, which were great!
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puretomei
Points +221
Award Winning “Eggs” - Edit
Really friendly service and sublime poached eggs that are unlike anything I have ever experienced in my lifetime. How are they made!?! You must try the vegan brunch!!
Read moreWe had: Sacred royale which included Toasted muffins w/ two homemade poached 'eggs', carrot gravlax, 'caviar'. hollandaise, smashed broadbeans, spinach, dill and capers!
Updated from previous review on 2026-08-16
Pros: Poached eggs, Carrot Gravlax, “Caviar”
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Vegandario
Points +2227
Cute place with great food! - Edit
We loved this small vegan place in the heart of Exeter. Has lots of character and the staff is very friendly. We ordered the Breakfast sandwich and the Szechuan BBQ tofu sandwich. They also offer a wide selection of vegan desserts! All delicious!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-08-13
Pros: Cozy atmosphere , Friendly staff
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WinterInBristol
Points +942
Wonderful place - Edit
We had sourdough sandwiches - both great! The place is super friendly, beautiful, with cute cups and a relaxed, alternative feel. The coffee was great too. Staff were incredibly friendly. We’ll go again!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-08-07
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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 +238
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 +87
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 +575
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
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Alexveganperson
Points +314
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 +2608
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 +1534
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 +400
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 +38
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 +226
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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