Brody's Breakfast Bistro in Exeter

I have just been in this place for food payed for two breakfast and two drinks £31 which is expensive but all was clean and tidy dished our food up sat down and was absolutely cold explained to the waiter that food was cold to be told o yes it’s because our counter is in front of the door which is shocking and she was told by her manager that she could not close the door also had to get her to get the bread out the toaster as the toaster was that old was jammed with the bread in there so asked for a refund and was told she don’t give refunds and to email the company poor staffing service and customer service would never go here

Amazing service. Even Thou they were busy and we had to wait it wasn’t a big deal as the front of house gentleman made sure we were okay and looked after. The food was amazing can’t fault any part of our visit

I've been to Brodys several times but this time was not so good admittedly its all you can eat but the quality has gone down hill and the food was luke warm and went cold very quickly the coffee was also luke warm and unpleasant I'm afraid it has put me off and I won't be going again and won't be recommending to anyone

Sadly this company do not cater for gluten free customers. My grandson was not able to have a birthday breakfast with a friend and they had nothing they could offer!

Food was okay but very packed. There is an upstairs and a downstairs but the upstairs ran out of food and no one was replacing it. When I asked if they were bringing any more food up, one of the staff members was really rude and told me to go downstairs. Having health issues this is difficult for me. When I spoke to the manager on duty, the girl who had rudely told us to go downstairs came over and started shouting. The manager on duty never said anything to her but the customers and myself were totally disgusted.

Really good value for money! We popped in for some breakfast and were pleasantly surprised by the options! There was fresh bread and toasters on our table to make our own toast. Full English breakfast was available and staff can make waffles and pancakes for you. We did feel bad for the poor lady working when we went as she was by herself and running around for everyone! She was so lovely and made the experience really enjoyable but we didn’t try any waffles or pancakes as we didn’t want to add to her workload! She is a true asset to your business and her customer service, time management and efficiency skills should be praised!

We did not eat here as not given the opportunity. Was organising for friends staying at different locations to meet up, one is vegetarian for religious reasons. Used the suggested communication channel on Brodie’s website of Facebook to contact them to ask about any non meat options; this was on 22 July, the planned visit was 3 August. The message was read but not replied to, so we went somewhere else without the courtesy of a response. My trip advice therefore is to go somewhere else.

All you eat breakfast with a good choice of good quality traditional breakfast items, plus freshly made pancakes. Toasters on each table so you can make fresh toast. Very friendly helpful staff explain how it works.

We recently visited Brody's Breakfast Bistro, and I must say, it was an experience to remember. My mom had been eagerly anticipating our visit for about a month, especially excited about their unlimited waffles with ice cream. After enjoying a delicious breakfast, we went to get the much-anticipated ice cream, only to find that the machines were broken and only dispensing cold milk. Naturally, my mom was disappointed and spoke to the staff about it. The staff were incredibly nice and went above and beyond to address the issue. They tried their best to fix the machines and even went the extra mile to buy ice cream from elsewhere just for us. Later on, the machines were fixed, and we finally got to enjoy the waffles with ice cream. It was worth the wait! Overall, the staff's kindness and dedication to ensuring we had a great experience really stood out. We had a wonderful time and will definitely visit again. Highly recommend Brody's Breakfast Bistro for both their food and outstanding service!

Definitely recommend! Wide variety of food, including cooked full English, freshly made waffles and pancakes and toast, juices, teas and coffee. We were greeted very cheerfully by Tom who was kind and attentive throughout.

Well supplied hot breakfast, variety of breads for toast, lovely waffles and pancakes. So many delicious sauces (white, milk choc, maple syrup, Reece’s, biscoff, salted caramel, and more) berries, biscoff pieces, sprinkles, ice cream and way more, such a lovely selection! We were taken care of by Tom, who was very polite and attentive. Would really recommend to anyone with a sweet tooth!

How is this not a nationwide chain?! Absolutely genius idea made all the better by using quality, local ingredients rather than the usual buffet route of buying cheap meat and piling them high. The sausages in particular were of outstanding quality, and even the filter coffee was decent stuff. And all for a bargain price. Would definitely visit again.

Great, all you can eat breakfast , fry up, choice of breads with a toaster on your table. Also, freshly cooked waffles and pancakes . Would return

It was one of the ridiculous and rude experience in my life. The first thing is menu options to buy is poor. You need to buy only drinks or only breakfast which is included waffles pancakes. However there is no separate price for only waffle & pancakes for example. Why I need to pay only 14,95 if I don t like to eat english breakfast I want to eat pancake so Why I need to pay for this? Exactly, waste of money. I got only drink and my friend get full breakfast, I only took 1-2 spoons from his waffles for taste. And the waiter who is the rude person I have ever seen, mentioned that it not ok to eat 1 breakfast 2 person. However, I only took little piece from waffle that is it. So I have not seen any dumpiest policy in any restaurant that I am not able to share which we did not even share. It is our decision. So waste of money, time and rude waiter.

Visited here morning of 1st March, lovely cafe & not too big, welcomed by a lovely guy who explained how everything works. The food was top notch & maybe the reason is because it’s not a massive place, holds maybe 30 people? Loved that there was toasters on each table, £14.95 per person well worth it! Definitely visit again.

Amazing breakfast spot, member of staff always there to help, waffles are dank. 100% recommend pulling up to this place.

We absolutely loved our experience here! Amazing value for money for all you can eat food! The food was tasty and the staff (we were served by a gentleman called Tom) was absolutely lovely, friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was great and the restaurant was very clean. The only thing was the food maybe could've been hotter.... But that's to be expected from buffet style dining. Our new favorite breakfast ever, we will definitely be back!

Lovely good all you can eat breakfast. Good fresh produce and plenty to choose from. Fresh cooked pancakes were to beautiful and so much choice of topping. Plenty of choice of juice and tea and coffee. My only criticism would be that I’m not keen on fried eggs and couldn’t see any other option for differently cooked eggs. Staff were friendly and accommodating. I would like to go back with my daughter however couldn’t see if there was a child price so would be a little uneasy at paying £14.95 for here. However for what me and my partner ate the price was very fair. Restaurant was very clean. Overall good was lovely just not very warm

awesome , fresh , cooked properly you can choose exactly what you want ( i don’t like hash browns or beans on a breakfast ) quality bacon sausage eggs , black pud , everything , each table has its own toaster , no queuing at a toast machine in a hotel while your food goes cold , great cofee , nice staff iona ( hope i got your name right !) showed me where everything was great value , you can have waffles if you like that stuff , 😀

We have been here around 4/5 times now. And we are super surprised how yummy the food is- everything is cooked perfect and for everything you can eat it’s really worth the price. Today we had the best customer service to date - a lovely fella called Tom, ensured we had everything we needed and nothing was too much hassle for him! A credit to brodys:)

So, we went Christmas Shopping in Exeter and came here for breakfast. We had the bottomless breakfast, eat as much as you want, coffee, tea, juices as much as you want. Sweet tooth? Waffles that they will cook for you and then you can add your own toppings. The guy on the front of house was lovely. Bubbly, cheerful and jade us feel very welcome. I would highly recommend. If you know Exeter, it by Exeter Central Station. Excellent value for money.

Highly recommend,lovely Tom went above and beyond to find us a table for are large family he even helped us up the stairs with a large pram,lovely food,set us up for the day.

Very nice atmosphere, many options for breakfast. The guy who works there and helps you out is a very kind and helpful person. Honestly, I come here all the time and would highly recommend it!

OMG. What a find on a day out to Exeter. Welcome was the best I've had. Very friendly staff and extremely clean environment. All food is cooked fresh as they work. Lovely selection of got food. Pancakes were delicious with maple syrup and I had to have a small bowl of whippy ice cream with Strawberry sauce. Huge choice of sauces for all tastes. Toaster at the table so no waiting in a queue. If you've never been, I suggest you try at least once. Atmosphere was fun, friendly and calm. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Came here for a bit of brunch and did not disappoint. Very good value for money with the free drink refills and waffles at no extra charge. My first time trying a waffle and it was amazing, along with the cooked breakfast. Also a big shoutout to Tom who was super friendly and explained the concept very clearly! Me and my friend both work in restaurants and were very impressed by his speed and care with the guests especially considering the place was full.

Great visit here, greeted by a really enthusiastic and friendly guy who couldn't do enough for anyone. All the staff were really friendly and diligent. Tables clean and tidy and lots of choice for food items. I mean it's a breakfast buffet at the end of the day, we enjoyed it!

This is one to avoid, opens at 08:00 we went 08:30 half food was still being cooked and what was there was Luke warm, expensive for what it is, you can get a better breakfast, half the price 100 meters down the road, added to the sticky tables, not good

Revisited yesterday, the price is now very high unless you can eat your own weight in fry up food the value and appeal is lost. The staff ignored us during our visit and we were not thanked upon leaving. The food has lost its quality, lacking in taste, the irange juice was thick and bitter as was the coffee. £15 with small change. I won't be going again

We were greeted by a very pleasant young woman who told us exactly how the cafe worked and showed us to our seats. Unfortunately there was no obvious information on gluten content of food, and no gluten free bread, Or alternatives to the waffles, etc so one of us was very limited in choice. The bacon was extremely salty to our taste and we felt the meal was expensive for what we had - but if you had a huge appetite you might be able to eat your way up to value-for-money.

Really rude staff who act as if you’re an inconvenience if you try and interrupt their conversation.

Came here with my parents for a delicious Bank Holiday treat after hearing such rave reviews from them. To say I was not disappointed was an understatement. The food was fresh, tasty and hot, whilst also being constant and never having to wait for more to come out. The waffles were fluffy and so many toppings to choose from. With this being said, the highlight was from the service provided! There were 2 front of house and the chefs working non stop to ensure all customers were seated and full and happy. I never saw any of them stop for even a moment. Service like this is hard to find in so many places. Brodys is definitely value for money and a great place to visit. Thank you

Have been to Brody’s twice now and both times have been wonderful! The cooked breakfast is lovely and the waffles are excellent! The amount of toppings and sauces are really good, I think the price is really good considering it’s unlimited food and drinks! Have recommended this place to lots of people as it’s such a fun unique breakfast place!

Really nice concept but unfortunately as buffets can be, the food wasn’t the hottest or freshest There wasn’t the biggest selection of breakfast items but definitely a good selection and the DIY waffles were great. Better coffee would improve it I imagine when it is it’s really nice but I’d just have liked things a little hotter

It's a shame about the price hike, hadn't been for a while but were allooking forward to it...... Bit cannot justify £13.95 x 4 just for one meal, went tesco and spent £9 and cooked a fry up for 4 people. We used to go most Saturdays. Shame

Although there is an abundance of fresh items try finding a seat...! Best time to go is once all the students have retired home otherwise you may have a long wait.

Greeted by a charming young lady. Impressive choices for everyone at breakfast. I am a fan of breakfast food all day; this place was just marvelous. Free refills, help yourself. Very artfully set out with nice design features and quirky food service options. Cant recommend it enough - if you remember this is a serve-yourself buffet not a high-end hotel making breakfast to order. I will be back.

Went to Brodys the morning after a concert and it was a really nice relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The food was really tasty and you could help yourself to as much as you wanted for a very fair price. There was so much choice too. The only thing i will say is it was extremely hot in there because of the hot buffet so if you’re not amazing with heat like me make sure you’re able to take some layers off!

Excellent day trip to the Exeter branch. Great variety of food and drinks available for us. Would recommend for any hungry people.

Good food and the chef behind the counter was agressive, which I loved! I threw a sausage at him and he reacted so quickly he chopped the sausage in half with his global knife before it got near his face

Not the best.. The cook behind the cooked food is really aggressive! I saw him 3 times Shout at customers for trying to use the waffle machine. But there was no staff to help.. and he shouted at me Because I used the chipolate tongs...

Amazing breakfast probably one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had, well worth the money :) I would be returning sooner if I only lived closer. but the next time we are up this way we will return

Excellent service, very helpful, very friendly, food was delicious, even my dad (pensioner) enjoyed the food, he’s very fussy about his food

This little cafe has quite a buzz about it. Food was no fuss and obvs freshly cooked. Lady on the door cheerful and explained how things worked. All in all good value and just what we needed before our day of being a tourist. Thank...

Despite a huge choice of cafés in Exeter we now always end up here when visiting. An unpretentious bottomless full English. Delicious. 🇬🇧🇳🇿

Brodys is the perfect place for breakfast in Exeter Greeted by helpful friendly staff and shown to our table. Wide range of breakfast food, fresh bread and your own toaster on the table. Food was cooked perfectly and nice and hot. Great value for money...

Popped in while having a tyre fitted and wasn’t disappointed! Cooked breakfast was cooked to perfection and you could also have waffles with a choice of toppings. Plenty of choice for drinks too. Nice touch of having a toaster on each table so you could...

I have been meaning to go into Brody’s for a while so today was the day. I was seated after a very short wait, I thought the price of £11.95 was very reasonable to have all you can eat cooked breakfast, waffles and drinks- both...

Definitely a place for students. Plenty of food on offer. Service yourself and they do you waffles. Have as much as you like for just over £11 each. Toaster on the table , fresh bread. The place is basic seating clean but not comfortable. Trendy...

Very nice food but it’s packed in, so many people climbing over one another, it’s covid heaven, unfortunately I did get covid. Surly it would be better having a one way system instead of the free for all?

Went to try their breakfast and I cannot complain about anything! The food is amazing, shop is clean and staff are friendly, what more can you ask for 😁. Would definitely try every time in town!

Best breakfast in Exeter!. If you ever stop by the city you need to get yourself to Brody's. Go when you're hungry, you won't be disappointed!!

The food was really good with a really nice atmosphere. Will be coming back here for food. All the food was fresh too.

Nice atmosphere, great food and very friendly staff…. Definitely will come again very soon!! 😊😊😊😊

Loved the breakfast here, a real warm atmosphere and the staff couldn't be more friendly. We will definitely be back at Brody's soon!

Exactly what we needed and was looking for at the time. Wife and I were so hungry! Food was great, service was great, and waffles were amazing.

Entered brodys with freinds for their unlimited pancakes payed, then was told pancakes arkt available and haven't been for moths because the owner dosent want to buy the skillets, (the had a converebelt machine for this in the past) despite still advertising this 🙄. We...

I rated my visit 2 stars out of 5 as there were a number of factors which negatively impacted my visit. For a place where it is advertised that you can make your own waffles, the only way you can "make" your waffles is to...

All you can eat breakfast! It sounds great. It tastes even better. Such a fantastic, simple idea - pay at the start, get your plate, then fill it up with whatever you want

Very welcoming staff, we love this place. The breakfast is brilliant a great selection of food and a great place to start your day off. If you have never been this place is special not just an ordinary breakfast cafe, this is Brody's - if...

What an amazing place! All the food was hot, fresh and tasty, loved being able to toast the bread at your table, stops the cold toast with a fry up! Waffles are to die for, yummy! Cannot wait to visit again!

Visited with two children today. Food was great, and the kids loved the waffles. Was disappointed that, on this visit, my 11 year old was charged at adult rate, yet he had the same as his 9 year old friend, who was charged at half...

We have seen this place a few times and always said we wanted to try it but never got the chance until now. We got in at 8:30am on a Saturday morning and given a table right away. The staff were brilliant and so friendly,...

Another excellent bottomless full English breakfast whilst staying over in Exeter. All good and great crew. Always 5 star but 4 I'm afraid as they have withdrawn the no drinks option. 🇬🇧🇳🇿🇺🇦

A lovely, friendly place with great food. My family and I went here for breakfast and as “an all you can eat” I was skeptical as always worry about people touching and then putting back or food sitting for ages and being dried out. This...

Great service from Tom and the team today. All running well, I think that's more to do with the workers than management. Despite being under staffed, they ran everything brilliantly. Food was spot on and everything kept clean. I hope the staff are rewarded for...

There are few times I am really happy about breakfast but this place makes me happy. From bacon hash browns and sausages to a full selection of waffles. You pay a fixed amount and take your selection. All is great to eat.

Verily 5 star. Return visit following our previous on 23 December last. Sate your appetite here from the buffet counter for a traditional range of English breakfast options. All absolutely delicious with the fried bread pleasantly chewy. Charming and engaging front man. In common with...

Decided to get the train somewhere with my two kids, 9 and 4 years at the time. No booking option but had space for us on arrival at 10am on a rainy Sunday. Team were very welcoming and happy to help. Everything was explained to...

Love love love Brody’s, it is the only reason I visit Exeter. Great food and great service. Visited today, 3/2/22 and the man serving was great. He was pleasant and friendly. Food selection is brilliant, all items from a full english to choose from as...

My husband and I visited Brody's on Sunday morning for breakfast and it was amazing! All you could eat, pipping hot, lots of variety, good butter and jam options (I am a conserve snob!!) I expected it to be full of students but there was...

Great place for Breakfast. Fixed price all you can eat Breakfast with waffle puddings! What’s not to like? The food was fresh and hot and staff very friendly, definitely worth a visit.

All you can eat £11. Your own toaster on the table so you can load the toast as fast as you’re eating it and piles of waffles. Helpful staff and good tempered jolly punters. Why don’t we have one of these nearer home?

It's always really challenging going out for meals as a single mum, but I do love to bring my daughter here for the pancakes and waffles. Normally I attend during the week but today, came on a busy Saturday. The staff are always really helpful...

For less than 11 quid. We have used their sister café in Torquay and decided to come here this morning whilst staying over in Exeter. Don't expect "crushed avocado with a hint of chilli." An unpretentious full English from the buffet, the perfect cure after...

Wow. Just wow. This place is amazing and the value for money is mind-blowing!! My boyfriend and I couldn’t believe the value for money at this place - the food was hot, fresh and delicious and the staff were so lovely and were happy to...

Amazing food. Our server, Tom, was really friendly and helpful with everything. Such good value for money as well, we will definitely be back!!

Amazing service, amazing food, amazing value. What more can I say?! Honestly! I need to reach the word count!

Been here a few times now and every time the service, food and staff are brilliant. You will not be disappointed visiting here. My wife, myself and our 3 kids enjoyed the locally sourced food and the kids loved the waffles.

As soon as me and my partner saw this place & saw the menu..we just had to go here the next morning for some breakfast. Then we saw the price & that you get all you can eat & drink..this was a no brainer for...

Excellent restaurant! Very nice place to have an authentic english breakfast. The staff is really kind and warming. I would absolutely recomment this place !!

Tasty food, nice atmosphere, friendly helpful staff, would like more vegan options, some vegan sausages and milkshakes would be especially welcome

Amazing place to eat and drink……. Recovering from the night before or not!! The workers are Great! Tom the legend bringing the good energy and always working hard with a smile on his face, it’s like a movie!! But seriously give Tom a holiday, that...

The staff are friendly, helpful and make you feel welcome. The food is okay and it does it’s job. The value is alright, but when you consider most people who go in there apart from a few, eat maybe a breakfast that is smaller than...

Offers the convenience of a buffet without the normal drawbacks as a result of their very good hygiene policies as one must sanitise their hands before each station. The quality of the bacon, sausage and eggs are great, and the waffles are to die for....

Family trip to Devon. Came across this restaurant opposite the Royal Albert memorial museum RAMM. Well located. Clean. Good covid secure set up. Food was perfect. Full choice with nothing missing. Too much food to actually try everything. Had full cooked local sourced meat. Pancakes,...

Ive been going to brody's for years since i was 8, back when it used to have cereals and the eggs, bacon and sausages on the ceilings for lights and its safe to say they are going downhill. they’ve got rid of the cereals and...

First time we have gone to brodys, was greeted by friendly and welcoming staff who explained how things worked there so paid for our all you can eat breakfast and drinks and we’re shown to our table. Went up and helped ourselves to our full...

My friend took us to this restaurant before we left Devon to return home by train. They had eaten there several times before and thought it was a great place. There was quite a queue and as there was 5 of us we had a...

Tom the manager (I assume) was so busy and all the staff were run of their feet but they were so very apologetic and served everyone as quick as they could. The food is amazing and plentiful. If you have not tried Brodys before I...

Amazing breakfast and warmest welcome in Exeter! I’ve never had waffles so good and the kids were in heaven with the array of toppings including ice cream. The bottomless breakfast inc drinks was the cherry on the top. The ingredients are sourced locally and sausages...

What's not to love? Full English breakfast - as much as you can eat, plus freshly made pancakes and waffles with ice-cream, sauces and toppings. Throw in unlimited tea, coffee, juices and soft drinks, plus toast and jams - all for £9.95 a head. It's...

Great service, the guy on front of house was really helpful and friendly. They had sanitiser everywhere and screens to keep you separated from other guests. Individual toasters on each table is a great touch. We've been meaning to go for a while now and...

We have seen this place a few times and always said we would try it but never got the chance until now. We waited a bit as it was busy but it was well worth it! The staff were super friendly and ready to help...

Firstly we visited here not longer after restrictions were lifted so I am putting the low stock levels of certain items down to that, otherwise a 5 star review would have been forthcoming. We got there 8.30ish on saturday morning and didn't have to queue,...

Just been to Brodys for breakfast. Excellent food and service. Staff couldn’t have been any more welcoming and friendly. Definitely will be back

We decided to take a chance on buying breakfast out rather than having it in our hotel and I'm so glad we did, especially after finding this little gem! Unfortunately I wasn't sufficiently hungry enough to really take full advantage of the wide range of...

Was really pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food, every element was high quality; sausage, coffee, bread, chocolate sauce, the lot! Partner has allergies and the server was excellent with her. Great service, young lad, maybe Australian, couldn't do more. Bit if a wait...

Food was lovely, great full fry uo and delicious waffles cooked fresh with ice cream and a range of sauces and toppings. Made to feel welcome by the server and nothing was too much. Great value!

My husband and I visited with our son. We had the all you can eat and drink menu for £10 each. I have to say I didn'eat £10 worth but I think my son and husband did. The sausages and bacon were probably the best...

Received a very warm welcome and helpful explanation of the self service system. Food was excellent and all felt Covid secure. Great atmosphere and a totally enjoyable experience. Many thanks to George and Shaun!