Cafe at 36 in Exeter - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Welcoming and relaxed local cafe in St Thomas, Exeter. Delicious sourdough toasties and a great selection of pasties, sausage rolls, cakes and pastries.

Worse steak pasty I ever had. Pastry was dry, filling with watery and steak I couldn’t even chew had to put it in the bin.

Quirky, great coffees, lovely range of snacks. Like the way if has comfy seating now at the rear. Parking opposite in St Thomas shopping centre.

Found this by chance whilst doing some shopping in Cowick Street. Its a great please. Lovely coffee, great cakes and service very good. We felt very comfortable thank you.

Really recommend the coffee and cakes at this lovely local cafe. Always warmly welcomed and am a fan of how the barista takes care of making a great cup of coffee.

Gorgeous coffee and hot chocolate (blend 36) the food looks delicious too. Would definitely come back and absolutely recommend for a coffee stop

i went to have a drink on Saturday. could not have orange juice, as have dietary requirements, was not offered a alterative, i did give feedback to the café, but was not able to reply to there comments. i understand they run out of certain stock, but not to be given a choice of drinks as i requested a apple juice, when i said i could not have the orange juice they still went to give me orange juice.

tasty vegan pecan pie with cranberry sauce chinese lady was very helpfull and even recomended a pub for us to stay at wife had a nice sausage roll home made

Went for a lush breakfast date with my lush life partner. I had no idea we would have such a lovely time when we left the house for Cowick Street. The sourdough toastie made me feel like the best version of myself again. Being barrista trained myself, I know when a coffee is brewed well. The latte I enjoyed was perfectly crafted and i savoured every drop! Thanks for having us! If the cafe was bigger I would ask to have my future wedding reception with you guys!

Big steak pie was absolutely delicious Better than Greggs and Shauls Lots of meat and nice pastry. Independent bakery with lots of yummy things

Got me some cinnamon toast on Saturday Scrumptious Also had a nice tart for pudding. Washed down with a coffee ☕️

Nice pie just like mumsie used to make back in the day nice filling but sadly no Gravy which coming from the North ruined it Come on cafe at 36

Nice steak pasty tons of meat and packed with vegetables Really enjoyed it washed down With a cup of coffee first class keep up the good work.

Pie was ok but it was a bit hard around the crust Still it was filling enough had worse but had better Not bad but room for improvement

Trying to support independent cafes where possible so arranged to meet friends here for a light lunch! I must have had a sweet tooth that day as I ordered the cinnamon toast with bacon and also a lumberjack cake, washed down with a cafe cortado from exe roasters. Great coffee! The lovely juicy cinnamon toast is worth a try when you visit too. Parking is really easy & free in the car park across the Rd...ideal. I'll try the soup next time!

The food here is great - they do really good brunches which are available until 1pm, and have an array of delicious looking bakes Lovely soup specials too which come with tasty fresh bread. It looks like they've had a renovation during lockdown since the last time I visited and I have to say it looks much better - nice and clean and modern Dog friendly too :)

Friendly cafe with a good feel to it. Nice food, a box of toys and books ❤️ Will try the soup next time!

Brilliant coffee, good for families, dogs welcome. Lovely food. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the staff friendly. Don t go anywhere else.

I guess not so many folk seek advice on a café in St Thomas, Exeter. But this one should be on your list as worth a visit to St Thomas just to enjoy the café! I mean, St Thomas has a great Church, also worth a visit, plus Pinces Gardens, an historic and horticultural masterpiece, plus of course great riverside walks downstream through interesting boat yards or upstream through parks and sights. But I guess it's not a tourist destination like Exeter Cathedral. However, given you've decided to head south-east (for the leisure centre, the bowling, M&S, the Quay or whatever), I urge you to take your refreshment at this place. It's child-friendly, dog-friendly, vegan-friendly, full-english breakfast friendly - in fact it's basically everyone-friendly (and purse-friendly). All the food is prepared with locally-sourced, high-quality ingredients (no powdered eggs, no palm sugar additives) and prepared fresh on the spot to order. The staff are welcoming, friendly, enthusiastic about their work and keen to help. I really started making it a regular stop because of the coffee. They really know how to make coffee. Foaming real milk over real beans is an art. These guys are artists.

Was waiting for my Boyfriend So went in Cafe 36 and had American 🇺🇸 Pancakes with peanut 🥜 Butter and Chives Yummy

Mi primera vez aquí para reunirme con un amigo para tomar un café, pero terminé quedándome para el almuerzo.El servicio era agradable y el café era bueno. Tuve una papa chaqueta con atún mayo para el almuerzo que encantador.El ambiente es agradable y relajado, la comida es buena y es un lugar encantador.

Knowing how bad soy milk is, and having ethical issues with dairy, I was really pleased to find this friendly, unpretentious traditional coffee shop in my favourite part of Exeter... serving oatmilk cafe latte. Only £2.80 for a large cup.

Pedí los panqueques americanos y tuve que devolverlos. Tres panqueques crudos sin cocinar. Estilo no americano No tiene gusto de rebozar. Ni siquiera cocinado. Lo devolví y esperé diez minutos para recibir un reemplazo. Nop. ¿Lady me ofreció un reembolso? ! Después de 10 minutos de espera y otras tres personas en mi mesa ya comen. Conmocionado y decepcionado.

Cowlick Street is over the river from the main centre of Exeter but is home to this delightful cafe. We enjoyed a tasty, good value lunch served by very friendly staff. Unfortunately we didn't have room for the cakes but they looked delicious.

Tuvimos los desayunos aquí y fueron encantadores. Perfectamente preparado. Hacen vegetariano como siempre. También pasamos a tener pasteles que no era necesario, ya que el desayuno era tan abundante. Probé la tarta de limón Polenta y el brownie de chocolate. Ambos fueron deliciosos.El personal fue muy amable y puedes decir que es un éxito con los lugareños ya que todos vienen y saludan. Definitivamente lo recomendaría. Vinimos con un cochecito y había espacio para nosotros. También tienen instalaciones para cambiar pañales. Te diré hola si estamos en el área de nuevo

Personal amable y eficiente (y un buen café), pero la comida era normalita.Los bocadillos que venía con pan fermentado o sin gluten eran bastante ricos, pero el relleno era muy pequeño y me raciones con hambre.

Ya he desayunado un par de veces, el ambiente es agradable y relajado, y el personal es muy amistoso, además de ser amigable para los perros es una ventaja añadida y un plus, así que podemos llevar a las mamás y no tener que dejarla afuera, el perro no mamá -) El desayuno siempre es muy sabroso, las salchichas y tocino de origen local y muy sabroso. Los capuchinos son siempre calientes y espumosos, y nunca demasiado amargos. Lo único que detuvo a un 5 estrellas fueron los platos no estaban tan calientes, el tomate podría haber hecho con la introducción de la llama mucho más tiempo, al igual que la tostada.

Un lugar bastante simple, con comida de calidad - todos hechos en las premisas.

Visitamos este café esperando algo normal, pero fue un verdadero placer para nuestro paladar.

Been there about three times, they may have changed staff or ownership but it always feels the same. Atmosphere is always welcoming though it's never been busy when I visited.

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Little cosy cafe to go on a Saturday brunch. They have lots of dairy/ gluten free choices and the best polenta cake !

Go here for a full English, hungover or not. It's really good and you can ask for a bespoke combo. Very local to St T so wobble on down from town; it's worth it.

Beautiful well presented food. Hot and very tasty. Very friendly staff. Enjoyed my visit today and look forward to a return visit.

I went in to the cafe just for a cuppa and in the end I stay for lunch ! It was so good I could believe it me and my wife had jacket potatoes one with prawns ( nice amount as well ) and one with tuna a little but tasty side salad just enough to get you through the day . The lady with glass who was cooking in the kitchen was very polite and neatly presented enough know she was very busy but she still took the time to ask if we wanted anything else which is very thoughtful of her ! There was another young lady which served and made our coffee which were amazing so nice we had two The cakes and scones looked really good to but we were to full to fit anything else .. but maybe next great job guys See you soon

Really good coffee and he sausages in the breakfast are really good. It's my new favourite Saturday morning hang out. :)

Stopped off for lunch. Good menu, fresh food, warm welcome, Reasonably priced. Will be returning. After spending the morning in the city was pleasantly surprised to have found this little gem in Cowick Street, St Thomas,. Exeter. Seemed popular with the locals - always a good sign!

I live just around the corner from this nice little cafe, and regular pop in for a good coffee or tea. However today I dropped in to have the cooked breakfast and boy was it a treat. Everything from the eggs to the bread used for the toast to the exceptionally tasty sausages was cooked to perfection, all served up with charm and a smile. Having just arrived in Exeter i consider myself rather lucky to have discovered this gem of a place in my first few weeks and look forward to many more breakfasts there!

Great, low key cafe with relaxed atmosphere. Easy to chill here over a cappuccino with the newspaper

What a gem of a café! We were looking for somewhere locally to have a late lunch and were thrilled, when reading the menu in the window, that there were lots of gluten free options available. My husband chose the large full breakfast which included locally sourced gluten free sausages, bacon, mushrooms, baked beans, tomatoes, hash brown, eggs and a plate of gluten free toast and butter. He said that it was his best gluten free breakfast ever!! I had a delicious (and beautifully presented) goats cheese, beetroot and rocket granary bread sandwich with crisps and salad. My sister-in-law, who has to be very careful what she eats, asked whether she could have a plain ham toastie which wasn't on the menu and they happily made one specially for her.There was a great selection of drinks including lovely coffees and Teapigs teas. We then bought some cakes (including gluten free of course) to take away for later.

Once a week I am tempted from my work locally to pop in. Nice independent vibe with local feel but equally suitable & welcoming to business folk. Free Wi-Fi. Ask for tea in a pot. Love it.

Stopped in Exeter on the way to Newquay and went to Café at 36 for cooked breakfast. My wife had chosen the café based on the Trip Advisor reviews and the menu posted on the Café at 36 website. It didn't disappoint. The four of us enjoyed our lovely meals, debating on the best component. It was hard to choose between the sausage, egg, bacon, hash browns or granary toast because everything was full of flavour. Both of the ladies who served us were extremely welcoming, offering tips regarding places to eat in Newquay and wishing us well for our holiday. We were very glad that we popped in and stocked up for the rest of our journey. Thanks again

Just nipped in for a cuppa before they closed. Very nice atmosphere and great value cup of tea (got 3.5 cups out of the pot!). Toys for the baby and nice clean dining area. I had a croissant too and it tasted fresh even late in the afternoon!

My partner and I found this gorgeous little café on Cowick Street.We treated ourselves to some of the best poured coffee by a lovely lady named Sarah. The aromatics, taste and texture was soooo good. Our full English breakfasts (served all day) were a great spread of local sourced produce and there was so much of it we could've easily sat there all day eating it. We were incredibly impressed with the café and it's a gorgeous treasure tucked away on Cowick Street!

Great coffee and friendly service. Local artist's work lining the walls and cute little bookshelves tucked into corners give this cafe a lovely atmosphere.

This cafe gets incredibly busy and crowded and negotiating to find a table can be fun ! Unfortunately although the cakes , sandwiches , snacks and drinks are of good quality and choice the terrible delays in service on our last three visits mean we will not be returning in a hurry . We waited twenty minutes for our coffees and then the flapjack we ordered had been forgotten ! It is such a pity as we really can not see the reason for such significant delay as there appear to be plenty of staff each time we've visited .Quite a few people looked in or stood at the doorway before deciding to leave . We're just grateful they didn't come in else we might still be sat there !

Popped in for breakfast a few days ago, was a brilliant size and so delicious! Can't wait to visit again, thanks very much.

It is Tuesday 7th June 2016 at 8.35am.I am hungry and enter Cafe at 36 and request a breakfast and coffee costingaround £8 - highly expensive in comparison to other restaurants/cafes nearby.I sit and wait at my table for around 5 minutes and a builder comes through the door with a dog!Walks straight up to the food preperation area and continues to shout at the dog to sit down, the dog is shaking and the 2 women behind the counter, both rub the dog down talking to it, they then continue to prep my breakfast without washing their hands!The dog is now practically in the kitchen!I am horrified when they bring me my coffee, I said to the woman - is it normal for dogs to be allowed into the kitchen prep area? she looked at me and grunted!My food was brought out and throughout my breakfast I watched as the dog continued to itch and scratch and shake!This is absolutely disgusting and as a dog owner myself I would never allow my dog into the food preparation area of our kitchen whilst cooking, I was nearly sick, I looked for a food hygiene rating on the door or window and did not see one displayed. I can see why!I will never eat in there again and will ensure I tell all my clients and friends about this disgusting cafe!!The food wasn't great either as they were more concerned with the dog, my coffee was also warm!Never again.

Long and narrow café that hides a great little food cook. Everything cooked is done to perfection, nothing fancy and no good for the foodies but, for lovers of plain, well cooked, food it is perfect. Paninis, full English breakfast and a long menu. Great!!

This is one of my favourite cafes in Exeter. It's in cowic street in st Thomas. The cafe is very cute with local artists work on the walls. The coffee is delicious and the menu is great with lots of vegetarian options. I had the large veggie breakie which really was large! Super friendly staff and service with a smile.

Although not right in the centre it is worth the walk down the hill and across the river even if some of the roads are not the easiest to cross! I found out about cafe at 36 on the uk coffee forums as I like a good espresso and this was very good - also had a savoury cheese and tart from the chalkboard menu which comes with a nice side salad

Lovely place stop in at least once or twice a month for a weekend breakfast. Good coffee, friendly staff and nice atmosphere.

We called into this little cafe on Sunday, The team was very friendly The food was lovely soup and cheese scones. We will look to calling again

Cute little cafe that could easily be walked past but is deffinately worth a stop! It was heaving when we went in which told us it must be good. The coffees going out looked and smelled amazing. I had a toffew nut latte and it was heaven in a cup! As it was early i opted for my favourite breakfast.....pancakes bacon and maple syrup......easily the best I've ever had. Deffinately coming back to this place. The guys were all very friendly and polite :)

Visited on night of xmas light switch on, it was 4pm and was told no meals available. My son only wanted toast! Was offered a cheese scone instead. Had drinks and a small slice of rocky road which was so sweet there wasn't any flavour. Coffee not as good as usual. Don't think I will return which is a shame as it was a regular stopping place.

Coffee is well made, their own hot chocolate is amazing. cakes are delicious and the cheese scones are to die for

Visited for lunch and had a fantastic Panini along with a great refreshing iced coffee. The staff were friendly, and the atmosphere was relaxed and laid back, perfect for a refreshing break from the hot sun. Great value as well.

I would have rated this 'GOOD' if there was an option...Perhaps we visited at the wrong time. We entered and wasn't sure if we needed to sit down or wait by the till. There were loads of people stood around the till area and it was very chaotic.We left and returned 10 minutes later when it was quieter and asked a member of staff for a table.Staff are friendly. The range of cakes look amazing and there is a huge choice. My husband's cake was very good.I ordered a toasted sandwich which was the smallest toasted sandwich I've ever seen. I don't know what size bread is used! I was still hungry after. The presentation was good though. Drinks were good.Looking at the menu there is a great range & variety of food, and I saw some fabulous looking food coming out, so maybe I just ordered the wrong thing on this occasion.Perhaps I'll try one of the salads which looked delicious.The overall 'feel' of the café is relaxing with lovely art work on display.See you again.

Stopped by for a late breakfast and a coffee. Received the best service I've ever had, extremely friendly! Sat down and our coffees arrived fairly swiftly, all of them were beautifully done with gorgeous latte art on each one. They tasted as good as they looked too; the best coffee I've had in a long time! The barista who made them is really talented.The food arrived shortly after, and it was delicious! It was all well prepared and presented, very satisfying. Excellent experience. If you love coffee- visit here! And the super welcoming service was the icing on the cake. Definitely worth stopping by, will visit again for sure!

This coffee shop has a '4 Cup' Beverage Standards Agency award, and so we were looking forward to something a bit special. Unfortunately it took 20 minutes to receive our 2 coffees despite the place only being half full. The toilet was dirty with no baby change facilities and in general the whole place could do with a deep clean. The staff were not as attentive or engaging as I would expect from an establishment with such a BSA award. The coffee was ok, and priced towards the upper end of the scale. All in all a bit of a let down.

Popped in for breakfast whilst driving back from holiday in Cornwall en route to the frozen North. TA reviews suggested it was worth checking out for the coffee and they were right. I don't drink coffee but my friends do and they said it was a fantastic cup and well worth the detour away from the service stations. Tea was the very good quality Tea Pigs which kept OH happy. We had breakfast as well and the food was good. This cafe has a great feel about it with the team really lovely and welcoming. It is charmingly chaotic which I love as its done with such good grace. Oh yes and they were dog friendly!

I don't know if it's changed hands or what but our latest visit to Cafe at 36 was a big disappointment. There were only 6 other people at tables when we ordered (2 had already been served) yet it was near enough 10 minutes before we received our two coffees. How long can it take to make two black coffees?If it wasn't for the fact that we'd already paid we'd probably have walked out. No wonder it was so empty. My loyalty card's gone in the bin. I doubt if we'll be in that much in future to make it worth while taking up space in my wallet.

Starting popping in not long ago for a latte on my lunch break and now coffee will never be the same again! 10/10 coffee and friendly staff, what more do you need!

Visited this cafe, on the recommendation of friends, and so pleased we did. Individual character, obviously a community hub, with books, notices of local events, super cake and coffee, good service. Go!!

Lovely independent cafe with a good selection of home made cakes , wonderful fresh sandwiches and paninis along with soups. The service is friendly and welcoming , the environment is clean and homely.

The cafe was heaving (which is a pretty good indication as to how well regarded it is), which meant we had to wait a little while for our food. However, we were told this very clearly at the point of ordering and we had no problem waiting. Anyway, the short wait was well worth it for the coffee which was exceptional (Origin Roasters) and the breakfast which was incredible. I really can't recommend this place highly enough for the friendliness of the staff, the excellent coffee and the exceptional breakfast.

No great shakes just a cafe with the normal menu but somehow its better than that it has a sense of purpose and a good feel. The food is basic but good the coffee beats the chains and all in all deserves to be visited so find it and go there and make it a destination .

This a deligtful cafe in St Thomas. We visited today and ordered tea and lemon polenta cake. The tea was very enjoyable and the lemon polenta cake was perfect. Full of flavour and beautfullly moist. The service was good. brought to our table with a smile. Many thanks.

A small local cafe serving all day breakfasts and snacks.All cooked to a very high standard,also the coffee is professionally made and very tasty. This is all served by pleasant staff who are obliging and friendly

Popped in for a quick lunch, first time visit. My bacon sandwich was delicious with fresh bread and plenty of bacon. Husband's soup was fine, nothing bad but nothing too special. Carrot cake was tasty. It's the decor which lets it down a bit. Overall it is what it is- a local cafe in the slightly run down area of exeter. Good food, clearly popular with locals. I'd come back if I was in the area and needed a cup of tea!

Lovely cafe and good prices.easy T9 get to very local if walking,driving or in bus routes. Very friendly staff.

We were shopping nearby and had checked on tripadvisor for somewhere nice to have lunch and chose the Cafe at 36. I desperately wanted to like it but it was such a disappointing experience and I can't actually believe it had a Taste of the West award! My boyfriend had a bacon sandwich and coffee and I had a fish finger sandwich and tea. We had to wait for our drinks even though it wasn't very busy and we had asked for a loose leaf tea but had been given a mug with a tea bag sat stewing in it instead. When we asked why it wasn't loose leaf, the girl didn't know but after asking the manager was told they don't do breakfast tea in the loose leaf even though this was not explained when ordering it. My boyfriends bacon sandwich came out first and I could see by his face he was not impressed. When he opened it to put ketchup on there were areas of bread with no bacon at all. My fish finger sandwich came later and was nicely presented but the fish fingers were greasy and had hardly any fish in them and the bread had gone hard on the edges as it it had been partly toasted (perhaps sat somewhere hot while waiting for the fish to cook). All in all it wasn't great and we wouldn't recommend it. The menu showed signs of using local produce which is good, but the fish fingers didn't strike me as locally sourced which is a real shame. Sorry, but it wasn't great.

This a lovely little cafe in cowick street normally spot on with every aspect but my visit was a little soured by some shocking service upon arrival i ordered a cappuccino and a breakfast some 15 minutes later my breakfast arrived but still no drink half way through my delicious breakfast i noticed a few regulars were whispering about the wait so i asked the young waitress where my cappuccino was she apologized and scurried off returning with it just as i finished my breakfast which for me by now was to late shame but these things happen as i said great food nice range of drinks and snacks

Popped in for coffee and toast with my friend. Both agreed we will be back! Service was excellent. The coffee was just as I like it - weak and very milky.

Have visited Cafe at 36 a few times now and the food is always really lovely (first stop was a delicious full english - best I've had in Exeter). Nice atmosphere (not trying too hard) and a nice menu with lots of local stuff! Will definitely recommend!

We normally only go in for coffee, which is very good.Yesterday we decided to pop in for lunch.We both had a very tasty sandwich, lovely fillings plentiful too . Their prices are very reasonable. This is a very relaxed cafe with a good atmosphere.

With the continued growth of the commercial coffee giants (Exeter has 7 Costa Coffee outlets now!), I strongly believe in supporting the independent outlets whenever possible, especially when the coffee is this good. I've been coming here on and off for 7 years now and am glad to say the quality of the coffee remains up there with the best, if not better.The choice of snacks are delightful, my particular favourite being the chocolate caramel shortbread, but the breakfasts are simply superb too.What else could you ask for? Well a stunning little Bose sound system delightfully enhances the ambience of this place. As Arnie once said, "I'll be back", time and time again hopefully.

Cracking food - all local ingredients. I normally pop in just for a sandwich but on Saturday I have 2 friends visiting Exeter and we want a full breakfast for 3 - this is where we'll go.

Cafe at 36 used to be my first choice for a pit stop but I've found in the last couple of weeks the standard of the food seems to have dropped a little. The drinks are great - good choice of lovely teas and great coffee as well as making smoothies now which is nice but on the last few times I've popped in the cake has been stale, eggs come out a little undercooked. On the plus side staff are always more than happy to put things right.

We were a little early for an appointment and stopped in for a coffee. We ended up with fresh smoothies that were very good. The mango ginger smoothie was the best we tried and could have used a little more ginger, but we are ginger freaks. Pleasant and busy location with some outside chairs and a friendly staff. Good value

Lovely, lovely coffee with delicious Pain au Raisin -- quite addictive -- and lovely interesting, mostly home made cakes. THE place to pop in for a capucchino any time of the day, but especially to start off the day. Staff always friendly with a relaxed atmosphere.

I love this cafe-veg breakfasts, American pancakes and extra large coffees. Staff always smiling. The American pancakes are why I keep going back though-big and fluffy with sides of syrup or fruit compote. Yum!!!

If you are ever in Exeter on a trip, holiday or even if you live here you must take time out to visit this wonderful café. We have eaten her a few times now and each time the food and atmosphere are excellent, Café at 36 is situated in the St Thomas area of Exeter just down from Exe Bridge Retail Park.There is a FREE 2 hour stay car park just 30 seconds away at Cowick Street shopping centre which is handy as we travel from the other side of Exeter.We normally have the all-day Devon Breakfast and the quality of the Bacon and Sausages are fantastic along with the bread they use for Toast and most of the food is Locally Sourced too. There is a Vegetarian and Gluten free options on the menu too. I have to say they serve the best breakfast in Exeter, and probably Devon and I have been to many cafes and retail restaurants and nothing has beaten this in my humble opinion and in fact this is the only café I do not need to put sugar in my coffee they make.The Café décor is an eclectic mix, I guess it’s bohemian too, it’s light and airy with local artists work for sale along with books too. I have to say the staff here are very friendly and interact with the regulars well, the staff on today were a young man and lady and the café was very busy but both had a cheery smile.One thing to note, You do need to get your menu from the till and when you are ready to order you need to go to the till and order and pay, The drinks and food will then be brought to your table as we found out on our first visit.Nether the less if you are looking for an excellent quality breakfast café at 36 is very hard to beat.

This must be the best breakfast in Exeter, real sausages, real bacon and proper bread. Not only that but it is probably one of the cheapest. Plus there is free parking right across the road. Next time we will try the snack lunch.

I.d been here once before for coffee and decided to have breakfast here on the spur of the moment - its was fresh, tasty and good value. Will definitely be back.

I have just come from cafe at 36 and although it was nice and the coffee was amazing (the best on cowick street) I was un impressed with the breakfast, as they give it a lot of hype about local best produce but to be honest it was just another breakfast the mushrooms were bland and the eggs were hard. my partner had the pancakes and again although they were nice it states on their menu 3 american pancakes where we only got 2 and a very small one may be they ran out of batter. I think a bit more attention to portion's as I believe all three pancakes should of been the same size. all in all nice place but theres nothing that stands out about this place.

Been here a few times for lunch. This cafe adds its unique style to Cowick St. I particularly enjoy the veggie pies. Because a tea bag in a cup is a particular hate if mine, I always go for the pot. Service can be a little slow at times and customers waiting in the queue not always acknowledged, but overall I would definitely recommend Cafe 36.

My wife and I called in for breakfast as a break from our journey down to the west country,the favourable reviews hopefully meant that the small detour from our route would be worthwhile.Unfortunately our overall experience was average at best, the cafe was cold to the point that we had to keep our jackets on the whole time ( as did a couple sat at the next table). We sat at the table right by the counter and despite waitresses passing by us several times (studiously avoiding eye contact) we were ignored until I stood at the counter.We both had a small breakfast and a cup of tea, the tea came in a large round cup with a handle so small that I could not get my finger through it which made drinking difficult.The breakfast was hot and ample,but lacked basic finesse,the toast was nice but it should have come on its own side plate not stacked on top of the breakfast, my packs of butter were actually in my beans covered in sauce ( not nice) and the beans themselves had the look of having been cooked and kept hot for a considerable time.Overall a bit of a shame as the cafe itself appears well kept and is obviously popular as it was busy.

Lovely place, great prices, really good food. Nice large portions it's rare that I can go somewhere and say the small breakfast is the largest I can eat! Friendly service and generally a great place to stop by.

There are very few places in the Cowick Street area of Exeter where you can get a good cup of coffee and, for foot weary shoppers in that part of the city, this makes a welcome respite. The service is good, the coffee, excellent and our dog is also welcome.

Such a friendly coffee shop! John, Sue, Madja and all staff make sure everyone is happy there. Super coffee, locally made cakes, and yummy porridge. Also Jackets, Soups and other meals.sometimes music at weekends too!

Had a great coffee here, but had to wait quite a long while to be served and the gentleman behind the counter did not look at me or recognize that I was waiting. Got a sausage roll, but no choice of brown or white roll and only one tiny sausage in a tiny roll it was only £1 but sort of expected a bit more. Good coffee but did not enjoy the rest of it, as did not find it friendly, maybe just an off day as all other reviews say its good.

Popped in here out of the blue and what a hidden little gem, with GREAT food, friendly staff and happy tummies!Don't miss out!

Whether it's hot or cold drinks, savoury or sweet food, sit in or take out, they are always welcoming and happy to see you! The products they sell are locally sourced where possible...They also provide lovely buffet food, which can be delivered to your place of work for all day meetings, etc. It's always worth a visit!

Norm and I have been going to this café for longer than I dare think! The coffee Norm rates as 10 out of 10 and the loose leaf tea is wonderful. The cakes are yummy and the meals delicious. However what really makes this café a one-off is the way it is run. Without exception the staff are friendly and efficient. It is a kind of 'community cafe' where people come to know each other and dogs and children are always welcome. It is possible to get a quick take-away coffee or to linger reading the paper. I would wholeheartedly recommend this café to anyone and everyone. Even John, the owner, is OK once you have got to know him!!

Brought a group of 8 of us into the Cafe for breakfast on Sunday. Great cafe with great food. Always recommend this place to people I know.

Popped in whilst shopping over the road at the Co-operative and discovered the best coffee in Exeter. This was a quick stop before going to pick up my son so it was a Cappuccino and the best Rocky Road very competitively priced. The young woman who took my order I assumed was the owner as she was so attentive and customer focussed. She asked me if I wanted to try some cinnamon which I did making the coffee taste really great. I like the fact they offered three choices of the size of coffee you want to take account of different tastes. The toilets despite being through an outer door were clean and pleasant. I try where possible to support local independent coffee shops and this one is top quality and as Arnie said "I'll be back!"

Fed up of identakit cafes? well i stumbled across this one. Quirky and friendly. I love the art work on the walls.Also the drink and a bacon bap for £1.99... cant really go wrong with that! Great selection of drinks, will be visiting again!

Great Coffee, good fresh food, pleasant surroundings and a warm welcome.. The service is very good and the staff very friendly.

Reviewed this place a month ago and had a few very very minor gripes which when put down on paper always seem to be worse than they are. Have visited three times since then and those minor gripes have been sorted. Great service fantastic friendly relaxed atmosphere and top notch ingrednients. Forget your Costa Coffees and Starbucks. bets coffee in Exeter and well worth supporting