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Nº 483 in 557 in Exeter

Nº 77 of 83 British in Exeter

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Whilst doing some last minute Christmas shopping popped in to Costa Enjoyed a perfect coffee , superb hot chocolate and delicious mince pie Everything perfect Despite being busy the staff were polite professional and welcoming Manager Radu ensured that everyone felt special and valued He’s an absolute asset to Costa - I hope he stays in Exeter

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JeffTheChairman . 2020-12-24

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Vine aquí ya que todas las cafeterías de la calle estaban llenas y desbordadas. Encontré una mesa fácilmente y tomé una tranquila taza de té. El personal era muy servicial y las mesas estaban bien limpias. El inodoro necesita una limpieza adicional

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Sue_Morrison . 2020-09-05

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Preciosas vistas de la catedral y el campo circundante, pero la comida no es nada especial. No me molestaría en volver y tampoco mi compañero. También uno de los baños de damas estaba fuera de uso, otro con un asiento roto y otro sin papel higiénico, todo añadido al tiempo de espera.

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KimM750 . 2020-02-23

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Las bebidas que tengo están terriblemente presentadas. . . Antes era barista en una pequeña cafetería y las bebidas que preparé son más grandiosas. . La barista ni siquiera pensó que ella representaba un café muy conocido. Parece dudar cuando me dio las bebidas. . Normalmente se sirve un chocolate caliente en un vaso de café con leche especialmente en esta bebida que solo almuerzan. . ella ni siquiera puso un poco de chocolate en hojuelas. Solo sirva en un tazón con un poco de crema.

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Christine G . 2020-02-15

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Vine aquí para el desayuno y pedí 4 baguettes de tocino. Tomó más de 40 minutos para que llegara. ¡Muy decepcionante! Cuando preguntamos dónde estaba nuestra comida, el gerente fue muy grosero! No volvería aquí de nuevo!

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Ellie . 2019-12-08

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Went to Debenhams Cafe yesterday and ordered a bacon sandwich. The bacon was, in my opinion, slightly undercooked but worse than that I had to take out half the contents as it was pure undercooked fat. Got the photos to prove it! Won't be going there again. Complained to the waitress and she said she would tell the chef. Watched her and I don't think she did.

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Passport479563 . 2019-08-22

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Popped Into Costa in Debenhams whilst shopping and waiting for my watch to be repaired. Really friendly staff and great hot chocolate. Sit next to the window if you can as the view is amazing!! Great vista over Coal and Princesshay and The beautiful Exeter Cathedral

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Passp0rtAlwaysReady . 2019-05-02

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Popped in to Debenhams Costa while shopping Delicious coffees and great value snacks Friendly staff Always busy

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JeffTheChairman . 2019-04-02

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Don't quite understand why they have a costa on the first floor and another cafe above? Costa is run of the mill but tables are not cleared quickly enough for my standard. Their own cafe is better!

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Wallywelling . 2019-03-26

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Lovely cafe with seats at window with views, nice variety of food/snacks, cakes are to die for and amazing pannis,would visit again.price a little high but food worth the treat.

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Liz G . 2019-02-03

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Dirty cutlery with sticky smears on it. However: Tasty coffe and shortbread. Would have had to ask 2 ladies to move to get up and ask for clean knife so I opted to keep the peace and eat with my hands!

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MaeExeter . 2019-01-17

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The Costa in Debenhams Exeter is always busy and understandably Costa Coffee is always exceptional The staff are friendly and helpful Tasty good value snacks A great stop off whilst shopping

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JeffTheChairman . 2018-12-21

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We really enjoyed our Christmas themed drinks in Costa Debenhams today. I had the most amazing Black Forest hot chocolate recommended by the friendly staff and my friends loved their gingerbread coffees. Staff were attentive and cleared up everything efficiently and it was a really pleasant visit.

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Martin_Mather . 2018-11-17

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Not sure if the review saying the staff were rude got the right place but we had excellent service from a young man with a beard and a young lady. Coffee was very good and we said we would default to this place in future.

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Peter J . 2018-10-18

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Me and my partner met my Mother in Exeter , we decided for a change to go for a coffee in Costa in Debenhams Exeter . Whilst i was trying to find a seating are for 3 (that were taken up by single persons) my Mother and partner were waiting in the que to pay ,she moved around a customer to pay and was told in a rude manner by a young blonde haired girl that she had jumped the que ,when she appologised she was the spoken to rudely by the other young blonde service staff . As i said i was trying to find a suitable table for us to sit at whilst this was going on ,tbh its a good job i didnt hear this conversation. Shortly after this incident i emailed Coata for an explanation ,which i never recieved ,so i phoned there help line ,and was told that this would be past onto the area manager and he would contact me via a phone call or by email .........quess what ,ive never recieved an explanation or an apology from any member of Costa Coffee . Needless to say that we now go to other and better high steet coffee shops and recieve politte and professional service with better coffee and food .

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andy h . 2018-08-06

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Coffee was good, but services was slow and reasonably priced. Staff were friendly and keen to please

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Eleni8002 . 2018-07-24

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When visiting Debenhams we normally stop for a coffee at Costa and it never disappoints their coffee is always very hot and delicious. My wife always has a mint tea which she also likes. The staff are always friendly and the food on display always looks good I love the chocolate twists.well done costa.

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ISCA13 . 2018-07-23

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Coffee in a retail environment ok but service is not that great..very slow but that is the Costa process. Coffee mediocre compared to some in the City but handy if you want a coffee while the wife shops

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Wallywelling . 2018-07-21

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My husband had jacket potato with chilli and nachos. Big mistake. It arrived in a small cereal bowl. The spud was tiny and dry. The chilli could only have been a spoonful and the broken nachos looked like an afterthought.Really, really bad. Won't be going there EVER AGAIN!

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Joanne D . 2018-07-02

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We had sandwiches which were ok and coffee. We used our Debnhams to pay and had 20 percent off the bill..Very busy we wrer able to find a table

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lin718 . 2018-04-12

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Whilst shopping in EXETER we took a break and met friends for a Costa Coffee in Debenhams Great coffee, tasty snacks and friendly, professional service Costa at its best

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JeffTheChairman . 2018-04-01

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Had lunch in a Debenhams today. Awful food. Chips undercooked and worst toasted sandwiches ever. Coffee however was excellent. Why can't a store like Debenhams make more effort to provide better food.

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jensut2n . 2018-03-24

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Visited for brunch. Queued for 5 minutes then was told there was no cooked/hot food as they were closing at lunchtime for some work to be carried out !The gentleman in front of me told them they should have a sign up so that people who wanted cooked food didn't queue unnecessarily. He and I left.After doing my shopping I glanced in there 10 minutes later, still no sign re no cooked food.!!!

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Corinne R . 2018-02-26

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Long queues to get served, staff serving food and drinks did not inspire with confidence of safe food handing. Food was poor quality and seating was uncomfortable (plastic cafe not a restaurant!!!). Won't be going there again😣

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Sandra W . 2018-02-14

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Visited Costa at Debenhams for coffee and a snack Comfortable area which was clean Spotless loos Our server was friendly and professional A very high standard even on a busy period Coffee served nice and hot and was perfect Will return very soon

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JeffTheChairman . 2018-01-04

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I simply cannot fault the staff because they always provide great customer service and friendly attitude, however the food really let my visit down. Whenever I come here I go for the fish and chips which is always cooked to perfection, but I wanted to try something different. I went for the macaroni and cheese with a choice of vegetables. Why wasn’t I given a choice? I was curious as to why it came out so quickly considering I was told it’ll be over 15 minutes. The picture below was what I was given. Overcooked and raw pasta with a soggy, boiling hot cheese sauce that tasted like it had been in the microwave on full whack. Vegetables (peas and carrots) were undercooked, cold and watery. Think I’ll just stick to my usual next time, not very impressed.

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jadeeee160 . 2017-12-04

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Very busy place , but ideal while doing a spot of shopping . Queued, placed our order and payed , wAited ages for our three great English breakfasts for them to bring out scrambled egg on toast , so had to wait even longer while they cooked three breakfasts. We saw what they had done wrong they Mis read the waitresses writing she had written 3 GB , scrambled egg white . So didn't read the three GB's. Just saw scrambled egg white . Easy mistake to make . They gave of two free pots of tea for our trouble which I thought was kind of them .

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mrsmb2015 . 2017-11-27

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Visited just before 2pm on a Sunday, the place was not busy, only around ten covers, the operation fell at the first hurdle when trying to find out just what hot food they had available, the staff member on the hot food servery simply did not have the slightest clue as to what was available and what items made up the various meals on offer, sadly this young girl merely confused both herself and the couple in front of us, so much so we abandoned the idea of hot food and opted for a fresh cream cake and some tea. Her colleague was of a similar age group but was much clued up as in how to handle and serve customers dealt with hot drinks and the till, we found a table and then found out had we ordered hot food the wait could be up to fifteen minutes, something not mentioned to those who had ordered hot food. The tea and cake were fine, the cake being nothing special for the £3.50 charged for it, the restaurant appeared as redecorating had been started and then forgotten about, yes lovely views of Exeter whilst eating and drinking, but they fail to make up for the dismissal service and very poor food selection on offer.

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WILLIAM H . 2017-10-31

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I have eaten here on many occasions and previously had lovely service and reasonable food . The views of Cathedral Yard and across the city from this restaurant are excellent . My first experience of breakfast here will however be my last ! As always till staff could not have been more helpful and obliging . However I had ordered my own five choice breakfast menu and when it came to my disgust the 'scrambled ' egg was chopped up fried egg with large lumps of white albumen . Had I not been on crutches I would have left the meal to complain but as it was already quite cool when delivered I felt it best to eat at least something as had an early meeting that morning . There is no excuse for this happening . The restaurant was far from busy ....two senior staff were having a breakfast meeting and there were two other diners..I am sure the staff had properly scrambled eggs !There can be no excuse for the lazy sloppiness I experienced .

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Mags L . 2017-10-03

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Can't say too much about this restaurant. It has nothing going for it at all and it is not even cheap. Don't know why they bother

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Theenglishcritic . 2017-09-30

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Needed a five minute break so went to Costa in Debenhams only 3 people in front of me so at 10.45 thought I'd have the bacon roll for £2 deal with coffee before 11am deal. Service so slow I got asked for my order at 11.01 by male server so was told offer not available TOO LATE . Slow service quite rude server. Opted for toast which he obviously forgot as it arrived late. Plus side was it was hot but will not be going there again anytime soon. Tables were cluttered and it was untidy

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LynH62 . 2017-09-16

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So it's a Debenhams which isn't exciting, but they do great service and cakes to match. The most impressive is the layout with a great view of the Cathedral. Families, couples and singlies all contempt to sit - get yourself on the second floor!

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beas006 . 2017-08-27

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Used to love this Costa - had brilliant efficient staff! All of a sudden the familiar faces disappeared and apart from one girl who normally takes your order the rest are surly and inefficient. The baristas are so slow it's not true. One cup at a time is the norm. Unable to multi task. Tried again today but gave up waiting as we didn't have half an hour to spare!

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Marion G . 2017-08-06

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This is a great place to get a good snack, well prepared and definitely good value for money. Although not very obvious, it is tucked away at the back of the shop up a few flights of stairs (or the escalator).

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16SteveL1516 . 2017-07-20

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I feel really comfortable eating here alone which is what I generally do when shopping. Good selection of sandwiches and soup but the scones are always brilliant. I have always been served promptly. Great view over the cathedral towards the countryside.

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Caninecaper . 2017-04-30

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Pop in here every couple of weeks just for coffee and a snack and always enjoyable.Good food and friendly Staff

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Rydonman . 2017-04-26

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Visited Exeter as part of a coach tour and arrived at 1.00pm. We were therefore ready for a snack and noticed a board for this restaurant. They had soup of the day with crusty baguette for only $4 and they were healthy at onl 275 calaories. The choices on the day we visited were chicken mulligatawny or tonato and basel. We went for the tomato. It was nice and hot, served with half a crusty baguette and large toasted croutons. Really tasty and just what we needed. Plenty of seats in here and excellent service.Also good clean facilities available

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ripley054 . 2017-02-20

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We had a late breakfast (11.45) and it was not very good. It seemed as though some of it had been cooked hours earlier and left to keep warm. The rösti was all dried up. The sausages and tomato were good and so was the toast. However, the service was very friendly and quick.

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Jane C . 2017-02-02

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This little restaurant sadly run by the chain of coffee shops whose name shall not be spoken...oh all right then It's a Costa!There I've said it. By that token thus dreadful company has a tendency to serve up sickly sweet "cakes". However yesterday, I have to say the service was excellent. The waiting staff were very attentive. The egg mayo sandwich was nice, well presented but I over priced.The coffee was ok.. Nothing special. The most significant thing apart fronted service is that you also get an excellent view from here. Oh and Yes I will be back.

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hepa . 2017-01-03

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We stopped off mid morning for a cuppa, we ordered hot chocolate and a cola. We were tempted by the cakes on display and added cake to our tray. There were not too many free tables but soon found one, but needed to clear it ourselves. All good otherwise, great view!

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Passp0rtAlwaysReady . 2016-12-07

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I ordered a take away coffee and the young staff who was talking more then working made me the wrong drink and didn't give me take out. Coffee wasn't very hot and unfriendly staff. Won't be using this costa branch again!!!

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Musicmanjp6 . 2016-11-21

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Looking at some of the other reviews,this place doesn't always satisfy.All I can say is the place is clean and comfortable and efficiently run. The meals were very good and reasonably priced.Also ,the staff were very friendly whilst very busy.

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John W . 2016-11-13

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Can't express my disappointment enough following a recent visit to this cafe. It started when I selected a pannini and was told that it was a 20 minute wait which I accepted as the queue was moving extremely slowly. I then got to the check and was told I would have to pay extra for cream ( in a cream tea).When we got to the table I found the cream to be frozen solid, which at the time was amusing. After 30 minutes I explained to the young waiter the situation. He came back and advised me that our order had fallen into the deep fat fryer!!! (Really!?!)He apologised and offered us fresh drinks and a full refund. It's because he was so sweet this review gets a 2 and not 1.Eventually we received the pannini, the drinks never arrived and I was only refunded the money for the pannini. Definitely not your best day Debenhams

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tinaf493 . 2016-10-17

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Not my first visit but going to be my last! Tea is horrible, stewed & poor quality & only half a pot given, when I politely asked for a re-fill I was given all accuses! Eventually we had fresh tea. Never want to help the customer & the woman that seems to be department manager just seems to float about & do very little! Breakfast eventually arrived & very nice, one young girl stood out & was trying to help everyone in fairness but for Debenhams it's not what you would expect & visits have got worse sadly.

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Natasha S . 2016-10-16

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We went to Exeter on a shopping trip and decided to lunch in debenhams around 13.05 there were very few sandwiches, baguettes or anything else, we finally ordered fish and chips for my mother and portions of chips to go with our egg sandwich ( which was only flavour they had and only 3 of them)! We were told we would have to wait for half an hour for the chips to be done (really! It was lunch time)! It wasn't even overly busy and found a seat easily, the fish when it finally came out was so over cooked my mother couldn't eat it, needless to say we wouldn't use it again or recommend it to anybody, we then went and paid more money at another venue and had decent food.

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lewisnana . 2016-10-02

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Having been to other Debenhams Restaurant's my friends & I was a little disappointed at the selection on offer for lunch time. I also paid on my Debenhams card which gives the customers a discount,but alas the member of staff forgot, on telling a member of staff about the mistake it was then re-charged to me with the discount but alas this was still not correct as they then went on to charge me for something I hadn't even have, this time I was refunded my money for this item by cash. However I do feel that this should not have happened in the first place. The was also a promlem with there air conditioning which was working making the restaurant very uncomfortable.

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val e . 2016-09-13

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A spotless restaurant with very attentive staff. Meals reasonably priced particularly the roast pork roll with apple sauce and stuffing. What I found a real eye-opener was the attention to detail of the serving staff and in particularly the cleanliness when clearing tables and wiping down.Your staff are a credit to your facility.

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Mike P . 2016-08-10

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Choose to have breakfast here. Not only is the que always out the door and not a lot of service/help but for what you pay I always think it's very pricy

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ScottStripp . 2016-08-07

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Typical self service restaurant but very good value and high quality breakfast. Fast and efficient service.

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steve d . 2016-08-05

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Good selection of food and drinks in this café with good views over Exeter. Not a large restaurant/café but you can usually find a table. Very good quality of food, clean and welcoming feel about it, plenty of light. Well worth a visit if in Exeter. Nice toilets which is always a bonus at any restaurant.

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DonianGuru . 2016-06-21

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We stopped off for a well deserved drink after our shopping trip, we only had a Latte and J20 and it cost less than a fiver.The restaurant is on 3rd floor and has a lovely view of the Cathedral if you are fortunate enough to get a window seat. Staff was pleasant and restaurant looked clean. We didn't eat but there was an array of cakes and hot food available.

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587lynseyp . 2016-06-06

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We arrived at a busy time, were advised that food would take 15 minutes and that tables were available for the waiting time. Tap water was freely available and the wait was only about 10 mins. Service was friendly and tables cleared efficiently. The view of the cathedral is so beautiful we were happy to rest a while. Food was pretty good and good value. Toilets clean and adequate. Fine for a break on a shopping trip.

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Patricia B . 2016-04-21

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today my husband and myself visited Exeter today and thought we would go to Debenhams for lunch, we ordered fish and chips with peas, big mistake, the fish was not cooked properly, the chips were hard and the peas were cold and uncooked, we tried to tell the waitress but she did not take any notice, it was only 12.00 and they did not have many customers, we will never be going back there again, we are both at home now and what we had ate has made us not feeling very well, thank you Debenhams for a very bad experience.

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karen l . 2016-04-17

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I had never rated store restaurants until today when i had a freshly cooked well presented meal with service to match. The atmosphere of the restaurant was welcoming very comfortable and relaxing. Well done Debenhams just what was needed on a day out shopping.

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judith190920 . 2016-04-13

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Ordered cottage pie, plate hot on arrival, lifted 'lid' of the mashed potato and steam came out from mince. Great! Then tentatively tasted mash in case I burnt my tongue, but the only kind of burn I would get is freezer burn as potato was icy cold! Spoke to the lady clearing tables and she was apologetic and returned it to the kitchen. Then she came back to me saying they would cook another one. Fair enough, I waited patiently whilst my kids ate theirs and eventually mine came out. Indeed it was a new one, not old one reheated. Bit into it, and it was hot. Next mouthful from the middle was fridge cold again! Returned it again. Said I didn't want another one as I had been put off and they offered a free cake but I had already purchased one in advance to avoid long queue and bad been staring at it for half an hour waiting for my first course! I needed something quick, aside from being hungry, my children had finished theirs and we're getting restless and I was worried my baby would wake and I wouldn't be able to eat in peace. In the end I had a jacket potato which was charred and barely any actual potato left. Got my money back for my cottage pie but that was it. By the time I was eating my meal, my son needed the toilet so had to leave instructions for waitress not to clear away whilst I took all three children with me. Finally ate chocolate brownie and thankfully it was delicious! If I visit it again, I will only have tea and cakes!

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Squirtipus . 2016-04-06

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Called in for a snack whilst shopping The staff were OK but the food was just average Disappointed and will not be back in a hurry

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JeffTheChairman . 2016-04-03

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Much to my better judgement we went to have lunch at the restaurant on Saturday. I say my better judgement because each of the last visits have got progressively worse and I haven't enjoyed a visit. This however will be my last visit.We stood in the queue for at least 20 mins, waiting to chose from what after all is not a very challenging nor exciting menu. Only for the fact that we overheard customers ahead being told "only one more jacket potatoe" did we realise we wouldn't get our complete choice and made a second choice. The staff refilling the muffins had no manners, not even saying excuse me to refill the plates. The two women taking orders were run off their feet trying to do drinks, take orders, refill cutlery and take money. The general feeling however was they all wanted to get home.The restaurant itself was shocking. Used dishes everywhere. The young girl coming out from the kitchens had no idea how to clear a table efectively, nor did she realise that on returning to the kitchen she could clear a table. Then when our hot food was placed on the hot plate a bell was wrung but no one came. After all the wait and with my anxiety rising rapidly I just went and got it myself!I can only believe that Debenhams don't want or need to make a profit from this restaurant. The lack of organisation and management in there is sad. It used to be well managed & efficient. They have a prime view of the cathedral and a captive audience however whilst we were there we saw at least 3 groups of people leave before they even got to the counter because it was so slow and then overheard other customers unhappy with the whole experience.My mind is made up. I shall not give it another chance.

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Davek106 . 2016-03-27

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Debenhams restaurant has possibly one of the best views of Exeter cathedral in the city. It is a good place for a breakfast light lunch tea and coffee. It is more of a cafeteria than a restaurant that does do a selection of hot food, cakes and pastries. It is worth a visit the view.

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ISCA13 . 2016-02-17

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Slow service and poor food. Will never bother them with my custom again. Only good point was the lovely view of the cathedral that we spent ages staring at!

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Rebecca G . 2016-02-13

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Worst breakfast experience of our lives. 20 minute wait just to order our food , serving tea with cold water as boiler not switched on. Staff half asleep. When our breakfast finally arrived, the fried egg yokes were broken, the egg White was so over cooked that I am sure it would have bounced many times, after complaining the chef wanted us pointing out as how dare we complain. Never again.

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markdK7570ZQ . 2015-11-11

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All empty tables covered in dirty dishes. Told there was a 25 minute wait on hot food as they had lots of orders. Even for a panini and a portion of chips!! They did not seem to be that busy! Stayed as kids were hungry. £4 for a wrap!! Restaurant in Plymouth and Torquay so much better. Avoid this one.

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Michelle H . 2015-09-07

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We had gone up to the restaurant after shopping in store i grab the last table and chairs and was set to have lunch my partner returned with just drinks! When she got to the point of being served she was asked "what do you want" customer service at its best! At that point she replied do you mean what would I like? To a response of "er yeah" whilst sat down next to the serving hatch the food didn't look appetising and food constantly being delivered to wrong tables and incorrect food, Needless to say we won't be returning.

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Theo182 . 2015-08-16

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Walked out after being ignored ,no trays to put food on,we where there at 3.15 today,Sunday,and all the woman behind the counter was saying in a loud voice was that she was going to close in a few minutes ,it was a complete shambles.With the panoramic views across the city it should be,one of the best Coffee houses in the City,someone get a grip,Costa is far better for service,and light snacks.

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Malcolm P . 2015-07-26

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Very poor service, poor quality food and not cheap for the food that is available. Staff need training in customer service too. Would not recommend or return!

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Wallywelling . 2015-07-17

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Stopped off here as a prelude to a shopping expedition (husband always more accommodating once he's been fed). However, this was more than disappointing - eggs that had broken in cooking and were hard, dried up bacon and congealed beans! Cappuccino was mediocre (more like self-service machine, but coffee chain prices!). This was certainly a very poor example of a Debenham's breakfast - have had much better in other branches. Needless to say, won't be returning - shame, as lovely view across to Exeter Cathedral!

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Jenilovestoshop . 2015-07-14

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A handy place for coffee when you're shopping. A good value breakfast with an acceptable coffee. I like the lemon muffins.

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rita s . 2015-07-04

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We had fish and chips, it was ok , staff nice and friendly , lots of women go here with pushchairs so it quite noisey

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aenUk . 2015-04-28

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It certainly doesn't deserve the designation restaurant. Its just a large cafe, sometimes a bit on the cold side too. I still wonder why they removed the sofas and chairs. It has very little atmosphere but to a large extent the view is a huge asset. From the moment you enter the cafe your eyes are drawn to wall of windows with views across to the cathedral. Without the view the cafe would be totally lacking in any atmoshere.The food is mainly okay and the pastries enjoyable. I find the prices reasonable especially as, as an account holder, I get a discount. The staff are usually quite friendly though when we visited on Boxing Day there was a very grumpy lady in charge. The nicest, and most helpful member of staff, is Tina. She is such an asset to the Debenhams Cafe.

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Pamela B . 2015-01-12

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Okay, I didn't expect a five star breakfast as is definitely a bargain price, with the views to take your mind off the fact that the food was warm and the plates cooler. Lovely friendly staff though, and hot tea. No waiting time though for tables or food.

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Go-Segways . 2014-12-01

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Visiting Debenhams cafe for breakfast with our granddaughter at 9.30am we were warned there was a wait of 15 mins as t he food was freshly cooked. However, we waited over 30 mins and it arrived cold, the beans even had a skin on them!! One poor young boy was trying his best to clear, wipe tables and distribute cooked meals - serious lack of staff! He apologised for the delay and when we said it was all cold he immediately offered a refund - no quibble but we were disappointed, breakfast was supposed to have been . A treat to start the day. Never again in debenhams!!

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LynneC952 . 2014-11-29

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A restaurant with a great view of Exeter Cathedral but awful food and service . We ordered breakfast , had to wait along time (the restaurant was not that busy ) . The food was served on cold plates ,the two rashers of bacon was one cut in half ,the fried egg resembled a hard boiled egg (well over cooked ) ,no free toast and the rest was not much better .I used Debenhams feedback system to complain. I was then contacted by the Food Sales Manager and offered a free breakfast .Today ,a month on from our original visit we called in the restaurant for breakfast ,this time only a limited menu available because of equipment breakdown .We choose white breakfast baguettes and coffee .The coffee was in paper cups and was not provided with enough milk .When the food arrived one baguette was as ordered the other was brown bread , I was told they had run out of white , I was not given any choice .My wife can't eat brown bread , so I had to . One bite of this was enough ,instant indigestion ,I did not eat anymore ,we ended up going somewhere else .If you like a great view ,high prices ,poor quality food and service this is surely the place for you , if not ,do what I intend to AVIOD and go somewhere else .

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John S . 2014-11-22

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We usually visit this restaurant as I love the views out over Exeter. The food is always good for a department store restaurant, and you cant fault the prices. We both had turkey roast with a drink, the roast was lovely and hot with all the trimmings, all for £15 ( as I have a gold store card I do get 20% discount). Down side is that they have changed the coffee they use, so latte is a bit watery, and tastes a bit instant.

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juliemr2 . 2014-11-22

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My husband had a breakfast bap which came with two sausages. Instead of the sausages being cut length ways they were just placed whole in the bap. It made it quite tricky to eat, not sure why they did that. It was hot and tasty though and well priced.My husband got me a cappuccino. The lady doing said she's not very good at them. When I drank it it was awful and now where close to a cappuccino. I took it back and told her it wasn't a cappuccino and she flippantly asked me what I wanted instead and I had a filter coffee which was much nicer. She didn't apologise either which annoyed me.I think if Debenhams offer nice Italian coffee's they should train their staff to make them properly. I love my coffee but wouldn't go back there for one again.I used the baby bottle warmer. It was grubby in the bottom and needed to be cleaned.So we wouldn't go back there for food/drinks again.

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S G . 2014-11-10

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On a shopping visit to Exeter,and short of time we visited this restaurant.My wife had a jacket potato and I had fish and chips.Both meals were beautifully cooked and in particular the fish was a good portion not lost in batter.My wife said the jacket potato was really well cooked.Followed by a nice cup of tea and coffee,the whole experience was excelent.It was all reasonably priced ,the place was really well run and the staff were charming.

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John W . 2014-11-02

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This restaurant is a great place to view Exeter Cathedral with floor to ceiling windows - the menu is cafe style with no frills, you have canteen style service with a light choice of meals for a lunchtime snack at a very reasonable price, good coffee and pastries. The atmosphere is pleasant and the Decor is bright and modern.

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ArnoldLandsbury . 2014-09-09

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I used to come here all the time for breakfast before going to college, its cheap and very good completed with a nice view of the city centre.

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JustineKate95 . 2014-05-05

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The "restaurant" has a great view of the cathedral and over Exeter. The service is friendly enough but visiting on a Saturday afternoon is the same old same old. Detritus from everyone else!!

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fisheatingveggie . 2014-03-22

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I'm a fan of the debenhams cafe, especially for the wonderful view. However, everyone in exeter seems to have the same idea and you'll struggle to get a window seat! A lovely, baby friendly cafe. Quite large so you'll usually get a table, food is good although a bit on the pricey side. I think a jacket potato and latte costs me just under £10! Staff are always friendly, good selection of cakes, too. Overall, a great place to refuel during shopping,

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xLetsGoTravelx . 2014-03-13

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The Debenhams Cafe used to be so much better in the early days. There was a mix of tables and chairs and comfy leather sofas and chairs. The sofas and chairs were removed to make more room for tables and chairs. This was such a shame. For those wanting coffee and pastry or a sandwich the sofa area was great. Now it's a large, very echoey place. It does though have wonderful views. The cakes and pastries are good. Pity it's lost a lot of its atmosphere. It's not really a restaurant now. Just a large cafe.

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Pamela B . 2014-01-16

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food is too expensive as i only had 3 items i found that it wasnt great value i would not reccommend people using this service when your on low income or a fixed income

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victoria t . 2013-06-24

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