Drakes Cafe in Exeter

Lovely little independent cafe/coffee shop good reasonably priced food with something to suit everyone. Really nice coffee and such a treat to not be some massive national company. All the staff were great and all we ate was really tasty. Did I mention the lovely coffee.

I had seen the good reviews for Drakes, so on my trip to Exeter, I decided the first stop was here. It did not disappoint. As soon as I walked in, there was a warm welcome as I was seated. I ordered a breakfast and pot of tea. The tea arrived quickly, followed shortly by the breakfast and toast. All were lovely and consumed, leaving an empty plate. 100% recommend this cute coffee shop. I was looking at the lunchtime orders starting to come out and they were looking just as appetising as my breakfast. I will definitely be back here next time I am in Exeter. Thank you to all the staff working there.

Very nice, cramped food good value ok.would not recommend for disabled users as access to tables and shop restricted plus toilets a no no. They have no choices to improve as very old building and alley no better. In city centre no parking close by

On Friday at dinner time we went in for a jacket potato 🥔 I have been in there a couple of times with people very lovely staff and clean all the time lovely people who go in their to have lunch

I ordered the open sourdough sandwich with smoked salmon, prawns and avocado and a side of chips absolutely delicious highly recommend this. Will definitely go back again. The staff are so nice and friendly

Good coffee and food in a friendly cosy environment

Walked into a busy time, but we were soon seated and order taken. Prompt coffee delivery and breakfast was delicious. Eggy bread with bacon and maple syrup - yum!!

What a lovely place for breakfast. I had a doorstep granary bacon and sausage sandwich, which was divine. Fresh and tasty. Will certainly be returning and would definitely recommend

Service is excellent. Staff are friendly attentive and alert. Good quality is very good. Prices are very reasonable. Worth queuing if they are full

Good choice of food, speedy service and friendly staff. Recommended!

Great breakfast always nice and hot reasonable prices friendly staff!

Lovely little cafe in centre of exeter great food worth a visit

Great service and food,very busy at lunchtime, can sit outside

Really lovely place to go for breakfast very friendly staff service is amazing

the avocado toast is really good! Bacon is a bit too thick, would be nice to replace with pancetta.

Oh my goodness, what a find. If you blink you'll miss the entrance so look carefully. Beautiful food, prompt and superb service. A great menu selection for all tastes.

Such a hidden gem!! One of my favourite places in Exeter, they do amazing food and amazing variety of teas! They were so friendly and kind to us! I had a fabulous time and I would absolutely come back! I would recommend this to everyone!!

Excellent food, freshly made. Quick service and friendly staff.

Gem of a little bistro hidden away. Great food and a decent price. Quality was really good and service excellent. Will definitely be going back.

Stopped in for a quick lunch. Very friendly staff. Portions were good sizes and tasty. Lovely outdoor seating area. Reasonably priced for the quality and quantity of food

What a great breakfast... just as it should be...soft poached eggs, tasty and perfectly cooked bacon, plenty of avocado and a sourdough toasted to perfection. One of the most delicious breakfasts I've had in a long time. Try it when you can...

Two slices of bread with cheese and too few vegetables. More vegetables and salad dressing would have been nice.

Thank you Sean and Wendy. Fantastic service and very friendly and helpful.

Couldn't fault it. Great menu selection.

Had breakfast absolutely gorgeous sausages are the best I have tried anywhere 😋

Impromptu breakfast stop here while pausing on the way to Cornwall and visiting the Underground Passages. Drakes breakfast was excellent. Very fresh and cooked perfectly. Portion size was spot on. Both our kids enjoyed their lovely hot chocolates with cream and marshmallows! Friendly and prompt service. Would definitely go back and recommend to others. Many thanks!

I have been going here for years. Lovely independently own cafe. Nice cooked food. Well worth a visit.

Friendly, helpful staff. Enjoyed good cappuccino coffee ☕

Hidden gem, worth a visit for the lovely staff.

Un déjeuner à l’ombre des vieux murs bien agréable. Les pommes de terres farcies sont excellentes, les lasagnes aussi et la quiche du jour saumon et brocolis était parfaite ! Nous avons mangé à 8 personnes et le service était au top. Petit plus une formule sandwich pas très chère à 7£

We stumbled across Drakes coffee house while sheltering from the summer rain. Our food was excellent with generous portions and everything that came from the kitchen looked equally appetising. Lively atmosphere with sufficient staff to keep service turning quickly. Wish we'd been able to stay for cocktails!

I came across this little gem tucked away in Catherdarl's yard in Exeter. Originally from Exeter however come home to visit regularly I have never walked down this little passage before. I was far too late for brunch but managed to catch the last order of the afternoon to have a late snack. A willing and friendly family business run by a mother and son team. They had a good selection of good simple food, well cooked and well presented. I can't wait to revisit Exeter to try other dishes on the menu.

Lovely little spot near the cathedral in Exeter. Not many outside tables and you can't book so need to be lucky if you have a dog! Ihad the chilli chips - to be honest, there was a distinct lack of chilli for the price - a bowl of chips with a scraping of chilli and light dusting of cheese hence the score! Other meals were much better value.

I had a breakfast and hubby had a big breakfast with extra mushrooms and black pudding. The food was faultless - high quality ingredients cooked perfectly. The cafe was busy but the staff were very attentive and couldn't do enough for us. 10/10....we will be back x

Excellent little independent cafe right in the centre of Exeter, just off cathedral close. We had a fab veggie breakfast. Service was great, food brilliant and such a lovely atmosphere. You’ll definitely come back.

Excellent little independent cafe right in the centre of Exeter. We had a fab veggie breakfast. Service was excellent food great and such a lovely little place to eat. You won’t be disappointed.

Excellent breakfast, very friendly service and wonderful location. Coffee was excellent too. We loved finding this little cafe! Everything cooked to perfection and a busy little place!

Service was first class as was the food. Would recommend Drakes without hesitation .

Went to Drakes for the first time with my wife today Fantastic breakfast so tasty and hot brilliant service highly recommend it

Lovely place, staff and food. And they still take cash spread the word

This is a great place when visiting Exeter. Good food selection (something for all food types). Some nice local drinks & the coffee is great. Service always friendly and cosy atmosphere.

Us likes goin Drakes cuz Shawn and Wendy and Sam, thame aw luvly. The food is always exceptional and of top quality and the coffee, well I don't know of a better tasting coffee or in how it's presented by Sam's expert barista skills. I had an uncanny likeness of Jackie 'O' on my froth yesterday. I'd never go anywhere else when visiting Exeter and can't recommend Drakes or its staff highly enough.

Lovely food, service good , very busy when we visited but didn't have to wait too long for food to arrive Tucked away a hidden gem .would recommend

First visit with my wife and we were both really impressed. The atmosphere was really good and felt as though we had left Exeter far behind. Food and drinks were tasty and the service was really good. We noticed that it became very busy as soon as midday arrived and then felt a little cramped. We will certainly visit again.

We had the veggie breakfast, everything perfectly cooked. Really good coffee too. Staff so friendly and nothing too much trouble.

Always the best breakfast in town, fresh, hot and quick, quality local ingredients!

Fantastic lunch today , brilliant service , been coming here for years , We were not rushed , and staff very friendly .

My husband and I regularly visit Drakes Bar. Today I went for breakfast with my friend. Wow it was freshly cooked, great quality and locally sourced too (I asked them) you can choose what items you like too! The staff are always pleasant. As it is only small if it's full when we visit we wait as we love it so much.

Nice food and not too expensive

Went with my wife for a spot of lunch Excellent service and the quality of food second to none The staff went above and beyond after I left my satchel, and they organised delivery of it to my home address in Wakefield Again, I can't...

Me and my dad come here and have a latte and breakfast/brunch and it's always good

Hidden away, round the corner from Exeter cathedral, we found this great little cafe. Excellent food and friendly service!

Not only was the choice and quality of food good, but it was table service. We really have to search these days to find cafes that are table service, after all, who enjoys queueing up with a tray? Well done Drakes for a really enjoyable...

Delicious breakfast, friendly staff and lovely atmosphere

Very nice little place to eat and drink. Also with children good choice I think.

Lovely little cafe, all had the cooked brunch. Piping hot and delicious.

They would not serve 2 coffees in a coffee house!!!! Told we had to buy lunch with a drink, or leave. We left immediately

Delicious food, friendly, fast service, really gorgeous coffee! A lovely find in a busy city centre and set in a period building.

We often cone here for lunch but today we were in Exeter early so it was time for breakfast at Drakes. Wow it was amazing. We chose the mini breakfast. You choose four items which was more than enough. I had sausage, bacon, hash brown...

Great place to eat excellent service and food

Just popped in for tea and toast. Very friendly, they don't mind that I just want a small snack whi h is unusual in this day and age. All cooked perfectly and presented perfectly. But I am reticent to recommend them for one selfish reason. They are so good that if too many people get to know I may not be able to get a seat next time I call in. Thanks to the staff for having such friendliness and high standards you do us proud

Just popped in for lunch. Very welcoming. Go there again

Great food, atmosphere and table service. The portions are generous and the prices are good. One thing I am a big fan of is that you get an actual bottle of mayo/ketchup not a teeny pot or sachets - no rationing here! The cafe is comfortable and is accessible for wheelchair which is always a plus. Gluten free options available and the staff were clued up on allergies. Absolutely no complaints at all, it was a lovely experience.

Called in to Drakes for a late Friday lunch A great choice Service exceptional and all the staff made you feel welcome and a valued customer Our breakfast was the best I’ve had for a long time - top quality local produce cooked to perfection...

Great little place tucked away near the Cathedral. Lovely people.

Much more than a cafe. Friendly service freshly made sandwiches and baguette and lovely coffee . Great for couples worth the wait

Nice, cozy cafe to get away from the city center while in the city center! The staff are nice and friendly, and the orders arrive super quickly! Everything tasted fresh, but the portion could be a bit small if you need a proper lunch, however, prices are reasonable. I will definitely go back to try out their breakfast and enjoy their chill vibe!

Beautiful! Had kids with a buggy which you've got no chance getting inside with but there's 3 - 4 outside tables in a little terrace that were perfect. Staff where attentive but not overbearing, my new breakfast joint.

Really like it would definitely recommend

Very nice place to go and have breakfast or lunch. Staff are very friendly and helpful. I think that it's Exeter's best kept secret.

We always enjoy the meals but I find the pot of tea is quite weak

Great service. Delicious lunch. Nice to find a place that serves the classic but with at the same time modern lots of choice. My mum and I thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. The cakes looked great, so will be back for sure. Staff, all really lovely

A tidy, friendly place with the best cappuccino I've had in ages.

I can't believe living here for some odd 10 years and never been there before!! Lovely little place. Still serving full breakfast for less than £10. Great coffee and excellent service. I will be back!! Thank you

Been using this family run cafe for many many years now after being recommended by a friend and just had to write this review. They closed for 2 weeks in early January and my goodness didn't we miss them, there is nowhere else in Exeter that we could get the home cooked meals they offer at their prices, and the staff are very friendly even at their busiest time. We have recommended Drakes to many friends & colleagues who to this day still frequent this outstanding place.

Great spot for informal lunch with the benefit of serving alcohol. A sandwich is far more exciting when accompanied by a glass of wine!

There aren't many places that serve a light lunch such as jacket potatoes around Princess Hay. This cafe tucked away off Cathery St does. Welcoming - friendly staff. Quick service and well presented tasty, reasonably priced food.

Love this place and have been going for years! It's been modernised but still has terrific staff and food!

Had a great breakfast here, recommended thank you .

Swift polite service e, great food, will go again next time we visit Exeter

Super versteckt in der Altstadt. Das Frühstück Kan quasi individuell zusammengestellt werden. Full English breakfast sehr lecker

A good breakfast or brunch, always busy , a great little place to eat

A busy coffee shop with good food - breakfasts & lunches- friendly service

Lovely lunch and managed to find us a table quickly as they were very busy. Thank you

Good reasonable priced menu Went back the next day and had a lovely English breakfast. Another day and this time the all day brunch and a jacket potato. Lovely!

Lovely little cafe tucked away from the hustle and bustle. Lovely food and pleasant staff.

Small but lovely. Food nice price

Great place for lunch. Good atmosphere but get in early for lunch as there are no bookings. Staff cheery and efficient.

Not been here for years and rediscovering it was still as friendly and good cuppa.

Tucked away but well worth seeking out. Great value and lovely staff.

Arrived on time for my booked table. Pub busy. Nicely Decorated for Christmas. Drinks order taken, but after 30 minutes waiting to have our order taken I went Up to the bar to chase up the staff. Food very good, fish and chips, gammon and chips and a pork belly, good size portions. Again, asked for mayonnaise and ketchup, but it was forgotten, do again I had to chase the staff.

This has to be the best breakfast I have ever had

Great place in Central Exeter to meet friends for coffee and a snack

Excellent food at a very good price

Very good food. Friendly service. Excellent prices. Definitely would recommend if you are visiting Exeter. Hidden away so look carefully

Great lunch. Food fantastic. Very friendly staff .nice atmosphere.would. Definitely recommend. Sean the waiter was very attentive. Highly recommended

Lunch with friends.... brilliant as always, food delicious and very reasonable, we had a fantastic lunch with a cheeky glass of wine It's hidden away down a little alley on the edge of Cathedral green.. Nice little spot for outside dining too IF you get...

Perfect place for people watching

We popped in to Drakes for breakfast and we were so impressed. They were clearly very busy, but the service was great. Friendly and informative staff and delicious food! Thank you Drakes, we will be back!! X

I went into drakes for breakfast with my little boy. When are breakfast arrived the sausages were raw in the centre. I explain my little boy has a sensitive tummy can I please have these cooked longer. The woman grunted and then proceeded at the...