Herbies in Exeter

Still the best vegetarian restaurant in Devon in my opinion, but like with many things these days some portions seem to have gotten smaller whilst the prices are understandably rising. Still some favourites on the menu but sadly no longer the garlic salsa bread, which has been the favourite for years. Had a risotto today which had very little amount of advertised ingredients, peas and leak, and seemed to be cheaply made without any side vegetables or salad. The portions used to be generous, always with plenty of veg and flavour, now the menu seems to have lots of cheap filler breads like pittas and burgers, and less and less wholesome local produce. I hope the menu can be brought back closer to what it used to be as after the last couple of times we are in no hurry to go back. Sad, as always a friendly welcoming place and a positive example of what an independent local business can accomplish.

We randomly chose to dining at Herbie’s because I was looking up the best gluten-free restaurants to eat in Exeter. We were visiting and I have coeliac disease. Herbie’s came up so we made a reservation went out for an early evening stroll before dinner. Just to make sure it was ok - we walked by and it was full and looked adorable. Like a cool, casual but characterful uni restaurant that actually serves healthy food. Well … we weren’t disappointed. The food and service were lovely! We had the cauliflower & balsamic drizzle starter which was delicious. For mains - nachos with their 3 bean chilli (my only complaint is trying to sell the chili as a special separately when it’s always already made for the nachos. BUT they didn’t try to hide it……. Im just questioning how it can be a special when it’s made for the nachos daily? Also had their Buddha bowl and an orange wine which is rarity. We love Herbies! Highly recommend if you’re visiting Exeter and are veggie, vegan or gluten free! Everyone working there was lovely as well.

Had one of the best meals of my life at this restaurant - and that includes when I ate meat! I had the shiitake lasagne with salad and separate cheesy garlic bread. Hubbie had the jackfruit, beet and bean burger. Everything was excellent but the lasagne was absolutely outstanding. Very rich and full of flavour - even the texture was "meaty". The portions were very generous and an excellent price. If we lived close to Exeter we'd be there at least once a week! The Portuguese rosé wine was also fab. Huge kudos and thanks to the chefs and service teams.

One of the best vegetarian meals we have ha doit for a very long time... So fresh, full of flavour, will be definitely coming back

There is no atmosphere in there. Felt cramed in not a lot of space. However, the food was good. And it is a very busy restaurant you need to book to get a table. It is a vegetarian restaurant only.

Professional, engaging and thoroughly nice staff. Menu has many very tasty options that don’t rely on faux meat. Wine list short but well rounded. Prices very reasonable and parking quite easy in the evening.

I was recently in Exeter meeting up with family and we had been recommended to try Herbies - it was great! Friendly informative staff, good varied menu and, yeah - the food was really good too! We'll go back when next in the area.

Really good food - delicious and healthy. Original recipes and interesting drinks. All thoughtfully selected. Good service.

We wanted a vegan friendly place to eat and it didn’t disappoint. Very helpful and friendly staff and we ordered way too much but it was all delicious!

Very tasty and plenty of choice even for my meat-eating husband and son who admitted their meals were fantastic!

The food was out of this world, the service was out of this world. It was a very cute little restaurant - not to big and not to small just a perfect size. Thanks for your very attentive service from all the staff we will certainly be back!

Gorgeous restaurant, lovely service, delicious food. Can't wait to go back and try some more things off the menu!

A truly lovely restaurant, the nicest meal I’ve had for a long time. All of the dishes on the menu sounded so nice that it was difficult to choose, but in the end I went for the open top Greek pie which was lovely. My partner had one of the burgers and he enjoyed that too. I liked the relaxed, informal atmosphere of Herbies and the friendly service. I don’t live at all local to Exeter but when I’m in the area again, I’ll be sure to be back.

My new favourite vegetarian/vegan restaurant. The food was amazing.

Absolutely superb - top quality food - delicious and great portions - excellent service - wide selection of dishes to suit all tastes - great value. We tried to eat here a couple of years ago but it was fully booked out, so this time we visited Exeter we booked, and we were glad we did because this place is rightly packed out with happy customers. A handful of dishes are vegetarian, not vegan, but the vegan dishes are clearly marked, and there's lots of choice. Everything was absolutely delicious, but the mushroom sauce with the nut roast deserves a special mention - wow! Can't wait to go back to Exeter just to eat here again! Update - managed to visit again, and the Buddha Bowl is excellent too!

Fab veggie food and friendly, relaxed service. It was so good I had to tell the chef- you won’t be disappointed. Me and the mrs are going there again today- do yourself a favour and go.

Great spot for dinner! Incredible variety on the menu and awesome for vegan and gluten free! We’ve been a couple of times now, the only reason we haven’t been more is that we forget to book and it’s always full! Highly recommend - but make sure you book a table so you can get in!

Not a vegan but the food was absolutely fantastic, had the bean chilli and maybe the best garlic bread I’ve ever had, really good atmosphere in there, Mikey and all the staff really made it feel like home, would absolutely recommend 10/10

Another fabulous meal last night. Super friendly service and excellent choice of food and drink. Thank you Herbies!

What an amazing meal (as always!!) We LOVE Herbies- the delicious food, the amazing staff, the chilled vibe of it all. We came here a few weeks ago, after some really big and special news- so lovely to be recognised by staff and get to share our news with Vicky and Mikey- such beautiful, friendly and supportive people :) Herbies, we will always come back, you’re amazing! Love Alice and Ross x

Herbies is me and my friends’ favourite restaurant in Exeter as students! We came for a 21st birthday dinner and had amazing service and the food was incredible as usual. The garlic bread and hummus is one of our faves of all time.

Brilliant lasagna and garlic bread, fantastic service!

The most delicious vegan food I’ve ever eaten, the tofu ciabatta was so tasty and the service was really good, lovely staff. Would definitely come back

We returned to this little restaurant. Really delicious vegetarian food. The Buddha bowl was delicious as was the roasted vegetable salad. It is a real treat to have decent vegetarian food. I would highly recommend this restaurant. You must book it gets busy which is no surprise.

We to Herbies today, no one greeted us so we sat at a table in the window. One of the staff came out and abruptly said "Is that your table?" We were unsure what she meant, so we looked at each other, she then said "That table is booked, I didn't see you come in". There was no sign on the table saying this. Her manner was rude, and abrupt, and we felt uncomfortable, so we decided to leave and which point she continued to be rude to us as we left. Not impressed. Shame as I as looking forward to having lunch there.

Wow! My first time at Herbies and it was absolutely delicious. The Buddha bowl was especially yummy. I didn't know vegetarian food could taste this good. Mikey was also extremely friendly and welcoming and nothing was too much bother. Absolutely incredible service. I couldn't recommend Herbies more!

This place is a gem! Absolutely delicious vegetarian food, i had the bean nachos followed by the pecan treacle tart and my stomach was so happy 🥰 very friendly and attentive staff and super relaxed vibe, highly reccommend ⭐️

I am not a vegan or veggie but sitting down and eating at Herbie's was one of the most enjoyable dining nights out I've had in years! The food was incredible and the portions were epic. Brilliant service from lovely people, highly recommend.

Fabulous. We went following a recommendation from a friend. Really nice atmosphere in there with owner Mikey very welcoming and friendly. Menu was great, service excellent, food was delicious and well presented. We had the hummus and garlic bread to start, followed by the Buddha Bowl and warm Vegetarian Salad as mains; all were really good. Definitely recommend and can’t wait to go back.

The Buddha Bowl: A piece of art. So many flavours and so filling! Definitely go there again

Had a 30 min connection at Exeter St David's - just sufficient time to sprint to Herbies and takeout a delicious vegan tofu ciabatta and fancy salad. Best food ever had on a train 😊. Thank you Herbies for preparing the takeout so quickly.

My favourite place to eat in Exeter bar non.

Amazing dining experience! Thank you!

What a fantastic little restaurant! Tucked away a little bit but well worth a visit. We came as a group and a couple couldn't make it but they were very understanding and helpful. The food was amazing, the portions were huge, and the price was perfect

We had an amazing meal here and we were looked after so well by the staff. The vegan lasagna was one of the best Lasagnas i have ever eaten. I will certainly be back

Had a great time here great service and a lovely restaurant to eat at with amazing food!

Wow , what can I say, food was absolutely fantastic... definitely worth a visit to this place, will be returning for sure to sample something else on the menu.

I've been disillusioned with food around Exeter of late . We visited Herbies today, what a breath of fresh air. Food prepared with attention to detail made with love and presented beautifully. Even if you are not vegetarian this place is worth a visit. 10/10 for me . We will soon be back .

Your taste buds will be eternally grateful to you, that you have chosen this place :). Thank you for an unforgettable culinary experience. 15 out of 10 taste buds recommend this place!

Such a great spot! We had a three course meal there and not only was it delicious, but we left full to the brim. The staff are incredibly attentive and welcoming, the wine was excellent and it was all very reasonably priced. It was one of the highlights of our trip to Exeter!

I've been to quite a lot of vegetarian or vegan establishments, but this is by far the worst one I've been to. Food wise, they were generally on the bland side, and relying too much on chickpeas. Texture was very soggy, just like baby food, but with the bread/wraps very dry on the outside. Worst of all is the price, they were very overpriced for the quality, being £100 for three people. I don't mind paying more for good food, but this did not justify the price at all. I wouldn't even want to pay a single penny for what I had. Most infuriating is the 'gratuity fee', which makes no sense as the service was incredibly slow, having to wait for over half an hour for even the drinks! Food bad, price bad, service bad. Only redeeming quality was the big portions but I wouldn't want a large plate of a sub-par excuse for food.

Excellent all round. Just one tiny exception; The handrail on the stairs down to the toilet felt sticky and dirty. Could do with the occasional wipe down. Otherwise would thoroughly recommend and will visit again when we go to Exeter.

Such a lovely veggie restaurant. Really chilled atmosphere and amazing food. Big portions of healthy fresh and tasty dishes. Everything was good. If this was near us it would be our new regular * we had Starters. Hummus and garlic bread White bean and pistachio pate Main. Lasagne with the salads of the day Warm vegetable salad

Lovely restaurant in the centre of Exeter. Really cute atmosphere inside, and the staff were really friendly. Their 'specials' dish, a Caribbean curry, was really flavourful, and plenty of other things on the menu also sounded amazing.

I absolutely love this place. My girlfriend and I have been going to Herbies for years, even though I’m personally not Vegetarian. I still love everything on the Menu. They have recently changed ownership, but the atmosphere is still comfortable and inviting. Just as it was before. I have met the new owner (Mikey) who is absolutely lovely and seems to have a proper passion for the place. So I am excited to see any changes that may come soon! I would highly recommend for anyone to try Herbies, don’t be afraid to try things even if you are not vegetarian yourself, as there are some stunning dishes that anyone can enjoy😁.

Awesome. I'm not a vegetarian, but I will be back to try something else off the menu.

Fantastic food and service didn't know mushrooms could taste so could. Highly recommend. Blessings to you

Amazing vegan food at a more than reasonable price, and the staff is lovely!

Herbies always hits the spot if I want a really good, nutritious & tasty meal. Reasonably priced considering everything is homemade & great portion sizes. Cosy, relaxed environment with lovely staff- a really nice place to go for a solo treat, in a couple or with friends. Amazing to have quite a few vegan options for puds & lots of GF options. It ticks all the boxes & best of all: independently owned :)

Would highly recommend. Warm, cosy atmosphere - very cheerful. Staff were super friendly and accommodated us at the last minute. Highly original menu with delicious food. Can’t wait to go back!

Fantastic find this was. Have been a few times now and the food has always been lovely. Service is always great with no issues. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are delicious. So highly recommended

Food wasn't the best vegetarian vegan restaurant I have ever been to, although enjoyable the food lacked flavour and pizzazz.

Three course Christmas dinner. The food was all vegan, was really flavoursome and served piping hot. A brilliant evening. Highly recommend. My husband is not a vegan but thought the food excellent.

Delicious, delicious, delicious! Lovely people, lovely atmosphere and lovely food. Could not ask for more!

PLeased to find a proper vegetarian restaurant in Exeter. We had a tasty lunch, special of the day. Good drinks choice too.

The staff are lovely and there’s always a warm welcome. The food is great and service spot on. It’s somewhere we really look forward to visiting.

Food is really delicious and wonderfully hot. Care and passion has been given to the cooking and it shows. Real thought has been taken with the menu choices. Wonderful fresh flavours. The olives are absolutely amazing Filling and good sized portions. Friendly lovely staff very helpful. Relaxed atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back again and again.

Amazing food, staff, and very clean.

Our first visit and what a delight. Suitable for Vegan and Vegetarian diets. Lovely selection of tasty healthy food. Looking forward to our return.

Did not provide any table even with a reservation, and they had at least 5-6 empty tables

After years of meaning to check Herbies out, my husband and I made it for lunch over the half term. As far as service and atmosphere, this place is wonderful. We felt well taken care of without being hovered over and the restaurant itself is very cozy and in an easy to get to location. If you are a vegan or vegetarian, this is a good option. The food was good overall but we found aspects of the meal more on the bland side, especially the hummus. The focaccia was delicious and the star of the meal.

Absolutely delicious food (hard to choose from the menu as so many things I’d like!) Excellent service

Fantastic at catering for gluten and dairy free diets, also for vegetarians. Lovely smiley and accomodating staff who go above and beyond, thank you so much!!!

Really nice place. We went on a Wednesday and expected it to be quiet, but it was quite busy! A bit on the expensive side but great food and service. Nice for a treat.

I came for lunch with my husband and son. Our trip to Exeter was originally based on wanting to visit a local junk food place so this was a change of plan. I have heard of Herbies for years but never visited before. We will be back. We all loved what we ordered, the special summer pie , curry and pizza with milkshakes and smoothie. The portions were very generous. Good value for money, friendly staff and we didn’t wait long at all considering the restaurant was full.

Good choices of vegetarian and vegan dishes, lots of variety and flavour. We love coming here when we visit Exeter (from the Midlands).

Wonderful food , good portions and lovely service

We came here tonight after a while wondering why we don't come here more often! It's amazing value for money for the incredible food and decent portions you receive. The staff are friendly, helpful and efficient. The atmosphere is lovely and relaxing with lots to look at. You don't feel cramped or in a busy environment at all. We took so long deciding what to have as there were so many options. We will definitely be coming back to try more of the amazing menu and support the people that deserve it and not the big chain. Cannot fault our experience.

Fantastic relaxed place, very good value. The Buddha Bowl was outstanding.

Lovely food all vegan/vegatarian. Friendly staff. Reasonable price

Family-run vegetarian restaurant since 1990, Herbies provides good British hearty food, good well and well presented. Perfect for a casual dining. Great service welcoming with a friendly relaxed atmosphere.

Incredible vegetarian food. Loved it. Highly recommend the TLT or the Buddha bowl!

Delicious! I had the Buddha bowl full of lots of different yummy things. Husband was very impressed with the smokey tofu BLT. And the kids were happy too - they actually have a kids menu. Wonderful!

We visited with family, 9 in total. Staff were super accommodating, friendly, chilled with a relaxed but efficient service. The food is AMAZING! The menu is thoughtful and full of choice, portion size is very good and excellent value for money. A very easy 5 stars!

Super varied menu, every so tasty mains, friendly team and good atmosphere. Good value too. Overall would cert go back & recommend (and I would usually order a meat dish).

Excellent gluten-free and vegan options. Super tasty and super healthy.

Absolutely in love with the food here. When i visit next to Exeter, this would be my go to place. I ordered the warm Salad from mains and fruit crumble desert served with custard! Most of the items on the menu are vegan. Good quantity, delicious food, cozy environment & friendly staff. A big recommendation for all food lovers

I consider myself a semi- regular at Herbies so obviously the food is great. One of the best Vegàn/Vegetarian restaurants not just in Exeter but the south west. Different specials each time I visit and the regular menu is fantastic. Great feeling to the place and reasonable prices - strongly recommend.

This was such a lovely experience. I am sad that we don't live here so I can return. The food was wonderful and the staff were just great. I got the sense that the staff know their customers and take time to build relationships - sorry that we can't join in with this!

Absolutely stunning food excellent service. Heaven in Devon dessert was to die for. Will be back for more of the same.

Perfect - absolutely amazing food, lovely staff, beautiful little restaurant. Couldn't recommend this more highly.

A very impressive restaurant with wide appeal beyond a vegan clientele. The Mediterranean platter hit the spot, not overly filling yet flavorful, the service was great and included information on the fine music the restaurant was playing. The Heaven in Devon dessert lived up to its name, a blend of brownies, ice cream and clotted cream with fresh fruit topping. Everything was reasonably priced too, and the atmosphere restful and friendly. Warmly recommended.

Very nice Mediterranean food, the wine is fine and the atmosphere is very friendly and enjoyable, we loved it :)

Easily my favourite restaurant in Exeter. They show veggie/vegan food at its best - no fake meats and substitutes, just real vegetarian food that’s home-cooked and absolutely delicious. Some menu favourites are definitely the lasagna and roasted veg & hummus focaccia, but be sure to look at their specials board! Lovely staff, lovely atmosphere and wonderful food - can’t ask for more.

Really loved the service here, such friendly staff. Plus the food was delicious so a huge plus! Make time to come here if you're in Exeter 👍🏼

Slightly sceptical to start with, the wrap and its sauces made my day. Good place for veggies.

Exceptionally welcoming and really friendly, fun staff. Great food too. Pleased to have found it and look forward to going back.

We had a lovely meal at Herbies. The staff were really helpful and a couple of times when we needed some changes they sorted it out without any fuss. Vegan and gluten free options available. Very large portion sizes and really tasty vegetarian meals, plenty of choice. Main meals ranged between £12-16. We all felt full afterwards! Also we all paid separately and this was not a problem. Great customer service. Hope to come back soon! Thank you for your helpful service.

Just the most beautiful of veggie dishes, amazing service and great price point. A must visit in Exeter, everything is cooked with love

We were blown away by this lovely vegetarian /vegan restaurant. Beautiful home cooked food, great menu and just lovely friendly people. If we lived in Exeter we would be here regularly, but unfortunately we don’t. Oh, and the desserts are outstanding too. I don’t think I’ve ever been anywhere with so many vegan choices on the menu! Thanks so much everyone at Herbies!!

Haven't been there in years Went back today, under new management Brilliant updated menu, plenty of vegan options & couldn't fault the staff & service. Definitely back on our " must visit again " list........highly recommended, you won't be disappointed. Easy parking in the multi story opposite too......

Many years since we have been, but it lived up to all our fond memories. Excellent taste and variety. Amazing service- the waitress was so efficient and helpful.

I highly recommend going here. Yummy food, good menu choice friendly staff.

Been to Herbies twice and have been blown away by the food each time. I had the warm vegetable salad and it was delicious - food came out super fast as well even though it was a busy Friday night! Staff are very friendly too. Great place :)

I had an amazing birthday lunch with my family! Two courses of mouthwatering planet loving nosh and amazing service, as usual!

It’s okay… I enjoyed my meal here but this place could certainly be improved. The restaurant is very well decorated and has a very nice feel to it. The one waitress that was working was very friendly albeit rushed off her feet, I get the feeling it was understaffed. The food was reasonable but not groundbreaking and I think they could improve the quality and taste of the meals. I’m not sure why they serve south Asian food that doesn’t taste very south Asian? I’d come back because I like to support vegan/vegetarian businesses and I enjoyed the meal but, I think a few elements of the experience they offer need to be fine tuned.

Had 3 bean chilli with Nachos. Being a pig dog. I was thrilled with the quantity of food and the quality was just fabulous and great value for money.

Excellent vegetarian food, loved it!

We were heated by a friendly and enthusiastic waitress.. We hadn't booked and we got a table for 2 early doors.. Really enjoyed the vegan meals.. Very good portions of delicious healthy food.. Amazing desserts.. Recommend

Excellent vegetarian lunch today. Always a reliable choice. Always freshly prepared produce. Varied vegetarian menus and daily specials board.