Sacred Grounds in Exeter - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

It’s no exaggeration when I say that I think about the food at Sacred Grounds on a daily basis! Every time I go I think it’s the best I’ve had and yet I go again and it tops it! Always friendly and chatty staff and such a relaxed atmosphere. Can’t wait until I go again!

Never fail to be impressed by the friendliness of this place. So warm and welcoming. The food and drinks are delicious too and so conscious of celebrating not harming our planet. A brilliant addition to the Exeter community.

Me and my partner have loved this place for many years and we always go when we travel to Exeter. We took our friend the other day who had never been and she loved it just as much as us! Always so welcoming and friendly and nothing is ever too much trouble. Love seeing them so busy as they deserve every penny. The food is another level, with every detail and care put into each ingredient and the drinks are always so refreshing and special. The atmosphere is always so cosy with the service always being 10/10. We also treated ourselves to little sweet treats at the end. Highly recommend this place, you will not be disappointed!

This place is dear to our hearts having been patrons for several years. The vibe is super chilled with lovely bits made by local small businesses for sale dotted around the space. We are always welcomed with a smile and treated with kindness from start to finish from each member of staff. Food is an absolute banger with their vegan egg being a stand out. We took our friend for their first visit the other day and they were not disappointed. Incredible, no notes, get yourself there!

A fantastic unique place to eat at any time of the day! Delicious vegan food, exciting new dishes, friendly and helpful staff! We’ve been many times and it will remain a favourite of ours!

Love this place. A real treasure for vegan food in Exeter. Great place to chill out, inside the arcade and get some delicious brunch.

My daughter and I visited at the end of the summer for a special treat, she's vegetarian and it had been on our wish list for ages. Did not disappoint! The food here is absolutely banging, the "poached egg" is miraculous! Daughter blown away by her waffles and home made smoothie. Super yummy flavours. We're real foodies in our family and were really impressed. On top of that the staff were welcoming kind and friendly, the atmosphere light and bright (love all the plants). Daughter felt as welcome as me. Definitely recommend.

Sacred Grounds is such a hidden gem - I took my vegetarian daughter here for an end of summer treat after it being on our wish list for ages and it did not disappoint. Friendly welcoming staff, light bright interior, and a vegetarian/vegan menu to blow your socks off! Their "poached egg" is miraculous! My daughter had incredible waffles that she still talks about. We also had a delicious home made smoothie and a kombucha to wash it down. Can't recommend this place more highly if you are in search of incredibly tasty plant based food served by lovely staff, it's magic and won't disappoint.

One of the best vegan cafes around, lovely service, food and atmosphere.

One of our favourite brunch spots in Exeter. Such a lovely, calm setting. Staff are always really friendly and helpful and the food is delicious. I love how they experiment with different flavour combinations I wouldn’t have thought of 🌟

We visited Sacred Grounds for brunch after wanting to visit for a while, and wasn't disappointed. All the food is really tasty - the poached 'egg' was so good. The coffee was excellent, the staff were very friendly, and they're located in such a cool spot. If you're in the South West, plant-based or otherwise, you can't go wrong!

Always a 10/10 experience, a local spot for me & as a vegan I feel very lucky for being so close. The food is amazing, their changing menu across seasons never fails to disappoint and the service is lovely - always kind & very helpful, even when I’m taking 10 mins to pick what to have (because there are so many amazing options on their menu). Their drinks are also very good & their matcha specialties are always insanely yummy. I have even been to one of their evening supper clubs & it was fantastic, their food is thoughtful & always delicious. All in all one of the best places around & so grateful that I live close by & get to visit on a regular basis x also sorry just an additional shoutout for their baked goods the raspberry & maca brownie is to die for xxx I could go on but I shall stop now, basically a must visit x

Welcoming and beautiful space with an innovative and creative vegan menu. The coffee is also top notch!

An absolute gem of a place! We aren’t vegan but absolutely love the food and drinks at Sacred Grounds. They offer such tasty, interesting food and the menu changes with the seasons. Their poached ‘egg’ is amazing and waffles are always a winner too. An independent cafe run by really friendly people. The service is always friendly and you’re made to feel welcome, even on busier days. Thank you!

Loved our visit to Sacred Grounds. One of the best coffees we’ve had since moving to the area; also they have almond milk which is a complete win for us!

Always love coming to Sacred Grounds, whether it’s for just a coffee and cake, or a full meal. The food is always incredible, so creative and full of flavour, and the atmosphere is just lovely. Such a special place in Exeter.

Honestly amazing what these folks achieve with a micro kitchen and a huge amount of home made items. This is Exeter's hidden gem. An Indie cafe, with gourmet vegan food.

Beautiful cafe with amazing vegan food, a wonderful atmosphere and friendly staff 💖🌱

A rare combination of beautiful interior and beautiful food, so much care and attention has been poured into this place and it really really shows.. the staff are welcoming and friendly, the atmosphere is cool and calm and the food is the best brunch I’ve ever eaten.. partly because of how beautifully it’s presented.. a very special place and somewhere I always recommend ☺️

Visiting Exeter for the day, popped in mid morning for a drink and a pastry, menu was so good that we returned later for lunch. We had the Sacred Royale and savoury waffles followed by the special elderflower, grape, lemon & ginger 'cheesecake'. All the dishes were absolutely fantastic, and the staff were so welcoming and friendly. We live over 120 miles from Exeter, just wish it was closer otherwise we'd be very regular visitors!

Absolute gem of a café tucked away in Exeter. Beautiful decor which makes it welcoming. Coffee wise, I love the mocha. Food wise I've been for brunch, bagels and cake all of which were delicious. Even if you aren't vegan you will still enjoy what's on offer here.

One of my favourite places to visit when in Exeter. The coffee is fantastic and the food always blows my mind. The staff are so lovely and welcoming, whether I am on my own, with my little one or with friends Sacred Grounds is my go too and I am never let down.

Had a delicious take away mocha today at sacred grounds, kept me going during a busy day at the Jolly Pottery! The staff are always attentive and friendly and the drinks delicious and creative. The atmosphere is so lovely in this cafe ♥️ Highly recommend.

Beautiful space with kind open staff and food that has that extra special feel. Highly recommend 👌

A wonderful place and great staff! Can’t wait to go back and enjoy more of the menu!

Fantastic café! Such a unique space, bright and airy with a really nice atmosphere. The food is amazing, really inventive dishes and everything tastes amazing. The drinks are incredible too, especially the smoothies. Highly recommend a visit!

We've been here a few times for brunch and has always been amazing. Food is all plant based and really really good 🤩 Thanks guys for your great job 🌷

Spent 15 minutes waiting for a seat. Took 25 minutes to then be asked for our order. We left it and walked out. More staff needed on Saturdays.

Delightful eaterie with excellent food and drinks, and very helpful and friendly staff. I’m not a vegan but I absolutely recommend Sacred Grounds anyway.

A great place to casually hang out with friends. The drinks have a natural taste. Although the butter and peanut butter are great, the sourdough toast is too hard.

Very good gluten free options! Try the waffles. The award winning vegan egg, I wasn't the biggest fan of because it was too mustardy :( the staff are amazing and very friendly, they make the place all the better!

Lovely food, turmeric and ginger latte is delicious.

Just fabulous. I have eaten here a number of times and it never fails to impress. (Plenty of space for prams too.) The food is imaginative, beautiful and full of flavour. The coffee is also v tasty and great service. My fav dish is the smokey beans but I also enjoyed the vegan eggs and aubergine bacon. All the cakes I've tried are also 10/10. The price reflects the quality of the food so happy to pay for it.

An amazing place! Ambience is cool, very open and pleasant. Pet friendly. Excellent service by staff, they are very friendly and suggest amazing options. We visited this place for late lunch for a special occasion. We loved the food and service. It is a must try especially if you prefer vegan food.

Amazingly creative vegan brunch! Vegan poached eggs... Delicious!! Very relaxing place. Very creative with vegan food. All delicious. A very quiet place where you can relax.

Sacred grounds ... sacred food ... sacred coffee ... sacred bleu! I've lived in Exeter for 2 years and only just found these guys. Perfect place for a vegan / vegetarian hangout. Food was great, coffee was great and super happy staff to serve us. We went on the weekend so parking was ok, but might take you a bit longer on a weekday. They take bookings for more than 8 people which I would recommend if you've got a larger group. Plenty of room for pushchairs and wheelchairs so no worries there. Sorry meateaters, but this ain't your place if you're looking for a slab of Wagyu!

Great coffee and wonderful staff. Such an awesome location and great quality food and drink. Highly recommended.

Based on my last visit - Absolutely lovely place to enjoy a coffee, what they do with oat milk is exceptional and the coffee is spot on. The cafe is plant based and their food is delicious. Check the opening hours: we did rock up just before they were due to close but the lovely chap who served us said it was fine to stay and drink our coffee.

I have been to Sacred Grounds so many times for lunch with my friends. We are all like minded people who care about what they eat. We always loved what we ate at Sacred Grounds. The food is freshly cooked, well thought of, well tailored to customers needs, carefully and beautifully presented. I am gluten free intolerant with a special taste for food and I keep returning to this place since I trust and enjoy what I eat at Sacred Grounds. Moreover I enjoy it for the atmosphere, and all the wonderful, kind, informative staff who serve there.

The eggs are amazing… very happy to have tried one ✨

Really lively cafe at the end of this small shopping area. Great vibe, very hipster, eco themed, a lot of repair shops, recycling stores in the area to browse. The food is all vegan and what I tried was delicious. The healthy milkshakes all sounded a bit "healthy" to me, but I tried their chocolate one and it was delicious (and maybe even healthy for me). The soup was a generous size and the bread that came along with it was very tasty, good crust on that. I'd definitely recommend the place for a light bites and a social place to hang, lots of people hanging out working or doing projects together.

We have lunched here a few times now, and all the food is delicious. My fav is the crushed peas.

Spectacular vegan cafe, maybe the best I've been to in the UK. Everything from savoury food to sweet treats to drink is delicious. Very cute location and friendly staff. Very laptop friendly given how busy they are. This place is a gem!

Vegan cafe, meaning the coffee is served with oat milk as standard (a big plus for me!). Nice place, nice vibe and great coffee.

Absolutely one of Exeters gems! Such delicious food prepared and created by the most kind people. I love the seasonal changes to the menu, always something new to try! 🐕 Dog friendly too!

Always a treat when I'm in Exeter

I visit once or week or so for cake and coffee, and every time it is such a treat. The food is all absolutely amazing, and the coffee is done perfectly. Highly recommend

Had some sourdough toast with some nut butter. Quite tasty. I had a kombucher drink, delicious. We were given a glass of water, I was grateful for. I normally have to ask, but this was done thoughtfully. It is an interesting place to stop for a drink. The menu is sufficient, with enough choice, without being overwhelming. The service was excellent. I really enjoyed my visit.

Sacred grounds is the best brunch spot in Exeter. I have visited here numerous occasions during my time at university, but the most recent time I was absolutely blown away by the FLAVOUR and CREATIVITY of my meal! I had the french toast and I still dream of it to this day. Will be suggesting this to everyone. Hayley and the team are so kind and the vibe is so relaxed here. Recommend to vegans and non-vegans - anyone who loves amazing, out of this world food!! Thank you for all the time, effort and love you put into this business, it really shines through x

Absolutely fantastic place for food or just a coffee. Definitely a must visit spot in Exeter.

I stumbled upon this place by accident and didn't even realise the menu was all vegan! The staff were very attentive and friendly, the food was also super inventive with their own take on vegan eggs. My husband really enjoyed his 'vegg' as I call it. The drinks were really tasty, but I felt that they were a little pricey for the size. I'll certainly be back to sample more off the menu though.

Thank you for sharing your story and joy of food. Everything I ate was so tasty and a proper hug for my belly.

Really friendly and helpful staff and incredible food! Great atmosphere:)

This place has the best toast on the planet.

My absolute favourite place to eat, and chill. From the setting, the atmosphere to the cool friendly staff but of course the main star of the show being the fabulous food, I just love it here! Have eaten nearly everything on the menu and try something new each time we visit as they have seasonal changes. I’m always happy, always satisfied and feel good about supporting an indie business that strive to do everything sustainably. We’ve brought non-vegans for brunch and they were just as pleased with the food as we vegans are. The coffee is also insanely good, and we always get some sweet treats from the cabinet when paying as they are so tempting and give us that afternoon boost later in the day on our travels around Exeter.

An absolute gem! Delicious food and drinks. Great vibe. My favourite cafe in Exeter.

Home of the amazing vegan poached egg! Our favourite breakfast/brunch place in Exeter. The chai lattes are fantastic and don't forget to pop in and look at the cakes available on the counter.

Always love our visits to Sacred Grounds. The food and service are excellent and our children love the sweet treats on offer. The Dahl is wonderful and the coffee is amazing. It’s our favourite eatery to visit in Exeter. Such a special place!

Favourite vegan place in Exeter. Absolutely love the food, the location and the wonderful staff. Prices may look a little high, but actually the portion sizes are incredible and the food is high quality and so beautiful.

Where do you start with this place. Came back the other day and hasn't changed a bit. Not a cafe but a gourmet locally scored, friendly, charming and incredible tasting experience at such a reasonable price! Living in London now and nearly traveling back just for lunch! There is nothing comparable to this amazing venue. This time had the choco caromelo (added an espresso shot), The savoy waffles and cookie for Finnish. All fresh vibrant and super tasty. You leave this place feeling better than when you arrived I promise. 10/10 every time :)

Had an iced chai latte - very small glass full of ice so virtually no drink in it followed by a caeser sandwich ar £8 this was a tiny roll with nothing on the side basically a couple of mouthfuls. Food was ok but an utter rip off on the price. Would not go back to be ripped off again

Lovely space, food and service as always. Coffee wasn't the best (maybe water added after coffee?).

Absolutley delicious jaffa cake and lovely owners :) :)

Quirky little cafe set back back from the road in lovely indoors alleyway. All the food on the menu looked great, we went for the french toast and the smoothies (which were to dye for!!!) And found the visit perfect. Also had lots of baked treats on the counter which looked very tempting.

I can't say enough good things about this place - I just wish it was nearer to where I live in Manchester. We visited on my birthday. My boyfriend isn't vegan but really enjoyed the food and especially the award winning vegan egg. We did pick the brains of our server on how it's made as I'd love to be able to eat something like that at home. All I will say is that you need to try it and I thought it was better than how I remember eggs. Big statement! Then I had possibly the best cake I've ever eaten. It was a strawberry/raspberry blondie. It was absolutely divine! The chef said that it had been made especially for an event - my feedback is that it needs to be a permanent feature on the menu so that everyone can try it. Staff here were so friendly and I just loved seeing a plant based venue being so busy! Will definitely return next time I'm in the area - and will hope for a blondie!!!

The little arcade this restaurant is nestled in is very pretty looking, and so is the food. Certianly a visual gormet experience. My only qualm is that it would be nice for them to be open longer.

Food is always so unique and tastes incredible on every visit, The dirty chai latte was also amazing! Clearly a labour of love and passion for quality dining at Sacred Grounds! Best vegan cafe I’ve ever been too!

My friend and I had brunch here for her birthday recently and the food and coffee were perfect. Such well thought out meals and the vegan egg is so impressive! Love this little vegan cafe and I hope they keep going from strength to strength. They place a lot of emphasis on local ingredients and community as well as compassion for the animals.

Fab breakfast/ brunch stop. The smoky beans breakfast OMG is sooo good. Every mouthful is just so tasty and fresh. The tofu scramble had a really good flavour, aubergine bacon was smoky and crispy but the best bit was the smoky butterbeans, craving them already. The cafe is the cutest, got a really nice relaxed vibe. Found this place during a visit to Exeter when they had a evening market and the lane was all lit up with little ethical stalls. The caesar salad was also a great hit. Best caesar salad I've had! If I was local I would be there regularly

The coffee was nice, I had an almond flat white. The atmosphere and setting is cool. The breakfast bun I thought was too soft throughout, and a lot of contrasting flavours (mustard, sriracha and spinach) which I thought would work. I unfortunately didn’t like this or the texture and had to return it. The waitress was lovely and happy to change it for something else. I was questioned if I am vegan, which I didn’t think was needed- I eat a lot of vegan food. Following this at the till I was asked for feedback, again, I explained the texture was just too soft. I was told this was a ‘personal’ preference and that they normally ‘fly off the shelves’. Again, I didn’t think this was appropriate and felt embarrassed to give honest feedback. I feel bad returning food anyway as I am pretty tolerant, but this just wasn’t my cup of tea. If you would like feedback, at least be willing to take it on board.

Absolutely sublime. Super fresh ingredients, amazing flavours, great drinks and the staff are just wonderful. Coffees, smoothies, salads, sandwiches and more. Oh…. And the cakes…… THE CAKES!!!!

Delicious plant based food, not cheap but worth it🤩smoothies and cakes are great too!

Coffee and food was lovely but service was very slow considering it wasn't that busy and they were reasonably well staffed.

Looove this place, everything about it! 😍

The food here is unreal!!! We really enjoyed the tofu vegan egg- it was phenomenal. Just wished we lived closer - would be eating here every day! If you are vegan or just enjoy plant based food this is a must. One of the best vegan breakfasts we've ever had !

My favourite place to eat! Even friends/family that aren't plantbased love the food. Everything always looks and tastes fantastic . Such attention to detail. Everytime I go I literally want Everything on the menu. #supportlocalbusiness

Had the most delicious banana waffles here… unbelievably good. And such a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Great vegan food Very friendly staff

You can't find anywhere better in Exeter for food and coffee

Found this wonderful place by accident. Pity it’s 600 miles away from home, will however travel to Exeter to go again. The food was amazing, tasty and well priced. I have allergies and the staff knew everything in each of the dishes and I felt totally safe eating here. Totally 10 out of 10

Brunch, coffee, cake, atmosphere and service all the best you are going to find anywhere. Cannot recommend this place enough. Thanks to our server who was awesome, our little girl loved chatting with him!!

Best service and coffee I love this place They will understand you what exactly you want

Food was incredible, first time having a vegan poached egg!!! Definitely go back again, highly recommend!!!

Great family-owned vegan cafe in a nice, airy arcade.

Enjoyed a great breakfast, in such a cute place. Especially enjoyed the rosemary and cinnamon chai, was recommended by the lovely waitress and so delicious!

What a fabulous place! Great innovative food, reasonably priced, lovely staff - what more could anyone want (though I do know not everyone is vegan!). Seriously, a great place for breakfast or lunch but be warned, their cakes will seduce you even if you are full!

Mmm. Surely the most delicious vegan food and coffee in Exeter? A great selection of really interesting food, with healthy portions and wonderful flavours. The coffee and drinks are also wonderful, and it's not too expensive. Thoroughly recommended.

Has to be one of the best vegan restaurants I've visited - the decor, the staff and the food was so so wonderful. Can recommend the reuben sandwich and the solar cheesecake!

If you looked up "perfect cafe experience" in the dictionary you'd find Sacred Grounds. The food is excellent, the coffee and cake are worth making an excuse to stay for and without exception, the staff are friendly, welcoming and thoughtful. I could recommend it more highly. Personally, I would endorse the Avocado Toast (more avo than a ground sloth can shake a stick at!), the Mineralist smoothie and a smooth Oat Latte.

A little chilled haven with awesome food! The taste & presentation of dishes is proof itself of how much the chefs care. It’s the perfect example of why I’d rather pay to support an independent business, who uses quality ingredients, than the many chains the city offers. Staff are really lovely too! Not a place to go if your short on time, particularly if it’s busy (which is great to see)- but it’s worth the wait.

The best vegan carrot cake and coffee I’ve ever had. Lovely staff. Cosy, beautiful and clean. We also brought back some ground coffee as we couldn’t get enough!

Interesting flavours. Great staff couldn't do enough for you. Tasty cakes too.

All the staff were absolutely lovely! Friendly, helpful and the food was delicious. Will be returning. Merry Christmas x

Really enjoyed my time here. My waitress, I think her name was Jess, was great!

Waitress was sarcastically rude, coffee was ok

A very nice place to eat for vegan food 😋

Obsessed! I’ve been to sacred grounds three times now and each time we’ve been so impressed. It’s the type of food you would get in a cutting edge restaurant in Soho, but at sold cafe prices, and tucked away down a little side street in Exeter. I’m vegetarian but I plan to take all my meat eating friends to show them just how good plant based food can be! Although the menu is all vegan, its not lacking flavour, nor does it rely on ultra processed replicas of meat products. I’m a big fan, keep doing what you’re doing :)

Amazing food. The egg is a must-try.

Amazing brunch - the plant-based salmon, eggs, and caviar were all delicious. Great chocolate smoothies too. Staff were extremely friendly and welcoming, and the venue was lovely. Can’t wait to come back!

Very tasty food and pleasant staff