Vegan
Western
British
Vegan restaurant serving a variety of dishes including waffles, toasts, sandwiches, wraps, smoothies, salads, and more. All meals are palm oil free and the cafe runs on green energy. Table service, walk-in only, bookings taken for parties of 6 and over in advance. See website for current menu. Open Tue-Sun 10:00-15:00. Brunch served until 2.30pm daily.
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Last update on 23 Jul 2025 by SacredGrounds
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Added by strawmeadow on 20 Oct 2018
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108 Reviews
First Review by robetst
LeahElston-Thompson
Points +242
Honestly incredible - Edit
The flavours are incredible, love this place so so much
Read morePros: Vegan eggs!, Amazing cakes
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silo
Points +1121
So good we came back the next day - Edit
This place is superb. Excellent food, friendly service. So good we came back the following day for brunch. Highly recommended.
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SimonVegan
Points +320
A *MUST* Visit when in Exeter - Edit
What a splendid cafe! I visited a few years ago and then forgot it was here... more fool me.
Read moreTheir comprehensive all vegan menu contains a delicious range of dishes. I opted for the breakfast sandwich and my wife had the Sacred Benedict. They were both amazingly tasty, filling, and the poached 'egg' was just incredible.
The staff were attentive and friendly, and there is a good range of deserts. Even the tea is top notch and photogenic ;-)
As I said in the title of this review, if you're anywhere near Exeter, Sacred Grounds is a must.
Pros: Everything
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Mon_mons
Points +50
Their waffles are the best! - Edit
The owner and the staff are ever so friendly! Delicious food and great coffee. Thank you! ☺️
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-04-25
Pros: Coffee, Positive vibes, Very clean and tidy
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dutts
Points +848
Lovely food in a lovely setting - Edit
Visited 27/07/25
Read moreBreakfast with the kids, they have a great children's menu with loads of options. They opted for the fruit waffles and I went for the breakfast sandwich and a cappuccino.
Food, service and location were all excellent.
Pros: Breakfast sandwich very tasty, Good value children's menu options
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bonjiman
Points +58
Nice setting, lovely food, friendly staff - Edit
Really tasty food, definitely be back next time we’re in Exeter
Read morePros: Lovely food, Cute arcade setting, Friendly
Cons: Not the cheapest
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jjfella
Points +74
Very tasty food - Edit
Just been here for the second time. Really tasty food, friendly staff and a relaxed ambiance.
Read moreWill definitely be returning
Keep up the great work !
Pros: Very tasty food , Friendly staff, Smiley owner. 6+ years. Well done!
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NaJay
Points +76
Lovely little cafe - Edit
We visited whilst in Exeter based on reviews on Happy Cow. All the staff were very friendly and helpful even though they were very busy. They also catered for some additional dietary needs I have and checked the ingredients of the meal for me. The food was delicious and filling, we had a toasted breakfast sandwich (I can't remember it's proper name) and latte. I was too busy eating to get any photos but the food was nicely presented. I will definitely return if I'm in Exeter again and would highly recommend them.
Read morePros: Very friendly and helpful., Delicious food, Lots of choice
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Eviesier
Points +30
A real gem - Edit
We came to Exeter for the day and had lunch at Sacred Grounds. What a treat, I had the breakfast on gluten free waffles, with their famous egg, my husband had the breakfast sandwich. Delicious, best meal out we have had in a long time. Shame we live so far away, or we would pop in all the time.
Read morePros: Everything , Food , Ambiance
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Ebsveg
Points +3107
Fantastic brunch - Edit
I was sceptical, but the eggs Benedict was fantastic! The "yolk" was very cool and the sauce lovely. I don't think the eggplant bacon is going to fool anyone... But paired nicely with the dish. It was also great to try a vegan Jaffa cake. It's not a huge space inside but they have a lot of tables in the mall area outside.
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Milesofgadgets
Points +429
Understandably Popular!! - Edit
We loved everything here, the staff, the space, the open kitchen, the vegan poached egg was amazing and the smoked aubergine melted in the mouth. The green tea was as I like it. They buy it from a tea shop just down the alley , So they also support local businesses (that was my next stop). Also they had a nice range of ceramic mugs which added to the bill. A perfect time was spent here. 🙏🏼
Read morePros: Everything , Everyone
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Samkay
Points +53
Great vegan food - Edit
Lots of lunch options. I had the breakfast bun and was really impressed.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Tasty food
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Joe3573
Points +162
Amazing brunch - Edit
Just amazing breakfast and brunch options (the eggs of course being the highlight), vegan milky drinks, cakes. Lovely setting with some semi-outdoor seating in the bright arcade.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-02
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Chillibonbon
Points +337
Unbelievably good - Edit
So good that I had to come back the next day and try even more on their extensive menu. Other reviewers mention the “poached egg” so I had to try it. It’s really eggy but without the unpleasant aftertaste (and the cruelty). Everything I had was delicious, the service is friendly, the prices are reasonable, and it’s in a great location at the end of McCoys arcade in Fore St.
Read morePros: The quality and choice of the food , The friendly service , The location
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ArthurHaines
Points +50
Amazing food! - Edit
The brunch bun was outstanding, the 'egg' and 'bacon' was amazing.
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gemgiraf
Points +542
Delicious vegan brunch venue - Edit
Really enjoyed our visit to the cafe today. Friendly staff and delicious food. I enjoyed the ‘eggs’ Benedict and my partner had the breakfast bun. A lovely array of cakes available too (had some for takeout - the filled croissant was just gorgeous). Really enjoyed the smoothie also.
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cloddy
Points +36
Lovely brunch - Edit
Very friendly and cosy atmosphere. Had a delicious vegan brunch of sourdough, aubergine, tomatoes, spinach, avocado, smokey beans and poached ‘egg’. 100% recommend and will be back next time I’m in Exeter.
Read morePros: Welcoming , Delicious
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WorldKind
Points +339
Unique and we'll done vegan food! - Edit
Have been a couple of times, always loved the brunch style food - reminds me of Aussie vegan cafes that do really high quality meals. The savoury pancakes were delicious, my partner tried their famous poached egg and thought it was great! Also great coffee which can be hard to find in UK!
Read moreHighly recommend.
Pros: Seating down a cool old arcade, Friendly staff, Great choices
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EthanBakerTravels
Points +1110
Really good options - Edit
Can’t believe I hadn’t been before lots and lots of options!
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RichardMichael
Points +140
Delicious food and very friendly staff. - Edit
There are lots of options on the menu, and it's reasonably priced. I would definitely come back here again.
Read morePros: Coffee, Selection of food, Cosy
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AmyWoods-Ryan
Points +392
Delicious - Edit
The salmon eggs Benedict was amazing 😻
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MarkFaulkner24
Points +30
Highly recommended - Edit
The staff are fantastic and so is the food.
Read morePros: The poached 'eggs', Blueberry Breakfast smoothie
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alphil
Points +441
Really good brunch - Edit
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.
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StevieHeath
Points +16
I wanted to like this so much - Edit
My mum and I visited today and she had the bfast bun and I had the eggs Benedict. The vegan poached egg was perfect. My mum's bun was delicious. However with my eggs Benedict the egg was the only saving grace. My sourdough toast was over toasted and tasted like it had been sat out for a while after that and it was chewy. My aubergine bakon was raw and rather disappointing. I genuinely don't think it was cooked 😕. For nearly £15 it hardly seemed worth it.
Read moreService was great and the environment was lovely.
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DebbieWilbur
Points +472
Just amazing! - Edit
Cute little cafe with so many interesting choices. I had Sacred Benedict and husband had Smashed Peas.
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HarleyJones-Ryley
Points +805
Amazing vegan 'egg' - Edit
Went here a little while ago as I am always on the hunt for a good vegan egg alternative. Did not disappoint!!!!
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EvilWizard
Points +352
Came to Exeter just for this 😻 - Edit
I came here purely for the novelty of a vegan poached egg, and went away amazed by how good absolutely everything on the menu was (including the egg).
Read moreIt all sounded appealing and I ended up getting the savoury waffles with a poached egg. The egg not only looked realistic, but tasted eggy too. It was all really well presented and fairly cheap price for what it was.
We literally traveled an hour into Exeter just to try this place and I can say I would definitely do it again.
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