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
megsjns
Points +20
Always amazing! - Edit
Love the variety of food! Something great for everyone! As well as it being absolutely stunning place to have a relaxing drink or delicious food!
Read morePros: Vegan restaurant , So many options! , Such a beautiful place
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Shareen
Points +376
Vegan heaven in Exeter - Edit
Highly recommended for freshly prepared, inventive, vegan brunches and lunches. The vegan 'eggs' are amazing. Friendly staff, great food, they cater excellently for gluten free diets too. Gluten free savoury waffles are legendary. Love this place.
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FleurElizabeth
Points +97
One for the list - Edit
Not masses to choose from but nice, well presented & aesthetically pleasing dishes that even satisfied my non vegan parents. A spot that any vegan should check out!
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carlosfandango
Points +22
Lovely food, lovely people - Edit
Just had an amazing brunch. Very inventive, tasty and healthy food. We'll certainly be back.
Read morePros: The 'egg'
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zolete
Points +478
Awesome - Edit
El personal es súper amable… está ubicado como en un centro comercial con tiendas muy cuquis. La comida está riquísima. He ido dos veces en mi estancia en Exeter y aunque la tostada Benedict está riquísima, me encantó la sopa también!
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RichCollins
Points +37
Vegan only café - Edit
Nice setting with super friendly staff and vegan only!
Read morePros: Vegan only , Lots of choices, Friendly staff
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missataylor7
Points +100
Perfect breakfast - Edit
The breakfast here is perfect, filling but not heavy and greasy which made me feel good. The attention to detail was great and everything was flavoured really well. I enjoyed the vegan poached egg. The cafe is also really cute looking with lots of house plants😄
Read morePros: Tastes great, Cute looking cafe, Staff were lovely
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StephenWalsh7
Points +31
Meticulous attention to serving delicious and attractive vegan food. - Edit
The venue was very pleasant with spacious tables outside the main restaurant. Everything we tried was excellent including the vegan egg benedict, the savoury waffles, chai latte and "cheery cherry" smoothie.
Read moreThe couple who run the restaurant were welcoming and clearly very committed to providing an outstanding and deeply ethical service. I particularly enjoyed their description of the time that went in to creating the vegan egg benedict.
The price was perfectly reasonable for an excellent and enjoyable meal with generous portions.
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Anttoni
Points +381
Cozy cafe with good coffee ☕ - Edit
Tasty coffee and desserts
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luciatazp
Points +2415
Best vegan café ever - Edit
The waffles here are amazing, the alternative latte drinks are the best I have had (especially the beetroot and orange!). It’s a place you can come back to all the time, and the food makes you feel good.
Read morePros: Every single option is delicious, Non gluten options, Lovely staff
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MackenzieFletcher
Points +525
Good atmosphere, beautiful presentation, ok flavours - Edit
I had the eggs benedict and a sea salt chocolate chip cookie. The atmosphere in there was great and I got a decent amount of admin work done while there but I found the benedict to be lacking in flavour, though I seem to be the odd one out.
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uschiverena
Points +580
Vegan poached egg! Wow! - Edit
Really nicely done food, nearly too pretty to eat. The staff is also very lovely.
Read moreCons: Quite Expensive, Quite small portions
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BeckyDavid
Points +29
Amazing vegan egg! - Edit
Wonderful coffee shop with very reasonable prices. The showstopper is the vegan egg, which is marvellous and very impressive!
Read morePros: Great for breakfast , Excellent coffee
Cons: Can get hot under the glass roof in the summer
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jill.yersin
Points +41
delightful - Edit
was treated by my son to brunch here today. he’s been a few times and knew i’d enjoyed the experience. had the pulled brisket jackfruit sandwich with optional extra of avocado. really good. looking forward to next visit already.
Read morePros: 100% vegan menu so could order with confidence, pleasant and helpful staff with an upbeat feel
Cons: can’t think of anything
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fenchurch2k
Points +251
Gorgeous, inventive, fresh, filling - Edit
Amazing brunch, breakfast, lunch and more at sacred grounds. The menu changes regularly and is always delicious. Savoury waffles sounded strange to me at first but were amazing,the sweet are also mouthwatering and showcase fresh produce wonderfully. The smorbrod toppings combine complex and interesting flavour combinations with beautiful bread. The coffee is great, the chai is fabulous and the mango lassi is lusciously fruity. The portions are generous and so filling, you will leave here satisfied for the day. Next time I go back I will be trying the Reuben sandwich - hope I make it before the menu changes again!!
Read moreEdited to add: I have been here many times now and my favourite menu addition is the sacred Benedict - a breakfast of wonders and highly recommended!
Updated from previous review on 2019-08-10
Pros: Completely vegan, Innovative flavours, Lovely staff
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TomWright
Points +154
Amazing Place - Edit
Excellent café, the sweet waffle’s were amazing. As well as the smoothies! Definitely recommend
Read morePros: Waffles
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KayleighMcharris
Points +144
An absolute 💎 in the heart of Exeter - Edit
You’ll find Sacred Grounds just outside of the high street (walking distance) hidden in McCoys arcade amongst an abundance of plants 🪴 There’s plentiful of seating but it can get busy on the weekends so try to get there early!
Read moreThe menu is 100% vegan, I’ve tried the waffles, Benedict and sandwiches (multiple times) and can wholeheartedly recommend them all. The savoury waffles are always a winner, so if you can only choose one, that’s the one to go for!
For drinks, their beetroot latte is the most wholesome accompaniment to a Sunday brunch.
If you do one thing in Exeter, visit here. You’ll also be charmed by the close independent shops in the area including Sanchos (ethical fashion) and a zero-waste shop!
Pros: Phenomenal food at a very reasonable price, Very well located for the eco-minded, The decor and ethos is just so wholesome
Cons: Can get busy on the weekends
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AliceOlive
Points +89
Amazing - Edit
So delicious, nutritious, creative and lovely!!!!!!!! The vegan poached egg. 😍😍😍
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Simon84
Points +30
Incredibly tastey - Edit
Awesome little place tucked into the arcade, very chilled, friendly, relaxed vibe and the food is delicious😄
Read morePros: All vegan options , Fairly priced , Good size, filling portions
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Courage91
Points +318
Amazing place - Edit
Stunning little setting with super helpful and friendly staff.
Read moreLovely vegan food - the best vegan ‘egg’ I have ever tried, on the plus side the decor is so retro
Pros: 100% vegan place, Friendly staff, Little hidden gem
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Paul Hiley
Points +237
Food with a flair! - Edit
A most enjoyable lunch with good service. The food was outstanding although the temperature was rather too cold for us to sit outside, we managed to secure a table inside. Definitely a “must visit”!
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avocadoem
Points +135
If you’re in Exeter you must go! Limited seating but a fantastic cafe. - Edit
Small cafe in the arcade, lovely atmosphere and food is fantastic. Small menu but felt spoilt for choice😄
Read morePros: All vegan menu, Healthy!!
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Yergi
Points +249
Fantastic food in an amazing setting. - Edit
Read moreHad the Bahn Mi and the sweet waffles for brunch yesterday. Was very hard to pick what I wanted out of the options, so will definitely be going back to try more of their offerings soon.
Pros: Fully vegan menu , Well priced, Lots of choice
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Albaron
Points +158
Great food and presentation - Edit
We stopped off in Exeter and popped into Sacred Grounds after seeing the reviews. We were not disappointed! We had the Sacred Benedict and Savoury waffle. The waffle was our favourite, the menu maybe small, but the food is excellent in both flavour and presentation. They lose 1 star due to front of house staff. The table we sat on had very clear water residue from the previous patrons drinks, and some food remnants. The waitress did not offer or attempt to clean the table, and instead placed our cutlery and napkins right next to the wet area.
Read morePros: Excellent presentation, Delicious flavours
Cons: Lack of care by front of house
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nikibythesea
Points +146
Can't believe I haven't been there before - Edit
The 'egg' benedict and aubergine bacon was divine. No Idea how they made it, and that's rare for me since i love cooking. My friend loved her smoky beans and tofu with avocado too. Definitely going back
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-09-30
Pros: All vegan
Cons: None
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KerryJones
Points +22
Amazing!! - Edit
Beautiful little place, friendly staff and great setting.
Read moreHad a beetroot and orange latte with my lunch and I couldn't seriously live on those, can't stop raving about them.
If you are in Exeter this is an absolute must to visit!!
Pros: Cosy environment, Lovely staff
Cons: Limited menu
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StevieSurf
Points +1895
Perfect lunch in elegant setting - Edit
Lovely long and lazy lunch in this elegant setting. Touches of Stem and Glory - swish, stylish plant based cuisine, carefully curated and well considered in terms of flavours.
Read morePros: Effortful and well balanced flavours , Engaging staff, Interesting setting
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