Vegan
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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
LisaFooter
Points +318
Delicious - Edit
Lovely 100% vegan cafe - Great smoothies, delicious homemade dishes, nice staff & nice chilled surroundings
Read morePros: Great choice , Good friendly staff , Good prices
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IceTea
Points +51
Unreal! - Edit
Absolutely unreal - loved the food, the atmosphere and the staff! Will be coming back when in Exeter 🤩
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zaratomkins
Points +141
Good quality dishes - Edit
Their menu is small but fully vegan, with quite a bit of variety and sweet and savoury meal options. Good prices, gluten-free options, and friendly staff. I reccomend the chai latte!
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Dog friendly
Cons: Bit hidden away
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Imogendsc
Points +64
Amazing chocolate smoothie! - Edit
This place is the holy grail of vegan stops! The chocolate smoothie is like none other that I’ve ever had and the food is Devine!
Read morePros: Chocolate smoothie, Amazing atmosphere, Delightful staff
Cons: None
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christy1993
Points +870
unique, great place - Scandinavian vibes - Edit
In a quirky arcade area with great vibes, lots of greenery and lots of seating. Everything we had was delicious, including the hot drinks. Quite a simple menu but done well. Really happy we chose this place when driving through. Recommend!
Read morePros: All vegan, Greenery and seating
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BeatriceHearne
Points +142
Great location and atmosphere - Edit
yes the food is great and a vegan haven but we really appreciate the open area under glass - ideal for well spaced coffee and meals when it's allowed!! On a really interesting independent shops area in Exeter.....
Read morePros: dining space, interesting menu
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johnbauy
Points +126
What a find!! - Edit
I grew up in Exeter and used to hangout in this arcade as a teenager, but to come back now in middle age and find there a place that not only does cool vegan stuff but loads of gluten-free options too; the gluten free waffles are especially recommended by my gf partner, and I’m raving about their decaf flat white with oat milk; gorgeous!!
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nicky35
Points +28
Amazing food and Friendly Staff - Edit
This place is incredible. The food is so fresh and tasty!!! Coffee is great! Amazing staff, highly recommend.
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BethClements
Points +194
One of the nicest vegan cafes I've been to - Edit
Such good breakfast and lovely place to sit with our vegan dog 😊 would love to have somewhere like this local to me but it's a 5 hour drive! Great thrift shop next door too
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Kohi
Points +91
Pretty Hip - Edit
It's a sweet vegan spot huddled within a trendy arcade on a hip street.
Read moreThe dogs were welcomed in and given vegan dog treats; my dog who ordinarily turns her nose up at such offerings chomped it down so their dog food is obviously of a high standard. Didn't try the human food but the menu was tempting, settled for an oat Mylk flat white which was masterfully decorated and delicious but on the smaller side. The breakfast tea was also a proper brew and given the thumbs up by an omnivore!
Pros: Trendy spot, Offer free nibbles for dogs
Cons: Small drink sizes
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WillEvans
Points +20
Good food and coffee - Edit
My friends and I went to Sacred Grounds for lunch. The atmosphere in the shop is really clean and fresh.
Read moreMy oat milk latte was good although maybe a little bit small.
To eat, I had the tofu sandwich. This is a BIG sandwich with slices of marinated tofu, thick crusty bread, lettuce and tomatoes and lots of vegan mayo. It is one of the best vegan sandwiches I have ever eaten.
My friends had the Dahl soup which they said was very nice as well.
Love that the shop runs on green energy as well!
Pros: 100% plant based menu, Good coffee and food, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Coffee was a bit small
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foodfanatic
Points +53
Best brunch ever! - Edit
Me and my friends went for brunch here today while visiting Exeter and were blown away by the food and drinks. I had the smokey bean dish with sourdough which came with scrambled tofu and avocado, the dish was so flavourful and delicious I would definitely recommend it.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-01-26
Pros: Yummy brunch options , Wide selection of drinks , Good value for money
Cons: Limited indoor seating , Can be very busy at peak lbrunch time
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TaylorFiscus
Points +47
I haven't had a food dish that I love yet - Edit
I don't know what's going on with their food, but it's a LOVELY location, but the menu is just dry and uninspired. I hope they can get it together soon because they have a great concept and an excellent space.
Read morePros: Good coffee, Excellent atmosphere
Cons: Dry uninspired food, Expensive/overpriced for what it is, A bit cramped; kept tripping over rugs/chair legs
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Lozilou
Points +108
Great food great location - Edit
Not a huge menu but top quality freshly made, with such lush flavours. We went the savoury waffles and the tofu on toast with a difference. Both were delicious! The best turmeric ginger latte as well.
Read morePros: Great food , Great location , Blankets on offer for outside seating
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philpottbrown
Points +114
Refreshing scandi simplicity - Edit
Sacred grounds is tucked away in a lovely peaceful arcade, which means that the outside seating area is sheltered from wind and rain, and is just a gorgeous spot. Inside has a really lovely atmosphere. They have a simple menu with some unusual finds like savoury waffles, awesome homemade soup, some cafes and awesome coffee.. what’s not to like!
Read morePros: Awesome waffles, Lovey atmosphere, Covered outside area
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MarieLucasC
Points +66
Fantastic food, friendly staff. - Edit
Love this place. Homemade vegan goodness. Everything we’ve eaten and drank here has been delicious. Staff are really lovely and helpful.
Read morePros: Totally Vegan, Amazing food, Friendly staff
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AndyM_N3
Points +142
Plant-based perfection - Edit
There’s a lovely welcoming atmosphere at this vegan cafe in the heart of Exeter. The food is wonderful, the staff are friendly and the prices are reasonable.
Read morePros: Good range of options, Delicious food, Great coffee
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amberlouisa
Points +311
amazing!! - Edit
absolutely love visiting sacred grounds - the food is incredible, and I love how the menu changes seasonally. so many great options, the beetroot latte is heavenly!
Read morePros: all vegan, unique
Cons: quite pricey
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Sheen per
Points +273
Bloody wonderful - Edit
Good food, well presented. Nice space and lovely staff. What more can I say - just one of my favourite vegan cafes.
Read morePros: The food, The staff, The space
Cons: None what’s so ever
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jane555
Points +51
Beautiful food and location - Edit
The cafe itself is gorgeous, plants everywhere and had a rustic feel to the place. When I lived in Exeter it was a favourite of mine and the ever changing menu makes it a fun place to come back to time and time again. A definite 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Read morePros: Food is delicious , Lovely atmosphere , The hot chocolate is AMAZING
Cons: A bit expensive... but mainly worth it
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AndyCB
Points +2437
Great atmosphere and tasty breakfast! - Edit
It was really nice to find a vegan place that offers something more than the standard breakfast, without going OTT on the health aspects.
Read moreWe only managed one visit to Sacred Grounds, and we had a stack of homemade, marinated seitan, mustard, cream cheese, caramelised onions and watercress on really good bread.
The menu (which is quite small) apparently changes regularly, which I really like!
You’ll find the venue itself at the end of an arcade with independent shops, although their tables spill out into the arcade giving them plenty of space for busy days! Well worth a visit!
Pros: Delicious breakfast, Great design, Lovely service
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PabloMP
Points +276
Decent food, not great furniture - Edit
The place was fine. the chairs were super small and sounded like they were going to break. The tables were very bad designed so there is no space for the legs. They seem like tables taken from the street. The place is a bit pricey too. Fortunately, the flavour of the food was good. Except for the soup, which was too salty. The chocolate drink was very good but too expensive.
Read moreI would add that I saw nothing made of plastic, which is very good. The napkins were made of recycled paper. However, the place was not very clean and several hairy dogs walked in.
Updated from previous review on 2019-04-19
Pros: Flavour, Size of dishes, Vegan
Cons: Location, Furniture, Cleanliness
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janewriting
Points +144
Lovely food - Edit
this is a small cafe and was quite crowded (a good sign, particularly as it's off the beaten track) when we visited. The food was very fresh and tasty. I had the Smørbrød II - interesting flavours, really well-balanced.
Read moreFound the coffee a bit weak; otherwise great and highly recommend.
Pros: intersting flavcours
Cons: weak coffee
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Mowade
Points +147
Amazing brunch spot - Edit
Great location and decor, light and open with tons of plants. Food was nice, it’s better suited to breakfast/ brunch than a standard full meal. I found it a bit expensive for what it was, especially the small size of the portions, but I enjoyed visiting and will go again. A nice addition to fully vegan spots in Exeter, and a much healthier alternative to Rabbit.
Read morePros: Healthy , Lovely staff , Great interior
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WiktoriaJazwinska
Points +22
Delicious and imaginative! - Edit
The staff are talented and welcoming, as is the interior which is full of plants, artwork and books. The dishes and drinks are all imaginative and flavoursome and everything is packed full of flavour! If it is brunch or a quite unwind you’re looking for, this spot should bot be missed off your list!
Read morePros: Delicious range of alternative lattes , Lovely experience in a beautifully arranged space
Cons: Small choice of sweet treats , Limited menu as the cafe is new
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ScarletFields
Points +50
Outstanding Vegan Find! - Edit
A superb find. Imaginative vegan food, that makes a change from the norm! Interior was cool, on trend and non pretentious. Staff were friendly. The attention to detail was fantastic. Great coffee and food. So much so we went back a second time in one day!
Read morePros: Outstanding food and presentation , Fab interior/decor, Friendly Staff
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robetst
Points +16
A hidden gem in a lovely arcade in the city. - Edit
I had the soup which, on this rainy day, was perfect. My friends had waffles, savoury and sweet but looked beautiful! Lovely staff, reasonably priced and nice surroundings.
Read morePros: Vegan menu, Friendly staff, Nice setting
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