The Plant Cafe-Deli

1 Cathedral Yard
Exeter
Devon EX1 1HJ

Telephone: 01392 428144

E-mail: theplant@btinternet.com

OPENING TIMES
Mondays - Saturdays = 9am to 6pm
Fridays = 9am to 9pm
Sundays = 10.30am to 5.30pm

Fully Vegetarian

International

Vegan

Organic

Julia, Ella and Lydia (London) wrote on 25 February 2008

We had a wonderful lunch at the Plant last week. The staff managed to cope with my fussy coeliac daughter, and my indecisive older daughter. Absolutely delicious food - I had a huge salad plate - superb. Sat loverlooking the cathedral - really nice staff - I wish they would publish a cook book.

Clare and Family (Exeter) wrote on 20 December 2007

We really like plant deli because of the fresh organic food and fabulous location. Sometimes the staff aren't as friendly as we would like and the vegan options are very limited indeed which is a great pity because the food is high quality and the place is ethical and uses fairtrade ingredients and also sells them.

I would go much more often but tend to go to herbies because there is a greater vegan choice and very friendly staff altho i dont think it is as organic there.

Sarah (Exeter) wrote on 6 November 2007

I have to say, I've been in a number of times and I've always found the staff friendly and helpful - even when I'm dithering over what to have because it all looks so good. It is quite pricey (on my budget anyway) but frankly it's worth it - the food is wonderful and generously sized (no wonder Jay wanted half portions) and they've been very happy to wrap up what I can't eat and let me take home. They bring the food to you (sitting outside by the cathedral is perfect) and they have water jugs on every table, even though they sell drinks.

Jay, I suspect it pays to be polite!

I recommend the baked rissotto and the courgette and walnut cake - they're delicious.

Paula (Devon) wrote on 30 October 2007

I am so shocked to see what Jay wrote about The Plant, I have been going there since it first opened as I love it so much.

The staff could not be more friendly and helpful (they are all so lovely!!!), and I think that Jay must have been in another cafe.... This is not The Plant that I know!!

Their food is just heavenly, exceptional quality,fresh, bursting with taste,local and lots of it is organic.

You choose what you want, and you can eat in or takeaway. There is also more seating than ever with many tables outside.

Please do not listen to the comment below and go to The Plant, I promise you, you will not regret it!!!

Jay (Exeter) wrote on 20 September 2007

Rude staff, cramped seating, over priced! I asked for a mix of two menu items and the owner refused, after questioning her and her pretension I was asked to leave.

Clare Radburn (Restaurant Connection) wrote on 6 June 2005

This small cafe is proving to be very popular since opening in August 2004.  It serves fresh, contemporary vegetarian and organic food.  Lots of little savoury tartlets (their speciality), pies, frittatas, cakes and a huge choice of imaginative salads all made fresh on the premises. Prices from £1.50-£7.00 depending on how hungry you are!  Unfortunately it doesn't take bookings so you have to take a chance over lunchtimes when it gets really busy.  They also do anything to take away which is a great alternative since the Cathedral Green in on the doorstep - it has fantastic views!  If you are vegan or have allergies there's still plenty of choice.   There's also a fantastic choice of locally produced and organic deli items on the shelves - very unusual chocolates, sauces, teas etc.  The Cafe is only open during the day but you can hire the whole place out for special occasions in the evening and they have a fantastic 4 course dinner and you can take your own wine. I totally recommend it, there's nothing else like it!