Vegan-friendly
A simple vegetarian restaurant. Open Tue-Fri 11:00-14:30, Tue-Sat 18:00-21:30, Sat 11:00-15:30.
A simple vegetarian restaurant. Open Tue-Fri 11:00-14:30, Tue-Sat 18:00-21:30, Sat 11:00-15:30.
68 Reviews
First Review by Kimbo
DevonJP
Points +60
Delicious food - Edit
Been here several times as it is the best place in Exeter. Most of the menu is vegan and the other items are vegetarian. If you want a 3 course meal with drinks you’ll find this place is a gem
Read morePros: Price, Service, Desserts
Cons: It’s so filling
Guest
gabi6966
Points +592
Simple feel good food - Edit
Nice homely food which is very filling. Nice staff.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-17
Pros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: Busy so need to book a table
MikeyBetts
Hey Gabi! Thanks so much for your review, it really means a lot to me.
Read moreAs a new owner, I really value feedback, so I was wondering if you'd be up for sharing how we could turn this 4 star review into a 5?
Please feel free to email me at mikey@herbiesrestaurant.co.uk, and let me know your thoughts!
Thanks again,
Mikey Betts
Herbies Owner
Guest
Cathi_C
Points +48
Food was ok - Edit
It was not special. The burger was dry and the salad had no dressing…
Read moreGuest
nfish00
Points +81
Amazing lasagne - Edit
Went for dinner and had the lasagne with the trio of salads, it’s been ages since I had such a great lasagne. Couldn’t have asked for more.
Read moreAlso tried some of the carrot and cashew nut roast that my mum had chosen. That was really tasty too, if you love carrot cake as much as I do then you will love this too.
My dad also loved his Buddha bowl.
Got the pecan pie for pudding with custard. The custard was great and the pie was good too but a little too dense and filling after a full meal.
Pros: Great selection of delicious food, Really friendly and welcoming staff
RalphakaGeezer
Glad you enjoyed your visit. It's a little piece of heaven for us vegetarians in Exeter.
Read moreGuest
barbicanben
Points +805
Stunning - Edit
Absolutely superb - top quality food - delicious and great portions - excellent service - wide selection of dishes to suit all tastes - great value.
Read moreWe tried to eat here a couple of years ago but it was fully booked out, so this time we visited Exeter we booked, and we were glad we did because this place is rightly packed out with happy customers.
A handful of dishes are vegetarian, not vegan, but the vegan dishes are clearly marked, and there's lots of choice. Everything was absolutely delicious, but the mushroom sauce with the nut roast deserves a special mention - wow!
Can't wait to go back to Exeter just to eat here again!
Pros: Great portions , Delicious food, Great service
Cons: Gets really busy - well worth booking!
Guest
littlehinchy
Points +304
Dinner in Exeter - Edit
Had the focaccia, hummus, roasted vegetables and wedges - really nice! Everything is clearly labelled on the menu. All the wines are vegan and labelled as such, which is nice as restaurants often don’t do that and it’s annoying to have to google the wine list in a restaurant to check.
Read morePros: Tasty food, Reasonably priced
Guest
O’Moo
Points +16
Tasty food for hungry vegans - Edit
…and vegetarians! Stunning to have so much choice - the four of us each had different meals, all delicious! Super friendly, helpful staff. 29/03/24
Read morePros: Variety of choice, Friendly ambience , New proprietor, Mikey, starting Sunday brunches
Guest
k1223a
Points +191
Lovely veggie restaurant - Edit
Nice, cosy restaurant that’s fully vegetarian with several vegan options. Student budget friendly, and staff are very friendly. The food is great.
Read moreGuest
AdamJC
Points +30
Nice relaxed vegetarian and vegan restaurant - Edit
Relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. Whole menu is vegetarian or vegan.
Read moreRalphakaGeezer
Definitely worth a visit then. , yeah ?.
Read moreGuest
AndyRurals
Points +376
Exeter’s finest!! - Edit
Been coming here since ‘93!! Proper hippie joint with hearty home made food.
Read morePros: Great portions , Friendly staff , Healthy options
Guest
CharleyHarris
Points +1007
Great spot - Edit
I ate here twice during my trip to Exeter in January. First having a blt and my friend had nachos (she said they were awesome and I loved my blt sandwich). I then went back by myself later in the week, where I had soup (yummy) and a brownie (bit too dense for me). I also ordered a smoothie, which turned out to be an overpriced innocent smoothie they had placed in a glass - not the home made version I thought it was from the description!
Read moreI’ve since revisited in September and my thoughts stand! Portions are big!
Overall, I highly recommend them!
Toilets are down some rickety stairs and there are a couple of steps into the restaurant (there is an evac chair though). The restaurant itself is small with a fair amount of tables, so may be difficult for those with mobility issues.
Updated from previous review on 2023-04-22
Pros: Delicious main courses
Cons: Difficult for those with mobility issues, No homemade smoothies
Guest
andydillon84
Points +119
Lovely family meal - Edit
Went as a family. My wife had the special pie which looked fantastic, I had the curry which was delicious and our son had a vegan pizza. All the smoothies and milkshakes could be veganised as well. Staff were very friendly even though they seemed very busy.
Read morePros: Choice, Great food, Good customer service
Guest
emilybudden
Points +34
Stressful in a good way - Edit
I’d forgotten what it was like to actually have to chose from a menu. The Buddha bowl was delicious and a very generous portion. We are already planning what we’re going to have on our next visit.
Read moreGuest
HeatherPhelps
Points +402
Exeter gem! - Edit
Always come to Herbie's when I'm in Exeter. Lovely independent family run place with amazing food and friendly service. No pictures because I get too excited for the food 🥲
Read morePros: Fully vegetarian , Amazing food, Great service and independent restaurant
Guest
GinnyDoxey
Points +154
Perfect - Edit
Couldn't recommend this more highly.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Lovely staff
Guest
angiebroughton
Points +16
Very nice restaurant - Edit
The restaurant is not huge but well laid out. The staff were very helpful and friendly and "birthdayfied" a dessert for my partner. The food was all delicious and very reasonably priced. Would definately recommend.
Read moreGuest
TomWright
Points +136
Really good - Edit
Had such a good meal here, definitely recommend. Loads of vegan options
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Nice staff
Guest
Shareen
Points +314
Amazingly good - Edit
This vegetarian cafe has been ahead of its time with catering for vegans and gluten free. Always friendly and helpful. The food is always plentiful and delicious. Many a happy family meal they have provided for us, well worth the 80 mile round trip! A firm family favourite.
Read moreGuest
luciatazp
Points +1878
Good but could improve - Edit
Lovely for an entirely vegan dinner. Some of the dishes are delicious, like the lasagna or starters, but other dishes fall quite a bit short (like the curry I had.. not very flavorful, slightly dull). Overall great as it is all vegan, but could definitely improve some of their dishes.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Delicious desserts, Starters are good
Cons: Quite pricy
Guest
AllisonHill
Points +182
Lovely little restaurant - Edit
We had a delicious meal here. The selection is amazing and everything is available as a vegan option. The portions were huge!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Delicious food , Large portions
Cons: So much choice'
Guest
LeahChristopher
Points +20
Wonderful dinner - Edit
Fantastic food, great portions, lovely service. Best to book for busier nights as its quite small. Will definitely return
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
Guest
NinjaKatjaHorr
Points +365
Vegetarian Restaurant with lots of vegan options - Edit
Lovely vegetarian restaurant. Almost all not naturally vegan options can be made vegan on request. Both vegan and vegan on request is clearly marked. Delicious food & desserts. Very friendly service.
Read morePros: Great selection of vegan options, Vegan & vegan on request are clearly marked, Wide variety of delicious dishes & desserts
Guest
HarryMills
Points +186
Fantastic vegetarian restaurant - Edit
A great selection of both vegan and vegetarian dishes on the menu, and the vegan options are clearly marked.
Read moreThe price was good and the staff were incredibly friendly.
Pros: Great selection of vegan options, Vegan options clearly marked, Very friendly staff
Guest
LexRigby
Points +203
Hearty Herbies - Edit
With a wide range of options, this is one little gem worth a visit. The portions were big, the food freshly cooked and beautifully presented.
Read moreWe had the nacho deluxe. Ditch your three bean chilli negativity and get with the program... The classics are classic for good reason.
Pros: Very reasonable prices, Specials board, Great atmosphere
Cons: Couple of non-vegan ingredients on the menu
Guest
MoonlitWolf
Points +61
Our Favourite Veggie Haunt in Exeter - Edit
If we're in Exeter over lunchtime, this is where we head. We were so relieved it survived lockdown, as it's such a great place to eat!
Read morePros: Excellent range of choices, Great-tasting, brilliant value, original food, Friendly, chatty staff
Cons: Slightly tricky stairs down to loos
Guest
SallyP
Points +328
A classic veggie restaurant - Edit
Always have wonderful food here, it never fails to deliver. Lots of vegan options for all courses. The staff are delightful too. Always come to Herbies when in Exeter even though there are lots of other places. It's a classic 👌
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly and welcoming
Guest
HappyPigJo
Points +193
Very nice Lasagne - Edit
The lasagne was wonderful, garnished well and generously with salad. The staff was friendly, too.
Read morePros: Great vegan options.
Guest
For Members
Why was my review removed? Guidelines for writing a review View our privacy policyFor Business Owners
Claim this business
See inaccurate information? Submit an update here Link to this page from your site See an unfair review? View full terms & conditionsThis page has been viewed 20010 times.