Reviews

Overall Total Score
2.8 out of 5
Average | 90 reviews

What Sofia Simpson likes about Cafe Zest:
Was doing a bit of shopping in Exeter with my Gran, who is in her seventies. She goes to Cafe Zest at least twice a week and insisted on buying me lunch in her favourite cafe. She had the soup and bread and I had...a jacket potato with tuna mayo. Plus drinks. The service was very quick and friendly. I thoroughly enjoyed my potato with its very generous portion of tuna mayo and a healthy side salad. After that we both... View all feedback. What Christian White doesn't like about Cafe Zest:
You would think that chef in a department store cafe couldn't go wrong in a department store cafe, just having to heat things up and chuck some oven chips in. But I was wrong. I ordered quiche, chips and mixed vegetables. The quiche was undercooked;...the chips were undercooked (ie crunchy) and the vegetables were overcooked, World War Two style. The only thing they didn't mess up was the bottle of apple juice I took... View all feedback.

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1.8 ★ from 10 reviews
Paul
05.04.2022 - 20:26

We decided to seek refuge from the rain and grab a quick bite to eat along with a cup of tea at this restaurant. My mom selected a sandwich from the menu that w...

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Georgia
05.04.2022 - 20:26

We sought refuge from the rain in this restaurant to take a break and recharge before doing some Christmas shopping. After exploring two empty floors in House o...

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Jennifer
05.04.2022 - 20:26

My partner and I wanted to treat my grandparents to a beautiful coffee. the service we received was really under par, the priority of the customers behind us in...

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Sofia
05.04.2022 - 20:26

Was doing a bit of shopping in Exeter with my Gran, who is in her seventies. She goes to Cafe Zest at least twice a week and insisted on buying me lunch in her...

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Christian
05.04.2022 - 20:26

You would think that chef in a department store cafe couldn't go wrong in a department store cafe, just having to heat things up and chuck some oven chips in. B...

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Café Zest draws customers seeking warmth and comfort, yet reactions vary widely. While some diners praise the friendly service and charm of the café, others express disappointment in the food quality, noting bland flavors and poorly cooked items. The ambiance provides a pleasant backdrop for conversation, reminiscent of a bygone era, but cleanliness issues, particularly in the restrooms, have raised concerns. Despite these inconsistencies, certain standout dishes, like the celebrated lemon meringue pie and fresh sandwiches, shine through. This café may charm some, but whether it leaves a lasting impression remains an open question.

Tripadvisor
3.1 ★ from 41 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
3.0 ★ from 39 reviews

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