Reviews - Herbies

#15 - Vegetarian - Exeter, Vegetarian/vegan, Cheese

Reviews summary

Herbies is a long-established, family-run vegetarian restaurant in Exeter that draws praise for its warm, relaxed atmosphere, friendly service and generous, home-style portions. Guests frequently note the restaurant’s strengths for vegans, vegetarians and those needing gluten- or dairy-free options, with thoughtful presentation and accommodating staff. Criticisms focus on inconsistent food seasoning and texture—some dishes described as bland or overly soggy—and occasional service and seating problems during busy periods. Value opinions vary: many appreciate large portions and comfort-style cooking, while others feel pricing and a mandatory gratuity can outweigh quality.

Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 4891 reviews

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Last update : 06.12.2022

4.6 ★ from 63 reviews
mrichards
06.12.2022

If you are in Exeter and you want some well crafted, well presented and fantastically tasting vegetarian food, Herbies is the place for you. Words don't really do justice to what was a great evening of food. If there was one problem it was that everything looks and sounds great and we didn't know what to order. When we chose we weren't dissapointed. We arrived without a reservation and a table was found for us without a problem. The service was great and we were looked after the correct amount. The food was amazing and we will definitely be visiting again soon to try more of the menu. Thank you Herbies please open more restaurants!!

cooper-luke
28.05.2022

Fantastic eating, great portions, beautiful service. best for busy nights than its pretty small to book. we will return

gdavis-beach6
28.05.2022

A fantastic restaurant. in the middle of the city. with a fantastic menu. catering for vegan and vegetarian. eating is delicious, and the staff is great. in the did we recommend this place if they are ever in exeter, here in devon, in Great Britain

sophia95-1
28.05.2022

Beautiful vegetarian restaurant. almost all non-natural vegan options can be made on request vegan. both vegan and vegan on request is clearly marked. tasty diners. very friendly service.

keith-watson-3
28.05.2022

A large selection of vegan and vegetarian dresses on the menu, and the vegan options are clearly marked. the price was good and the staff was incredibly friendly.

Gastroranking-it

Last update : 02.08.2024

5.0 ★ from 50 reviews
gerrard-fisher
02.08.2024

Another fabulous meal last night. Super friendly service and excellent choice of food and drink. Thank you Herbies!

elly-barrow
02.08.2024

The most delicious vegan food I’ve ever eaten, the tofu ciabatta was so tasty and the service was really good, lovely staff. Would definitely come back

katy-moore-2
02.08.2024

Wow! My first time at Herbies and it was absolutely delicious. The Buddha bowl was especially yummy. I didn't know vegetarian food could taste this good. Mikey was also extremely friendly and welcoming and nothing was too much bother. Absolutely incredible service. I couldn't recommend Herbies more!

sabreen
02.08.2024

This place is a gem! Absolutely delicious vegetarian food, i had the bean nachos followed by the pecan treacle tart and my stomach was so happy

nick-oneal
02.08.2024

I am not a vegan or veggie but sitting down and eating at Herbie's was one of the most enjoyable dining nights out I've had in years! The food was incredible and the portions were epic. Brilliant service from lovely people, highly recommend.

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Last update : 14.04.2026

4.7 ★ from 508 reviews
corina-carmen
14.04.2026

Had such a lovely time at Herbies! The atmosphere was amazing and the music really set the vibe. The service was fantastic, especially from Andrea who made us feel so welcome. The whole table had an incredible time – definitely recommend!

maria-pelaou-1
14.04.2026

Stopped by on a busy Friday night and luckily found one free table! The staff were lovely, attentive and very helpful when explaining a few things on the menu. The food was amazing! We shared some of the tapas style dishes everything was 10/10. Next time I’ll make room for dessert!

holly-errington
14.04.2026

Smashed potatoes, banana blossom tacos, aranchini and corn ribs were delicious! Highly recommend! Only sad thing was the jackfruit sliders, which just tasted of bbq sauce. Another sauce should be added to compliment the bbq sauce, and more filling should be added, so it doesn't feel like you're just drinking bbq sauce.

poppy-mcintyre
14.04.2026

Fabulous food and a lovely friendly atmosphere for such a reasonable price. Just visiting Exeter for the day and stumbled across Herbies, but will be eating here now everytime we come to Exeter, the food and flavours are incredible, cannot recommend enough.

john-fewings
14.04.2026

I have been going to Herbies for almost forty years, it was the first vegetarian restaurant that I discovered. The new menu is really good, I need to go back and try more of the options.

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FAQ

Staff are generally described as friendly and welcoming, though service speed can be inconsistent at busy times.

Some guests report bland seasoning or soggy textures on certain dishes; overall quality can vary between visits.

Opinions vary: many praise generous portions and home-style cooking, while others feel the price is high for the quality.

Some guests have reported an automatic gratuity fee on their bills—check your receipt or ask when booking.

Wait times can be longer during busy periods—one review mentioned a long wait for drinks—so allow extra time at peak hours.

Yes. Presentation is often described as thoughtful and homely, matching the restaurant’s comfort-food style.

Yes. Several reviews indicate variability—some meals are enjoyed as tasty and comforting, while others are criticized for blandness or texture issues.

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