Best Brunch and Bottomless Brunch in Exeter – Looking for brunch options?
Exeter has some fabulous places to try smashed avocado on toast or a full English fry up! You can even go all out and have a bottomless Mimosas or Prosecco.
Have a look at our list of the places for the best brunch in Exeter.
Turtle Bay – Bottomless Brunch
Unit 14, Queen St, Exeter EX4 3HP
“When we founded Turtle Bay, our aim was simple: bring the fun, bring the flavour, and bring on the good times. With 42 restaurants across the UK, our fantastically friendly staff are always on hand to answer all your questions and share their personal recommendations. Now – what are you drinking?”
Turtle Bay offer a great unusual brunch menu with options like a bacon roti roll (Hand stretched, roti to order; packed with jerk streaky bacon, cream cheese, chilli relish & fresh herbs), the big Kingston Grill Down (Smoky bacon, jerk sausage, roasted mushrooms, curried chickpeas, roasted tomato, grilled roti & free-range eggs your way), Honey Bunny Yardbird (Roti stacked with buttermilk crispy chicken, cream cheese, rich maple syrup, hot sauce & fresh watermelon) and Curry Goat Hash (Spicy goat, chipped potato, curry sauce, pink onion & two free-range fried eggs).
They also offer a bottomless brunch – Choose any brunch, burger or roti dish with unlimited Prosecco, cocktails, mocktails, softs or draught Red Stripe. Max 2 hours.
Click here to see our review of Bottomless Brunch at Turtle Bay – with lots of food and drink photos!
Las Iguanas Bottomless Brunch
79-81 Queen St, Exeter EX4 3RP
Las Iguanas do a bottomless brunch. The deal is: you get to choose a starter and a main from their brunch menu and then you can indulge in bottomless Prosecco or draught beer for 90 minutes from when you are seated. Bottomless brunch is available every day of the week.
On Saturdays it is served from 11am until 3pm (last booking at 1.30pm), and every other day it is served from 11am until 5pm (last booking 3.30pm). You can also upgrade to bottomless cocktails. Dishes include enchiladas, burritos, wings and burgers.
See more details as we have reviewed the Las Iguanas Bottomless Brunch here.
Bill’s Restaurant for Brunch
32-33 Gandy St, Exeter EX4 3LS
Bill’s has a lovely eclectic, home from home, comfortable feel to it. Brunch plates include:
Bill’s Brunch
Two fried free range eggs, smoked streaky bacon, Cumberland sausage, roasted plum tomatoes, mushrooms, potato rösti, baked beans, black pudding and toast.
Bill’s Garden Plate
Two poached free range eggs, halloumi, roasted plum tomato, charred red peppers, smashed avocado, hollandaise, mushrooms, potato rösti, baked beans, pea shoots, mixed seeds & toast.
Smashed Avocado on Toast
With two poached free-range eggs, spinach, coriander & chilli (add smoked salmon or smoked streaky bacon for an extra charge).
We have reviewed the brunch offering at Bill’s (with lots of food photos) here.
The Exonian
99-101 Fore St, Exeter EX4 3HY
This is part of the Crafted Social family of pubs.
“We’re proud to offer one of the most extensive bottomless brunch menus around so you can enjoy brunch properly. With plenty of delish dishes for you to choose from, you can enjoy all your fave food with your tasty little tipples.
Now for the small matter of drinks… in the mood for cocktails, beer or Prosecco as part of your 2-hour session? We’ve got you covered. We know everyone’s tastes are different, and we make sure we cater to all.
Round-up the bottomless brunch gang, check your options below, and make a booking now!”
We have reviewed the all day brunch at your local Crafted Social pub here.
Bella Italia – Bottomless Pizza Brunch
92 Queen St, Exeter EX4 3RP
Bella Italia are an Italian restaurant chain that also offer a Bottomless Pizza Brunch – bottomless pizza, combined with bottomless Prosecco – what’s not to love? Find out all the info here.
They also do a surprisingly good value cooked breakfast. Choose from items like the Bella Breakfast (Two rashers of bacon, Cumberland pork sausage, tomato, baked beans, toasted ciabatta, with your choice of fried, scrambled or poached eggs), the Bacon and Egg Pancake Stack (Three buttermilk pancakes topped with three rashers of bacon and two fried eggs. Served with syrup), Fruity Pancake Stack (Three buttermilk pancakes topped with sliced bananas, strawberries and creamy mascarpone. Served with syrup) or the Forte Frittata (Eggs, spinach, new potatoes, red peppers, spicy ‘nduja sausage, pepperoni, and green chillies).
Read at the info about Bella Italia Bottomless Pizza Brunch here.
Patisserie Valerie – Great Value Brunch
High St, Exeter EX4 3DU, UK
There is a great deal on Groupon currently for a hot drink and all day brunch for two at Patisserie Valerie for £14.95. Options include the Farmhouse breakfast: two free-range eggs, back bacon, Cumberland sausage, tomatoes, a flat mushroom, baked beans and bloomer toast, Brioche French toast: a choice of frosted mixed berries and maple syrup or sweet-cure bacon with maple syrup or banana and cinnamon, Eggs Benedict served on a brioche bun and many more. See the Groupon deal here.
We have reviewed the all day brunch at Patisserie Valerie here.
Mango’s
Kings Wharf, The Quay, Exeter EX2 4AN
Mango’s is a dog friendly, independent cafe serving brunch dishes like Eggs Benedict (Two soft poached eggs served with your choice of Wiltshire ham, mushroom or salmon on a toasted muffin with hollandaise sauce), Chorizo Shakshuka (Two eggs, poached in a rich tomato sauce with onions, garlic, red peppers, butter beans and chorizo. Topped with feta and served with warm bread for dipping!), Smashed Avocado (A firm favourite! Smashed avocado served on toasted sourdough topped with feta, cherry tomatoes, fresh chilli and coriander) and Cinnamon Toast (Granary toast topped with cinnamon butter and served with red berries, sliced banana and cream).
Côte Brasserie – Breakfast and Brunch
19-21 Cathedral Yard, Exeter EX1 1HB
Côte Brasserie serve breakfast and brunch from 8am until 12 noon on a Monday to Friday and then 9am to 1pm on a Saturday and Sunday. Highlights include a breakfast set menu that involves any cooked breakfast with fresh orange juice or cloudy apple juice and a hot drink of your choice.
Options include a full English breakfast, Crepe Complete (pancakes, bacon and comte cheese), Eggs Florentine, Eggs Royal and Eggs Avocado. They can make a gluten free full English breakfast.
See our review of the Champagne Breakfast at Côte Brasserie.
Puerto Lounge
38 Commercial Road, Exeter, EX2 4AE
The Lounges are a group of modern, fun and slightly quirky restaurants. “What is it that people love best about Lounging? Is it the food? The cocktails? Our lovely staff? Or the photo of the old boy on an airbed in his pants? Let’s see, shall we?” Brunch options range from the Lounge Breakfast (Smoked back bacon, Cumberland sausage, hash browns, baked beans, slow-roasted tomato, button mushrooms, fried egg and toast), Chorizo & Feta Shakshuka (Two poached eggs in a lightly spiced Mediterranean tomato & red pepper sauce, topped with pan-fried chorizo and feta, served with toasted ciabatta) to Lounge Eggs with Button Mushroom (Two poached eggs served with hollandaise on a toasted English muffin with button mushrooms) and breakfast muffins or toast.
Boston Tea Party
84 Queen St, Exeter EX4 3RP
Boston Tea Party say that “each of our cafes is designed to be a one-off, a cherished local. We want to remain a café to be discovered, recommended and returned to. We do this not only by ensuring no two cafes look or feel the same but by ensuring they have unique personalities, driven by our people. This is a place where you’re accepted for who you are. Classically British (despite the name) we’re on a mission to serve simply and well-prepared food and drinks made with great ingredients, skill and love. Ethically sourced, affordable, feel-good, great value, healthy and excellent quality. Breakfast and brunch are served all day and include everything from The Boss Breakfast, Cheddar and Jalapeno Cornbread, Smoked Salmon, Avocado and Scrambled Eggs, to Chorizo Hash, Spelt Granola and American Pancakes.
Cafe Rouge
Unit MSU5 24 Bedford Street, Exeter EX1 1LL
Cafe Rouge are a chain of French restaurants. “Whatever the time of day, we have a dish to suit your mood; from steak frites and boeuf bourguignon to a selection of croques, baguettes and vegan options too – all on our menu of classic French food with a contemporary twist.” They offer breakfast and brunch dishes such as the Grande Breakfast (two free-range eggs, two Cumberland sausages, sweet cure bacon, beans, mushroom, tomato, black pudding, sautéed potatoes and sourdough toast), Pancakes (three warm pancakes topped with your choice of sweet cure bacon, banana and maple syrup, or fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and pineapple with fruit compot, and French Toast (two slices of sweet brioche bread topped with your choice of sweet cure bacon, banana and maple syrup, chocolate sauce, banana and hazelnuts or fresh seasonal fruit, honey and vanilla crème fraîche).
Cosy Club
Halford Wing, Dean Clarke House, 1 Southernhay Gardens, Exeter EX1 1SG
Cosy Clubs serve up relaxed dining, drinking and lounging in a really special setting with a dash of nostalgia. We love the big squishy leather sofas! Cosy Club has an extensive Brunch menu that’s served until 5pm (so you won’t be too late!).
You can choose from the Cosy Club Breakfast – the Cosy Club take on a full English, or go for something sweet like Buttermilk Pancakes. Keep it simple with a Smoked Bacon or Cumberland Sausage Sandwich or go all out with Smoked Salmon and Scrambled Eggs. You can also find a vegetarian breakfast or Avocado Brunch.
