A PLACE WORTH KNOWING
A little city hideaway
Tucked inside McCoy’s Arcade, Sacred Grounds brings plant-based brunch and speciality coffee to Exeter’s independent West Quarter.
Step away from the main shopping streets and into McCoy’s Arcade. Sacred Grounds sits beneath its glass roof, bringing plant-based food and speciality coffee to the West Quarter. It is a natural starting point for an Exeter day built around independent places and an unhurried brunch.
The lovely little details
- Plant-based café in McCoy’s Arcade in Exeter’s independent West Quarter.
- Brunch and speciality coffee served beneath a glass-roofed atrium.
- Seasonal feast nights and creative events appear in the café’s programme.
A TIP FROM A VISITOR
The breakfast sandwich or smoky beans
A March 2026 Tripadvisor review picked out these two brunch dishes. Check today’s menu before choosing—the kitchen changes with the seasons.
Read the review17 March 2026THE USEFUL LITTLE DETAILS
Make a little plan.
Getting there
Look for McCoys Arcade on Fore Street in Exeter’s West Quarter. The café sits beneath the arcade’s glass atrium.
Before you set off
Brunch can be booked online. The current website lists Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–3pm, with brunch served until 2.30pm. Feast nights require a separate advance booking.
Check bookings & availabilityPlant-based kitchen
The café makes its seasonal plant-based food and drinks in-house, with an emphasis on local sourcing.
Check the detailsBrunch timing
Arrive before 2.30pm if you want brunch; the current website lists closing at 3pm.
Check the detailsEvening visits
Sacred Feast evenings run on selected dates and require booking. Check current dates and availability on the website.
Check the detailsFinding the café
Head into McCoys Arcade from Fore Street and look for the glass-roofed atrium.
Check the detailsAccess
The café’s booking listing advertises disabled access. Contact the team about your particular requirements before visiting.
Check the detailsDetails checked 23 October 2026. Opening times, menus and access arrangements can change; confirm anything essential directly before travelling.
About this feature & our sources
This is an editorial discovery, researched from the venue’s own information and any visitor sources linked here. It is not a paid partnership or a first-hand review. Individual visitor tips reflect that person’s experience; they are not a live rating or a promise about your visit.
- Sacred Grounds · official opening and seasonal food ↗
- Sacred Grounds · menus and booking ↗
- Sacred Grounds · official booking listing and address ↗
- Tripadvisor · Sacred Grounds reviews ↗
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