Exploding Bakery - Carta

Wow. what a gem. The food blew me away, really impressed that they add their own twist on, shows real imagination, and it works.

We had a fab lunch today. A millet salad that was just bursting with roasted veg and flavours be and a frittata that was moist, tasty and delicious. Plus excellent portions

Cool, laid back bakery serving a great range of local, handmade produce in a really cool space. Staff great, food great, all very good. We came late but they had the Lentil Dahl and boy it was tasty! Ver carta

We are new to Exeter and came upon this place on our walk from the station into town. It looked interesting so we had an excellent quality coffee and then another. I noticed the lovely looking sandwiches so we decided to eat here too. The quality was fabulous and the prices are fair about £6.

Had heard great things about this place, but visited yesterday and was very disappointed. The place smelt very smoky (as in burnt food not cigarettes). Coffee was poor and whilst cakes were good they did not make up for the acrid smell which lingered on your clothes for the rest of the day and further meetings.

Coffee and the almond croissants are great. However, the customer service could be much better. On many occasions, some of the staff have been quite dismissive and short, especially the guy with glasses and lots of tattoos. It technically is dog friendly and I've been going with my dog for a while now but on several occasions, I've been ordered to sit away from the counters, other times staff are more welcoming. Would rather go elsewhere that stocks their cakes and pastries with better service. Ver carta

Leaving Exeter after working here for a week. Early at the station so popped into a random cafe, most fortuitously. Understated, kind, knowledgeable service; excellent coffee without any hipster foolishness, just quality sourcing and delivery. A marvellous sausage roll not mucked about with, beautifully seasoned, excellent pastry and with a jigger of house made sauerkraut. Sensible sized collection of cakes (bought one for later so can’t comment yet). Good value too. This is the kind of place that everyone should patronise and forget the chains. Top ingredients handled with skill and no poncing around. Magic.

What a complete mess. First of all, tea was served in a glass ?? with no spoon or anything to stir it with or take the tea bag out with leading to me having to semi stir it with the glass itself. My partners hot chocolate was lukewarm at best and the chocolate had sunk to the bottom and was yet to melt, leading it to be bland and tasteless until the bottom, at which point she was met with the disgustingly overwhelming taste of incredibly rich chocolate all at once. The cake we were served was okay but very very sweet and left my partner feeling sick. This all came to £10, which for what we got, was about £3/4 overpriced. The service was completely and utterly nowhere near up to par. When we...

Nestled near Exeter Central Station, The Exploding Bakery offers a simple yet charming haven for those seeking a delightful culinary experience. During my recent lunchtime visit, I found the stripped-down interior style to be a refreshing change, allowing the focus to be on the star of the show – the fantastic food. The brownies and cakes, crafted with evident love and care on-site, are a testament to the bakery's commitment to quality. As I enjoyed my lunch, I couldn't help but appreciate the enthusiastic staff bustling about, embodying a warm and friendly atmosphere. The frittata with sweet onion slabs, soup and the giant sandwiches were standouts, showcasing a perfect blend of flavours wi... Ver carta