Looking back nostalgically over last week spent in Devon, Exeter comes top of the sighs league. I love the city because I was born there and because of happy family memories and special places. That said, it is always nice to find somewhere new, and when my relative and I were looking for a place to grab a quick coffee we noticed The Plant Cafe tucked into a little corner.
We sat outside and enjoyed views of the wonderful cathedral. I munched a slice of raspberry and beetroot cake and sipped a chai latte. M chewed on a buzz bar (plenty of healthy things) and drank coffee. We were both pleased with our choice.
Right: on to the pen picture. Small, historic-looking building in a quiet area of the Green. Tables outside - ideal for this weather. Inside it's cosy and crowded - a mix of locals and visitors. The food is wholesome - possibly organic, possibly vegetarian (how vague!) - and you could certainly try something a little different here. It's also a bit of a community hub by the looks of the huge noticeboard advertising all manner of events and services locally. Again, I didn't examine in detail but it would be a good place to start if you wanted to get to know what's on in the city.
Yes, The Plant Cafe has atmosphere. Exeter was once castigated as a clone town. Hmmm. Cafes like this give the lie to that.
