The Heavy Tree storefront with outdoor seating on Fore Street in Heavitree

British bistro, Exeter

The Heavy Tree

British bistro by day. South Indian flavours at the weekend.

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4.5Google rating
239Google reviews
5Food hygiene rating
Dog friendlyInside and outdoors

A local table with two traditions

At The Heavy Tree, a British bistro, cafe and bar in Heavitree, familiar daytime favourites meet South Indian flavours at the weekend. Drop in for a Full English breakfast, fish and chips, homemade cakes or a cup of coffee, then discover dosa, idli, chaat and masala chai when the Indian menu is running. The room is warm and relaxed, with outdoor seating, space for families and a welcome for dogs. Dine in, take food away or reserve a table. It is an easy local stop for breakfast, lunch, drinks and a generous meal with friends.

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The Heavy Tree exterior with outdoor tables, diners and balloons

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Guests come back for the Indian menu

4.5 from 239 Google reviews

★★★★★

Excellent dosa, pani puri, vada and masala chai, with friendly staff.

★★★★★

Authentic South Indian flavours. The paneer dosa and rava dosa stood out.
Ibrahim SalhaRead on Google

★★★★★

The mini tiffin included dosa, poori, idli, medu vada, sambar and chutney.
shudha ramachandranRead on Google

Heavitree, Exeter

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77 Fore St
Heavitree, Exeter EX1 2RN
01392 660857
Monday to Saturday09:00-15:30
Sunday09:00-15:00
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