# The Heavy Tree Cafe & Bar

> The Heavy Tree is a cafe & bar on Fore Street, Heavitree, Exeter. All-day British breakfasts, bistro lunches, coffee and desserts — plus South Indian dosa, chaat and biryani on Friday & Saturday evenings (5pm–9pm). Visit us on Fore Street, Heavitree.

- Website: https://heavytree.co.uk/
- Full menu (HTML, with schema.org Menu markup): https://heavytree.co.uk/menu
- Visit us: 77 Fore Street, Heavitree, Exeter EX1 2RN
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theheavytree/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theheavytree
- Cuisine: British cafe & bistro (all-day breakfast, lunches, coffee, desserts); South Indian (dosa, idly, vada, chaat, biryani) on Friday & Saturday evenings, 5pm–9pm
- Currency: GBP. Prices include VAT.
- Terms & Conditions: https://heavytree.co.uk/terms
- Privacy Policy: https://heavytree.co.uk/privacy
- Cancellation & Refund Policy: https://heavytree.co.uk/refund-policy

## The Heavy Tree Cafe & Bar

- Address: 77 Fore Street, Heavitree, Exeter, EX1 2RN, United Kingdom
- Phone: 01392 660857 · Mobile: +44 7405 715450
- Location page: https://heavytree.co.uk/locations/heavytree-exeter
- Opening hours (UK time): Monday 08:00–17:00; Tuesday 08:00–17:00; Wednesday 08:00–17:00; Thursday 08:00–17:00; Friday 08:00–21:00; Saturday 08:00–21:00; Sunday 08:00–17:00

### British Bistro — All day, every day

#### All Day Breakfast
Proper West Country breakfasts, served all day. Order by 12:30 to add a small hot drink for £1.50.
- Full English Breakfast — Hash brown & toast £10.45, Hash brown & fried bread £10.45, Sauté potatoes & toast £10.45, Sauté potatoes & fried bread £10.45: A traditional West Country pork sausage, one rasher of bacon, a local free-range fried egg, beans, mushrooms, fresh tomato, hash brown or sauté potatoes & a choice of toast or fried bread.
- Ultimate Breakfast — Hash brown & toast £13.25, Hash brown & fried bread £13.25, Sauté potatoes & toast £13.25, Sauté potatoes & fried bread £13.25: Two traditional West Country pork sausages, two rashers of bacon, black pudding, two local free-range fried eggs, beans, mushrooms, fresh tomato, two hash browns or sauté potatoes & a choice of toast or fried bread.
- Vegetarian Breakfast — Hash brown & toast £9.95, Hash brown & fried bread £9.95, Sauté potatoes & toast £9.95, Sauté potatoes & fried bread £9.95 [vegetarian]: One vegetarian sausage, one hash brown or sauté potatoes, one local free-range fried egg, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes & toast or fried bread.
- Large Vegetarian Breakfast — Hash brown & toast £12.95, Hash brown & fried bread £12.95, Sauté potatoes & toast £12.95, Sauté potatoes & fried bread £12.95 [vegetarian]: Two vegetarian sausages, two hash browns or sauté potatoes, two local free-range fried eggs, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes & toast or fried bread.
- Omelette — With hash browns £9.95, With sauté potatoes £9.95 [vegetarian]: Three eggs served with hash browns or sauté potatoes. Choice of two fillings — cheese, tomato, mushroom or bacon.

#### Breakfast (Every day, served until 12:30pm)
Served until 12:30pm.
- Sausage or Bacon Sandwich / Bap — Sausage sandwich £4.75, Bacon sandwich £4.75, Sausage bap £4.75, Bacon bap £4.75: Add a fried egg for an extra 75p.
- Sausage & Bacon Sandwich / Bap with a Fried Egg — Sandwich £6.50, Bap £6.50
- Breakfast Bap — £7.25: Sausage, bacon, hash brown & fried egg.
- Vegetarian Breakfast Bap — £6.25 [vegetarian]: Vegetarian sausage, fried egg & hash brown.
- Eggs on Toast — Poached £6.50, Scrambled £6.50, Fried £6.50 [vegetarian]: Poached, scrambled or fried egg on two slices of toast.
- Smoked Salmon & Scrambled Eggs — £8.95: Served with scrambled eggs on a buttered toasted muffin.
- Topped Toast — Cheese £5.50, Beans £5.50, Mushrooms £5.50 [vegetarian]: Two slices of toast with a choice of cheese, beans or mushrooms.
- Toast — Two slices £2.95, One slice £1.65 [vegetarian]: Toast with butter & preserve.

#### Lunch
- Soup of the Day — £6.95 [vegetarian]: Served with a roll & butter.
- Ham, Egg & Chips — £9.95: Served with garden peas.
- Sausage, Egg & Chips — £9.95: Served with garden peas.
- Gammon Steak & Chips — £11.95: Served with two fresh free-range eggs, tomatoes & mushrooms.
- Ploughman's Lunch — Ham £9.95, Cheese (V) £9.95: Ham or cheese, with salad, homemade slaw, pickled onions, roll & butter.
- Classic Fish & Chips — £12.95: Served with peas & homemade tartare sauce.
- Scampi & Chips — £12.95: With peas & homemade tartare sauce.
- Pan Fried Salmon & Chips — £12.95: With mixed leaf & homemade slaw.
- Steak Pie — £11.95: With chips, peas & gravy.
- Chicken & Mushroom Pie — £11.95: With chips, peas & gravy.

#### Sandwiches
All served with a mixed leaf salad, chips & homemade slaw. Swap chips for sweet potato fries for £2.00.
- Tuna Mayonnaise Sandwich — £7.95
- Egg Mayonnaise Sandwich — £7.95 [vegetarian]
- Prawn & Marie Rose Sandwich — £9.45
- Chicken & Sweetcorn Sandwich — £7.95
- Bacon, Brie & Cranberry Sandwich — £8.95
- Ham Salad Sandwich — £7.95
- Cheese & Tomato or Pickle Sandwich — Cheese & tomato £7.95, Cheese & pickle £7.95 [vegetarian]
- Homemade Fish Finger Sandwich — £9.45: Served with homemade tartare sauce.

#### Toasties & Paninis
All served with a mixed leaf salad, chips & homemade slaw. Swap chips for sweet potato fries for £2.00.
- BBQ Chicken & Cheese Toastie / Panini — Toastie £8.45, Panini £8.45
- Chicken & Cheese Toastie / Panini — Toastie £8.45, Panini £8.45
- Bacon, Brie & Cranberry Toastie / Panini — Toastie £9.45, Panini £9.45
- Ham & Cheese Toastie / Panini — Toastie £8.45, Panini £8.45
- Tuna & Cheese Toastie / Panini — Toastie £8.45, Panini £8.45
- Bacon & Cheese Toastie / Panini — Toastie £8.45, Panini £8.45
- Cheese & Tomato Toastie / Panini — Toastie £8.45, Panini £8.45 [vegetarian]

#### Burgers
Served on a toasted bun with a mixed leaf salad, homemade slaw & chips.
- Southern Fried Chicken Burger — £12.95
- ¼lb Beef Burger — £12.95
- ¼lb Cheese Burger — £13.45

#### Home-Baked Potatoes
Served with a mixed leaf salad & homemade slaw.
- Jacket Potato — Baked Beans & Cheese — £8.95 [vegetarian]
- Jacket Potato — Prawn & Marie Rose Sauce — £9.50
- Jacket Potato — Tuna Mayonnaise — £8.95
- Jacket Potato — Egg Mayonnaise — £8.95 [vegetarian]
- Jacket Potato — Chicken & Sweetcorn — £8.95
- Jacket Potato — BBQ Chicken — £8.95
- Jacket Potato — Cheese & Bacon — £9.50

#### Savouries
- Cornish Pasty — Traditional Cornish steak £4.95, Cheese & onion (V) £4.95: Traditional Cornish steak, or cheese & onion.
- 10" Sausage Roll — £3.50
- Cheese & Bacon Savoury — £3.35: Why not add a handful of chips for £1.50, or sweet potato fries for £2.50?

#### Sides
- Chips — £3.95 [vegetarian]
- Sweet Potato Fries — £4.95 [vegetarian]

#### Offers
- Pastry & Small Hot Drink — Toasted tea cake £5.95, Pain au chocolat £5.95, Croissant £5.95: Toasted tea cake, pain au chocolat or croissant, with a small hot drink.

#### Children's Menu
All children's meals include a Fruit Shoot or bottled water.
- Chicken Nuggets & Chips — With Fruit Shoot £7.25, With bottled water £7.25
- Fish Fingers & Chips — With Fruit Shoot £7.25, With bottled water £7.25
- Sausage & Chips — With Fruit Shoot £7.25, With bottled water £7.25
- Vegetarian Sausage & Chips — With Fruit Shoot £7.25, With bottled water £7.25 [vegetarian]
- Children's Lunch Box — With Fruit Shoot £7.25, With bottled water £7.25: Sandwich, crisps & cookie.

#### Desserts
- Knickerbocker Glory — £7.45 [vegetarian]
- Biscoff Sundae — £7.45 [vegetarian]
- Eton Mess Sundae — £7.45 [vegetarian]
- Lemon Meringue Sundae — £7.45 [vegetarian]
- Banana Split — £7.45 [vegetarian]
- Chocolate Brownie Sundae — £7.45 [vegetarian]
- Affogato — £6.95 [vegetarian]: Espresso served on a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Two Scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream — £4.95 [vegetarian]: Served with sauce.
- Hot Pudding — Sticky toffee pudding £7.45, Spotted dick £7.45, Treacle sponge £7.45 [vegetarian]: Sticky toffee pudding, spotted dick, treacle sponge & more. Served with custard or ice cream.

#### Drinks
Add a flavoured syrup to your coffee for £1.00 — caramel, vanilla, hazelnut or gingerbread.
- Americano — Small £3.45, Medium £3.95, Large £4.25
- Cappuccino — Small £3.45, Medium £3.95, Large £4.25
- Flat White — £3.45
- Espresso — £2.50
- Latte — Small £3.45, Medium £3.95, Large £4.25
- Iced Latte — £3.95
- Mocha — Small £3.75, Medium £4.25, Large £4.75
- Tea — £2.50
- Flavoured Tea — £2.55
- Hot Chocolate — Small £3.75, Medium £4.25, Large £4.75, White hot chocolate (Small) £3.75: White hot chocolate also available.
- Can of Soft Drink (330ml) — £2.35
- J2O (275ml) — Apple & Mango £3.95, Apple & Raspberry £3.95, Orange & Passion Fruit £3.95
- Apple or Orange Juice — Apple juice £2.50, Orange juice £2.50
- Fruit Shoot (200ml) — £1.75
- Still or Sparkling Water (500ml) — Still £1.95, Sparkling £1.95
- Milkshake — Strawberry £3.75, Raspberry £3.75, Banana £3.75, Chocolate £3.75, Vanilla £3.75
- Thickshake — Strawberry £4.25, Raspberry £4.25, Banana £4.25, Chocolate £4.25, Vanilla £4.25

### Indian Weekend — South Indian & street food · Friday & Saturday, 5pm–9pm

#### Appetizers (Friday & Saturday, 5pm–9pm)
South Indian starters — Friday & Saturday evenings.
- Medhu Vada (2 pcs) — £5.99 [vegetarian]: Light and fluffy savoury rings made from a stone-ground black lentil batter. Expertly fried until golden-brown and served with fresh coconut chutney.
- Dhahi Vada — £6.99 [vegetarian]: Soft, savoury lentil doughnuts soaked in chilled, whisked yoghurt. Topped with roasted cumin, mild chilli powder and fresh coriander for a refreshing balance of flavours.
- Sambhar Vada — £6.99 [vegetarian]: Two fluffy lentil fritters soaked in warm, spiced lentil soup. A classic South Indian soul food, finished with a drizzle of fresh chutney & coriander.
- Gobi 65 — £7.50 [vegetarian]: Crispy, golden-fried cauliflower florets tossed in a signature blend of South Indian spices, ginger and garlic. A legendary, addictive vegetarian starter.
- Chicken 65 — £9.99 [non-veg]: Crispy, juicy chicken pieces marinated with aromatic spices and herbs, deep-fried to perfection and finished with curry leaves — a spicy, flavourful South Indian classic.
- Chicken Cashew Pakoda — £12.99 [non-veg]: Crispy chicken pakoda tossed with crunchy cashews and aromatic spices for a deliciously savoury bite.

#### Street Style Chaat (Friday & Saturday, 5pm–9pm)
- Pani Puri (10 pieces) — £6.99 [vegetarian]: Bite-sized crunchy shells packed with a savoury potato mix and served with refreshing, spiced herbal water. Sweet, tangy and spicy in every mouthful.
- Dhahi Puri — £8.99 [vegetarian]: Crispy puris filled with tangy chutneys, creamy yoghurt and a delightful blend of spices.
- Katchori Chaat — £6.99 [vegetarian]: A crunchy, savoury pastry layered with spiced chickpeas, tangy tamarind and chilled yoghurt. Finished with pomegranate and crunchy sev.
- Samosa Chaat — £6.99 [vegetarian]: A deconstructed samosa layered with spiced chickpeas, cool yoghurt and vibrant chutneys. Sweet, spicy and tangy.
- Pav Bhaji — £6.99 [vegetarian]: A thick, buttery mash of seasonal vegetables slow-cooked in a secret blend of aromatic spices. Served with two toasted, butter-laden buns, fresh red onions and a wedge of lemon.

#### Dosa & Idly (Friday & Saturday, 5pm–9pm)
Crisp rice-and-lentil crepes and steamed idly, served with coconut chutney & sambar.
- Idly (3 nos) — £7.50 [vegetarian, gluten-free]: Soft, pillowy steamed rice cakes made from a fermented lentil and rice batter. Naturally gluten-free, fat-free and the ultimate South Indian comfort food.
- Gun Powder Idly — £9.99 [vegetarian]: Soft idlis coated with spicy gun powder and a hint of gingelly oil for a delicious, aromatic flavour.
- Plain Dosa — £7.99 [vegetarian]: A thin, golden-brown crispy crepe made from fermented rice and lentil batter. Light, airy and a true South Indian staple.
- Ghee Roast — £8.99 [vegetarian]: A classic golden-crisp dosa enriched with a generous lacing of pure clarified butter (ghee). Thin, buttery and incredibly aromatic.
- Paneer Dosa — £10.99 [vegetarian]: A crisp rice and lentil crepe filled with crumbled Indian cottage cheese (paneer), lightly sautéed with fresh herbs & mild spices.
- Cheese Dosa — £9.99 [vegetarian]: A crispy, golden-brown fermented rice & lentil crepe generously layered with melted cheese. Served with coconut chutney and piping hot sambar.
- Chilli Cheese Dosa — £9.99 [vegetarian]: A crispy, golden dosa loaded with spicy chillies and rich, melted cheese — South Indian tradition meets cheesy indulgence.
- Uthappam — £9.99 [vegetarian]: A thick-crust fermented crepe cooked with colourful vegetable toppings. Served with warm sambar & fresh chutneys.
- Mysore Masala Dosa — £10.99 [vegetarian]: A crisp, golden rice crepe layered with our signature zesty garlic-chilli chutney & filled with savoury mashed potato masala. A favourite with a gentle kick.
- Spicy Garlic Dosa — £9.50 [vegetarian]: Our signature crispy crepe layered with a vibrant roasted garlic paste and mild South Indian spices. Perfectly thin and full of zing.
- Rava Onion Dosa — £9.99 [vegetarian]: A thin, golden lacy crepe made from semolina and rice flour batter, with crunchy sautéed onions, cracked black pepper and fresh ginger.
- Gun Powder Dosa — £9.99 [vegetarian]: Crispy, golden dosa generously sprinkled with spicy South Indian gun powder (podi) — bold, aromatic and fiery.
- Chocolate Dosa with Ice Cream — £9.99 [vegetarian]: A crisp, sweet-tinged crepe smothered in rich melted chocolate and folded to perfection. Served warm with a generous scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream.
- Schezwan Cheese Dosa — £10.99 [vegetarian]: Crispy golden dosa layered with spicy Schezwan sauce and melted cheese — fiery spice, creamy richness and Indo-Chinese flavour.
- Schezwan Paneer Cheese Dosa — £12.50 [vegetarian]: Crispy dosa stuffed with spicy Schezwan paneer keema, blended with aromatic spices for a fiery Indo-Chinese fusion.
- Schezwan Cheese Chicken Dosa — £13.99 [non-veg]: Crispy golden dosa stuffed with juicy chicken, spicy Schezwan sauce and melted cheese — bold Indo-Chinese flavours with a rich, savoury finish.
- Egg Dosa — £9.99 [non-veg]: A crisp rice and lentil crepe layered with a freshly cracked egg, whisked with black pepper and sea salt. A hearty, protein-rich South Indian classic.
- Chicken Keema Dosa — Crispy £11.99, Fluffy £12.49 [non-veg]: Our signature rice crepe stuffed with minced chicken slow-cooked with aromatic spices, ginger, garlic and caramelised onions. Served with coconut chutney & tangy sambar.

#### Main Dishes (Friday & Saturday, 5pm–9pm)
- Parotta or Naan with Chicken Curry — With parotta £12.99, With naan £12.99 [non-veg]: Juicy chicken pieces in a richly spiced tomato and onion sauce. Served with your choice of crispy layered parotta or classic tandoori naan.
- Chicken Biryani with Raitha — £12.99 [non-veg]: Succulent chicken marinated in a secret blend of hand-ground spices, layered with long-grain basmati rice and traditionally “dum” cooked over a slow flame to lock in the juices & aroma.

#### Indian Drinks (Friday & Saturday, 5pm–9pm)
- Masala Chai — £4.50 [vegetarian]: Our signature house-blend black tea, slow-simmered with whole milk and crushed cardamom, ginger, cinnamon and cloves.
- Madras Filter Coffee — £4.99 [vegetarian]: A rich blend of dark-roasted coffee and chicory, slow-dripped in a traditional brass filter and frothed with hot, velvety milk.
- Rose Milk — £3.99 [vegetarian]: A chilled, creamy refreshment infused with the delicate essence of rose petals. Lightly sweetened and served ice-cold.
- Mango Lassi — £4.99 [vegetarian]: A velvety blend of Alphonso mango pulp and thick, chilled yoghurt. Smooth, creamy and naturally sweet.
- Chaas — £3.99 [vegetarian]: A light, chilled yoghurt drink tempered with roasted cumin, fresh ginger and green chillies. The perfect palate cleanser.
- Nannari Sarbath — £4.99 [vegan]: A refreshing blend of aromatic nannari (sarsaparilla) syrup, zesty lemon and chilled water.
- Masala Nimbu Soda — £4.99 [vegan]: Fresh lemon juice with chilled soda water and our signature chaat spice blend. Bold, bubbly and full of zing!