Our Menu
Ordering from The Heavy Tree Cafe & Bar, 77 Fore Street, Exeter. Open now for delivery.
All day, every day
British Bistro
All Day Breakfast
Serving nowProper West Country breakfasts, served all day. Order by 12:30 to add a small hot drink for £1.50.
- Favourite
Full English Breakfast
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.
£10.45
Ultimate Breakfast
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.
£13.25
Vegetarian Breakfast
VOne vegetarian sausage, one hash brown or sauté potatoes, one local free-range fried egg, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes & toast or fried bread.
£9.95
Large Vegetarian Breakfast
VTwo vegetarian sausages, two hash browns or sauté potatoes, two local free-range fried eggs, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes & toast or fried bread.
£12.95
Omelette
VThree eggs served with hash browns or sauté potatoes. Choice of two fillings — cheese, tomato, mushroom or bacon.
£9.95
Breakfast
Serving nowServed until 12:30pm.
Sausage or Bacon Sandwich / Bap
Add a fried egg for an extra 75p.
£4.75
Sausage & Bacon Sandwich / Bap with a Fried Egg
£6.50
Breakfast Bap
Sausage, bacon, hash brown & fried egg.
£7.25
Vegetarian Breakfast Bap
VVegetarian sausage, fried egg & hash brown.
£6.25
Eggs on Toast
VPoached, scrambled or fried egg on two slices of toast.
£6.50
Smoked Salmon & Scrambled Eggs
Served with scrambled eggs on a buttered toasted muffin.
£8.95
Topped Toast
VTwo slices of toast with a choice of cheese, beans or mushrooms.
£5.50
Toast
VToast with butter & preserve.
£1.65 / £2.95
Lunch
Serving nowSoup of the Day
VServed with a roll & butter.
£6.95
Ham, Egg & Chips
Served with garden peas.
£9.95
Sausage, Egg & Chips
Served with garden peas.
£9.95
- Favourite
Gammon Steak & Chips
Served with two fresh free-range eggs, tomatoes & mushrooms.
£11.95
Ploughman's Lunch
Ham or cheese, with salad, homemade slaw, pickled onions, roll & butter.
£9.95
- Favourite
Classic Fish & Chips
Served with peas & homemade tartare sauce.
£12.95
Scampi & Chips
With peas & homemade tartare sauce.
£12.95
Pan Fried Salmon & Chips
With mixed leaf & homemade slaw.
£12.95
Steak Pie
With chips, peas & gravy.
£11.95
Chicken & Mushroom Pie
With chips, peas & gravy.
£11.95
Sandwiches
Serving nowAll 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
V£7.95
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
V£7.95
- Favourite
Homemade Fish Finger Sandwich
Served with homemade tartare sauce.
£9.45
Toasties & Paninis
Serving nowAll served with a mixed leaf salad, chips & homemade slaw. Swap chips for sweet potato fries for £2.00.
BBQ Chicken & Cheese Toastie / Panini
£8.45
Chicken & Cheese Toastie / Panini
£8.45
Bacon, Brie & Cranberry Toastie / Panini
£9.45
Ham & Cheese Toastie / Panini
£8.45
Tuna & Cheese Toastie / Panini
£8.45
Bacon & Cheese Toastie / Panini
£8.45
Cheese & Tomato Toastie / Panini
V£8.45
Burgers
Serving nowServed on a toasted bun with a mixed leaf salad, homemade slaw & chips.
- Favourite
Southern Fried Chicken Burger
£12.95
¼lb Beef Burger
£12.95
¼lb Cheese Burger
£13.45
Home-Baked Potatoes
Serving nowServed with a mixed leaf salad & homemade slaw.
Jacket Potato — Baked Beans & Cheese
V£8.95
Jacket Potato — Prawn & Marie Rose Sauce
£9.50
Jacket Potato — Tuna Mayonnaise
£8.95
Jacket Potato — Egg Mayonnaise
V£8.95
Jacket Potato — Chicken & Sweetcorn
£8.95
Jacket Potato — BBQ Chicken
£8.95
Jacket Potato — Cheese & Bacon
£9.50
Savouries
Serving nowCornish Pasty
Traditional Cornish steak, or cheese & onion.
£4.95
10" Sausage Roll
£3.50
Cheese & Bacon Savoury
Why not add a handful of chips for £1.50, or sweet potato fries for £2.50?
£3.35
Sides
Serving nowChips
V£3.95
Sweet Potato Fries
V£4.95
Offers
Serving nowPastry & Small Hot Drink
Toasted tea cake, pain au chocolat or croissant, with a small hot drink.
£5.95
Children's Menu
Serving nowAll children's meals include a Fruit Shoot or bottled water.
Chicken Nuggets & Chips
£7.25
Fish Fingers & Chips
£7.25
Sausage & Chips
£7.25
Vegetarian Sausage & Chips
V£7.25
Children's Lunch Box
Sandwich, crisps & cookie.
£7.25
Desserts
Serving nowKnickerbocker Glory
V£7.45
Biscoff Sundae
V£7.45
Eton Mess Sundae
V£7.45
Lemon Meringue Sundae
V£7.45
Banana Split
V£7.45
Chocolate Brownie Sundae
V£7.45
Affogato
VEspresso served on a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
£6.95
Two Scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream
VServed with sauce.
£4.95
Hot Pudding
VSticky toffee pudding, spotted dick, treacle sponge & more. Served with custard or ice cream.
£7.45
Drinks
Serving nowAdd a flavoured syrup to your coffee for £1.00 — caramel, vanilla, hazelnut or gingerbread.
Americano
£3.45 / £3.95 / £4.25
Cappuccino
£3.45 / £3.95 / £4.25
Flat White
£3.45
Espresso
£2.50
Latte
£3.45 / £3.95 / £4.25
Iced Latte
£3.95
Mocha
£3.75 / £4.25 / £4.75
Tea
£2.50
Flavoured Tea
£2.55
Hot Chocolate
White hot chocolate also available.
£3.75 / £4.25 / £4.75
Can of Soft Drink (330ml)
£2.35
J2O (275ml)
£3.95
Apple or Orange Juice
£2.50
Fruit Shoot (200ml)
£1.75
Still or Sparkling Water (500ml)
£1.95
Milkshake
£3.75
Thickshake
£4.25
South Indian & street food, weekends
Indian Weekend
Where tradition meets taste — South Indian classics made to delight and served to remember. Vegan options available; ask our team about today's chef's special.
Appetizers
Available saturday & sundaySouth Indian starters — weekends only.
Medhu Vada (2 pcs)
VLight and fluffy savoury rings made from a stone-ground black lentil batter. Expertly fried until golden-brown and served with fresh coconut chutney.
£5.99
Dhahi Vada
VSoft, savoury lentil doughnuts soaked in chilled, whisked yoghurt. Topped with roasted cumin, mild chilli powder and fresh coriander for a refreshing balance of flavours.
£6.99
Sambhar Vada
VTwo fluffy lentil fritters soaked in warm, spiced lentil soup. A classic South Indian soul food, finished with a drizzle of fresh chutney & coriander.
£6.99
Gobi 65
VCrispy, golden-fried cauliflower florets tossed in a signature blend of South Indian spices, ginger and garlic. A legendary, addictive vegetarian starter.
£7.50
- Favourite
Chicken 65
NVCrispy, juicy chicken pieces marinated with aromatic spices and herbs, deep-fried to perfection and finished with curry leaves — a spicy, flavourful South Indian classic.
£9.99
Chicken Cashew Pakoda
NVCrispy chicken pakoda tossed with crunchy cashews and aromatic spices for a deliciously savoury bite.
£12.99
Street Style Chaat
Available saturday & sundayPani Puri (10 pieces)
VBite-sized crunchy shells packed with a savoury potato mix and served with refreshing, spiced herbal water. Sweet, tangy and spicy in every mouthful.
£6.99
Dhahi Puri
VCrispy puris filled with tangy chutneys, creamy yoghurt and a delightful blend of spices.
£8.99
Katchori Chaat
VA crunchy, savoury pastry layered with spiced chickpeas, tangy tamarind and chilled yoghurt. Finished with pomegranate and crunchy sev.
£6.99
Samosa Chaat
VA deconstructed samosa layered with spiced chickpeas, cool yoghurt and vibrant chutneys. Sweet, spicy and tangy.
£6.99
- Favourite
Pav Bhaji
VA 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.
£6.99
Dosa & Idly
Available saturday & sundayCrisp rice-and-lentil crepes and steamed idly, served with coconut chutney & sambar.
Idly (3 nos)
VGFSoft, pillowy steamed rice cakes made from a fermented lentil and rice batter. Naturally gluten-free, fat-free and the ultimate South Indian comfort food.
£7.50
Gun Powder Idly
VSoft idlis coated with spicy gun powder and a hint of gingelly oil for a delicious, aromatic flavour.
£9.99
Plain Dosa
VA thin, golden-brown crispy crepe made from fermented rice and lentil batter. Light, airy and a true South Indian staple.
£7.99
Ghee Roast
VA classic golden-crisp dosa enriched with a generous lacing of pure clarified butter (ghee). Thin, buttery and incredibly aromatic.
£8.99
Paneer Dosa
VA crisp rice and lentil crepe filled with crumbled Indian cottage cheese (paneer), lightly sautéed with fresh herbs & mild spices.
£10.99
Cheese Dosa
VA crispy, golden-brown fermented rice & lentil crepe generously layered with melted cheese. Served with coconut chutney and piping hot sambar.
£9.99
Chilli Cheese Dosa
VA crispy, golden dosa loaded with spicy chillies and rich, melted cheese — South Indian tradition meets cheesy indulgence.
£9.99
Uthappam
VA thick-crust fermented crepe cooked with colourful vegetable toppings. Served with warm sambar & fresh chutneys.
£9.99
- Favourite
Mysore Masala Dosa
VA crisp, golden rice crepe layered with our signature zesty garlic-chilli chutney & filled with savoury mashed potato masala. A favourite with a gentle kick.
£10.99
Spicy Garlic Dosa
VOur signature crispy crepe layered with a vibrant roasted garlic paste and mild South Indian spices. Perfectly thin and full of zing.
£9.50
Rava Onion Dosa
VA thin, golden lacy crepe made from semolina and rice flour batter, with crunchy sautéed onions, cracked black pepper and fresh ginger.
£9.99
Gun Powder Dosa
VCrispy, golden dosa generously sprinkled with spicy South Indian gun powder (podi) — bold, aromatic and fiery.
£9.99
Chocolate Dosa with Ice Cream
VA crisp, sweet-tinged crepe smothered in rich melted chocolate and folded to perfection. Served warm with a generous scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream.
£9.99
Schezwan Cheese Dosa
VCrispy golden dosa layered with spicy Schezwan sauce and melted cheese — fiery spice, creamy richness and Indo-Chinese flavour.
£10.99
Schezwan Paneer Cheese Dosa
VCrispy dosa stuffed with spicy Schezwan paneer keema, blended with aromatic spices for a fiery Indo-Chinese fusion.
£12.50
Schezwan Cheese Chicken Dosa
NVCrispy golden dosa stuffed with juicy chicken, spicy Schezwan sauce and melted cheese — bold Indo-Chinese flavours with a rich, savoury finish.
£13.99
Egg Dosa
NVA 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.
£9.99
Chicken Keema Dosa
NVOur signature rice crepe stuffed with minced chicken slow-cooked with aromatic spices, ginger, garlic and caramelised onions. Served with coconut chutney & tangy sambar.
£11.99 / £12.49
Main Dishes
Available saturday & sundayParotta or Naan with Chicken Curry
NVJuicy chicken pieces in a richly spiced tomato and onion sauce. Served with your choice of crispy layered parotta or classic tandoori naan.
£12.99
- Favourite
Chicken Biryani with Raitha
NVSucculent 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.
£12.99
Indian Drinks
Available saturday & sundayMasala Chai
VOur signature house-blend black tea, slow-simmered with whole milk and crushed cardamom, ginger, cinnamon and cloves.
£4.50
- Favourite
Madras Filter Coffee
VA rich blend of dark-roasted coffee and chicory, slow-dripped in a traditional brass filter and frothed with hot, velvety milk.
£4.99
Rose Milk
VA chilled, creamy refreshment infused with the delicate essence of rose petals. Lightly sweetened and served ice-cold.
£3.99
Mango Lassi
VA velvety blend of Alphonso mango pulp and thick, chilled yoghurt. Smooth, creamy and naturally sweet.
£4.99
Chaas
VA light, chilled yoghurt drink tempered with roasted cumin, fresh ginger and green chillies. The perfect palate cleanser.
£3.99
Nannari Sarbath
VGA refreshing blend of aromatic nannari (sarsaparilla) syrup, zesty lemon and chilled water.
£4.99
Masala Nimbu Soda
VGFresh lemon juice with chilled soda water and our signature chaat spice blend. Bold, bubbly and full of zing!
£4.99
V = vegetarian, VG = vegan, NV = contains meat or egg, GF = gluten free. Please tell us about any allergies before ordering — call 01392 660857.