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Cake or Death Vegan bakery in Exeter town centre

Closed · opens tomorrow 9:30am Hygiene 5 – Very good EX4 3AJ
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Cake or Death – vegan bakery in Exeter town centre
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Opening hours

Sun 06:23
Closed · opens tomorrow 9:30am
Monday9:30am – 3pm
Tuesday9:30am – 3pm
Wednesday9:30am – 3pm
Thursday9:30am – 3pm
Friday9:30am – 3pm
Saturday9:30am – 3pm
Sunday TodayClosed

Open 6 days · about 33 hours a week. Bank holiday hours may differ.

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About this bakery

About Cake or Death

Looking for a vegan bakery in Exeter town centre? Cake or Death is at 68 Bartholomew Street West, EX4 3AJ. Vegan options feature on the counter – ask staff which items are fully plant-based on the day.

Cake or Death is open 6 days a week, closing on Sunday. Mornings start at 9:30am on its earliest day. At its most recent food hygiene inspection on 21 January 2026, Exeter City gave the business a rating of 5 out of 5 – the highest mark on the scale.

Exeter St Thomas station sits around 0.3 mi away – allow 6 minutes if you walk. It is not the only option nearby: there are 8 more bakeries within a kilometre, so a bakery crawl is easily done. On-site details we know about: delivery available and vegan options.

Information from OpenStreetMap, the Food Standards Agency and our own research, last checked January 2023. Suggest an edit.

What's on the counter

Menu highlights

Typical bakes for a vegan bakery like this, with indicative prices.

Full menu

Breads & Savoury

  • Vegan cheese and onion bakeVVGDFEF£3.10Dairy-free cheese and caramelised onion in golden puff pastry.
  • Focaccia with roasted vegVVGDFEF£5.50Olive oil focaccia topped with peppers, red onion and courgette.
  • Vegan pizza sliceVVGDFEF£4.10Thin crust topped with tomato, vegan mozzarella and seasonal veg.

Pastries

  • Vegan almond croissantVVGDFEFN£4.20Croissant filled with almond frangipane made without eggs or butter.
  • Vegan cinnamon swirlVVGDFEF£3.30Soft cinnamon swirl made with oat milk and topped with icing.
  • Vegan pain au chocolatVVGDFEF£3.40Dairy-free laminated pastry wrapped around two batons of dark chocolate.

Cakes & Bakes

  • Biscoff blondieVVGDFEF£3.40Caramelised biscuit blondie with a gooey Biscoff swirl, made without dairy or eggs.
  • Vegan carrot cakeVVGDFEFN£5.55Spiced carrot sponge with cashew cream cheese frosting.
  • Vegan Victoria spongeVVGDFEF£4.90Classic jam and buttercream sponge made with plant-based ingredients.

Usually busy

Estimate
6am9am12pm3pm6pm

Modelled from typical footfall for vegan bakerys and this shop's opening hours – not live data.

Food hygiene rating

5 – Very good

Inspected21 January 2026
Local authorityExeter City
Food handlingGood
Cleanliness & premisesGood
Food safety managementVery good

Source: Food Standards Agency. A rating reflects hygiene standards on the day of inspection.

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The first photo comes from the business; others are illustrative.

Getting there

StationDistanceWalk
Exeter St Thomas Rail0.3 mi6 min
Exeter Central Rail0.5 mi12 min
Exeter St Davids Rail0.7 mi18 min

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Questions about Cake or Death

What are Cake or Death's opening hours?

Monday: 9:30am – 3pm; Tuesday: 9:30am – 3pm; Wednesday: 9:30am – 3pm; Thursday: 9:30am – 3pm; Friday: 9:30am – 3pm; Saturday: 9:30am – 3pm; Sunday: Closed. Hours can change on bank holidays, so check before a special trip.

Is Cake or Death open on Sundays?

No, Cake or Death is closed on Sundays according to the hours we hold.

What time does Cake or Death open?

The earliest opening time in the week is 9:30am. On Monday it is 9:30am – 3pm.

Where is Cake or Death?

Cake or Death is at 68 Bartholomew Street West, Exeter town centre EX4 3AJ. Use the map on this page or the Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze buttons for turn-by-turn directions.

What is the nearest station to Cake or Death?

Exeter St Thomas is the closest, about 0.3 mi away – roughly a 6-minute walk.

What food hygiene rating does Cake or Death have?

It holds a rating of 5 – Very good, from an inspection on 21 January 2026 by Exeter City. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency.

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