Food hygiene meets Google reviews. Find your unicorn.
π 1 Polsloe Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2HL
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The ultimate Russian roulette. Culinary daredevils only.
The Devil's feeding trough. Food so good people risk it all. The kitchen is a horror show but the reviews are immaculate. Strongest stomachs only. You've been warned.
No1 Polsloe is where the food game and hygiene standards have a massive identity crisis. Sure, the vegan Welsh rarebit gets raved about like it's the second coming of Christ, but with a hygiene score of 1, it's like eating in a petri dish. I mean, how are you meant to enjoy a green smoothie when youβre thinking about the last time they cleaned the blender? The staff, though, shout-out to Julia and Jess, seem super friendly and make you feel right at home, while the menu is a delight for vegans and vegetarians. Just be prepared to ignore the food safety vibe that screams 'this is not where I'd want to settle down'.
So, if you fancy a cozy lunch with a side of existential dread, head on over. Just maybe don't bring your kids or your momβunless you want to give them a story to tell at the next family gathering. Wouldnβt want to scare them off vegetables forever.
"The vegan Welsh rarebit was amazing and so was the green smoothie."
"Met with such lovely service. It's a family run business."
"I appreciate their playlist a lot."
No1 Polsloe, Devon β Food Hygiene Rating: 1/5
ποΈ Last inspected: 13 November 2025