Hub Box Exeter

You'll smell the chargrilled beef before you even step through the door on Catherine Street, and that's exactly how it should be. This place has mastered the art of the proper burger without falling into the trap of trying too hard – the patties are thick, juicy, and cooked exactly as ordered, while the loaded fries arrive as towering monuments to indulgence that somehow never feel excessive. The industrial-meets-cosy fit-out works brilliantly for both quick lunches and proper evening sessions, especially when you factor in their solid selection of craft beers. Yes, it's part of a small chain, but the Exeter crew clearly know what they're doing. The service moves at pace even when it's rammed, and they're genuinely sound about dietary requirements without making a song and dance about it.