The Common Beaver

You'll find The Common Beaver tucked away on Magdalen Road, in that stretch where Exeter starts to feel a bit more residential and real. It's the kind of place locals actually frequent rather than tourists clogging up the High Street—the sort of café where the owners clearly give a damn about what they're serving. The room's unpretentious but warm, the sort of spot where you can settle in with a decent coffee and actually get some work done, or meet a mate for brunch without feeling like you're performing for Instagram.