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Vegan-friendly
Western
Breakfast
Tibetan Buddhist retreat restaurant. Breakfast 7am, lunch 12pm, supper 5:30pm. Reservations required for lunch. Wheat free, gluten free & dairy-free options available for lunch only and must be reserved in advance. See website for directions & public transport options. Previously named Lama Yeshe's Big Love Cafe. Open Thu-Sun 7:00am-6:30pm.
4 Reviews
First Review by mabatpalm
ClarkeVincent
Points +163
clueless - Edit
Beware, staff in canteen includes volunteers who may pretend to understand what vegan means and Blag an answer about food ingredients, so ask for a chef. It has very few vegan foods and definitely no vegan dessert so a failure in the eyes of my kids. It also left me with a nasty taste of hypocrisy in my mouth. There is a sign in the toilets asking you to ensure seat is left down so that insects are not harmed yet the majority of food in the canteen contains dairy. A bit more enlightenment needed here.
Read morePros: vegan on request, relaxed venue
Cons: no peace on their plates, just the lips
Guest
vegan louise
Points +589
Cheap and a great place to visit - Edit
This is a lovely place to visit. Book ahead and let them know if you are vegan. There are normally 2- 3 hot meals to choose from and a salad. It costs $10. I believe from memory dessert may be extra. The food is well worth it. Also worth the drive to experience the Chenrezig institute; investigate the Buddhist bookshop, stroll around the grounds and you may be even able to do a meditation depending on when you go.
Read morePros: food is GOOD, excellent value, Chenrezig experience is lovely
Cons: need to book prior
Guest
NezHS
Points +69
Definitely visit the Big Love Cafe! - Edit
The cafe is a banquet/ set lunch. Not much choice, but still delicious. If you are not doing a course there you need to email them the day before and let them you if you are vegan or gluten free. They have vegan options, but better to let them know.
Read moreWhile you are there you can check out the Buddhist book shop and you may also be able to to a meditation session. A lovely place to visit.
Updated from previous review on Sunday February 24, 2013
Guest
mabatpalm
Points +112
Such a beautiful place - Edit
Relaxed, charming, rustic place where the food is prepared fresh every day. Not really much choice, as it is a set kind of lunch, but everything is always tasty and fresh. Drive up to Eudlo for the experience alone, walk around the grounds and soak up the Tibetan atmosphere. Just lovely.
Read morePros: Peaceful, Always yummy food., Generous portions
Cons: None
Guest
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