Big Mountain Cafe＆Farm（Gluten Free ＆ Vegan） — Restaurant in Nara

I wish to give gluten free places a high rating, and I would give a 3.5 if such a rating was possible, but unfortunately I don't think that my experience was worth 4 stars.

The food was pretty good. I got a bacon and cheese burger and it came with fries. Pretty decent, not the best I've had. Frozen fries (nothing bad, just not special) that could've used more salt (no salt shaker on the table), burger that was juicy (a plus) but well done (disappointing but maybe that's how the Japanese like it?), barely any ketchup to dip and no sauce in the other container. The bun was very good, the highlight of the burger.

If you don't get a drink you must add 400 yen, which drives the cost even higher.

The location is not bad, but still 10+ minutes from the train station, so plan to arrive before leaving Nara (do keep in mind that they close at 5).

I just am disappointed with the quantity based on the price - I understand gluten free food and western food cost more but if I'm paying a higher price tag I would've appreciated a more generous serving of fries and sauces. I wasn't even offered a napkin.... (EDIT: I did see they provide more salt and sauces next to the bathroom, it was hidden, not advertised or given by default like many...

So grateful they let us come in! Google said they were open 1.2.25 at 3:30 pm but when we walked in they said no. We left and they ran out and asked if we needed gluten free and I am gluten intolerant so they allowed us to come in. The food was great and I bought earrings and cacao from the store. It has a very aloha vibe. Hawaii is my favorite place on earth so it was a much needed restorative lunch. Everything was...

Exceptional lunch! Easy walk from Nara Park, and the best gluten free mealy girlfriend and I have had in our 6 weeks traveling. She eats GF, and said it was the best pizza sans gluten she's ever had. I had a GF chicken karaage like dish that was fantastic as well. Great dessert and baked goods we took to go too. Absolute oasis for the gluten free set, and lovely service....