Be Happy Cafe - Bodh Gaja

Went to Bodh Gaya as part of a pilgrimage, eventhough I loved and embraced to the max the whole Indian experiene, it was kind of really nice to go for once and sit in a european/bohemian style cafe. I only had cake and tea as opposed to a meal - and I was delighted to see that the menu card showed gluten free options! Had a yummi gluten free chocolate cake and savoured every crumb! The cafe is small but pretty. When I was there there was a beautiful mix of european travellers and Buddhist monks visiting. I absolutely recommed Be Happy Cafe.

I've been in India for eight months. The pizza here was like some from the U.S It was far better than the chains you find in India. The iced Americano was nice also.

The restaurant serves excellent Pizza. Do not miss this is season as it is not open round the year.

My wife and I are hardcore meat-eaters. And yet, this is one of those absolutely rare instances that we didn't miss meat. Forget meat, we didn't even default to our go-to comfort ingredient - cheese, and we still had an awesome meal. The missus likes sun-dried tomatoes. I love pesto. And there was a sun-dried tomatoes and pesto pizza on the menu! Our first. And to have found it in Bodh Gaya, of all places. Loved it. We also had a classic favourite - spaghetti in marinara sauce. It was great. I read so much about the cheesecake and still ordered banoffee pie. I feel a twinge of regret not trying the cheesecake as I write this. Generous servings. Attentive staff. And a gorgeous ambience. Don't miss this place if you're in town.

Even if you enjoy Indian food, as I do, your palate starts craving something different after several days of (admittedly delicious) dal, somosa, and paneer. Thank goodness for the Be Happy Cafe, which was a dining oasis after a week on the road, eating in hotel restaurants that seemed to offer variations on the same exact dishes. Craving a fresh lettuce and tomato salad, but worried about catching "Delhi belly" from improperly cleaned fresh vegetables? Not to worry at Be Happy -- all produce is washed in filtered water. The pesto pizza and tomato, pepper, onion side salad were quickly consumed at our table, yet we were full and happy. But not too full to pass up dessert -- caramel and chocolate, melted on a shortbread cookie. Simply delicious. The owners (I believe one of whom is Canadian) absolutely know what they're doing. After a week on the road visiting Buddhist historical sites, the Be Happy Cafe was the food oasis my mouth needed!