Welcome to the

World Peace Cafe

at Madhyamaka

Welcome to the World Peace Café & Gift Shop at Madhyamaka Kadampa Meditation Centre.

A peaceful haven in the Yorkshire Wolds serving fresh vegetarian & vegan food, specialty drinks, and inspiring Buddhist gifts.

 

World Peace Café Open 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Book & Gift Shop Open 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

We are open seven days a week. The World Peace Café & Gift Shop is proudly run by volunteers from across the world and our Buddhist community. This allows us to keep prices affordable while sharing a peaceful space with the public. We are closed during the annual Kadampa Spring Festival, Summer, Autumn and Winter Festivals, and from Christmas to New Year so everyone can participate in these important retreats and celebrations.

  • World Peace Cafe

    Open 11am – 4pm all year round*

    All food is vegetarian or vegan.

    Freshly prepared savoury options:

    • Daily vegan & gluten free soup crafted in the Madhyamaka Kitchen, served with multigrain sourdough or gluten free bread
    • Multigrain sourdough toasted sandwiches
    • Vegan cous cous and vegetarian pesto pasta Salads
    • Variety of paninis prepared daily
    • Gluten Free toasted sandwiches

    Sweet options:

    • Delicious range of cakes & slices lovingly made for the World Peace Café by White Cherry Bakery, Pocklington (range varies – see cabinet for today’s election)
    • Fruit Scones
    • Gluten free cake options

    Drinks:

    • Coffee, Decaffeinated available  – plant-based oat/soya milk
    • Large range of tea and infusions by Taylor’s of Harrogate served by the cup or pot
    • Vegan hot chocolate by Gusto
    • Wide range of ice cream by Burgess of Beverley
    • Fentimans, Cawston Press, Harrogate Water, San Pellegrino, Coca-Cola products, Juices, Costa Iced Latte

    Amenities:

    • Outdoor seating – terrace, picnic tables, wooden benches
    • Indoor seating – conservatory, quieter area inside
    • Children’s play area
    • Dogs on leads welcome outside or in conservatory
    • Plants for sale
    • Information available on house tours, kids club, retreat program, bed & breakfast, meditation classes

    We accept cash and debit and credit cards | Takeaway available for all menu items

    *Closed for annual Spring and Summer Kadampa Festivals and between Christmas and New Year

  • Book & Gift Shop

    Normally it is open from 9am – 5pm

    Buddhist books & images
    Gifts
    Snacks & drinks

  • Payment methods

    Card payments recommended.

  • Lake & woodland walks

    Enjoy walks around the woodland or lake
    Relax in the ample grounds
    Kids are welcome – small play area
    Dogs are welcome if kept on a lead