World Peace Cafe in East Riding of Yorkshire

This is a must visit place if you are in the area. The grounds are lovely to walk round . The cafe as an outdoor and indoor dog friendly area. The view is lovely from the conservatory. The staff are friendly. Coffee and cake was lovely. A favourite place of mind to visit. Free WiFi if you need it.

This cafe is within the grounds of Kilnwick Percy Hall, a statley home which is now a Buddhist Centre for Meditation. The grounds and surrounding countryside are beautiful. Visited the Peace Cafe and to be fair the location is hard to beat sitting in the conservatory, however we ordered tea for two and they gave us one small teapot with one measly teabag between two people, we asked for some hot water which was given but at £5 for the tea felt like we had been mugged, the cake was OK but the panini, also a fiver was light on filling and not value for money, a shame but we won't be going again. Just missed the free meditation session, probably have felt better if I'd had that.

Should have said something about this, must learn to be more assertive than peaceful! Got one teabag in a small teapot for two people at the cost of £5! Didn't realise there was only one teabag in it , then put one of my own in because l always have a few decaff in my handbag. The £5 panini was mean on the filling and served with only a few crisps. At £2.50 each thank god the flapjacks were tasty. Beautiful setting but what an absolute rip off, get in Morrisons cafe for far better value

My husband and myself had the pleasure of coming to this cafe. The coffee was that good we had to have another. The surroundings were literally peaceful and sums up this tranquil and special place. Will definitely be returning to this place called paradise.... Well it is to me!

Another nice visit to the World peace cafe . Decent coffee and always friendly staff. Sat outside today as was a lovely day , enjoying the view . Dog friendly in the conservatory area. Nice walking area.

Situated in an amazing setting currently only able to offer takeout but with tables/chairs available outside to admire the stunning view. A very popular place to walk. Delicious cakes too. Lovely friendly staff.

Served with a bread roll and butter, this excellent soup was just right for this cold damp winters day. Well worth the walk from Pocklington. Free WiFi, password is innerpeace Recommended.

This is a lovely cafe, run by volunteers from the Madhyamaka Centre. They serve lovely cakes, tea and coffee. It is situated in the grounds of Madhyamaka Centre and is definitely worth a visit.

Had a lovely cappuccino and cake. Sat in the conservatory overlooking the grounds, was quiet. Much more seating than before with the addition of the conservatory, and plenty outside seating when better weather. The staff, who i believe are volunteers were very pleasant. Decent size portions at a reasonable price. We went for a walk in the surrounding woodland, and walled garden. We will be going back and can recommend this place.

This is based at the Madhyamaka Kadampa Meditation Centre in Kilnwick Percy Hall in the beautiful Wolds just outside Pocklington. It has lovely grounds for a walk with a small lake to walk around. It's popular with families, the children have a playground near the cafe. You can walk around the Hall if you like. The cafe is popular for the basics, nice cakes, drinks & snacks. A lovely place for a visit. Dogs are welcome on a lead too as there are sheep in some of the fields.

Just finished a mornings walk in the Wolds and enjoying a hot cuppa n slice. Great value, friendly service, nice to be back. Note: no latte machine so only filter coffee available!

Very hot and found a shady spot to have coffee cake and a piece of Victoria sponge. Wasps were the only hassle but live & let live. You are free to walk the grounds, woods, walled garden and lakeside. Buddhist shop and hall to discover about the meditation courses.

We cycled out from Pocklington for a light lunch at one of our favourite venues. We both enjoyed soup and a roll, hot drinks and shared a delightful slice of carrot cake for a total of £15, excellent value for good quality in a peaceful location. Recommended.

We had a mug of tea, homemade chunky vegetable soup roll and butter followed by a slice of delicious coffee cake. A bit pricey but very good, staff very attentive, and humorous thank you Dyson.

We live in Pocklington and enjoy the walk to the Peace Cafe & the good food and refreshments available at budget prices. The multi national staff change often but always aim to please. Open between 10am and 4pmToday we enjoyed the homemade vegetable soup which was so tasty and we lost count of the large number of different veg in our bowls. We then sampled large slices of the very moist Carrot cake and the Lemon cake, both heavenly. The only disappointment we experience if we arrive late in the day to find high demand has emptied the cake shelves and the soup tureen! A big thankyou to all involved, keep up the good work.

Lovely setting for a cafe. Had a walk through the woods before visiting the cafe which the children really enjoyed. There is also a play area outside which is good for younger children on nice days. The best word to describe the cafe is ‘quirky’. From what I could tell, the cafe is run by people stopping at the Buddhist centre attached so not all of them know what they are doing. They were super friendly and tried very hard but seemed to be making up the prices as they went along and the service was quite slow. I wouldn’t say don’t visit though! It’s a lovely place for a relaxing stroll and a drink in the cafe afterwards.

We thought visiting here would be perfect for a vegetarian and vegan meal on our way into York. The setting is beautiful, but the poor lady trying to serve us could literally not understand what we were asking for. This would have been easier to swallow had their not been another member of staff working with her who spoke perfect English. I thought Buddhism was supposed to be about kindness?! Why let her struggle?

We travel to Pocklington through Water (a beautiful village not to

Cakes and drinks very good here but lunch time snacks can be very disappointing. Great to pop in and sit in the garden but not ideal for lunch

A pleasant and welcoming coffee shop. Combine your visit with a tour of the hall or a mediation class. Superb!

As a carnivore I wasn't sure about this place. However, the coffee was good and the vegetarian quiche plus salad was great. We visited on a fantastic summer day mid-walk and the setting is wonderful

Visited last week is situated in a large old house so run down.Not dog friendly high seems bizarre as I thought Buddhists loved everyone and everything.We were shown to a garden Wendy house with the dogs with little heating and expected to then go to the cafe to order. We decided to leave it and go else where

Located in the grounds of Kilnwick Percy Hall (currently run as a Buddhist Centre) this small, cosy cafe provides a welcome place to stop if you are heading out of Pocklington for a good stretch of the legs.

This is a place where you can get away from it all for a while and the cafe is in a lovely position, with trees, grass and an old church in view.

What a fantastic cafe just been extended. Lovely view of the grounds and the old church whilst having a cuppa and scone. Great vegetarian food served and the soups are home made. One of my favourite places to visit around Pocklington.

Precioso entorno precioso, pero, desafortunadamente, el café ha ido bastante cuesta abajo - no hay máquina de café, café de filtro (sólo), chocolate caliente de salida de un paquete de Galaxy (goopy), poca variedad y el bollo estaba rancio. . . suspiro. . . . Me encanta este sitio con su entorno y el ambiente, pero el café necesita sacar sus calcetines de volver a su antigua gloria. Los servidores aunque amable y servicial parecía fuera de su profundidad un poco. Una pena, ya que este lugar es una joya escondida.

Vaya aquí un par de veces cada año, es muy tranquilo (como se sugiere en el título) y la comida es buena. No hay una enorme variedad para elegir, pero el entorno precioso (está ubicado en los terrenos de una casa georgiana que actualmente alberga el Centro Budista Madhyamaka) y té encantador hacen de éste un gran 'tranquilo café/experiencia garden. Los jardines son preciosos y no está demasiado lejos del sendero camino nacional. Wolds

Although the view of the church from the conservatory was beautiful, the tea cake was clearly shop bought and they didn't have skimmed milk. The staff were friendly. I'm not sure why but I had expected more. Overall I was underwhelmed.

Don't get me wrong this has always been a lovely location for food, coffee, and fantastic cheese cakes, BUT this is my first time visiting since the new Conservatory and outside patio.. where has the proper coffee machine gone for Americano and Espressos and no cheesecakes no Fentimans botanicals replaced with Coke Cola and Whites lemonade! WiFi is slow with many users using as a free hot spot as there is very little phone signal around here

Fuimos a la cafetería y fue entrar pidió que no porque de barro que parecía excesivo botas como un buen lugar para senderistas. Camarero no decían no te preocupes volveré fuera a servir. Nos sentamos afuera debatiendo si dejar o no. Pasaron dos servidores fuimos y nadie nos ofreció servir. El interior era un suelo de piedra y lo suficientemente fácil de limpiar. Me sentí decepcionado. . No es muy buen servicio al cliente. Perdido en €€€€

Lovely surroudings. It was very cold and wet when we visited and the café was very quiet. As it's staffed by backpacking travellers i'm not sure how great a service would be provided in busy periods

Llamado para reunirse con s amigo habíamos caminado al perro en el recinto anterior, un entorno muy tranquilo.

My first time here since the conservatory has been completed. There is now more space to sit and enjoy the scenery.The kitchen has been extended so there is more preparation space for the volunteers to serve you from.Lovely selection of cakes and goodies to go with my morning coffee.I was told to sit down and relax, so that is just what I did.

Have been visiting for many years and always a very pleasant and relaxing experience.Lovely surprise to find the new conservatory which wasn't aware of. Still got that nice cosy feel.Very welcoming and friendly as always, looking forward to popping by again soon.

We took some friends who were visiting from the South. After wandering around the grounds we stopped in at the café and had lunch. It's quite small inside (though they have more tables on the terrace if warm) so we were worried we may not get a seat but no problem. The staff were pleasant and the service was quick. It lives up to its name and was a peaceful place to spend an hour!! They even do gluten free cake and vegetarian so ideal for a difficult eater :-) There's a stove to keep it cosy in cold weather too. We will be visiting again in the future for sure.

We called in for lunch recently & had delicious toasted sandwiches,they were not the cheapest but well worth it,very clean place as soon as people left, the staff came to clean the tables down.one tiny criticism we asked for hot water to top up the teapot,the waiter never brought it ,we could have chased it up but shouldn't have to.

Service is very friendly but not that quick. Nice home made cakes and scones . Big pots of tea and nice surroundings . Free wifi and lovely outlook .

After a long walk with friends, we met back at the World Peace Café for a very welcome cuppa and some treats - some had scones, flapjacks, chocolate crunchie cake. All lovely and the staff were very helpful and friendly.

Went with friends. One needs glueton free nothing but salad. We had scones with jam and cream only one small pot of cream between two. The new conservatory is not quite finished yet. Coffee machine not yet back in kitchen. We missed having our lattes.

i agree with the other reviewer "lightweight 1980" unfriendly, cliquey & unloved . I haven't been for a while but decided to have a stroll down on wed morning with my new dog , a little disappointed to see building work going on but pleased to see the new conservatory, a lovely addition to the cafe. I think i arrived around opening time & after a brief chat with 2 lovely friendly girls about where to sit outside ( as my usual spot at the front was taped off due to the building work been done , i was directed round the back of cafe and suprised to see there was a dog friendly garden area with dog friendly cabin (not mentioned once whist enquiring where to sit ??), looked fab (sofas, tables and cosy fire ect fab idea) but it was locked and I noticed a tray full of dirty pots left on the table inside but as it was a lovely morning i didnt want sweat the small stuff & i sat outside, enjoyed my coffee and made a note to self to come back tommorow with camera as someone i know was looking for a dog friendly place to hold a charity event this would be ideal , fast forward to the day after, thursday morning my husband had a day off, so walked down again with camera,hubby and dog . we must of arrived just before opening time and i wander round the back again as my hubby went in to order coffees, i was a little disappointed to notice the dog cabin was still locked with the same dirty tray on the table , then my hubby came back coffee less and informed me that he went to order at the counter & there was 5 people ignoring him , when acknowledged by a man behind the counter he was told that they were closed, so hubby asked when they opened and he replied 10.30 , after a glance at his watch hubby said sorry but its 10.25 and waited for a reply ( please note people now stood behind man pouring large mugs of coffee for themselves ) and the man just stared him out and said we are closed , i live in the village next to this place and i have always enjoyed a stroll down over the years, and i appreciate they have a lot of untrained volunteer staff ( who have so far been lovely ) but as someone who has worked in the hospitality trade for 30 years i left feeling that maybe with the money they are spending on improving it cosmetically, that maybe some money should be invested in a manager with some basic customer service /cafe experience, it would benefit the cafe so much , its such a lovely quirky place and the dog friendly cabin could be such a winner if promoted and cared for a little better.

Visited here for refreshments at the end of a walk. It was a very hot day so I indulged in an ice lolly, chocolate cake and sparkling cranberry juice. The cake was delicious! There is an indoor seating area (which I haven't used as yet) and a nice courtyard seating area. Prices are very reasonable and the staff are friendly, and the overall location, in the grounds of Kilnwick Percy Hall (now a Buddhist centre), is lovely. I will definitely return!

The website states that the cafe offers a selection of vegetarian and vegan choices - in reality there was no choice, it was soup which wasn't all that special either. We asked about spread for the bread roll and were told they used butter - my husband asked whether they had any margarine which they replied yes but they had no idea if it was suitable for vegans (which it actually was) sadly, I had eaten my soup and fairly stale roll by the time they brought out the margarine (they had brought me butter!!) so it was a little late. Overall it was overpriced and as I already said, there was no vegan 'choice'I won't return

Came here with my wife and baby expecting a nice relaxing walk and a cuppa and maybe a walk around the old house, no such luck. The place is really quite odd, no one to welcome you, gift shop and reception closed. The staff in the cafe paid us no interest whatsoever and the whole time we were there we felt like we were intruding in someone's home or had stepped in to a clique. The walks are unclear, couldn't find any path down to the lake, the walled garden was uninspiring and in the end we left feeling a bit flat and I welcomed wondering "what was all that about". I'm sure this is a lovely place as a retreat but please don't advertise this to the general public as it's not on, but of a wasted day out to be honest.

This used to be my favourite place, the location is perfect the cafe was beautiful the staff friendly all the above have changed. Now the cafe is often closed with advertisement which is a real shame as its quite a journey to get there. So be prepared to make the journey to find the place not open. The old building with stove is no more. Now a more corporate not really world peace cafe is bring built in the meantime a temporary solution is the hall which is ok but not really fit for a cafe. The food has gone down hill, the soups are still lovely but the only thing to drink is tea as the staff are often not able to make coffee / hot chocolate worse than if made at home by a teenager. Such a shame this place has gone so far downhill. Last time I took I guest here and the staff were actually rude to them about their accent and choice of food, my friend was suffering from low confidence not really the behaviour you would expect at buddhist centre. Stay away

Un café qui propose une carte succincte de snack( soup maison,panini, quiche) et un grand choix de bons gâteaux fait par une pâtisserie local de Pocklinton avec une grande diversité de thé de la marque Teapigs. Situé dans un ancien beau manoir dédié à un centre de méditation bouddhiste et entouré de verdure. Le paysage y est magnifique. Il est très agréable de venir faire une pause au café après une balade dans les environs. Il est également possible de participer à des événements particuliers organisés par le centre ou également à des séances de médiations guidées moyennant quelques pounds.

We drove for an hour and they didn't have any gluten free anything. There had been a rush on. The woman who usually does that for us didn't.In that situation the psychological deal is that you apologise and share some of the pain, then the complainant feels that they've been heard, maybe they'll improve, these things happen. If you have an inner golden core of immutable happiness, however, we complain, you seem to be saying "yes, we don't have gluten free, but the sun is still beautiful, aren't you happy?" Err, no, increasingly not.The chap who brought our coffee steadied the cup by gripping around its rim. Children played, free of the burden of consideration. My partner drank from the untouched part. My cake and coffee didn't taste of much.Where does the money come from for this massive building? Ommm training? I only ask because a normal cafe will only survive if it does a great job. If this cafe will exist regardless, then who cares? World Peace Cafe? I'm a peaceful, forgiving chap. At 56 years old I've never punched anyone. I felt like it this day though. Arrived happy. Left feeling unusually violent.So long as the Buddhists are happy.

Wonderful, peaceful environment to enjoy delicious, vegan snacks and drinks. Staff are always lovely and smiley and ready to help whenever you need it. You can also take you own picnic. Child and (especially) dog friendly, take a calming walk throughout the whole grounds and finish off with a slice of cake!

this is a lovely place to go wonderful relaxing and so Peaceful you can understand why its called the " WORLD PEACE CAFEWe had a great time and the staff very polite friendly and helpful worth visiting I Recommend it to Travellers .you will not be disappointedif you are walking and have dogs you can sit out side.the only thing is it is limited with menu.

Live the cafe and especially the doggie lodge so you can enjoy a cuppa and cheesecake without having to sit outside with the dog. Very welcoming staff.

There can be fewer tea rooms with a more lovely countryside view and nicer staff.If you want a peaceful and relaxing location with veggie fare look no further this cafe is brilliant x

The World Peace Cafe is small and offers a limited menu. It's a place with ordinary tables and chairs but you don't go there for the furniture - you go for the atmosphere and some lovely food. Everything is vegan or vegetarian. Being part of the Buddhist Centre it is a place of peace and tranquility. The soup is fantastic being tasty and wholesome. The scones are fresh and large with cherry, fruit and cheese varieties and there are usually several great cakes to tempt you. Coffee is good and tea is available in a wide variety of forms. This is a great place to visit after a walk in the Wolds or simply around the extensive grounds of Kilnwick Percy Hall.

Lovely food, great coffees, teas and juices. There is even a dog lodge with sofa's and a fire place so you can sit inside in the cold weather or wet weather. The gift shop there is fab!!!!

This is a nice place to start or end your walk. It is at the Buddhist Centre, Kilnwick Percy, close to Pocklington. The cafe is small and caters for those wanting a snack, such as a panini and lovely choice of cakes, plus hot and cold drinks. Everything is vegetarian or vegan. We enjoyed the chance to rest our legs. The one member of staff, who was on duty was friendly and efficient and we would definitely return.

This little gem of a cafe only sells veggie type food, so if you want a bacon sandwich try somewhere else. BUT if you want a fresh and very tasty sandwich with lots of salad and a very nice dressing, then you are in luck.It is in the Buddhist temple at Kilnwick Percy and the grounds are good for short walks as well. Try a visit if you are in the area.

We stopped in for lunch while attempting to visit the centre. The paninis were delicious as were the cakes. It was lovely and warm with a log burner and sofas in front as well as tables and chairs.

We go here regularly for walks in the beautiful woods open to the public, and we always call in at the peace cafe for a cuppa and pieces of cake/cheesecake, portions are generous and the atmosphere warm, cosy and friendly. We cannot recommend it highly enough, if you visit here you will be sure to return!

Absolutely love the world peace cafe beautiful surrounding and I feel so peaceful here home made cakes and sandwiches deliciousness.

On this latest chilly New Year's Eve morning, my boyfriend and I decided to visit this charming little cafe. Two teas and two slices of cake for just over £8, great value for money considering how large the pieces of cake were, and the pots were just the right size. We sat by the lovely log fire, a gorgeous touch! 5/5

Lots of vegan and vegetarian food on the menu. Explore the world peace temple adjacent the tea room lovely large grounds

Lovely food and all vegetarian; it can't get much better. I really adore the lemon cheesecake; and they aren't skimpy on the portions. They also have a cozy fire in winter and a beautiful patio in summer. The grilled panini are fine too :)

Lovely place to eat set in beautiful surroundings. Based at a Buddhist Centre so the food is vegetarian. Gorgeous cakes. If you want a relaxing interlude this is ideal.

The Buddhist Centre is in a lovely rural location and provides a peaceful setting in which to chill for a while. When we visited the cafe, most items had sold out, but what was left was interesting and tasty.

I'm a regular here and it's perfect for meeting up with friends, family or just escaping for a quiet time. For such a tucked away cafe it's definitely popular but with so much outdoor space there's always somewhere to sit. My favourite place is on the sofa next to the wood burning stove - or on a sunny day out on one of the picnic benches looking out over the grounds. The cafe is set in a Buddhist community and is run by their volunteers so every is hap. There's woodlands, parkland, a lakeside walk, walled gardens and the historic house to look around too. It's all free entry and parking, which you don't find much these days. There's a recent addition of a small play area for the little ones and they also have a summer house that functions as a dog-friendly lodge so you can sit indoors with your pooch. Coffee is great (they do a lovely espresso) and the cakes are amazing! Can't recommend this place enough.

Staffed by volunteers this café is very different from most nearby competitors. It's a very peaceful place but don't head here if you're in a rush. The food is lovely (we had scones and coffee) and the place relaxing.

The centre itself is a delight with lovely, peaceful grounds and an imposing building which hosts a range of events, mostly related to Buddism. The cafe is small, and has a limited menu, but a gluten free cake was available. I'm not sure I'd want to eat inside, but the garden seating is lovely in good weather, with beautiful views. The children's play area is close enough to the tables for the children to be watched by their families, but far enough away for noise not to be a problem. There is a loo in the house, on the ground floor, and a gift shop.

Quiet and isolated this is a lovely place to enjoy an afternoon. Coffee is great and there's a little swing for the kids too.

This is only a small place and the menu is limited but the panninis we had were lovely. The staff were friendly and helpful and it is a pleasant place to eat.

My cake and cappuccino was amazing. We sat outside and the gardens were beautiful. Somebody came on to the patio to give us our food. It was very busy but not loud- a peaceful and relaxing cafe! I will definitely come again!

I went with my girls, husband and dog. Good for exploring the woods and the cafe is fantastic. The hot chocolate is lovely. Really relaxing surroundings and although car park was busy didn't really see many people .

I love this place! You might not have a massive choice and the quality of coffee might be variable but I guarantee you will leave feeling more peaceful.

Took a walk here with my mother, grandmother and daughter - had a lovely pot of tea and scone in a very lovely environment which offers a little escape from the rush of a busy world. The views whilst walking are the best of the British Countryside. There is a little play area outside for children. The hall and grounds the cafe are based within are open for all and very interesting to visit if you want to learn about Buddhism and be exposed to their way of life.

This is a fab coffee stop. We often visit and walk around the lake, looking for the ducklings and Terrapins. Then into the woods to see the squirrels. It's peaceful and everyone is so friendly. We have to stop at the cafe and enjoy the cakes and coffee. The lemon cheesecake is the best ever (we need a walk to help with the calorie burning). The cafe is staffed by volunteers and we've met some very interesting people there.

Peaceful environment with additional area for dogs (and their owners). Just wish their to be more. Lovely wood burner in winter and beautiful outside in summer.

Ideal place for a coffee and chat inside or outside with an idyllic rural view. Coffee and cakes are very good. Friendly volunteers.

We stopped here for a morning break of a cup of tea and scones whilst walking between Goodmanham and Huggate. The cafe is just three quarters of a mile from the footpath and well worth the diversion. Staff were friendly and the scones were delicious. It was a little cold in March to sit outside, but I should think it is beautiful when the weather warms up.

Lovely homemade cakes and biscuits, friendly staff and lovely setting. Dogs welcome, great woodland and lakeside walks, gift shop and house tours on particular days. Great summer fair too x

First decent day of spring and decided to walk up to the World Peace cafe to get some fresh air. Beautiful quite little spot. Kids climbed the trees and played on the tier swing/ Coffee was lovely and cake delicious. Very tranquil and relaxing spot.

This is a lovely café tucked away in one the most beautiful peaceful spots in the E Riding. The staff are so friendly and the coffee was excellent and so were the cakes!It has such a relaxing vibe and we left refreshed and happy.

We stopped at the World Peace Cafe today as part of our cycle ride.Coffee... excellent!Cheesecake... even better!!!Well worth the stop, even this time of year (February), with lots of nice local challenging routes.Thank you World Peace Cafe!

Fabulous service, great food, best coffee! The retreat is highly recommended to all for a relax and reflect.

We walked to this place while staying at the kp lodges and it was well worth the lovely walkWe had tea and home made cakes in the tea shop and met Claude the cockerel!Loved it!

A group of us called for a coffee and cake, as we have in the past. Coffee, latte great, Americano luke warm, scones poor - not the freshest we've tasted. Surroundings beginning to look tired and shabby, which is a shame. Above all, which saddened us, was the guy who served us was far from happy.

This small scale rendezvous is quite hidden away though for those who have discovered its delights the journey there is well worth repeating at regular intervals. Open all year round and recently extending the opening hours and days it is a regular stopping place for cyclists travelling through the Wolds as well as the regular walkers and local people. The range of food on offer is very limited although care is taken and it is well prepared and presented, quite adequate for most daily needs though don't expect a full restaurant menu. Unusual features here are the wooden cabins including one exclusively for dog owners which also has toys and play areas for the children. The gardens and grounds of the Buddhist Centre within which the cafe is situated are splendid and wonderful to explore. There are woodland trails, two lakes, plenty of wildlife and fabulous views as well as the magnificent if slightly crumbling small stately home with its history and charm. Photogenic backdrops abound and the centre itself has a pleasant gift shop, information on shorter and longer courses and retreats for those interested in trying meditation and sampling the Buddhist life. The cafe itself has a good range of teas, hot drinks and always gives as much cool water as you need. There is a really cosy feel here in the winter months with sofas and a log~burning stove. Wi~fi is available and extensively used. As far as I am concerned the star attraction, other than the setting, is the to die for range of delicious cheesecake which is just blissful. This is a little jewel of a rest stop and worth making a destination for a cycle ride. The very attractive small village of Millington is not far away which makes a good next stop if you continue in that direction. Experience this one for yourself. You'll almost certainly be back again. There is also B and B accommodation available both at the Madhyamaka Centre and close by. The Paws Awhile guest house actively encourages pet owners to bring their animals along and even has stabling there. A lovely area and a fine facility at the heart of it. Enjoy!

I've visited the cafe several times, as the roads around it are great for biking. The cafe is in the grounds of the old mansion, and has tables outside in a little garden, with a great view over the lawns and the church of St.Helen. The coffee is always good, as are the all-veggie options for a light lunch. The cakes are top drawer. Staff are super-friendly and helpful.

This is a tiny cafe serving vegetarian food. It is behind the mansion being used as a Buddhist Centre. There are interesting menu options and good coffee. It is pleasant to sit outside on a sunny day or walk off the cake by following the lake path.

Meditation , choice of teas ,coffee Ns sublime cakes! A short. Yet scenic. Walk from. The nearby KP Club wow! Wow! Wow!Try it - you WON'T be dissapointed!

Very Friendly Staff who served our drinks(latte coffee) to our outdoor table. There is a lovely old walled garden within the grounds worth visiting.

Had coffee here a couple of months ago with my husband, we sat outside as the weather was nice, what a peaceful place to sit, beautiful country views. The lemon cheesecake was the best I have ever tasted, coffee great too, will be back.

We popped in here originally for lunch at 11:45 but they don't start serving hot lunch until 12:30. We had coffee and cake instead, the coffee is very good and fresh and the cakes are very interesting- we had liquorice muffins, very unusual but really nice tasting. Just a pity they don't serve hot lunch at what I would call lunch time!

A delightful find on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds. Set in the grounds of a Buddhist retreat centre (in an ancient mansion), this small cafe offers a small but delicious range of savouries and sweets, together with real coffee and "teapigs" tea. We had the cheese scones (very cheesy and with a noticeable mustard content) followed by fudge cheesecake (fudge shavings on the top and throughout the cheesecake, which was very light, almost like a mousse). You can sit inside or outside - we took advantage of the spring sunshine to sit on the verandah, looking across the garden to the Norman church (rebuilt by the Victorians) which sits just outside the grounds. There are several walks in the grounds and a peaceful walled garden - excellent stop-off on the route to the east coast.

I love the Peace Cafe. I should have written a review some time ago, however until now simply forgot to do it. I forgot , not because the cakes aren't delicious, the surroundings peaceful and the grounds beautiful. I forgot because when I'm there, it is an opportunity to forget all of the stresses and strains of everyday life, to take some time out for myself, enjoy tasty flavoursome coffee and scrumy cakes. Visit , take some time out for hrs elf, you won't regret it.

We stopped here for coffee and cake on a Thursday afternoon, the cafe is very small and intimate. We've had the soup here before and it is always very good and tasty. This time it was mid afternoon so we had coffee and cakes, the cakes are home made and look delicious. I had the Malteaser cake and my partner had the lemon cake which was gluten and dairy free. Both cakes tasted good and the coffee is excellent. It's a tad expensive but you get what you pay for, a recommended visit.

Great local place with good range of food and drinks. Very relaxing. Sofas are comfortable and staff friendly. This is a good find.

Nice coffee & cheese scone on a cold & windy dayLovely walks in the grounds and set in such a beautiful old buildingNice to just chill & relax & only a mile from Pocklington

This cafe is set in 42 acres of parkland at the foot of the wolds. The cafe in this tranquil setting serves excellent coffee and wonderful cakes and scones. Vegetarian lunches are also available. Sit on comfortable sofas and let the troubles of the world fade away. Walk through the grounds to the lake or through the woodland and before leaving visit the hall. This is Kilnwick Percy Hall a Buddhist meditation centre take time to see THE TEMPLE and gaze in awe at the ceiling and meditate a while.

A small cafe but with loads of charm.Relax on one of the sofas, read a book, enjoy the view and chill out.The atmosphere is ultra peacefull, the food good and wholesome and the staff friendly, well worth a visit.

Dropped into the World Peace Cafe for a quick coffee & bite to eat, received helpful service from the friendly and happy staff, will certainly be revisiting. Only downside is the menu was very limited on the day I visited i.e. no sandwiches just cakes, this was due to a shortage in staff. The Cafe is situated at the internationally-renowned Kadampa Meditation Centre therefore land surrounding is vast & perfect for a quiet walk, it's dog friendly too! As this is a Buddhist centre the Cafe is vegetarian, visiting is certainly recommended.

We stayed in the lodges across the road the cafe and surrounding areas and walks are lovely. It was a nice surprise to come across this place plenty of room for children to play and also very peaceful

I think that the Buddhist vibes must somehow imbue into the environment here because its such a peaceful relaxing place the coffee is very good ( and were coffee snobs) and the cakes are very good value. We will defiantly return.

cakes coffee lunch and fantastic wood lands dog friendly and also buddhist meditation centre,activities for kids ,lakes,