World Peace Cafe
17 Guildhall Lane, Leicester, United Kingdom
About World Peace Cafe
Welcome to the World Peace Cafe located in the heart of Leicester, United Kingdom. As an establishment that combines food, drink, and a peaceful atmosphere, we offer a unique experience to those who step through our doors.
Our cafe is not just any ordinary place to grab a bite to eat; we are a point of interest for those interested in promoting peace and positivity in their daily lives. Our mission is to provide a peaceful social environment where people from all walks of life can come together and connect over delicious vegetarian and vegan food.
As a restaurant, we take pride in our diverse menu that is carefully curated to incorporate flavors from around the world. From hearty soups and salads to tantalizing wraps and sandwiches, our food options are sure to satisfy your appetite regardless of your dietary preferences.
In addition to our menu selections, we also offer a wide range of drinks that complement our food options. From coffee and tea to freshly squeezed juices and smoothies, we have something for everyone.
Our store also offers a variety of products such as books, CDs, and other items that promote peace and spirituality. You'll find that visiting World Peace Cafe can be a transformative experience that leaves you feeling centered and at peace with the world around you.
We invite you to come and visit us at our Leicester location on Guildhall Lane. Our friendly staff and warm atmosphere await you!
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17 Guildhall Ln, Leicester LE1 5FQ, United Kingdom
Opening hours of World Peace Cafe
Monday:
Day off
Tuesday:
10:30 - 16:00
Wednesday:
10:30 - 16:00
Thursday:
10:30 - 16:00
Friday:
10:30 - 16:00
Saturday:
10:30 - 16:00
Sunday:
Day off
Reviews of World Peace Cafe
"I went there recently with my family and we had a lovely time together. The coffee and cake was very good and the staff were friendly and helpful getting us settled. One of the things we liked was how spacious it was, which is great when you've got children. You can't tell from the outside but the cafe is a really big space and has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We also had a quick peek at the bookshop meditation room. Maybe next time we can try some meditation if we manage to get a baby-sitter. Will definitely be back sometime soon ☺️"
"My most recent experience at the Leicester Buddhist centre was a strange event I did not find peaceful at all, instead deeply perplexing. As someone who used to live in Oxford, working at a vegetarian cafe opposite a Tibetan Buddhist centre for several years, becoming friends with various of the Tibetan monks, I anticipated being invited to the cafe as a welcome experience. Instead, the opposite was true. I was invited by my partner after not seen each other for a while and we were looking forwards to a peaceful time together. Instead the first thing I noticed was the prevalence of Buddhist art, which happened to include figures ambiguous in sexual nature, predominentally like topless females. Indeed observing the various golden statues in the central meditation room, there were two very clearly topless females. As a female myself, I don't find depiction of the female body in sexualised form as something I wish to observe, since I respect the value of privacy of the body. Therefore I found it strange to see such a focus on the female form in what was meant to be a spiritual space. Instead I found it deeply disturbing, confrontational and unnecessary. When any part of the human body which is normally private, is thrust in your face against your consent, whether male or female, regardless of whether it is justified by being described as 'religious', I am deeply uncomfortable with the experience, which I would describe as a violation against my consent. The other Buddhist centres I've been to and meditated at, had prayer flags everywhere, and felt like spiritual spaces. There were no semi-nude icons everywhere, like you'd found yourself in some kind of topless massage parlour, justified by being called Buddhist. Then when we went to the counter, the two female staff then started messing around giggling and flirting, joking with my partner, in front of my face, while standing next to him, which was not just unprofessional, but also rude. I felt deeply uncomfortable with their behaviour, as did my partner. I just stood there saying nothing, while they totally ignored me, as they carried on their entertainment in front of him while ignoring me as if I wasn't even there. My partner also felt awkward and embarassed, and as soon as he'd been given his drink he left and rushed off to sit down, and wait for me, leaving me alone with the women. As soon as he left, and they saw me standing there, waiting for them to calm themselves, their faces fell like petulant teenagers, as if I'd ruined their private party. I then calmly asked if I could have a glass of water. They told me I could help myself to water from a jug, then walked off with their noses in the air. I found the experience so bizarre and awkward that I would never go there again. I didn't find the experience peaceful or spiritual in any shape or form at all. I spoke to my partner after and he told me that he felt the prices were too high and he felt rushed and pressured like he felt the people there wanted to get money out of him, so that's why he went to sit down to relax. He had nothing more to say about the strange behaviour of the women, and then we carried on our conversation talking about our own private business. Since I'm more used to meditating in Buddhist centres with a focus on prayer and prayer flags rather than an exploitation of the female form, as an opportunity to extract money from people, I would never choose to go to the Leicester Buddhist Centre ever again. As far as I was aware the lesson of Buddha was meant to focus on the spirit and on prayer and being a good person rather than on using the body, in particular that of the female form, to extract money from people. Everyone is different evidently. As a female, I'd rather stay away in future, and avert my eyes, and hope to find somewhere else more peaceful, with more polite and professional and less rude and childish staff as well. Avoid like the plague more like."
"Lovely veggie place to pop in for lunch. Great atmosphere and delicious food. Great selection of hot drinks too"
"A wonderful mindful space in the heart of Leicester.. Order of the day was a falafel wrap with humus olives and sweet chilli sauce. toasted to perfection. The cafe is not the hidden gem it once was.. its more a blossoming flower welcoming all manner of visitors. Congrats team a wonderful visit today."
"Went to their once a month meditation and meal session on a Friday evening. A 30 minutes guided meditation session followed by a 3 course vegan meal on a different theme each month. We were lucky to attend when they were doing a Japanese meal. All really tasty."
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