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About the Cafe

Our Buddha Cafe is a wonderful meeting point, where we eat our community meals here at Saasil & Zen Center. Whether you are here for a retreat, a yoga class, or are simply passing through, you can join us for delicious vegetarian food and great company. This outdoor deck dining space overlooks the lake; it is surrounded by the lush landscape and has a variety of seating (and hammock!) options. Travelers meet to share stories, experiences, a cup of tea, and so much more. Rest, connect with new friends, and enjoy delicious food and snacks with the beautiful views of Lake Atitlan.

Meals

Our nutritious vegetarian meals are served buffet-style three times daily (if there are less than 5 guests we do plate the meals instead of buffet). Guests visiting for one of our scheduled retreats will already have all three meals included. Those joining us for a personal retreat have already paid for breakfast and dinner as part of their package, and can choose to join us for lunch for an added price of 80Q.
You are welcome to join us for a meal even if you’re not staying on the property! The price for a drop-in breakfast is 60Q, lunch / dinner is 80Q and includes a delicious meal and drinks – such as water (all day) tea & coffee (breakfast) or juice ( lunch only), herbal tea (dinner). 

We can accommodate vegan and gluten-free dietary restrictions with advanced notification. Please let us know in advance, if you want to join us for meals. You can email us or send a WhatsApp message to +502-4920-5729.

Meal Times and Menu Preview

Breakfast

9:00 am

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: superfood oatmeal with chia and flax seeds, fresh fruit, coconut, and other delicious toppings

 

Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday: homemade sourdough or tortillas, with eggs, beans, salads, greens, homemade jams,

 

Sunday: Vegan/gluten-free pancakes made mainly of banana with no added sugar. Served with panela, homemade jams and and fresh fruit salad

 

+ includes water, herbal tea and coffee

 

Join us for a Yoga Class at 7am and stay for breakfast! Special package for Yoga+Breakfast 135Q per person.

Lunch

1:00 pm
The menu may change

Monday: black bean or zucchini veggie burgers

 

Tuesday: variety of fresh salads and seasonal veggies

 

Wednesday: healthy crepes and gluten-free stuffed cabbage rolls with a bunch of different salads

 

Thursday: big tostada buffet with different toppings such as cheese, beans and garden fresh veggies

 

Friday: vegan quiche and vegetables

 

Saturday: pasta with homemade basil and homemade tomato sauce

 

Sunday: gluten-free black bean empanadas and a variety of salads

 

+ includes water and homemade juice

Dinner

6:30 pm
The menu may change

Monday: roasted potatoes, corn, green beans, Asia style salad

 

Tuesday: variety of seasonal soups with veggies from around the garden

 

Wednesday: traditional Guatemalan tamales (made vegetarian)

 

Thursday: traditional mayan dish Pepian with rice, greens and salads

 

Friday: vegan veggie-lovers Pizza (fresh out of our pizza oven)

 

Saturday: variety of seasonal soups with veggies from around the garden

 

Sunday: rice with curry made with fresh coconut

 

+ includes water and herbal tea

Due to seasonal availabilities offered meals may vary.

Snacks & Drinks

Even if you are just passing through, there are great options available at the cafe at any time! We offer many homemade snacks and goodies. You can usually expect to find vegan and gluten-free options available. Some of our regular menu items include:

  • Superfood smoothies with granola
  • Coffee grown organically on the property and herbal tea
  • Homemade spicy drinking cacao
  • Home-brewed kombucha and ginger probiotic drinks
  • Vegan banana muffins
  • Bliss balls made with local cacao
  • Vegan/Gluten-free brownies made with local cacao

Our food Philosophy

Our founder, Doron Hanoch, has training as a holistic chef, and brings his nutritional wisdom into every dish we serve here at DYZC. Every meal is made with seasonal, local ingredients, fresh veggies, and herbal teas. Much of the food on our plates grows right here in our own sustainable gardens. Every meal is full of special touches that elevate it in terms of nutrition. Our oatmeal, for example, is packed full of chia seeds, flax seeds, coconut, and other super foods. We grow our own coffee, bananas, avocados, lettuce, a variety of herbs and many other fruits and vegetables. When possible, add-ons like our peanut butter, jam, and lightly fermented sauerkraut are all homemade on site by our dedicated kitchen staff. It’s a heaven for health-conscious foodies.