According to the website, it is "a forum for listening, exchanging ideas and forming new opinions",[4] as well as being "Lincoln’s only well established, free of charge, open topical & philosophical discussion group".

Registered with the Society for Philosophical Inquiry, the Lincoln Philosophy Café bases its core ideal around the concept of informal discussion in a relaxed environment.

[10] The Lincoln Philosophy Café has been given press attention, most recently in the Lincolnshire Echo, where it was described as being "a great social event that allows people of any age to share ideas".

The idea of "a return to the basic principles of reasoning intended for the general public" is at the core of the structure of the Lincoln Philosophy Café, with anyone from anywhere welcomed.

[14] A diluted and uniquely evolved version of the Socratic Method is encouraged to stimulate people to challenge others opinions informally and politely without causing argument.