The organization's stated goal was to provide all who eat high quality, all natural, simple food and to ask patrons to give fairly in exchange so that all could partake.

The cafe served an organic, natural, and local cuisine that includes vegan, vegetarian and meat dishes.

[5] There was no standard menu,[5] the fare changes daily based on the availability of local food (often donations from patrons) and the Chef's inspiration.

Since then, OWEE has closed the original location and is now focused on helping people start their own community kitchens.

In 2009, One World founder, Denise Cerreta, stepped down from daily operation of the cafe, in order to focus on helping other communities open restaurants using the OWEE model.

In 2010, the OWEE Foundation began hosting a yearly summit in January for entrepreneurs with restaurants based on One World's model as well as those interested in starting one.