Coffee shops in Machu Picchu
Although Aguas Calientes is a small town, it is full of hotels, bars, handicraft shops, restaurants, and coffee shops. Is that this town is only 10 kilometers from Machu Picchu. It is the closest tourist center to the Inca city. Find out which are the most famous coffee shops in this town: their prices, addresses and more details.
Café la Boulangerie de París
French-style café considered one of the best services in the town of Aguas Calientes. It has a large and beautiful place with a variety of cakes, coffees and other desserts. Their coffee also uses the beans from Quillabamba in the jungle of Cusco (one of the best coffees in Peru).
The cafe remains open from 5.30 in the morning so it is an excellent option before going to Machu Picchu. It also offers a variety of craft beer. The opening hours are from the first hours of the day until 8.30 at night.
- Platos: croissants, postres, tortelets, coffees, etc.
- Price (approximate): 5 USD for dessert or coffee.
- Address: jirón Sinchi Roca s/n, Machu Picchu town, Peru.
The Club Inka Wasi
Cafeteria located in one of the main avenues of the town. It has a spacious and soberly decorated premises where there is a wide variety of coffees, cakes, breads, juices and more. It includes some Peruvian desserts such as quinoa or Quillabamba coffee.
The cafe opens early so it is ideal for breakfast, lunch or even dinner. Sometimes it offers a live musical show. Staff attention is good. It is open from 6 in the morning until 9 at night.
- Dishes: espresso, cappuccino, American, cakes, pastries, craft beer, etc.
- Price (approximate): 5 USD for dessert or coffee.
- Address: avenida Pachacutec 300, Machu Picchu town, Peru.
TAO Sweet-salty
Small but cozy café that offers the best in desserts, juices, burgers, ice cream, pizzas and even craft beers. It is in one of the main avenues of the town (it leads to the hot springs of Aguas Calientes). It stands out for its artisan ice creams.
The attention is good. It is open from 7 in the morning until 10 at night. Offers options for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It also includes vegetarian and vegan options. It complies with the health protocols.
- Dishes: espresso, cappuccino, American, cakes, ice cream, juices, hamburgers, craft beer.
- Price (approximate): 5 USD for dessert or coffee.
- Address: 520 Imperio de los Incas avenue, Machu Picchu town, Peru.
Café de Paris
As its name suggests, this cafe has characteristics of Parisian coffee shops. Offers croissants and tortelettes. It also includes the best in pastries, cakes, breads, hamburgers and, of course, the aromatic coffee. The latter also uses the beans from the coffee plantations in the jungle of Cusco. Great!
The place is spacious and with views of the high mountains of Aguas Calientes. The place is somewhat far from the town but can still be reached on foot. It remains open from 7 in the morning until 9 at night. In other words, it offers options for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
- Dishes: espresso, cappuccino, American, cakes, croissants, etc.
- Price (approximate): 5 USD for dessert or coffee.
- Address: Sinchi Roca bridge, Machu Picchu town, Peru.
Vizzio Café
Small but cozy café that offers a variety of burgers, coffees, juices, shakes, ice creams and even Mexican pizzas, burritos and tacos. It is on a main avenue in Aguas Calientes (near the bus station). The attention of the staff is good.
Cafe Vizzio is open from 9 in the morning until 10 at night. One of the house specialties is the special brownie and the mango pie. It is an excellent option before or after visiting Machu Picchu.
- Dishes: espresso, cappuccino, American, cakes, juices, burgers, pizzas, craft beer.
- Price (approximate): 5 USD for dessert or coffee.
- Address: avenida Hermanos Ayar s/n, Machu Picchu town, Peru.