12 Of The Best Coffee Shops In Cusco, Peru 2026
If you’re travelling to Peru’s mystical Inca capital, Cusco and wondering where you can find the best cup of coffee before you take on the trek to Machu Picchu, then this is the blog for you.
I’m sharing my list of the top coffee shops in the city, guaranteed to serve a delicious barista quality cup! Plus, all 12 of these spots are either in the historic centre of the city or very close to it and within walking distance from each other for easy access. Let’s get into it…
P.S. Looking for restaurant recommendations too? Find my list of the top 8 here.
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1. Cafetería Gregorio
Location: Centro Histórico
Opening hours:
Mon – Sun: 8:30am – 7pm
We’re kicking things off with new kid on the block, Cafetería Gregorio. While this spot might be newer than others, it gets a lot of attention for all the right reasons. The owners are incredibly passionate about coffee and quality local ingredients and that comes through in their service and flavours. Their space, decor and handcrafted clay tableware is inspired by their heritage and makes for a super unique and welcoming atmosphere.
With plenty of seeing across two levels inside, it’s the perfect first stop for your caffeine hit in Cusco!
2. L’atelier Café Concept
Location: Centro Histórico
Opening hours:
Mon – Sun: 8am – 7pm
Next up is one of the most famous coffee shops in the city, renowned for its very special view (that you can see at the top of this blog). L’atelier is not only home to the iconic flower-lined balcony looking out over Calle Carmen Alto but serves brilliant coffee and tasty cakes in their cosy café. Alongside food and drink, you can also shop art, textiles, jewellery and more handcrafted by local artists.
Just note this is a smaller café and a popular tourist spot, but don’t let that put you off. It’s popular for a reason, the views really are beautiful and it’s a lovely space to admire the work of local artists and craftspeople. Just try to get there early for the best chance of grabbing the balcony seats!
3. Indie Café & Concept Store
Location: Centro Histórico
Opening hours:
Mon – Sun: 8am – 9pm
Another great spot that combines barista quality coffee with locally made clothing and gifts is Indie Café. This welcoming boutique serves everything from coffee and matcha to juices, pancakes, cakes, cookies and more. While you sip your coffee and munch on freshly made brunch or lunch you can browse their selection of handmade art, ceramics and clothing.
Plus, the owners are really focused on stocking not only local products in their boutique but local coffee and ingredients so you know you’re supporting the community.
4. Organika Bakery & Coffee
Location: Centro Histórico
Opening hours:
Mon – Sun: 7am – 10pm
For the ultimate organic experience in Cusco, choose Organika. They serve a great range of breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes alongside tasty coffee in their cosy café. As lots of the dishes are veggie, vegan and gluten free, it’s also a good choice for groups or those with dietary requirements.
The best part is they also have a couple of café cats who may choose to sit with you for a sweet cuddle!
5. Espresso 18
Location: San Blas
Opening hours:
Tue – Sun: 8:30am – 1pm & 2pm – 7pm
Mon: Closed
For the best views across the city, choose Espresso 18. This cosy little café has a beautiful big window out across the skyline with sweeping views into the surrounding mountains. So you can sip your freshly brewed coffee and sit back to watch the world go by.
Just note, again as this is a smaller space try to get there earlier for the best chance of getting a seat in the window!
6. Jack’s Café
Location: Centro Histórico
Opening hours:
Mon – Sun: 7am – 11pm
For a coffee shop with wow-factor and big portions to match, choose Jack’s. They have an indoor space wrapped around a feature staircase and coffee bar as well as a pretty courtyard for brunching in the sun.
With very generous breakfast, brunch and lunch menus, this is the place to come for coffee and a main meal to fuel a day of exploring.
7. Xapiri Ground
Location: San Blas
Opening hours:
Mon – Sun: 9am – 8pm
The most creative and inspiring coffee shop in Cusco has to be Xapiri. This beautifully curated space is a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of the city with calming rooms showcasing indigenous local art.
Their mission is to help raise awareness of the indigenous people of the Peruvian Amazon and the role art plays in their community. With that in mind, they act as a non-profit donating the proceeds from art and coffee shop sales back to the communities at their heart. So you know grabbing an afternoon cappuccino here is not only going to be relaxing, but actually support indigenous communities too.
It’s worth noting – they’re also famous for their cacao so why not try a cup alongside your usual coffee!
8. Three Monkeys Coffee
Location: Centro Histórico
Opening hours:
Mon – Sat: 8am – 9pm
Sun: Closed
Tucked in a pretty courtyard you’ll find Three Monkeys Coffee; an unassuming cart offering one thing – excellent coffee. This really is the place to come if you only want a cup of expert brewed coffee and space to relax.
They do have a few pastries for sale but the star of the show is the coffee. It’s the perfect spot for an afternoon rest!
9. Qura
Location: Centro Histórico
Opening hours:
Wed – Mon: 8am – 9pm
Tue: 8am – 3pm
For an excellent cup of coffee alongside a whole range of tasty brunch and lunch options, Qura is the safest bet. This upstairs café is friendly, calm and welcoming with plenty of seating to sit back and relax.
As all the coffees and dishes we tried were always spot on we kept returning to try more and it became one of our firm favourites!
10. Florencia y Fortunata Café
Location: Centro Histórico
Opening hours:
Mon – Weds, Fri & Sat: 8:30am – 7:30pm
Thu: 9am – 6:30pm Sun: 9:50am – 5:30pm
For incredible coffee and cookies in a gorgeous building choose Florencia y Fortunata. This female owned business is stylish, serene and tasty with some of the best cookies and South American alfajors in town.
Sit back and relax in their open atrium or head outside to catch some sun in their courtyard.
11. Cercanía Pan y Café
Location: Centro Histórico
Opening hours:
Mon – Sat: 8:30am – 8pm
Sun: Closed
For the best freshly baked bread and pastries with your coffee, it has to be Cercanía Pan y Café. They have an incredible range of baked treats inspired by flavours from around the globe including Danish pastries, French pain au chocolate and Italian tiramisu brownie.
Head here to indulge your sweet tooth earlier in the day before they sell out!
12. Carla Pecana
Location: Centro Histórico
Opening hours:
Mon – Sat: 9am – 1pm & 4pm – 8pm
Sun: Closed
Last but by no means least, for the prettiest courtyard garden in town, head to the bright balcony-lined Carla Pecana. Here you can sit amongst their potted flowers and enjoy a fantastic coffee. It really is a hidden gem!
That’s a wrap! Those are my top picks of the best coffee shops in beautiful Cusco – I hope you love them as much as I do. If you have any other questions about visiting Cusco or wider Peru, let me know in the comments box below and I’ll do my best to help. Happy travelling!
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