Cusco and the Sacred Valley Restaurants
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The family that owns this small restaurant pours passion into their business and their excellent food, which is made using local ingredients that are carefully sourced in ways that lend poorer communities a helping hand. To ensure that everyone who walks in gains a little more understanding of indigenous culture, the specialty here is meat prepared on stones that are full of nutritious, flavor-enhancing minerals. There are also veggie options and a daily menu.
Enjoy absolutely fabulous sandwiches, salads, homemade ice cream and other desserts, craft beer, and much more at this cozy and comfortable café. The outdoor garden area is perfect for enjoying a sunny day under the gaze of the gorgeous Pitusiray Mountain.
Just as Le Soleil next door makes you feel like you're in Paris, this place, under the same ownership, offers a bit of Japan in the Andes. A 40-year veteran Japanese udon chef was flown in from Paris to help the kitchen get the traditional process—two hours of hands-on work—down pat, and it was a success. Note that they serve only udon (beef, duck, chicken, curry, pork, or seaweed) plus authentic Japanese tea, beer, or sake to wash it down. It might not be enough if you're really hungry, but for a light bite it's an unexpected treat, especially on a chilly Cusco night.
Pouring some of the best coffee in the city from a special house blend, this café is a Cusco icon; Martin Chambi photos help anchor it in Peru, but the jazz and bohemian atmosphere make it feel more cosmopolitan. It's great for a quick bite, as well as for picking up fliers on current cultural offerings. Try the passion-fruit cheesecake or tiramisu with your cappuccino, and head next door to the Cusco School of Fine Arts to see what's on display.
It's best to hunker down for a day or two in Ollantaytambo, but if you've only got time for a pit stop, Café Mayu is conveniently located at the train station. This tiny spot serves big-city-style coffee, quick bites like empanadas, and to-go sandwiches that are perfect for your ride to Machu Picchu. The chocolate-chip cookies are as good as they smell, but you can't go wrong with any of the baked goods here.
Want a time out but not super hungry? Head to this well-designed café-bar for a coffee drink or an alcoholic beverage, depending on the time of day and your mood—the vibe is great, as are the libations, plus they have a number of light food offerings including soups, sandwiches, pizza, and desserts.
Don't be mistaken: Heidi is not the owner, but rather the mule who resided on the nearby farm where the owners get much of the produce for this San Blas restaurant. It's all about the farm here, especially the farm-fresh yogurt—something definitely worth trying—as well as lunch and dinner made with fresh ingredients. The dishes are quite satisfying, with plenty of choices of soups, salads, crepes, meat, and vegetarian plates. Save room for one of the yummy desserts and coffee.
Although there are plenty of vegetarian options elsewhere, here vegetarians and vegans can order anything with a clear, animal-loving conscience. You can even have your coffee with nut milk. The menu of the day (S/22), which includes salad, soup, main course, dessert, and a drink, is one of the best deals in town and one many nonvegans flock to as well. You can also pick up some of that nondairy goodness to go, as well as a variety of fresh breads.
On the corner just before you turn to go down to the train station, Hearts Café offers tasty, down-home soups, sandwiches, baked goods, and fresh juices. This is the place to come if you're craving comfort food like pancakes, French toast, chicken burgers, or birthday cakes made to order. Besides the food, they dish up a hearty serving of humanitarian aid, as a share of the profits go to fund a variety of educational and support programs.
The empanadas are fantastic, but that's not the only reason to stop by at this classic empanada place. The real hook is a "cuy castle," a sort of Barbie mansion for guinea pigs. But rest assured, there are no cuy empanadas on the menu.
This little café is the place to go for pizza, lasagna, breads, desserts, and, of course, coffee. There are some vegetarian and gluten-free options, and they also feature a small selection of organic products.
Scrumptious breakfasts can be had all day at this bright, busy, American-style café with Aussie roots, where you can order granola and yogurt, large fluffy pancakes, or a grand "brekkie" with bacon and eggs. Also on the menu are gourmet sandwiches, fresh salads, and a variety of other satisfying dishes. Everything is prepared in-house, including the delicious breads, and the coffee and hot chocolate are excellent. If you come during high season, you may have to line up to get a table; this jumping spot stays open well into the night.
Pizza is the only thing on the menu here, and drinks are limited, but if it's pizza and wine you're craving, this is one of the best places to get them. The atmosphere is relaxed—starting from the moment you enter the courtyard—but the colonial building is cozy, with only a few tables, so get here early.
If you're looking for something healthy, with plenty of choices for vegetarians, Kaia is the best bet in Urubamba for lunch or an early dinner (it closes at 6). With fresh salads, soups, sandwiches, wraps, and all sorts of snacks to choose from, you'll easily satisfy your post-hike hunger. There is often live music here on the weekends, and the playground will entertain kids while parents linger.
Given the popularity of curries in England, it should come as no surprise that the best Indian food in town is served by a native Brit. You'll find a good assortment of spiciness here, from mild to mouth-on-fire; you'll also find vegetarian options.
Slip into this sweet little café, which invites you to linger, especially if you manage to snag a balcony table. The coffee is as good as it should be in a French-owned place, and the handmade jewelry—some of which features Peruvian materials such as antique coins—the soft and stylish textiles, and the vintage clothing on sale and sprinkled throughout are downright dangerous.
For a quick bite, it's hard to go wrong with real French crepes; with both savory and sweet to choose from, they're the perfect meal or pick-me-up any time of day. The prix-fixe lunch is a delicious deal and there's a great tea selection for an afternoon break.
This is a great spot to regroup, caffeinate, and make use of the Wi-Fi after a hard morning's sightseeing. The coffee is quality, there's a huge range of mouthwatering cakes, and you can also grab breakfast, sandwiches, and slices.
For a quick bite, healthful or indulgent, this café on the Plaza de Armas is one of the best places in town. Breakfast, sandwiches, soups, and salads will all keep you going as you walk around the ruins, and the baked goods, coffees, and English teas make for great pick-me-ups in the afternoon. The menu is varied and includes main dishes for dinner as well.
Although not a buffet in the American sense of all-you-can-eat, this French-owned café tests your restraint with the best pastries in town, as well as reasonably priced sandwiches on homemade bread, quiches, cheese and meat plates, salads, French wine, and, every Friday night, a special French dish of the week. Prix-fixe lunch menus are also available.
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