Best Brunch Spots in Cusco, Peru

Over the years, I’ve spent more than three months exploring the amazing Peruvian city of Cusco.  Sitting at a lofty 11,000 feet, this is the gateway to Machu Picchu.  All travelers headed to Machu Picchu must pass through Cusco (via their small, but busy airport).  I can’t describe how AMAZING the food in Peru is: they banned GMO’s many years ago, & you can taste the difference in their food.  Most ingredients are grown just yards away, vs. hundreds of miles away.  To get a taste of their food scene, here are some of the “Best Brunch Spots in Cusco!”

Welcome to CUSCO!! The Plaza de Armas is wayyyy below me here (I’m at Sacsayhuaman) & many of the city’s best brunch spots are nearby…

For more photos of the famous Inca site Sacsayhuaman, which is one of my favorite places in Cusco ~ read this article.

Interactive Map of Cusco

Overview of Brunch Spots in Cusco

Below is a quick overview of each Cusco breakfast spot.  If the restaurant has a website/menu: it’s linked below.  Also, many places in Cusco don’t accept credit cards: so BRING CASH!

La Bo’M Creperia has one of the BEST views in town, & serves delicious crepes all day long. And yes: that is my Spanish homework you see on the table!

1. Aulita Restaurant = Artistic Cafe Serving Fresh Fare from All Over Peru.  Open breakfast, lunch, & dinner ~ this colorful cafe serves up Eggs Benedict, Huevos Revueltos (Scrambled Eggs), Arepas, & a Breakfast Burrito….ALL DAY! I love an all-day breakfast spot. They also have delicious Peruvian coffee + cocktails & craft beers. Hours: 8AM-10PM DAILY.  
2. Avocado Toast & More = Adorable Avocado-Based Restaurant in San Blas Neighborhood.  This is a new-ish place (across from Green Point) with a fantastic reputation: try their Bacon & Eggs Salad, plethora of Avocado Toasts (they have gluten-free bread), Burgers, & Salads. Their Avocado-Almond Milk Smoothie is a hit, as are their Kombuchas.  Hours: 11AM-8PM DAILY.  
3. Green Point Cusco = Amazing Vegan Restaurant in San Blas with Great Healthy Options.  Green Point is right across from where I studied Spanish ~ thus, I went here a lot. Try their Banana Pancakes, Crepe-Style Hash Browns, or Avocado, Pesto & Hummus Sandwich. They’ve got TONS of homemade Kombuchas & amazing cocktails with all kinds of fresh Peruvian fruits & juices. Breakfast Hours: 8AM-12PM DAILY. 
4. Jack’s Cafe = My #1 FAVORITE American-Style Breakfast in Cusco!! This is a spot I returned to again & again. Portions are hearty, & there’s always a bustling vibe here: try their Eggs on Toast, Big Fluffy Pancakes, Hot Chocolate with Marshellow, or one of their Big Toasted Sandwiches. And BRING CASH!! Also open for lunch & dinner. Breakfast Hours: 7:30AM-12PM DAILY.
5. La Bo’M Creperia = Set on Top Floor of Cute French Hostel with AMAZING Views!!  I’ve stayed at this adorable hostel, & used to visit this Creperie ALL the time ~ to do homework, meet friends, & of course: to enjoy their amazing French-Peruvian crepes. There offer Sweet or Savoury options ~ with ingredients like Avocado, Passion Fruit, Mango, Pisco, & Nutella. Hours: 11AM-10PM DAILY.  
6. Limbus Restobar = One of the Best Rooftop VIEWS in Town…High Up in San Blas.  Though Limbus is more well-known as a popular nighttime spot (views of Cusco might be the best in town) ~ they’re also open early for breakfast. If you want breakfast with a view: head here. But the food isn’t the best…it’s pretty average. Cocktails are great though, & the view is to die for. LOTS of stairs to get here!! Hours: 8AM-12AM DAILY.  
7. LOCAL Restaurant = Popular Italian-Peruvian Spot in San Blas with Daily Breakfast.  Also located in San Blas, LOCAL combines several cuisines-in-one. For breakfast, try their Fresh Bread, Eggs with Avocadoes, & their fresh fruit juices are a MUST-TRY!! Great coffee as well. Also popular for lunch & dinner. Hours: 8AM-10PM DAILY.  
8. Molly’s Irish Bar & Restaurant = Upstairs Irish Pub Overlooking Plaza de Armas with Lively Vibes!  If you want a (slightly) rowdy pub atmosphere & a good place to watch sports: head to Molly’s. Though they’re open late, you can still do breakfast here ~ try their Irish Fry or Big Irish Breakfast. And they have a full bar: so you can drink pretty much anything you want! VERY friendly & personable staff here; they’re a real stand-out. Hours: 9AM-1AM DAILY.  
9. Best Hotel Buffet Brunches: Palacio del Inka & JW Marriott El Convento = Great for Boozy Upscale Brunches!  I stayed at both hotels during my time in Cusco (Palacio del Inka after Machu Picchu, & the JW Marriott after a 17-mile trek to Rainbow Mountain). Brunches at both are exceptional. Palacio del Inka has a HUGE breakfast buffet: with fresh juices, omelettes, & pretty much anything you could ask for….while the JW Marriott’s is equally excellent, if not quite as extensive. You can get mimosas & cocktails at both.  Breakfast Served Daily at Both Hotels.  

The Palacio del Inka is one of the finest hotels in Cusco: with a brunch to die for! Photo: Forbes.

Search Tours to Machu Picchu

If you’re wondering how to reach Machu Picchu from Cusco: you can embark upon a 4-day trek via the historic Inca Trail (very arduous, & best-suited for fit travelers).  For an easier way to get there, simply hop on a train ~ or you can take a 2-day tour through other Sacred Valley sights, like the incredible ruins at Pisac & Ollantaytambo….which I highly recommend!!  Both places are absolutely stunning.

Viator offers a number of these tours, which you can search here.

Photos of Cusco Brunch Spots

Aulita Restaurant is a cozy little artistic cafe serving up delicous breakfasts (lunch & dinner too)!

If you LOVE avocadoes: head to Avocadoes & More, in San Blas.

The two best HOTEL breakfasts are at the JW Marriott El Convento & Palacio Inka. This is the Marriott’s lobby bar…which I loved! 

Palacio del Inka has THE best breakfast buffet in Cusco!! This is just part of it….it’s huge.

For great vegan food in a gorgeous garden: head to Green Point (in San Blas).

My FAVE breakfast place in Cusco is hands-down Jack’s Cafe. Come hungry!! Portions are big. And bring cash!

The views from La Bo’m Creperie are AMAZING! And they’ve got a cute hostel attached.

The view from Limbus is next-level. Breakfast is ok ~ but coffee & drinks are great. Photo: Cusco Chocolate Workshop.

LOCAL Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, & dinner in a cozy atmosphere.

Best Brunch Spots in Cusco, Peru

So long, Cusco! At Molly’s Irish Bar in the Plaza de Armas.

For more articles on Cusco & the surrounding area, you can read about my time in gorgeous Pisac ~ discover great hotels by Machu Picchu….or simply find out why I love Cusco so much.

xoxo Noelia

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