Machu Picchu Cafe

If you attend City College, this is a great place to grab a coffee before class, take a break, or study. It is a 15-minute walk from the school. The tables and chairs are very comfortable, and the coffee and empanadas are delicious. The service is friendly, and the décor is very…

Very lucky to find this cute cafe just behind the Balboa Park Station. One of the best matcha lattes I’ve ever had. Perfect sweetness and creaminess. I also tried their Peruvian empanadas and in my opinion, one of the best. I tried their mushroom and beef flavors. I like the…

Very cute new Peruvian-owned cafe right next to Balboa Park station! The empanadas are made in-house by the owner (who also owns another restaurant) and are a good size for the price. I got the beef empanada, which tasted really hearty and rich. The outside texture was flaky and…

Accidentally visited on their grand opening day and was treated to Peruvian cookie and croissant. The cookies were super flaky and delicious! The caramel inside had the perfect texture—so gooey! Beef Empanadas: The outer crust was very crispy, and the filling had a unique…

I love the pink tree inside the coffee shop. And we love all the decorations here. Super cute cafe. Great spot for commuters. The banana cream pie is one of it's own kind, never had a dessert like that. Owner is super nice. You would love it as well.