PERU
AREQUIPA
Palacios Coffee - Avenida Lima 201, Vallecito - Great little coffee shop that roasts local specialty coffee several times weekly in shop. Offering espressos to pour overs to iced coffees, which are all pretty tasty. The owner is a Q Grader which is basically the sommelier of coffee - knows his stuff. It's located about a 15 minute walk southwest of Plaza de Armas in a more residential neighborhood, but well worth the little trek to get here. It's a small, cozy space with maybe a hand-full of tables, great place to take a young lady.
Honorable mention:
Chaqchao Organic Chocolates - Santa Catalina 204 - They have above-average coffee here, certainly better than Starbucks but not sure I would consider it specialty-grade. A great benefit of coming to this place is the excellent balcony they have looking the snow capped mountains, the tasty chocolates they offer, and also the craft beer bar on the other side of the business offering beers from around Peru for around 15 soles. Solid spot all-around.
AREQUIPA
Palacios Coffee - Avenida Lima 201, Vallecito - Great little coffee shop that roasts local specialty coffee several times weekly in shop. Offering espressos to pour overs to iced coffees, which are all pretty tasty. The owner is a Q Grader which is basically the sommelier of coffee - knows his stuff. It's located about a 15 minute walk southwest of Plaza de Armas in a more residential neighborhood, but well worth the little trek to get here. It's a small, cozy space with maybe a hand-full of tables, great place to take a young lady.
Honorable mention:
Chaqchao Organic Chocolates - Santa Catalina 204 - They have above-average coffee here, certainly better than Starbucks but not sure I would consider it specialty-grade. A great benefit of coming to this place is the excellent balcony they have looking the snow capped mountains, the tasty chocolates they offer, and also the craft beer bar on the other side of the business offering beers from around Peru for around 15 soles. Solid spot all-around.