Cafe Mayu — Restaurant in Ollantaytambo

A really bad place and tries to rip you off. We ordered an omelette and tacu tacu and they brought it out with half the plate missing (no side of salad on both platea, no toast and more) as described in the menu. We asked about the rest of the plate and they acted like they had no idea what we are on about. I showed them the menu and they kept redirecting to the salsa every time I mentioned the salad. I spoke Spanish to them the whole time and they still acted like it they didn't understand the issue. If we said nothing or if our Spanish was not good enough then obviously we would be ripped off. The prices they charge are massive compared the rest of the area so clearly they must provide a better service.

They also tried to redo one of the main dishes and they got it wrong twice. I would not recommend this place at allall I I'm pretty sure most people get ripped off and you just don't know it.

It's such a shame because we looked forward to coming here for over 5 months and this is what we...

We come here serendipitously when we wait for our train to Machu Picchu, then our Peruvian friend bring us inside Cafe Mayu to meet the Head Roaster, Frank Cerberos. Then it become an experience that we will never forget.

Frank took us the tour inside Cafe Mayu which is a TRULY HIDDEN GEM! If you only see a coffeeshop in front, you will be surprise what they have inside. After passing the hotel room & reception, you will come to this huge organic permaculture farm where Frank & his team grow plants, animals, and build an Eco-School for the kids nearby!

Then he took us to his roastery cabin and brew us his coffee with Syphon brew method, we did a spontaneous cupping together. It was very lovely coffee, we recommend to anyone who have time before your train to Maccu Picchu to come meet Frank & explore the hidden gem...

I guess the ultimate question is not which cafe has the best coffee in Ollantaytambo, since the answer is obviously Cafe Mayu, but which of their locations (the one inside the train station or the one at Inca Rail) has the best coffee. For me, the coffee at Inca Rail Station is the best of all, full of cream and flavor , always rich and fresh. But their El Albergue location has much more pastries and drinks. It’s also ideal for people waiting for the train for a longer period of time, or people wanting sometime to work. The Wi-Fi is very fast, and the salon is a good place to sit and watch the train. Service is always friendly...