California Cafe

The California Cafe is famous for its fresh roasted coffee, great North American style breakfasts served all day, incredible chocolate goodies, and international cuisine for lunch and dinner. Stay for a while or see out great selection of baked goods and sandwiches for delivery or take out. We feature a free book exchange and library boasting the best selection in Huaraz. Need some maps or advice for trekking or climbing, we can help! While you enjoy a breakfast, coffee, or just to sit and read for a while, you can enjoy our large music collection. There are also a variety of games to pass the time away …

FRESH ROASTED COFFEE: Yeah! We have a coffee roaster and can roast coffee just for you. If you’re not looking for bulk purchases, check out our coffee and tea menu, and simply enjoy that fresh coffee buzz . . .

BREAKFAST: Belgian waffles, pancakes, home fries, or something with eggs? We have excellent breakfasts and serve with real maple syrup. Of course breakfast is served all day …

CHOCOLATE GOODNESS: Through the years we have become known for the best chocolate cake in South America; perhaps an exaggerated claim, but come see for yourself. We buy only the best baking chocolate available in Peru, the rest is for you to decide …

BAKED GOODS AND SANDWICHES: Our true dream is to make the best fresh baked bread ever. Our whole grain loaves, chiabatas, and other baked goods are already on the market. Stay tuned to see what might come out of the oven next …

INTERNATIONAL CUISINE: Curios customers and curios cooks come together for some international fusion cuisine. If you are looking for that special dish but it is not on the menu, just ask. Perhaps with a little sharing it will appear like the two below …

BOOK EXCHANGE AND LIBRARY: Our book exchange is always open and free to use. We can even be convinced on special occasion to sell books, but better to bring your own. We also have a small and rather good selection of books that you can check out and enjoy during your stay in Huaraz. Just leave a deposit and read on …

TREKKING AND CLIMBING: We have over twenty years of experience in the area and are happy to give free advice for those looking to enjoy the surrounding mountains in any sort of sport …

MAPS AND INFORMATION: Not only do we love to serve coffee and food, we also publish maps under the name Nawi Maps. We sell pocket maps for the Cordillera Blanca and if you are interested, we can make customized poster maps …