An ensaïmada, the spiral pastry of Mallorca, dusted with sugar

5 of the best · Mallorca, Spain

Cafés, Ensaïmades and Hot Chocolate in Mallorca

Hot chocolate at a xocolateria open since 1700, ensaïmades from the old bakeries, and Palma’s classic café on the Born.

Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

Insiders' picks

Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Mallorca.

  1. In Palma since 1700

    Ca'n Joan de s'Aigo

    Palma old town·Xocolateria

    The chocolate and ice-cream house that has served Palma since 1700: hot chocolate, ensaïmades and almond ice cream.

    Carrer Baró de Santa Maria del Sepulcre 5, 07012 PalmaExplore View on map

  2. Ensaïmades with the PDO seal

    Forn Fondo

    Palma old town·Pastry shop

    A traditional bakery and pastry shop on Carrer Unió, known for its ensaïmades.

    Carrer Unió 15, 07001 PalmaExplore View on map

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Classic cafés 3

Palma institutions.

  1. On Plaça del Rei Joan Carles I

    Bar Bosch

    Palma old town·Historic café

    Palma’s historic café-bar at the top of the Born, open from morning to midnight.

    Plaça del Rei Joan Carles I 6, 07012 PalmaExplore View on map

  2. In Palma since 1700

    Ca'n Joan de s'Aigo

    Palma old town·Xocolateria

    The chocolate and ice-cream house that has served Palma since 1700: hot chocolate, ensaïmades and almond ice cream.

    Carrer Baró de Santa Maria del Sepulcre 5, 07012 PalmaExplore View on map

  3. A Mallorcan café group

    Cappuccino Grand Café

    Palma·Café

    The Mallorcan café group with grand cafés in Palma and around the island.

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Bakeries & pastry 2

Ensaïmades and sweets.

  1. Ensaïmades with the PDO seal

    Forn Fondo

    Palma old town·Pastry shop

    A traditional bakery and pastry shop on Carrer Unió, known for its ensaïmades.

    Carrer Unió 15, 07001 PalmaExplore View on map

  2. Old Mallorcan recipes

    Fornet de la Soca

    Palma old town·Bakery

    A Palma bakery that revives old Mallorcan recipes: ensaïmades, coques and seasonal sweets.

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