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Once again!! Never disappointing. This is my Mallorca sandwich spot! Where sweet and salty meet. Simply the best. The staff here are wonderful. Ready to take care of your food cravings. Let's not forget about the espresso or cafe leche! The restaurant always clean and the desserts are in abundance. If you're ever in the area...GET SOME!!!!
I see why this place has hosted 2 sitting presidents... Everything I had here was amazing. The bacalao fritters were lightly crispy on the outside, chewy (like firm mashed potatoes) on the inside. So good! The strawberry cheesecake was fantastic. It was this spongy, airy crust that gave it an even more delight texture. The flaky pastry filled with guava filling was divine. The crispiness of the pastry combined with the tart sweetness of the guava... Absolute perfection. The apple, guava and cheese danish was a unique, local take on a classic breakfast pastry and it delivered in every way. Well worth a visit if you can make it here.
Local and tourist favorite, this one of the best bakeries we visited in San Juan. I love the Obama story that is posted on the wall from the time he visited Kasalta, it's so sweet. Classic Puerto Rican coffee and endless savory and sweet treats from Tres Leches, Quesitos, Sandwiches, Croquettes, etc. all fantastic. It is walk up service with cafeteria style dining- sometimes it can be a long line depending on the day/ time, but it's worth the wait.
BOMBACLATTTT!!!! First off the restaurant is poppin'. Parking is limited so hopefully you can get a spot close by! We parked in their designated parking and they have a parking security guard that helps with coming in and out. Walking into the restaurant things are set up a lil awkward. You walk all the way inside and form the line at the end of the restaurant- sometimes standing behind people eating like in my picture. Hack** you can order sandwiches at the pastery line that's located closest to the door. Big man ting. The Cuban sandwich was pretty good but my girl loved the turkey. The coffee tho ... that thang was BUSSIN' get you a damn large cup unlike my lil kids meal one. Pretty good and fair price we paid about $30 for everything
My wife and I were staying in San Juan and we decided to take an Uber out to this Yelp recommended restaurant and my friend told me to try the Tripleta. I got a local beer to was down the perfect cheese and meat and wonderful bread of this tripleta/Perfecta. I guess they had Obama even visit and they have a poster on the wall. Pretty cool. I wanted to try all their cheeses and it starts to fill up at lunchtime. Great place for a sammy and a beer!
This place was down the street from my accommodation and didn't realize how storied it was until after I had landed. Asked the cashier what her favorite sandwich was and she said the spicy steak. Very filling and the fresh orange juice was tasty, a bit pricey but I guess it's expected as the island continues to go through gentrification.
This was a great pit stop on our way to Loíza. We stopped for an afternoon snack. There's a parking lot right next to it that had plenty of empty spots at this time of the day. We tried their guava and coconut cake which was yum, and the ham, egg, cheese sandwich on Mallorca bread. The cheese in this was just incredible! The bread was certainly interesting - they sprinkle icing sugar on it... definitely worth trying if you've never had it before but not sure I'd get the bread again. The sandwich can easily be shared between two. Good portion. Also got two cappuccinos which were fairly average. There is no table service but staff are really helpful and friendly! On a side note, I thought it was interesting how there were no trash cans in the bakery (or outside). Also been told to try their guava pasteles but they had run out when we went. Next time!
Kasalta Bakery was a 2 minute drive away from my air b n b when I was in San Juan, and we visited many times during our trip. Initially, it was a recommendation from my cousin, but when we tried it, we fell in love! Each time we visited, the bakery was lively between the workers and the guests - you can tell there were many regulars and tourists, alike! From the workers, to the pastries and breakfast options, this place felt so homey and I was elated that I could ate back into my childhood when ordered these pastries and desserts. The cafe con leche was a must every morning. Their pastelito de guayaba was to die for - I wish I had 4 more! 12/10 On another day when's I visited, I tried their flan de coco. I believe - if I'm not mistaken that they had 3 flavors of flan. But the flan de coco was also a 10/10. On the days I visited, my husband and I also had breakfast sandwiches which were delicious and fresh. Kasalta Bakery is a must visit if you are in the San Juan area! You will not be disappointed!
Stopped here for breakfast around 11am on a Sunday. I was told that their pastries and food were really good. I did enjoy the empanada but the coffee was bland. I couldn't find any sugar and they don't do flavored coffee. If you want iced, please visit elsewhere or settle for hot coffee. The line was at least a 20 min wait so I grabbed a table while my boyfriend ordered for us. I would say get there early if you're looking for sancocho as they ran out early . (I mainly went for it) but settled for an empanada. The restaurant is clean in the dining area from what I could tell and the pastries were popular. You can order to go or choose to sit but you must order in line. I learned that Obama visited here years ago which was a pretty fun fact. I would definitely come again but early enough to take advantage of their soup and sandwich.
This place was a blind pick on a beach walk. The restaurant was very welcoming and the staff was kind. They try to get you to the right place by asking if you're here to dine, to order out, (soups salads,and desserts) or a la carte. This place is near the beach and convenient to get out of the heat. The staff was less attentive once I explained I wanted a la carte. We ordered the chicken breast and salad and the burger from the lunch special. The food was not picture worthy, and I mean this kindly because the staff was nice. It's important to note that it is a Spanish diner, because otherwise you expect a Puerto Rican experience and that's not what we got hahaha.
7 years ago
This is a great find and even tho I visited around 9pm it felt a little sweet of an area to walk around with my young kids. I was super excited while walking by and saw simple tables with folks having bottles and glasses of wine, desserts and sandwiches. This looks like a typical cafe/ bakery but with some excellent wines!!! I got a nice glass of red wine and 4 desserts and my total was $16! Woot woot. The food looked great and their selections of wines and sweets were perfect for after our meal. I noticed on the wall that Obama had visited there and they have pictures, pretty cool. read more
7 years ago
Fine, I'm not sure why there's so much hype. A large group of us came for breakfast and we all ordered scrambled eggs and we had one tamale which no one liked. The tamale was so wet it left a mess on the table all the oil had soaked through the leaf. It's pretty hard to mess up scrambleded eggs so they were fine - if you ordered ham it was WAY too much ham. I did enjoy the bread that came with it, and ate everyone else's. We took some pastries to go, and of course they were good, but they were not great. Some of the croissant cakes were softened stale as if made 2 days prior. read more
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Mallorca's are the bomb.com it is like a French toast sandwich with cheese and ham need I say more ... easy quick and cheap spot to get some food in the tummy read more
9 years ago
Amazing bakery with decent food. First off, come here for the baked goods! The actual food here is okay, but the pastries will truly leave you wanting more. 1. Order the quesitos! I had no idea what they were, but I saw in a previous yelp review that Kasalta had the best, and that review was absolutely CORRECT. It's a fried roll pastry filled with cream cheese and it is amazing. My friend and I came back just to get this again. 2. The coconut pudding, tembleque, was also AMAZING. It is light and sweet, a refreshing change from the usually more heavy cuisine of Puerto Rican food. Definitely order this. 3. Croquettes were not my favorite. I ordered the Mushroom risotto, which was a bit salty but still delicious. My friend got the beef sandwich, which was recommended by our waiter, and was also pretty good. It wasn't anything specially, but it was on the lighter side and pretty solid. All their sandwiches are cold. read more
5 years ago
We came here on the way to Condado Beach . From the moment we walked in it was impeccably clean and well organized. I loved the options. A salad showcase, savory pastries, soupbar, desserts, coldcuts, barista bar,sit down lunch and sandwiches for your choices. Come here and u won't be disappointed, you'll be satisfied and coming back. We had pastellitos and mini cubans that ghet freshly pressed. Their coffee was lush and decadent and it had a great crema on it from their machine. read more
Cute local bakery and deli with its own parking lot. I first came here in search of dessert and I was ecstatic to see that Kasalta not only sold several displays full of pastries/cakes but also all types of cheeses, meats, sandwiches, hot foods, and a whole separate menu of entrees! I had suchhh a hard time deciding between all the mouthwatering dessert options, but I finally settled on sharing a tres leches, tiramisu, tembleque (coconut pudding), and a cappucino. No regrets on any of the orders...everything completely hit the spot! The cakes were moist and the pudding was smooth and not overly sweet. My only complaint was that the cream used on top of the cakes was a bit hard, but I imagine coming in at 9pm in the evening might also have something to do with it. We enjoyed this place so much that we came back the next day for lunch. Their soups and sandwiches are delicious! read more
One of my favorite bakeries when I'm in Puerto Rico! They have the best Quesitos ever here - the ratio of cheese and sweetness is just perfect and the right amount! Not to mention, the freshest Quesitos I've had so far :) Parking can be a challenge because it gets very crowded here even when it's super early around 7AM. But it's so with it! Even though the parking space gets full real quick, there is plenty of room inside. Not to mention, even a whole table/plaque on the wall dedicated to our lovely President Obama whom I miss so much! I really enjoyed the Mallorca breakfast sandwich here but it's huge so definitely share that with someone unless you want the fast track to a food coma, lol! Other menu items I recommend are the beef empanadas, croquettes, tres leches dessert and cafe con leche. If I had to pick one thing I wasnt too big of a fan was the flan cheesecake but that's probably because I've only had a homemade version. But other than that, everything was great and the service is pretty quick. Definitely check this place out if you're in the area. read more
3 years ago
I had my eye on this place since I first started searching for different restaurants in San Juan. Having a US president eat here furthered my determination to visit as I wanted to feel a little bit of the history. It is a popular spot with locals and tourists alike. This is a nice casual place for breakfast and lunch. I had the bistec sandwich and hubby had a ham, Swiss, and egg sandwich. They were a generous size and will leave you full. Prices were affordable; this is especially true after eating at hotel restaurants lol. There is a paper menu in English and the main menu behind the counter in Spanish. Don't fret if you don't know Spanish - the staff is bilingual and friendly. I'm glad I was able to visit here and would like to again when I get another opportunity. read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
This bakery was just ok to me. I felt rushed while ordering. There's a lot to chose from but only a few items look tasty. I had the steak sandwich, I recommend adding cheese and some type of condiment because it was dry. The beef empanadas were the best. read more
Good. The sweets are good. The savory stuff I would pass on. We weren't blown away by anything in particular. I was blown away like I wouldn't order it again-pastelillos - not good. We ordered coffee, tres leches, chocolate cake, Neapolitan and pastelillos. Tres leches-ok chocholate cake-ok neopolitan -good pastelillos- not good all in all I wouldn't go again sorry not a fan. read more
3 years ago
Wanted to try the Mallorca (ham/cheese/egg) and it was dry and not sweet, but a large amount of ham so that was good. Also tried the pernil and it was very dry, even with mustard. Would not return for those, hopefully the other meals or desserts are better. Service was nice though. read more
I swear my entire trip in San Juan I was here at least once a day . Espresso w/milk gave me the boost I needed. The tres leches was out of this world! My friend had the chocolate type of cheesecake which she said was rich but not too rich. Gives you a mom and pop type of vibe. I loved it! read more
3 years ago
This place is amazing! My husband and I came here for honeymoon and practically lived here lol. It's a deli/bakery/restaurant so it's versatile and great for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I had way too many chicken and cheese empanadas, they were so good. It has a very classy feel but reasonable prices in my opinion. There's something for everyone. When you walk in make sure you get in the right line (I usually just followed the people) so that they can tell you're trying to order. Can't say enough about it! read more
5 years ago
Kasalta was a mainstay during our trip to Puerto Rico. They have the best breakfast, and they look to have great dinner as well. There is a HUGE deli counter with every Puerto Rican baked hood you could want, and an awesome sandwich counter as well. Also, best quesitos in town. Mallorcas aren't bad here either! This place is a must on a trip to Puerto Rico. read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
Popular spot because Former President Barack Obama visited this location years back. They have a variety of food items and a wide assortment of pastries. We visited here twice and both times it didn't disappoint. Let me tell you, if you like flan, you will LOVE the flan at Kasalta. It's super creamy and AMAZING! The coffee is pretty strong, so be aware, I love my coffee strong, but man didn't know what I was getting myself into here. Overall, great establishment and a must check-out while in Puerto Rico for sure! read more
7 years ago
Excellent bakery. Staff mainly spoke Spanish but they had an English menu. Otherwise I just pointed to what I wanted. Friendly staff. We tried the ham and Swiss Mallorca sandwich. It was a delicious mix of salty and sweet. The bread was sweet and soft. Excellent meats and cheeses. The beef empanada was pretty good. It wasn't fresh but it was decent. $2.50 The quesito was unique. It cream cheese inside and rolled up. $2.25 Then the chocolate pastry was nice and crispy with a nice dark chocolate. $2.25 Overall I would skip the bakery items and go straight for the warm sandwich. read more
5 years ago
On vacation and I find myself here two mornings in a row. Great spot and great food. Took longer for oatmeal and toast than expected but they were very busy. read more
7 years ago
Average, average, average!!!! This place is a rip off! The food is average with high prices! The lines are outrageous! We wait for over 15 for 2 sandwiches! Order ham, cheese, and eggs and I wasn't impressed. I've had better if not similar taste and quality at gas stations in Miami! read more
Good but not great. It was always full when I kept driving by so I had to try it. It was slow around 4 pm on a Friday when I went, no lines, plenty of servers behind the counters, handful of empty parking spots on their lot which was nice. It is confusing where to order. Look for one of the two registers at the counter. I believe the first one is for ordering desserts and coffee are the second one towards the back of the store is for sandwiches and such. I had the cubano which was pretty average, no complaints about it. I also tried the tres leches cake because I've never had that before, and so many people mentioned it in their reviews. It was basically like a vanilla cake but with a bit of a milk taste especially along the bottom by the time I got it home to eat it. read more
5 years ago
I really enjoyed this bakery. I had a great sandwich, which I sector which was enough food for two meals. I ordered pastries to go and have them for breakfast this morning. Also extremely delicious. I also thought the coffee was fantastic. And I consider myself a coffee snob. And finally I thought the service was excellent because they were very busy for Sunday making morning. It was a little bit of a late but it was worth every bite. Lastly I had a chicken empanada that I eat before I told my camera out. And it's the best one I had and all the Puerto Rico read more
Kasalta is one of those places everyone needs to visit during their trip to PR. They have a wonderful assortment of baked goods such as pastries and hot sandwiches. If you're anything like me and don't know much Spanish, they do have an English menu and the workers are usually friendly enough to help you :) There is plenty of seating and apparently there is a plaque of where President Obama sat when he came to visit the bakery a few years ago. So far I have tried their pumpkin cheesecake, mini cubano sandwich, queso balls, guava quesitos, cafe con leche, and hot chocolate. All were delicious and their coffee is from Alto Grande. I think my favorite would have to be the queso balls but they aren't always available but you can always ask and order it ahead of time. Overall, my visits here have always been pleasant and I would definitely recommend this place to anyone coming to PR. read more
This is my favorite bakery in San Juan, shoutout to Manny for not judging me when I come in multiple times during my one week visits lol. Everything is delicious here, especially breakfast. My favorite thing to order is the ham, egg, and cheese sandwich on mallorca bread, which is a Puerto Rican sweet roll. It's soft, dense, topped with powered red sugar, warms up really well, and is great to use as sandwich bread or enjoy with their delicious cafe con leche. They also have soy milk which is great if you are like me and don't like real milk but need coffee to live. I often struggle at most Latin bakeries because they don't usually carry alternative milk options. I also recommend their pistachio tres leche and their key lime tart. I usually get a small box of different pastries to try something new. Everything guava and coconut is a good choice. The parking lot is small but private and there is a parking attendant available during peak times. There is a touristy attraction here as well if you a Barack Obama fan. He visited Kasalta during his presidency and they commemorated his visit with a plaque where he ate and there is a sandwich named after him. Some tips- there are multiple lines for different services such as bakery orders and meals, so pay attention. Like most Latin establishments, the standard coffee is straight espresso with milk and served in tiny cups, you will not find venti anything here so let it go and enjoy the cultural experience. They also sell candy and items that make great gifts around the holidays. read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
I came here because of Obama. I heard amazing things about this bakery and they did not disappoint. I had the ham and egg mallorca because....it's Puerto Rico. Good flavor but overall not mind blowing. The bakery items were the true star. Those quesitos with that strong espresso...my goodness. Service was amazing and efficient. I would return. read more
5 years ago
Nice place for breakfast and as a bakery. Popular among the locals which means a lot. All their pastries are fresh but language can be a problem for those not speaking Spanish read more
5 years ago
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Calle McLeary 1966
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00911
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