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This is such a busy spot with the locals you have to come by and try it out. It's a bit intimidating for sure with everyone seeming to know what's going on as you stand a bit dazed looking around! First off, grab a number so they can call you to sit upstairs. It goes fairly quickly so don't be scared. The prices are right and it's a great place to soak in the atmosphere and energy of the locals. I basically didn't know what I was ordering and ended up with a grilled cheese ham sandwich. It was cheap and it was crispy and buttery! What else could you ask for? 5/5. Also had a cafe con leche (coffee with milk) and since I always ask for it decaf they always give me sugar! Must be a sign of wimpiness. Hubs had the coffee with a pastry and the difference is the creaminess of the chocolate. I think they're known for their neapolitan which is a pastry with chocolate different from a chocolate croissant. The chocolate croissant really looks like a croissant! He gave it a 4/5. Friend had the eggs and ham. Eggs were nicely done. Ham not over powering. 5/5. Again a fun spot to soak it all in. You should check it out!
Extremely popular place with good pastries, quick seating and responsive service. It was less than a 15 minute wait, which worked well coming off of an overnight flight. The Nopalitama con queso con queso y jamon (cheese and ham) hit the spot of layered dough, cheese and ham. The egg white filling in the mil feuille was too sweet for both my wife and I. Together we finished two thirds of it. My wife enjoyed her open sandwich (infusion ciasica) of avocado, boiled egg, and salmon on a slice of toasted bread. Coffee and espresso were average, only some flavor came through.
La Mallorquina is a nice place to stop by in Madrid if you are looking for pastries. We tried the croissants and cookies and they were pretty okay, nothing extraordinary but still enjoyable. The interior is tiny and the displays are very aesthetic which makes everything look appealing. They have a digital number system that corresponds to your ticket, but despite everyone grabbing tickets, the staff ended up helping whoever could reach the counter first. It felt very disorganized and it is normal to bump into people while trying to point at what you want. Overall, it is worth visiting for the experience and the presentation, but be ready for a crowded and chaotic ordering process.
tl;dr the pasteles are hit or miss, the puff pastries will leave you only a few euros short, and the trufas will entice you into a return visit Across the Madrid pasteles game, La Mallorquina is a household name. The flagship cafe in Puerta del Sol has been churning out traditional Spanish treats such as napolitanas and trufas since 1894, and the shop was frequented by poets, politicians, and even members of the Royal Family. Nowadays, La Mallorquina operates multiple shops across Madrid, and the brand even has a strong online store presence. A cursive, pink-neon sign is positioned above the entrance. The window displays are stocked with trays of carefully curated, backlit treats. Inside, the warmly lit to-go bakery displays with wooden trim run along each wall, while a narrow counter is available in the far back for a quick dine-in meal. Bright lights shine down from the soaring ceilings onto the whitewashed walls and checkered floors. Patrons are shoulder to shoulder; muscle your way to the end of the queue, and count on the staff to efficiently churn through the line. If you think that an evening visit will save you some time, guess again; the pre-game crowd was strong at this bakery. For a less hectic experience, grab a ticket from the red overhead dispenser at the Calle Mayor entrance to secure a table upstairs. My mom and I stopped in La Mallorquina a few times. We were most impressed by the Trufa Grande, a tennis ball-sized bonbon loaded with an uber-rich yet light-as-air mousse and coated with mildly crunchy jimmies. Also stellar was the mocha-y Postre de Tiramisu, despite being more cream than cake. My mom, meanwhile, loved her dense, Basque-style Postre de Queso (cheesecake). Across La Mallorquina's puff desserts, I found the pastry to be soggy rather than flaky; such was the case for the Milhoja (which otherwise sported a brick of sweet, fluffy meringue), the signature Napolitana de Chocolate (which was piped with a gritty but flavorful chocolate filling), and the Postre de Limon (which feature a similarly pleasant meringue and a tart, curd-like filling). The seasonal Torrija (a Spanish version of French toast, utilizing day-old bread drenched in sugar, milk, and egg) was remarkably custardy, but the sweet flavor, cold temperature, and mushy texture all felt one-dimensional. Lastly, the biggest "dud" of the lot was the Ponche de Selva Negra; this Spanish black forest cake eschewed any cherry influences (which I didn't mind!) in favor of dense yet flavorless vanilla-and-chocolate ganache; however, the cake and frosting together felt dry. The pastries are all affordable, typically 2-4 euros each. The staff are friendly and patient, even with guests who speak limited Spanish. At their best, La Mallorquina's pasteles as worthy of a second (and third and fourth) visit; at their worst, they are an inexpensive upgrade over the nearby Carrefour Express.
This place was chaotic with not much instruction. There was a crowd by the counter with line out the door for to go orders with beautiful cakes, tarts, pre boxed sweets from what I can see. I think customers have to take a number in the center of the tiny place, past the beginning of the line. The opposite end was another exit with a counter containing a very limited selection of pintxos and pastries with an espresso machine. We ordered directly from the barista and paid here, standing to eat and drink. There's also an upstairs that you'd have to wait to be seated for table service according to the sign but no host was there the entire time we stood and ate next to the sign. Maybe I misunderstood and you'd have to go upstairs to ask for a table? We'll never know now. The one napolitana we got wasn't even that good, but with how famous this place is, might give it another chance next time I'm in town.
Dine in or take out dessert place that has plenty of sweet and savory treats. On our second visit we dined in for a pre-dinner dessert. it was worth it. Oscar H, received and served us, and he was awesome. I went back downstairs to ask about a particular cake, and Oscar totally gave that one - the torta de yema (egg yolk cake) - the thumbs up. I said send it up... it was amazing. Not too sweet, and just the right amount of consistency of cake, filling, and glaze topping. I balanced that with a cappuccino. In the evening, around after 7pm, the crowds in the store had died down, and we were easily able to get a seat, actually make it to the counters, and pretty much just hang out and enjoy the tastes that the bakers of Mallorquina put together. Solid evening visit.
Very nice pastry shop. This is the first location, opened in Puerta del Sol in 1894. It's crowded but service is fast. They don't seem to run out of pastries, they kept putting more out. The local people were really nice. Several women let me go ahead, I took it as a welcome. The napolitana de crema is really good, and the chocolate one had big chunks of chocolate. The Torrija had a lot of cinnamon if you like that. The pink paper they pack it in is pretty. It's very popular with locals and tourists. I went by their location in Salamanca and that seemed fancier and quieter but also busy.
Our family absolutely loved this wonderful pastry shop during our recent trip to Madrid -- it's a great spot for everything from breakfast and brunch to desserts during the evening paseo. We stopped in most mornings to enjoy delicious Napoleons with Cream and Chocolate Pepitos, along with cups of their excellent coffee. You can eat at the counter, order pastries to go ('para llevar') or dine in their upstairs cafe (where service can be a bit slow). Mornings can be a little busy, especially at the to-go counter, but bring your patience and you'll be rewarded with some of the best pastries in Madrid.
What a madhouse. This place was jammed on a Wednesday evening. And for good reason. We had to join the crowd and see what the commotion was about. The display cases were crammed with so many great looking pastries and candies it was hard to choose one thing. We ordered the Spanish version of French toast - for take-away. When we did eat the pastry it was delicious. We would like to swing by again on our way back home in a few weeks.
This place is always packed, I decided I needed a coffee and one of the sweet treats I could see through the window. They have three counters when you walk in, two are for to-go orders with all of the cookie, pastry, cake and chocolate items you can think of. The third counter/ standing bar area is has a great variety of desserts (pastries & cake slices) displayed on small plates behind glass, there are lots of options to choose from and a counter space for you to stand and eat your pastry with an espresso or cafe con leche. Everything looked amazing, it's the perfect break when you're walking around this area. This place is located in the plaza del Sol area. They do have an upstairs seating area, but I didn't want to waste my day sitting for a coffee break. I did notice in Madrid nobody walks around with their coffee drinks (or any drink really) everyone stops at a cafe or tapas bar for a break. Service is fast, you find an open spot at the bar & order, your items are placed in front of you immediately, there's no wait and when you're ready to go you pay the same employee (is she a barista??) and head back out to your next destination. It is confusing when you walk in because it's packed and everyone seems to know how it works but you. If you want to sit upstairs, grab a number off the wall mounted machine and wait by the stairs to be taken upstairs.
4 years ago
8 years ago
Great service... Amazing food!!! I am visiting from New York and my family is here with me from Texas. We have had a Fantastic time!! I will make this a for sure stop on my next visit!!! Thank you!! read more
If you walk by Puerta de Sol, you're bound to see La Mallorquina. You can recognize it by the long line with crowds of people hanging around outside. Once you're inside, you have to fight through the crowds to finally order what you want. It doesn't take long even though the crowds look menacing. I ordered the napolitana de chocolate as suggested by everyone. It was €1.30- pretty cheap for a famous bakery. The napolitana was similar to a French pain au chocolat, but more bread-like and less flakey. The chocolate inside was really good as was the dough. You can also see the pastries continuously coming out of the kitchen, so you know that they're fresh. Solid bakery with many pastry options! read more
7 years ago
An utter madhouse and the pastry wasn't even memorable. Maybe would have preferred a different dessert, or sitting upstairs. read more
Centrally located in the heart of Madrid, La Mallorquina is hands down the best pastry and sandwich cafe in Madrid and during our week trip in Andalusia. There's a standing cafe area on first floor and sit-down area on the second floor. And while it can be scary and overwhelming while trying to secure your spot on either floor, the wait and hustle is worth it. We loved and recommend the Whipped Cream Sandwich, Strawberry and Cream Vanilla Cake, Prosciutto and Cheese Croissant, and Apple Strudel, all to go with Cafe con Leche. Ingredients fresh, flavors on point, and prices very affordable. You really can't go wrong with any dessert here. read more
15 years ago
MadridMan, @ you-know-where, says: Established in 1894, you'll find long lines every year to get the "Roscón de Reyes", the circular cake sometimes filled with white or chocolate cream and covered with dried fruits, for the 6th of January Epiphany or Magic Kings Day. These are the best in the city, but rivaled by those at the very nearby "El Riojano" pastry shop. Saludos, MadridMan @ you-know-where! read more
13 years ago
Note: If you're a tourist and you've never been to a European patisserie, or any patisserie for that matter, enjoy. You'll think it's great and you'll have a blast (hellooo midwesterners...) If you're interested in food/pastry, skip this one. I recently have been looking up all sorts of lists of the "best bakeries" in Madrid. Today I tried my first one: La Mallorquina. It was rated the highest and was on all of the lists that I saw, so I figured I should start there. Here's the skinny: The fact that it's located in Puerta del Sol, the center of the city, really should have tipped me off to the fact that this would not be a great experience. But I remained optimistic and tried to remember examples where tourist locations had amazing food. The example I clung to was Seattle Coffee Works, located right in Pike Place Market, roasting their own beans, making really delicious coffee. But I should have trusted my instincts. Let's stay positive, though. They do a few things really well that are admirable for sure. For instance, their variety and their ability to mass produce is pretty incredible. The space works like a well oiled machine, people moving in and out of the bakery, resupplying the cases with vast amounts of danishes, cookies, cakes, and chocolates. Unfortunately that's all I can say for the "Pros" column. There were eleven visible staff members, all older, all very jaded towards their typical "turista" customer. There are three main counters, and if you order from any of these cases, you pay separately. I paid three times. Once for their famed "Neapolitan Crema", once for a "Macaron Frances" and once for a "Cafe con leche". This seems segmented and unnecessary, but hey, if it works it works. You're the ones that have been in operation since 1894, whatever. I could look past all of that if the food was good. The Neapolitan is a famous Madrid pastry, composed of danish dough and pastry cream with thinly sliced toasted almonds and powdered sugar on top. First off, this is their prized item. Every place has their specialty, and all the sites pointed in this direction. So obviously I had to try it. Right off the bat, it seemed flat and lifeless. Biting into it, I soon realized that this was barely a passable attempt at viennoisserie. Lifeless is really the only word that can describe it. I ate it, it was fine, but would I buy it again? No. The macaron caught my eye right away. But again, unfortunately for all the wrong reasons. WHAT IS THAT?! was my reaction. But the tag in front of the tray full of bizarrely sparkly macarons read that they were "authentically french". I won't lie... that made me a little angry. Naturally I had to taste it. I took one bite, I cringed. I made a god awful face, I'm sure. The "shell" was thin and crisp, and so sweet. And the filling was a chocolate ganache. SO MUCH CHOCOLATE GANACHE. I threw the rest away, which is unlike me. I'm usually prone to trying everything twice and would have normally taken two bites, but this was... disgusting. I reserve that word for times like this. I don't call many a thing disgusting. I had heard that Spain was not a place for pastry and baking. It's true. The bread is all tight crumbed white bread, the croissants are weird and I've only had maybe two true all butter croissants. The cakes are okay, the veinnoisie like danishes and neapolitans are fine... it's just such a let down to come to Europe expecting greatness on every corner and realize that we have more pastry talent in Seattle read more
3 years ago
3.5 rounded up to 4 stars. IT's a nice shop to get bread and pastries. If you want to order more "food-like" stuff you need to head upstairs. Make sure to arrive somewhat early because if you have a big group you will most likely be asked to wait for a table to clear up and would have to do it outside since it is a small place. Anywho the service is ok. Food was delicious but they forgot my pastry and then they didn't have one ready because they had just opened. The prices are ok. Nothing too expensive. Lastly, Would I come again?Yes but, it wouldn't be my first choice. Follow our travel Instagram @thehungrynomadz for more . read more
7 years ago
The almond pastry was good, however the service was terrible! My mom doesn't speak Spanish, and the lady gave her a nasty attitude when she found out her order was "To Go" not to "Eat In". Luckily, a nice gentleman was able to tell the cashier nicely that the order is "Para Llevar". This place is located in Puerta de Sol which attracts many tourists from all over so it would be nice to crack a smile when taking an order instead of looking like everyone owes your family money. Just saying! read more
11 years ago
Huge bakery/ confectionary and a coffee shop just at the west side of Puerta del Sol, in a 5minute walk from Plaza Mayor. While in Madrid I read that they have a great variety of sweet treats for breakfast and it was totally right. Great selection of pastries with cream, chocolate, icing and everything one can imagine. One part of the store is for a stand in coffee break or breakfast (fried eggs, omelettes etc.) the other is to pick up your sweets. It is really reasonably priced and the variety and amount of pastries is endless. Pastries were delicious and fresh which seemed perfectly fine considering the amount of people there. It must be a very popular pastry shop for locals, not only tourists. The only disadvantage is that they don't really speak any English so it's making it quite hard to ask for any specifications or just explanation. I don't know if that was a simple mistake or a regular activity but I needed to ask for the correct change as the guy had given me too little change. read more
Came here after a recommendation from a friend and confirmed it after reading some positive yelp reviews. My friends and I came here for one thing, the napolitana de chocolate but we also order their napolitana de crema as well. The napolitana de chocolate was definitely the group's favorite. It sort of reminds me of a chocolate croissant but the pastry isn't flaky like it should be and it's flat and one note. The best part about it is the chocolate. It's a thicker texture and they fill that bad boy with lot's of it. Tastes like a solid version of the chocolate in the churros con chocolate. The crema wasn't as delectable. We also got a cafe con leche and a freshly squeezed orange juice. The perfect beverages to wash it all down. I highly recommend you order a drink because that thick chocolate could be harder to swallow. The bakery is filled with baked goods but don't let it deter you away from what you really came there for. The front section of the store is for takeout and the back of the store is for "sit-in." No, there's no seats, it's standing room only. read more
11 years ago
This isn't Paris by any means when it comes to pastries and chocolate indulgences but as good as it likely is going to get for mass options in Madrid. In the shopping Mecca of Sol district this is a required stop. Now as we approach Easter the fun in here is countless for a child and through all the windows you see big eyes and salivating customers of all ages. Flan is decadent, chocolate eggs well appointed, and yes, baked goods to satisfy any desire. read more
7 years ago
Good pastry shop directly in the square of the Puerta del Sol. Despite the location, it is not too overpriced as I pad EUR 1.40 for an Ensaimada which I think it is quite in line with other places in the center of Madrid. It is ideal to buy something for take-out and eat it sitting at the fountain in the middle of the square. read more
9 years ago
Pastries evvvvverywhere! You'd think that this place is just okay, being at the heart or Sol you'd suspect it to be a tourist trap. I'm not a local so I've no idea if it is or isn't, but the taste is real and if it is a tourist trap then I'm happy to be trapped. It's kind of hard to get service, only because it's difficult to tell where the line starts and ends, but like a lot of other places we've been to it's really your responsibility to get ahold of service (but once you do get someone they're really friendly!!). You can go upstairs to the salon to get waiter service, or just get your things to-go downstairs. read more
15 years ago
It's all desserts... I love it. This place is easy to find, right outside the Metro station. Inside it's standing room only, well at least on the first floor. I did not go downstairs, so I'm not sure what the set up is in the basement. I can't recall the names of what we ate here, but I attached photos. Both items were very good. Nice and affordable.. must try if you are a dessert lover! read more
A typical Spanish pastry/coffeeshop. You order your pastry from a selection of sweet treats on display, and for your cafe con leche the barista pours the milk on top of coffee in front of you until you signal to stop. To consume standing up at the counter or upstairs in the salon (so packed, they have numbered tickets for the wait). The coffee is delicious, better than any fancy $5 coffee you can get in the States, for only a €1.50. The pastries are great too. read more
5 years ago
8 years ago
Mmmmm. I'm still dreaming of the napolitana de chocolate that I got. It's located right in Puerta del Sol, so it is crowded. But don't let that stop you, because the line goes quickly. Just be ready with what you want to order. The napolitana was only €1.4, and it was delicious. I think if you're in Madrid, then it is a must try. If you're not a chocolate person, they have a creme one too. read more
Yeah...this place is a 3-ring circus all the time. Hubby and I came here for breakfast early on a rainy Sunday morning and we lucked out big time with an empty table upstairs. But holy moly the crowds. Smack in the middle of Plaza del Sol, every time we passed this place (which was pretty much all the time as our hotel was 3 blocks away) it was PACKED. The good: the eggs and sweet bread were completely-out-of-control amazing. The food is made here and fresh, fresh, FRESH! The downside: CROWDS all the time. And despite the fact that their food is fresh, their orange juice was orange drink. GROSS. Isn't Spain known for their oranges? I mean, everywhere else we went you could get a glass of fresh squeezed OJ. So what's with the Tang, guys? Oh, and La Mallorquina isn't cheap. It's not so overpriced I wouldn't go back, but you need to know what you're in for. Overall, I liked this place and would go back if I was in the neighborhood. read more
8 years ago
What a nice find. Right at the center of sol. There was a hub of people at this establishment, coming in and out with pastries in hand and a satisfied look. Having eaten in the last hour at Malaspina and Lhardy, needed a coffee and a pastry with a cream filling that was not too sweet. I will be back here for a few more times during my stay in Madrid. read more
8 years ago
I tried the tarts de trufa and it was so awesome like I'm tasting the cloud! The price is reasonable, and you can definitely go there every day if you have a sweet tooth!!! read more
We came on a weekend, in the middle of the day, there's barely any room inside to move around. You have to be aggressive to get your orders in. So we packed things to go and found a ledge to sit on in the square. We tried a croissant with jamon and cheese which was tasty. The best was the ensaimada, better than the ones we had in Mallorca. Too bad we had to save room for dinner later because the selection was enormous. read more
8 years ago
My favorite spot for coffee and hot chocolate. Once I heard it was one of the oldest bakery's in Madrid I had to visit. One advice, be patient because this place is always busy. read more
13 years ago
I personally have no complaints about the pastries i tried in Madrid. It might be a matter of taste, but i found them to be pretty good. Their pastries were not overly sweet, often with a touch of some sort of sour jelly. At La Mallorquina we bought two types of napolitanas, macarons, brazo de trufa and brazo de nata. The napolitanas were the best. As for their "autentico macaron frances" i don't know. I 've been to Paris and tried "autentico" french maracons. I have to say they look or taste nothing like macarons from La Mallorquina. Actually these cookies from La Mallorquina do not taste like macarons at all. They were not bad, but i would not call them macarons. As other people have already mentioned, La Mallorquina is always crowded. read more
4 years ago
7 years ago
I could smell this bakery from a block away! Telltale sign it has got to be good, and it did not disappoint! Happened upon it one afternoon on a weekday and had to go in after admiring the window displays! You have to fight the crowd a bit inside, but it's certainly worth it, and the staff is friendly. Cash only. The napolitana de chocolate was fantastic and the napolitana de creme even better in my opinion!! Great prices and nice to take away and enjoy in the sun on the plaza! read more
7 years ago
10 years ago
Indeed the best pastry in town. A spot for those gluttonous who value a quality pastry. Everything is fresh, delicious and surprisingly easy on your pocket! Extremely recommended in your down town visit. read more
6 years ago
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Calle Mayor, 2
28013 Madrid
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Sol
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