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Consider this place like a diner. Sure, you have options but you come here for one thing: Mallorca. This restaurant has been open since the 1940's and they haven't changed. Service is prompt, environment is lively. I highly recommend coming here at 7AM the day you leave, otherwise you'll have to wait a queue. The line There are no fancy coffee drinks. It's coffee, milk, and sugar. I got the Mallorca with eggs, ham, and cheese with a small glass of jugo de china. It was an incredible way to start the day.
Best Mallorca in PR. Consistently delicious. Worth the trip to visit Puerto Rico. Coffee and food is spot on. Da best
Walked in here at ~8:15am for breakfast. There was not a lot of people yet; we were seated at the bar. After a few minutes, people started trickling down and soon the place was close to being full. I liked the mallorca with ham, bacon, cheese! It was delicious. They looked small but they were filling. The pastries displayed at the window were inviting. If you're dining in, you have to tell your server that you're getting some pastries that are on display then you ask the person at the counter who also serves as the cashier to get them for you. The guava pastry was good. The vanilla bread with strawberry and pineapple/lemon was okay. They looked better than they tasted in my opinion. Payment for everything would be at the cashier after dining. If you're in San Juan, this is a place to try!
One of the classics that are amplified via social media. Here was our experience. AMBIANCE Parking: Old San Juan rules--come early or be ready to walk. Seating: Inside seating, plenty of seating but just gets pretty busy because of how popular this place is. Vibes: Welcome to Old San Juan! Heart of Puerto Rico but also a very touristy spot as well. The attitude changes based on the time of day. When it comes to the early/mid day - brekkie/brunch busy. The spot itself was nothing too flashy just your authentic morning coffee shop with servers busy serving people. Great place to chill, chat, and start up your day. FOOD / DRINKS Mallorca - Regular (Recommend) A mallorca is basically a sweet bread but this one is most known for their ham and cheese. We tried getting their as early as possible but they were backed so we had the regular which was a soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet but powdered with sugar. A nice morning boost of energy to start the day. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Gotta respect the employees for handling the busy rushes time in and out. TL;DR OVERALL 4 Stars. Good food, reasonable prices, and a pleasant experience. A must-try Old San Juan experience. You can get mallorcas in other places but the history here is pretty nice. Not trendy, not curated--but deeply rooted in local culture. If you want to understand Puerto Rican breakfast, this is a great place to start. TIPS * Go early to beat the crowd * Tip your servers
Review #1,046 Posted on 4.26.26 We came here on Thursday the 23rd while in San Juan area for my buddies 50th birthday. This spot we had seen on social media a ton for being famous for their Mallorca sandwich, a special type bread, we got the one with bacon & American cheese. Man, I made the mistake of doing the bacon instead of ham, overthought that deal. I tried my buddies with ham n cheese and I think that was way to go. I loved how this spot had that super old school feel of like a diner. You can sit at one of the table tops, or you can do the countertop too, which has tons of seats, we all were able to sit there. I'd 100% recommend this spot, but get the ham n cheese mallorca sandwich, don't overthink it.
I have been coming here for years but recently I have been sat with the gentleman (waiter) in photo and he is the absolute worse. Today I came in with my family of 4 and ordered 4 sandwiches. He told me those are too many sandwiches to Order and he can't make them. He instructed me to order them at another counter. Last year he was too busy socializing and waited 20 minutes for him to finally take my order. Unfortunately I will not be coming back. He is rude! Don't get me wrong the food is good but unfortunately the service from this person ruined the entire experience.
Stopped by for breakfast on a Tuesday morning around 8am. It wasn't busy at all when we arrived and we immediately got a table. We ordered two coffees, cheese Mallorca, Swiss Mallorca, coconut macaroon, and Mallorca bread. The coffees were small but mighty. Cheese Mallorcas were delicious and we slightly favored the Swiss version. I'd get it with ham next time. Super simple. Sweet and savory. From the pastry window, we picked up a Mallorca bread with powered sugar which was amazing. The bread was SO soft and fluffy. Very similar to Japanese milk bread. We also got a coconut macaroon which has a bit of lemon flavor to it. Also good, very sweet. I'd definitely come back and highly recommend!
We were recommended this spot by a local - and we are so glad we came to Old San Juan to find it! We arrived just after 8am for good reason, the place fills up so quick! We sat at the bar top for quick service! You must try the famous Mallorca with ham and cheese - this light flufffy pastry like sandwich is delectable. The perfect balance of sweet and savory. Everything was served on paper plates and plastic cups... nothing fancy, just fantastic food and great local coffee. The service was quick, friendly and yes, he spoke little English but it was quite easy to understand as we don't speak Spanish.
What a charming old-school diner. We were staying around the corner and had walked by a few times in the evenings, when they are closed. I had seen recommendations to try the Mallorcas, so we came back early one morning before 8 AM as we had to catch a tour bus. At that hour it was pretty empty, just the waiter, a cashier, a handful of older gentlemen hanging out, and a couple of tourist groups like ourselves. We all ordered Mallorcas, which are basically breakfast sandwiches of soft thin bread rolls (Mallorcas) with powdered sugar, but come in variations with egg, cheese, ham, bacon, etc. Get any of the variants - not the plain ones, which I don't think come toasted - as they crisp them first with the fillings, then sprinkle the sugar. They were pretty good and cheaper than most other breakfasts we tried in the area. The next morning, we even tried to came back, but it was PACKED at 9 AM so we wandered down to El Meson (fast food) and were sorely disappointed at their version of Mallorcas (to be fair it was dirt cheap there), so I would stick to Cafe Mallorca but COME EARLY! Ambience was old school diner with a long counter and vintage photos of Mallorca and Old San Juan. I wish they would use real plates and cutlery instead of the disposable stuff we found prevalent in PR. Oh and the coffee is nothing special so you fill have to get your espressos or lattes somewhere else.... Oh and the bakery case was filled with what looked like delectable treats but unfortunately we did not get to try those (other than the mallorcas)... next time!
Went from 5 Stars to 1 real quick. Although there are full trays of pastries in the window, they refuse to sell us Mallorca to go. You can only eat on the premises; they are too busy for take-out. Whatever that means. But there are no seats. Does not matter. So we waited and sat at the end of the counter. Where people standing to our left were picking up their to-go orders. No kidding. Plus no air. Server moves like a sloth. Got our order of 4 Mallorcas and 2 coffees wrong. Plus they nuke the coffee. To pay, you are back in 1975 on a long line with the cashier marking every sale in a marble book. And she moves like a snail. All the charm is gone. Mallorca bread is delicious, but it just. Ain't. Worth it.
Must visit while in PR for a quick authentic breakfast experience. Beware, there is usually a long line, however it moves super quick due to the quick service. Their breakfast sandwiches are made right on the spot with fresh mallorcas. Their lemonade and orange juice are also to die for! Freshly squeezed! They are also pretty cheap, in comparison to other options in the area. The hype around this place is definitely worth it, making it a must try!
The sandwich was a 20/10. I saw it in a video and said huh? A what? But you must go try it for yourself. The dining room can get crowded, its seat yourself and then get served, but service was rather quick. Think casual dining. You check out on your way out where you can grab pastries to go as well.
This is quite literally the best surprise I've ever experienced. This constantly comes up as as a must try when in San Juan and there's a line out the door to prove it. Inside, it's a typical cafeteria type restaurant and the poor server we had had a lot of tables to take care of so service was slow but the sandwich is WELL worth the wait. I tried the egg ham and cheese Mallorca. Delicious!!
1 year ago
I really wanted to love this place, but I did not have a great experience. I only gave it a two because the food is delicious! The cook is the only reason I would come back. But honestly it was a terrible experience. We had to wait in line for about 15 minutes to be seated, which was understandable. It's a popular spot so of course you're going to wait. However, the wait didn't end there. It took our waiter Oscar another 20 minutes to bring our menus. He didn't smile, barely talked to us, and genuinely seemed annoyed to be serving us. He took our order and then we didn't see him again. It took him another 20 minutes to bring us the check. The busboy cleared out the table before the check arrived. If Oscar would have came back and wasn't so annoyed with us we would have ordered more food to go, especially because I love sweets. It was a missed opportunity. read more
1 year ago
Una cafetería muy típica y simplemente satisfactoria. Todos el personal provee un servicio excelente! La comida es casera y única. El Mallorca con jamón y café con leche es la forma perfecta de emprender el día en el viejo San Juan. La gente local hace que el ambiance siempre esté muy bueno! read more
We had a wonderful experience in Old San Juan and visited Mallorca as it was recommended by the cruise. I don't normally go to touristy spots while on vacation but this restaurant really hit the spot! It's a bit on the pricey side but we felt it was well worth it. I'd recommend the mofongo with shrimp as it was fantastic! We also had the fried cheese with the guava sauce which was quite tasty. If I were to return again I'd get the whole snapper as I saw multiple people getting it and it looked perfectly crispy. read more
2 months ago
1 year ago
This is my first time trying Mallorca. It's really good and not too sweet which I like. I have Swiss cheese Mallorca. The sweetness and salty taste combined really well! Service is really good too, we seated at the bar instead of table which I thought why we got our food faster read more
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Fast service with a delicious Mallorca, ham, Swiss, and egg. The server was very attentive and made great suggestions. The restaurant itself is small and quaint and provides the nostalgic diner feel. The coffee was good but the cup is fairly small. The Mallorca sandwich was the perfect mix of sweet and savory. They also have daily lunch specials that I will absolutely have to try in the future. read more
4 months ago
Loved the mallorcas! I am always skeptical about a long line for food, because I sometimes wonder if its just a trendy/Tiktok spot. Someone in line was kind enough to explain the Mallorcas are an original recipe from another bakery that shut down. Our waiter was also very entertaining, I never got his name but would love to see him again. Must try! read more
1 year ago
Mi guía del tour me dijo que viniera pa' acá pa' probar una mallorca brutal. Pues era sábado como a las 11 de la mañana y terminé haciendo fila por una hora y media. El sándwich estaba bien sabroso, pero la experiencia completa hubiera corrido más rápido si organizaran mejor la fila y las mesas. El staff fue chévere y por dentro tiene full el vibe de un diner clásico. read more
11 months ago
Go early or arrive with patience. This place will have a line. The service is super fast though and the staff is very friendly. I tried the Mallorca breakfast sandwich. It was delicious. This Mallorca bread is sweet, so if you don't like sweet, ask for el pan puertorriqueño. I would go back here again and it's a must. Th ambiance is chill, packed and friendly. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
It is what it is. An old building in old San Juan. This joint is sparse with mismatched chairs. It feels mostly clean, we had to wipe down our tables though. Everyone here is on island time, so don't expect quick service. Our waiter tried to be funny but seemed rather rude. The group ordered their well known mallorcan sandwich, which was just ok. They could have been hotter and actually melted the cheese. I was sick so I had their chicken soup, it was meh... Overall we can check this joint off our list. read more
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Delicioso ! Cómi el sandwich Mallorca con jamón huevo y queso y un cafésito. Fue perfecto para empezar el día. Recomiendo llegar temprano por qué hay fila. read more
8 months ago
2 years ago
We were fortunate to visit Mallorca on a day without the cruise ship crowd so we didn't have to wait for a table. The waiter did hand us a lunch/dinner menu at 1pm so I asked for a breakfast (desayuno) menu and he obliged. With a name like Mallorca, you know what we're going to be eating. We ordered two Mallorcas -- one with egg, ham, and cheese and the other with just ham and cheese. Both were served hot and fresh, with the sandwich being both crispy and soft. As you can see, they run a little light with the egg so you really won't miss a thing if you just go with the ham and cheese. The Papaya shake was no great shakes (See what I did there?). It was thick and warm and just kinda uncomfortably mushy and tasteless -- more like someone just ran a few papayas through the squeezer -- and not what we gringos consider a "shake". Service was friendly and this place is in the middle of town and easy to spot. It felt clean and comfortable inside. The Mallorcas were like $6 or so. Can't beat that. We enjoyed our mallorcas so much, we decided to leave PR with our everlasting memory of it still fresh in our minds. read more
1 year ago
7 months ago
Happy our hotel desk person recommended Mallorca for lunch. Casual clean hole in the wall setting with friendly and quick service and generous fresh tasty food. Both of us had fish served either rice and plantain. Dorado and cod prepared beautifully. Server/owner/leader of the band Wilbur told us they've been in business for 39 years. Mostly locals surrounded us, which is always a good sign. read more
1 year ago
Service quick and friendly! We had a Mallorca with ham egg and cheese with three scrambled eggs with ham egg and cheese! Servers are sweet and nice! Definitely recommend. We came on a Tuesday at 9am. No wait time. read more
Mallorca is a hole in the wall, diner type of place. There were plenty of tourists there, but locals as well. As the name suggests, the Mallorca is featured here. I ordered a Mallorca with ham and cheese. The sandwich was very good. The Mallorca was light, fluffy, and sweet. I got lots of powdered sugar on my black shirt! The issue I had here was the service. After being ignored for several minutes after I entered, I took a spot at the counter. After being ignored for a while, I asked one of the servers if I could sit at the counter and he answered, "Yes lady". It took even longer for the server at the counter to acknowledge me. Finally, he gave me a menu and it took a while for him to take my order. I was so tempted to leave. I needed coffee so badly! The food came quickly and not until after it arrived did I get my coffee. The coffee was strong and bitter. I did not enjoy it. I wanted more milk but my server did not ask oh everything was ok or even look my way. If you want good Mallorca, take your chances on service or get takeout. read more
10 months ago
2 years ago
I loved this place and was so sad to see it was closed on Sunday when I returned. I had the egg cheese and ham Mallorca. It was so delicious and I wish I had some to go. This is a simple place nothing fancy but the service is great; the wait staff is friendly. They move fast and the place has alot of tables. I definitely recommend it and it is a must stop. read more
3 years ago
Stopped by for a quick bite to eat on 04/27/2023 & sat at the counter to enjoy a delicious Mallorca sandwich (ham & Swiss Mallorca & a Mallorca sandwich that had bacon on it, both very tasty but the bacon Mallorca was my favorite) We were taken care of by Domingo, who was so friendly & gave great customer service! Service was fast, prices very budget friendly, & it was self seating. Inside had plenty of seating but nothing fancy. Closed on Sundays. Hope this info helps! Till next time, Rebecca read more
I left a bite. I couldn't eat it all. Old school diner vibes once inside, bakery on the outside. A staff member of my hotel suggested this place. It's right on the opposite end of the block. I had asked for breakfast or brunch, but it was barely 8am so brunch was out. He described it as sweet bread w/ powdered sugar. I suggested a donut comparison & he said that doesn't do it justice & i agree after eating it. read more
9 months ago
Solid spot to grab breakfast. I got the namesake aka Mallorca and it def hit. Sweet and salty, it's a good breakfast item. I got it with bacon but didn't really need as much. Nothing fancy about this place, they get the job done. Our server was pretty cool, joking with us which made us like him. A good start to a trip if you're coming to visit and need some quick breakfast after checking in to a nearby hotel/airbnb. read more
2 years ago
Small location but the food was hot and fresh. My husband and I really enjoyed the sweat bread with ham , cheese. We sat at the bar table so our service was quick. The younger gentleman not sure of his name was very friendly and helpful with food choices. The restaurant ambiance gives an old school diner feel which was really nice. read more
10 months ago
Excellent from beginning to end. Only bad thing about this place is the wait, but it's so worth it. Authentic taste of Puerto Rican cuisine, amazing breakfast and pastries. 11/10. read more
Here's how much I love this place. Every year when I come to Puerto Rico I don't leave without eating here. The Mallorca sandwiches are the best in the world and the rice and beans also awesome Not only would I insist on people going here I'll will as long as it's around read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Honestly, the only breakfast I truly enjoyed in Puerto Rico. It was the best balance of food, fast and convenience. I also really liked the guava pastry they sell up front. Not entirely a sit down place tho. read more
11 months ago
El sándwich (Mallorca) que comí estuvo delicioso! Y el café también. Pero les falta reparar mucho el lugar, y tener limpio. El mesero que me atendió fue un divino. Pero la señora que parecía la dueña es extremadamente ANTIPÁTICA!! Deberían cuidar la energía que le brindan a sus clientes. read more
2 years ago
Local. My mom has been bringing me here since I have a sense of knowledge. Definitely eating here brings me that nostalgia of my childhood. When you enter the place is like traveling back in time to an old school cafeteria with a vintage vibe. We always seat at the counter bar. Back in the days we used to know all of the servers but with time, some have retired, some have died, there are only a few remaining. They are the best, the soul and life of the restaurant. Service always on point. If you come here "The Mallorca Sandwich" is the order of the day. BEST IN THE WORLD! I can't even put it into words. Perfect combination between sweet and salty. It has powdered sugar on top and the bread is so fluffy it melts in your mouth. Make sure to order it with butter! They also have a lunch menu that is really good, authentic Puerto Rican food. The frozen lemonade is delicious and refreshing. My mom loves the vainilla flan, is a Puerto Rican dessert made out of evaporated milk, condensed milk, sugar and egg. Also 'pastelillo de guayaba' is delicious. I pray they NEVER close. read more
4 years ago
I need to come back and try a Mallorca with just butter. Stopped by on our very last day before leaving for the airport and ordered the ham and cheese Mallorca. Not a lot of ham and a ton of American cheese that I had to scrape some of it off. The bread was smashed like a panini. The Mallorca itself was delicious and different from others I have tried in the area. I truly think I would've enjoyed this if I had eaten it plain without the toppings. Was not a fan of this combination from this specific place. This bakery is a classic and very popular amongst both locals and tourists that I want to come back and try it again. Loved the old school vibe to this place. Highly recommend giving this place a shot! read more
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