A Tour of Palma’s Unmissable Cafés

5 min readJun 5, 2023

Sometimes, the best way to truly immerse yourself in a city’s vibe is to sit back and soak up the atmosphere at one of its cafés. Palma is brimming with so many delightful spots that it’s a challenge to narrow down the list. We’ve included an ancient chocolatier and an award-winning patisserie because, let’s face it, a ‘café con leche’ is even better with a sweet treat on the side. If you’re feeling a bit peckish, these cafés can whip up something scrumptious for breakfast or lunch.

Rialto Living

Rialto Living’s collection of conscious designs might just spark some creative ideas. Gather your thoughts in their uplifting café over a nutritious breakfast, brunch, or light lunch. They opt for fresh and healthy ingredients. Fresh juices, excellent coffees, refreshing salads, and delicious homemade desserts are all on the menu. The café also serves wine from its very own vineyard. Natural light pours in through the skylight, illuminating the stylish Mediterranean scene.

Bar Bosch

Bar Bosch has been serving coffee on the bustling corner at Plaza de las Tortugas for over eighty years. It’s where Paseo Borne meets Avenida Jaime III and is a place of lively encounters between shopping trips and sight-seeing. Their specialty is the typical Mallorcan sandwich made with the crusty bread roll known as the ‘llonguet’. The bread is rubbed with Ramallet tomato and drizzled in olive oil. At Bar Bosch there are 12 fillings; perhaps cured cheese, traditional sobrassada, anchovies, and calamari. There’s even an annual fair dedicated to Mallorca’s crusty roll. It’s called La Fira del Llonguet and takes place every April near Arenal.

Can Joan de s’Aigo

There are now three branches of this iconic Palma café which was first established in 1700. It’s one of the oldest chocolatiers in Europe and is also known for its homemade ice cream. Artist Joan Miró used to enjoy an afternoon snack in the premises at C’an Sanç, a two-minute walk from Plaza Quadrado. Their venue at Carrer de Baró, close to Avenida Jaime III, shares the traditional décor of marble-topped tables, intricate tiles, and rococo chandeliers. Try Mallorcan classics such as ensaimades, cuartos, and coca.

Es Rebost

The kitchens of this Mallorcan franchise are fuelled by fresh, ingredients from the island. Their goal is to introduce visitors to homegrown flavours. It’s not just their food either which supports local commerce. Each of their venues present the craftsmanship of long-running artisans, such as the Huguet tiles or the handwoven palm lamps by Guillen Casellas. In addition to good coffee, they serve revitalising smoothies, cocktails made with the traditional “herbes” liquor and local wines. They have cafés near Plaza de Cort and along Avenida Jaime III.

Cappuccino

While each Cappuccino has its distinct identity, they all share a classic elegance. They can be found in Palma’s more prestigious locations. Watch the world go by at Paseo Borne, admire the courtyard setting at Calle San Miguel or retreat to the intimate shaded terrace of their venue beside Palau March. Their menus have a broad appeal and feature sushi, hamburgers, salads and pastas. As their name suggests, they are also places for simply enjoying a well-made cappuccino. The signature Cappuccino group style can also be found at Hotel Capuccino in Plaza de Cort.

Born 8

Born 8, a café along Paseo Borne, has been reborn after a complete renovation. Its location along the tree-lined avenue is hard to beat. Unwind over coffee and homemade cake while watching the world go by. Too warm? Retreat into the cool of their trendy minimalist interior with a glass of crisp white wine. Opal shell chandeliers and wood features add warmth and contrast with slick white tables. On the menu are colourful dishes of healthy international cuisine; perhaps a fillet of fresh fish or tender beef tenderloin on a bed of tossed vegetables.

Gastrobar Casal Solleric

Slip into a booth at this intimate gastrobar along Paseo Borne. The low-hanging lampshades over the bar give it a vintage feel. Interior seating is limited but you can also sit outside where you’ll feel the pulsing heart of Palma. Enjoy an espresso or indeed an espresso martini as you watch shoppers and tourists head to and fro from Avenida Jaime III. The gastrobar is part of the Casal Solleric cultural centre where there are frequently changing exhibitions of work by local and international artists. It’s also adjacent to the Tourist Information Office where you can get ideas of what to do once you’ve enjoyed some refreshments.

The Garden Café

This bright and eclectic little café is a joy to walk into. The interior décor is a lively mix of decorative tiles, colourful lampshades and plants spilling out of their pots. It’s located close to one of Palma’s favourite fresh food markets, Mercat de l’Olivar. A blackboard announces a mouth-watering promise of natural fruit juices, healthy brunches, wraps, quiches and cakes. Specials may be a tropical salad, a sizzling taco or a picturesque assortment of tasty finger food. Eat in, sit outside, or if you can’t stay long, take some of their deliciousness away with you.

Lluis Perez Pastisser

Almond croissants, pastries topped with apricot, carob tarts and luxurious chocolate truffles all make wonderful coffee companions. Ingredients from Mallorca are frequently thrown into the mixing bowl of award-winning pastry chef Lluis Perez. Since opening his first cake shop in Palma both his reputation and produce has travelled across the Balearic frontier. Discover what’s so sweet about the patisserie on Calle Bonaire. It’s a short and worthwhile walk from Paseo Mallorca and Avenida Jaime III.

Sight-seeing will certainly be more pleasurable if you schedule in a few relaxing coffee breaks. If you’re now considering where to book a table for supper, take a look at some of these top restaurants in Palma.

We hope you have found this article about the must-visit cafés in Palma useful and that you have many memorable stays in Mallorca as a result of our recommendations. We are always pleased to hear from you, so do send us your feedback here. Enjoy your Mallorca adventure!