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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.
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!!
Foods are great it's a mom and pops place very popular here in San Juan Puerto Rico but you need to stretched out your patience waiting to get your order and for your orders to be served as well only 2 servers getting in all the orders and serving for the price is just right food is good cleanliness i would say 2 stars service is 1 star foods are 4 stars even mom and pops breakfast and brunch place need to step up just saying but of-course first time visitors need to try this
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!
We arrived at 11:00 am on a Friday morning. Since all of the tables were full we sat at two barstools at the bar. A server slid some menus down to us and by 11:15 we were still waiting (and attempting to get the servers attention). When a table opened up, we asked if we could move to it. They said yes. We then flagged down a server to say we were ready to order. He said ok and kept walking. After being ignored for another 15 min, we finally were able to place an our order. We both got coffee, juice and a Mallorca con queso huevo y Jamon. Mine did not have egg. The server did get us another one. Overall the food was ok and the service was so bad that I can't recommend this place nor will I return
High recommended breakfast place so we finally got there around 11am. Very busy but we were lucky to get a small table to sit down. We weren't sure how to order as it was quite confused with a long line inside the restaurant and people waiting everywhere. You found an empty table, sit down. Then waiter would come around and pass you the menu. You order and got your food. When you are ready to pay, tell the waiter, he would bring the paper hand written bill. You will wait in line to pay and can purchase some bakery to go too. Both dishes we ordered were delicious, I love their ham, not too salty & definitely has other flavor with it; just a great combination to eat with pancake & syrup. A local place for some breakfast time but either come early or after 1pm, otherwise prepare to wait quite a bit.
We went around 9am to find a long line outside! But we were determined to wait, and the line moved fast so glad we did. The experience was unique and felt like you were experiencing a little piece of history. Despite a bustling energy filling the room, the staff takes care to make you feel welcomed. We sat at the bar and had excellent service. We both ordered Mallorca with ham, cheese, egg + cafe con leche. It did not disappoint!
Excellent food, DELICIOUS coffee, and friendly service. Mallorca is firing on all cylinders. The waiters are doing everything from making coffees to order, cooking food, chopping fruit, taking orders, all while doing it with a smile on their face in an authentically Puerto Rican space. Highly recommend for people looking for a delicious breakfast/brunch meal without all the fuss. Be sure to tip the waiters handsomely-they're working SO hard.
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We had tried Mallorca's at another bakery and didn't love it, but I really wanted to try this place because I'd heard such good things. We were both so glad - we came here for breakfast and got mallorca sandwiches with ham cheese etc. They were so delicious. It's definitely a casual, chill place - prices are really reasonable and the service is fine. We paid at the counter after we had our delicious mallorcas - I absolutely recommend coming here for wonderful food. read more
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Fire breakfast spot. Mostly seems like classic American breakfast (eggs, sausage, pancakes) but also they have a specialty breakfast sandwich which has some Puerto Rican name I don't know which is completely escaping me currently. However, you won't miss it as it is half of the entire menu and it's very good. Our party ordered like two of these sandwiches each and they are a sort of sweet and salty sandwich that has powdered sugar on top of the sandwich with ham/cheese/bacon/sausage/whatever you choose inside. I would probably not get the conventional breakfast items as most of the continental US does it better but it's nice if you are missing that taste while in Puerto Rico. I also got a Pina Colada which was solid as always. Also, the service is very very good. Our waiter was super chatty and energetic and honestly made our experience sick. The restaurant also looks a little dingy from the outside but it's nice inside. read more
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Came here to try a local Puerto Rican breakfast and had the mallorca with egg ham and cheese ! It was delicious. A mix of savory and sweet from the powdered sugar, and the texture is that of a flaky pastry. The service here is slow and you have to seat yourself as soon as you see a table available, so keep that in mind. Our server was super nice and funny, and made our experience a lot better! read more
11 months ago
This place is a staple to Old San Juan that has been the same for years. The same warm waiters, the same strong café negro, and the same delicious Mallorca sandwiches. It is no frills and is frozen in time with the same exposed brick and old photographs, but still incredibly warm and that is what I love about it. If you are looking for something trendy and new, and are expecting a barista, go to Starbucks. I come here every time I visit the island and love it so do not ruin it for the rest of us! read more
No frills, nothing fancy. BUT the best food is found that way! The mallorcas are amazing! I had no idea what these were and then tried them. They were life changing! The restaurant isn't very decorated, it has an old vibe, the waiters are old school (they may start to show attitude if you can't make up your mind) but that's part of the deal. Fell in love with mallorcas here and tried it at other places during my time in San Juan and they all disappointed me. read more
5 months ago
Delicious mallorca bread!! Definitely one of my favorite. Sooooo soft, fresh, warm, and yummy-sweet. It was not too sweet at all. I had the mallorca with ham and cheese, and the combination was great--savory, sweet, warm, and satiating. We also tried beef empanada, guava pastry, and cream cheese pastry, all of which were good. Coffee with milk was also good. Good service, and cute Puerto Rican ambience (which feels a bit Italian). read more
2 years ago
First time in Puerto Rico and first meal here, definitely hit the spot! Great service and atmosphere too. read more
2 years ago
We were looking for an authentic restaurant to stop and grab lunch as we were wandering Old San Juan, and this was the perfect spot! We stumbled in, and it gave somewhat old school diner vibes. When we wandered in, we were greeted by this enthusiastic man, who we later found was named Domingo. He was super helpful in answering questions about the menu and was definitely chumming it up with many of the patrons as mentioned in other reviews. He was a whole mood, and a great one at that! We had the fried pork and pigeon peas rice as well as the arroz con longaniza, which was a fried rice with a chorizo type sausage. Both were accompanied by fried plantains and were such good choices. I wish we were more in the mood for sweets while we were there to give their namesake mallorcas a try, or even one of the delicious looking pastries in the window, but alas, we were not. After having such a nice lunch and the entertainment of Domingo while we dined, the attitude of the woman at the register was a bit off-putting, but we didn't let it dampen our overall experience. If you are looking for a casual, reasonably priced, pleasant place to eat, definitely give Mallorcas a try! read more
Old school charms, the interior hasn't changed in decades. Delicious food, expect Puerto Rican style service, not fast but will come in a timely manner. Our waiter Domingo ( we had him all the previous times we were there ) loves to ham it up with the customers and it is lots of fun to see him in action. read more
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Came here for breakfast!! Everything we had was delicious. We arrived around 11 am and there was a bit of a wait. Just keep in mind service is a bit slow. Here is what we ordered and loved. Mallorca with ham, eggs, cheese ( this is a must ) Fried eggs and bacon Tosada - bread and butter toasted in a flat press hits different here !!! Cafe con leche- amazing. Just go here ! read more
If you are ever in Old San Juan in the morning hours this place is a must stop. Its a low key bakery/diner style restaurant. Nothing fancy but truly authentic Puerto Rican food. Of course their specialty is the mallorca. Everyone in our group ordered on and we all loved it. Its a pressed ham, egg, and cheese sandwich with powdered sugar on top. It tastes absolutely delicious. They also have lots of other breakfast items on the menu including sweet pastries. One of the best parts of our visit was the persn working. I forgot his name but I have seen him in Youtube videos and he is AWESOME. Such a nice and attentive server and had sme great recomendations. He also took some amazing pictures of us without us asking and entertained us. We had a great experience there. If you are deciding on where to get some breakfast in San Juan stop thinking about it and go here! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Spacious to sit and eat. We were here for breakfast. The service was quick a very friendly people at service. Had a lovely experience in old San Juan. The scrambled eggs with veggies and cheese was good but the bread along with that was delicious. Loved that piece of fresh bread with butter. Mallorcas were good. We tried cheese and also a guava filling both were delicious. Highly recommend trying this place. Best mallorcas. read more
1 year ago
This place is AMAZING and feels like home! When you coming in find a seat and have someone take your order. The ambiance is rich in culture and tradition every plate of food the came out looked exactly like several of the pictures we saw. Our waiter kept us laughing and didn't lack with recommendations based on what we might have been craving. This is absolutely a place that not only can I not wait to go back and try more of the menu, but I will make it one of my first stops everytime I'm in town. It was absolutely amazing! I wish I would have gotten a picture of the second mallorca and fresh squeezed orange juice but being pregnant and finding a plate of food from your bucket list list that tastes EXACTLY like you dreamed = its getting devoured quick! read more
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Gooooooddd! Hands down the best breakfast sandwich in LIFE. Grab a table and wait to order. Papaya Shake is a sure win. read more
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This review is just for the baked goods (not the sit down dining experience). I walked in, retrieved my pastries, and got out, but as a note there was a line out the door at around 9am, so if you're looking to sit down definitely get there early! For pastries, I got the mallorca, guava pastry, and the quesito (pastry with cream cheese inside). The mallorca was pretty much just sweet bread, and I feel bad for knocking on it since this place is literally called Mallorca, but I didn't think it was anything too special. It was delicious to be sure, but it didn't stand out. I'm guessing maybe it would have been more enjoyable if I had had one of their breakfast sandwiches. The quesito was recommended by the person who served me, but it was not my favorite. I think it's a me problem, though, I think I'm just against cream cheese in dessert form. I fully acknowledge my subjective view. Ok, so you may be wondering, why is this review 5 stars if the previous two things were so mediocre? It is BECAUSE OF THE GUAVA PASTRY. IT CARRIED. That thing was so delicious I still think I can taste it if I think hard enough. I have no idea if they make the guava jam from scratch, but it is so. good. So fresh and plentiful, like a jelly donut but the donut part is a flaky croissant. 10/10. It was so good it shined enough for the rest of the pastries. I loved it. I want it. I will continue to think about it long into the future. read more
You can count on Cafeteria Mallorca for a great meal. Sit at the counter to feel the energy of construction workers fistbumping the friendly old waiters. Recommend you ask for their lunch menu to try their sancocho stew, rice and pastels (similar to a tamale). Of course, you can't go wrong with the mallorcas off their breakfast menu: they actually grill the mallorca too unlike other places! So you get bites of melty cheese; ham beats bacon. Payment: You get a receipt and have to pay at the front. They take both cash & card! read more
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1 year ago
Mallorca was fantastic. One of the best foods we tried in Puerto Rico. Meal was quick and satisfying. read more
1 year ago
First stop once we've reached San Juan bc it's a "must." It's a unique experience tasting their breakfast with the powdered sugar. Not sure what was the name of the food that my friend ordered but the pork consist mostly with bones. The lemonade was great because it was mixed with a WHOLELOTTA sugar. Overall, just okay. read more
2 years ago
Best price in the area - ive tried most places the Habichuleas could be better, disregard the waiters they've been doing the same and dealing with non spanish speaking tourists for 20yrs read more
Cafe Mallorca is in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico always makes me feel like I'm at my favorite dinner at home. It's the kind of place that a lot of local frequent and they know their names and what they order. Well I don't speak much Spanish but that's the body language I'm reading. I love the ambiance. The service is always quick and friendly. The food is incredible. The main thing they serve is Mallorcas which is a semi sweet bread with confection sugar sprinkled on top. They make they with many options like just butter, American or Swiss cheese, Bacon or Ham. I ordered a Bacon Egg and Cheese because I'm an East Coast Born Guy and that's how we do. They only have a Bacon and Cheese on the menu so I told them to add the egg or "huevo" in my limited Spanish. At least I know that one. It came out incredible as always. This place is super consistent and on point. If your ever in Old San Juan and on the breakfast hunt this should be your 1st, 2nd and last stop. They also have fresh juices, coffee, omelets, pancakes, pastries, etc BUT you MUST TRY the MALLORCAS. It's in the businesses name so you know it's good. Trust me, you will not regret it read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
My absolute first stop when I come home to visit! I take all my friends because there really is no place who makes them quite the same or even remotely as good. The staff is hilarious and always down for a selfie and to talk about how good the food is. I love this honest location and IT's history. I hope it never changes! read more
A must try for local diner with great food. Had to try a local Mallorca for breakfast. Followed instructions by the waiter and added Cinnamon... talk about mixing a Cinnamon roll and omelet together to make a delicious sandwich! Very local diner feel to the ambiance so give it a try when you're in the area! Solid prices. read more
5 years ago
I LOVE this place! In the heart of old San Juan you can actually have a traditional breakfast at affordable prices. This place is worth every second you wait in line. Don't change Mallorca, YOU are what San Juan is all about. I was so tired of paying tourist prices for Denny's breakfast and it was ruining this foodies experience and then I found you. On the hunt to mark off Mallorca bread from my list of must tries, I found this little restaurant. Very basic inside but with phenomenal food, I ordered the Mallorca with Jamon y queso and it's was DELICIOUS! Add a cafe con leche and you have a perfect breakfast. My daughter ordered the pancakes and hot chocolate and said hers had great flavor as well. Total cost for our breakfast was $10 I will say that the portions are a little small so I would probably order 2 Mallorca next time. I definitely wanted more but with a line out the door I didn't want to be rude. I also noticed the locals ordering a lemonade type drink they said was amazing so I would get that next time too. Service is fast Prices excellent Food Amazing A must stop!! read more
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