Historic Palma café founded in 1700, known for ensaïmadas, hot chocolate and almond ice cream.
Ca'n Joan de s'Aigo is one of Palma's oldest cafés, founded in 1700 according to its own website. The Ca'n Sanç branch at Carrer de Ca'n Sanç 10 sits in the old town's Canamunt quarter, a short walk from Plaça Major and the Cathedral. It is the place most visitors are sent to for an ensaïmada, the spiral lard-enriched pastry that is Mallorca's signature baked good.
The menu is built on a handful of traditional items: ensaïmada served plain or filled with cream, the sponge cake called quarto, thick hot chocolate and artisanal almond ice cream (gelat d'ametlla). The company runs two further branches in Palma, at Carrer del Baró de Santa Maria del Sepulcre 5 (+34 971 725 760) and Carrer del Sindicat 74 (+34 971 106 555), which suit travellers staying near Avinguda Jaume III or the Sindicat shopping street.
| Price | € (typically €5–€15 (~$5.75–$17.25)/person) |
|---|---|
| Reservations | Walk-in café; groups can phone +34 971 710 759 |
| Address | Carrer de Ca'n Sanç, 10, 07001 Palma, Spain |
Signature dishes
- Ensaïmada (plain or filled with cream)
- Quarto (traditional cake)
- Hot chocolate
- Gelat d'ametlla (almond ice cream)
Good to know
- Known for
- Mallorca's best-known ensaïmada and hot-chocolate café, trading since 1700
Location
Carrer de Ca'n Sanç, 10, 07001 Palma, Spain
39.5699, 2.6526 View on map
Highlights
- Founded in 1700 and still serving Mallorcan classics
- Ensaïmada plain or cream-filled
- Hot chocolate and almond ice cream
- Three branches across central Palma
Tips for visiting
- Order ensaïmada with hot chocolate in cooler months and almond ice cream in summer.
- Choose the branch nearest the day's route; all three are in the centre.
- Buy a boxed ensaïmada to carry home only close to departure, as the pastry is best fresh.
When to visit
Mid-morning or mid-afternoon, outside the main lunch hour.
Accessibility
Step-free access and restroom facilities are not confirmed in published sources; visitors with mobility needs should phone ahead, since many old-town buildings in Palma have steps or narrow doorways.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Ca'n Joan de s'Aigo founded?
According to its website, the business was founded in 1700.
How many branches are there in Palma?
Three: Carrer de Ca'n Sanç 10, Carrer del Baró de Santa Maria del Sepulcre 5 and Carrer del Sindicat 74.