The best ensaïmada bakery in Palma, where the city's famous spiral pastry is perfected in dozens of varieties from plain to filled with cream, chocolate, or sobrassada. Queue for fresh-baked morning pastries.
Mestre Panissers is one of the most respected ensaïmada bakeries in Palma, Mallorca, dedicated to the pastry that has defined the island's baking tradition for centuries. The ensaïmada — a coiled spiral pastry made from a lard-enriched dough, dusted with icing sugar — is one of the great cultural symbols of the Balearic Islands, protected by a geographic designation and present in every celebration and family gathering on the island. Mestre Panissers elevates it beyond the ordinary: the pastry is baked fresh in multiple formats from the individual breakfast size to the large boxed ensaïmades sold as gifts, and in a wide range of fillings. The plain (llisa) is the purest form, with a thin crisp exterior giving way to a soft, feathery crumb. The filled varieties — amb nata (whipped cream), amb cabell d'àngel (pumpkin jam), amb sobrassada, and amb xocolata — are all made with care. The bakery also carries coca (Mallorcan savoury flatbread) in several varieties, and a rotating selection of traditional island pastries depending on the season. The shop is small and often has a queue in the morning, which is the best time to visit for the freshest product. The ensaïmades boxed for travel are a staple departure gift from Palma airport.
Signature dishes
- Classic ensaïmada — €2
- Ensaïmada with cream (de nata) — €3.50
Good to know
- Known for
- Finest ensaïmada pastries in Palma
- Hours
- Mon-Sat 8AM-2PM & 4PM-8PM
Location
Carrer de l'Argent 24, 07001 Palma, Mallorca
39.5693, 2.6493 View on map
Highlights
- Among the finest ensaïmada bakeries in Palma, dedicated to Mallorca's most iconic pastry
- Plain ensaïmada llisa: feathery, lard-enriched spiral pastry with a thin crisp crust and icing sugar
- Wide range of filled ensaïmades: cream, pumpkin jam (cabell d'àngel), sobrassada, and chocolate
- Traditional Mallorcan coca flatbread and seasonal island pastries alongside the main offering
- Boxed large-format ensaïmades available as the classic Mallorcan gift to take home
Tips for visiting
- Visit between 8AM and 10AM for the freshest batch of the day, straight from the oven
- The plain (llisa) ensaïmada is the purest test of the bakery's quality — try it before the filled varieties
- Large boxed ensaïmades travel well in hand luggage to the airport; buy the day of departure if possible
- The sobrassada-filled ensaïmada is a savoury-sweet combination that surprises many first-time visitors
- The queue moves quickly — standing in line for 5–10 minutes is normal and worth it
Accessibility
The bakery shop is at street level with a step at the entrance. The interior is a small retail space without seating. Wheelchair users can generally access the counter with assistance. The pavement on Carrer de l'Argent is level.
Frequently asked questions
What is an ensaïmada?
An ensaïmada is a traditional Mallorcan pastry made from a lard-enriched dough coiled into a spiral, baked until golden, and generously dusted with icing sugar. It is one of the Balearic Islands' most culturally significant foods and carries a protected geographic designation.
What filling is most popular?
The plain (llisa) and amb nata (whipped cream) are the most traditional. The cabell d'àngel (pumpkin jam) filling is considered the most authentically Mallorcan.
Can ensaïmades be bought to take home?
Yes. The bakery sells large ensaïmades in octagonal boxes specifically designed for transport. They keep for two to three days at room temperature.
What other pastries does Mestre Panissers sell?
Alongside ensaïmades, the bakery carries seasonal Mallorcan pastries, coca (savoury and sweet flatbreads), and traditional island biscuits depending on the time of year.