La Mallorquina, on Puerta del Sol, may be one of the oldest cake shops in Madrid, but its cakes are certainly fresh.
They are also very tasty, judging by the queues inside.
It has been a Madrid institution since it was founded in 1894 and its popularity shows no signs of waning.
Even getting close to the window displays can be a challenge. I had hoped to get inside during my trip in March this year to try out the seasonal torrijas, but the place was packed, and I had to make do with reading about the Lady of the Cakes‘ torrija tastings in Toledo.
For all you cake lovers, here’s a final peek at the window displays, and I’ll try harder to taste the wares on my next trip.
La Mallorquina, Plaza de la Puerta del Sol, 2. 28013 Madrid
For the complete antithesis of this traditional shop, take a look at this modern, and very pink, method of selling cakes!
Travel with Intent 
Oh I love love love stumbling on bakeries like this in other countries. A little peek inside another culture’s naughty habits 🙂 Thanks for joining in with the Photo Gallery link up x
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Yum, those cakes look amazing . #thegallery
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Oooo my brother in law lives in Madrid – maybe we should go and visit!
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Definitely! And not just for the cakes!
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A disaster for the figure!
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Ooo I wouldn’t know which one to choose. They all look yum!
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Funny! I thought immediately of Lady of the Cakes, even before I reached your link. That must be what’s known as a strong identity 🙂
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Many delicious cakes in various shapea and colors ^^ So interesting!
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Such attractive windows! If I would be there, would be in line for the pistachio cake:)
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Love the photos. Makes me hungry to look at it. 😀
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Trip to Madrid, anyone? Yum.
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Yummy!
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Those cakes definitely deserve a taste!
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I. Love. That. Patisserie 🙂
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That sounds like a recommendaion. Definitely a taste next time!
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But not without me!!!!!
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