Forn i Pastisseria Reina Maria Cristina
Forn i Pastisseria Reina Maria Cristina is a bakery and pastry shop in Palma, on Carrer de la Reina Maria Cristina 69. A small takeaway box for ensaimadas costs €1.50, while medium ones were reported at €10 to €14; one small ensaimada was priced at €16 and said to feed 8 to 10 people. Cream, toasted cream, chocolate and apricot ensaimadas are frequently mentioned, alongside cocas, panades and bread. It is mainly takeaway, with no seating, and it closes in the evening; advance ordering is used for cream ensaimadas and holiday items.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy ensaimadas or cakes the same day, or do I need to order in advance?
At Forn i Pastisseria Reina Maria Cristina, many items can be bought the same day, but some special products are best ordered ahead. One review states that a cream ensaimada should be ordered 1 day in advance. For Easter items, calling ahead and reserving was also recommended.
What are the opening hours, and does it close early?
Several reviews mention a closing time around 2:00 pm, and one visitor found the shutter already down at 2:15 pm even though the door showed 2:30 pm. Reviews also say Forn i Pastisseria Reina Maria Cristina is closed in the evenings. One early customer was served before opening time for an early flight.
Are there queues or especially busy times?
Yes, queues can form at busy times. One review mentions a queue at 10:30 am, and at Easter there were reports of very long lines; calling ahead and reserving was recommended. Holiday mornings, including Three Kings’ Day, and weekends can also be busier.
How much do ensaimadas and other pastries cost?
Reviews give a few concrete prices: a small takeaway box for ensaimadas costs €1.50, medium ensaimadas were reported at €10 to €14, and one small ensaimada was listed at €16. The chocolate version was mentioned at the higher end. Prices can vary by size and filling.
Can I get products packed for takeaway or travel?
Yes, reviews specifically mention takeaway and travel packaging at Forn i Pastisseria Reina Maria Cristina. A travel pack option was reported, and a small box for ensaimadas costs €1.50. Customers also buy items there to take to the mainland or as gifts.
Is there seating, or is it mainly a takeaway bakery?
Several reviews describe Forn i Pastisseria Reina Maria Cristina as mainly takeaway. One review explicitly says there is no seating and no coffee is served. Visitors should therefore expect collection rather than table service.
Which specialities are most requested, and are there seasonal products?
Reviews frequently mention ensaimadas, including cream, chocolate, apricot and egg-yolk versions. Traditional Mallorcan items such as cocas, panades, cocarrois, robiols, cremadillos and espinagadas are also listed. Seasonal products include Roscón de Reyes, which one review says was sold only in the largest size.
What is the Google rating of Forn i Pastisseria Reina Maria Cristina?
Forn i Pastisseria Reina Maria Cristina has a Google rating of 4.5 stars from 1,111 reviews. That gives visitors a clear reference point when checking practical details in advance. The listed phone number is +34 971 75 15 43.
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Location
Carrer de la Reina Maria Cristina, 69, 07004 Palma
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