At Ca’n Joan de S’Aigo people’s stories become part of ours. One of the sweetest is Ana’s: a woman from Madrid who, on her honeymoon, discovered the traditional ensaïmada and our chocolate a la taza. That November, the original workshop located on Calle Vidrieria was her refuge with her husband; 45 years later, Ana returns every November to rediscover the artisan flavors and the calm of our 3 locations: Carrer Can Sanç, Carrer del Baró de Santa Maria del Sepulcre and Carrer del Sindicat. That annual appointment explains why many look in Palma for a snack that is, above all, memory and comfort.
How Ana’s story began: a snack that became a habit
Ana remembers that day in 1970 with the same tenderness with which she orders an ensaïmada today: they came in seeking shelter and stayed for a thick hot chocolate and a portion to share. It was her first encounter with the ensaïmada in Palma —worked dough, fine layers and the unmistakable aroma of saïm— and with Ca’n Joan de S’Aigo’s chocolate a la taza, dense and comforting. Since then, November became her month to taste again the same corner where it all started.
Why our ensaïmadas and hot chocolate are November’s refuge
November in Palma has a different light: it invites you to sit, talk and remember. For those searching for the best ensaïmada in Palma or a traditional chocolate a la taza, our venues offer exactly that: inherited recipes, carefully selected ingredients and an atmosphere that encourages the pause. The ensaïmada + chocolate combination acts as an emotional anchor for returning tourists and for Palmensians who revive family customs. It is the comforting snack, perfect for quiet afternoons and intimate gatherings.
The recipe and the craft behind the appointment
What makes Ana’s ensaïmada —and that of so many customers— unique is no secret: it’s craft. In our bakeries we respect fermentation times, stretch the dough by hand and bake seeking the right texture: a light crumb, defined layers and the dusting of icing sugar that awakens the aroma. The chocolate a la taza is prepared with care: full-bodied cocoa, thickened slowly over low heat and served at the exact temperature to accompany each bite. That respect for the process is what keeps the appointment alive for those who return every year.
The human dimension: how a snack heals and unites
For Ana, the annual visit is more than a breakfast or a snack: it is reconnecting with her past, with her husband and with an emotion that only makes sense in the place where it was lived. For many customers, Ca’n Joan de S’Aigo is that intergenerational refuge where grandparents, parents and grandchildren share the same tray. Food thus becomes a vehicle for comfort, nostalgia and celebration.
How to live your own appointment at Ca’n Joan de S’Aigo
If you want to try the experience that keeps Ana coming every November, we recommend:
- Order a traditional ensaïmada (or a filled version if you prefer) and pair it with our chocolate a la taza.
- Sit at one of our tables and let the pause do the rest.
- Bring whoever you want to share the memory with: our portions are made for conversation.
Visit us at any of our locations in Palma: Can Sanç (C/ Can Sanç, 10), Baró de Santa Maria del Sepulcre (Plaça Baró de Santa Maria del Sepulcre, 5) or Porta de Sant Antoni / Sindicat (C/ Sindicat, 74). We look forward to welcoming you with freshly made portions and the usual atmosphere.
