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Gelacious: Restaurant Palmanova, Brunch, Cocktail BarBWorth Trying

Carrer Duc Estremera, Nº12, local 4, 07181 Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain · Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast restaurant · 4.4/5 Google (833 reviews)

Reservations · Delivery · Takeout · Outdoor seating

Colorful brunch and dessert spot with friendly vibes, creative sweets, and cocktails; food quality is decent with highlights, but service speed and occasional order accuracy are inconsistent.

Why it gets a B for overall quality

Gelacious delivers solid brunch and cocktail bar performance anchored by strong food quality—particularly exceptional waffles, pancakes, and benedicts—and colorful, Instagram-worthy plating in a bright, welcoming terrace setting. However, quality variance between signature dishes and weaker pasta/poke offerings combined with persistent 45–90 minute wait times prevent grade A territory. The restaurant excels as a neighborhood brunch destination but lacks the operational consistency and speed expected of higher-rated establishments.

Restaurant Summary

Gelacious is the kind of place where brunch leans playful and the room feels bright and lively. Think colorful plates, neon accents, and a sunny terrace that invites a second coffee. One diner summed it up: "We loved the terrace sun and those waffles." Service is warm when it clicks, but waits can stretch, and a few guests flagged order mix-ups. The cooking skews fun over fussy: brioche benedicts, stacked pancakes, crispy waffles, burgers, poke, and gyozas. It is a dessert-forward brunch with solid coffee and surprisingly good cocktails. Highlights include passion fruit pancakes, benedicts, and the classic burger, while pasta and poke draw mixed notes. Prices land mid-range for the area; value feels fair if you lean into the hits and the sweets. Families do well here thanks to kid-pleasing staples like waffles, pancakes, fries, and simple burgers. The menu offers yogurt bowls and fruit for lighter appetites. No dedicated kids menu is evident, but portion flexibility and approachable flavors make it an easy holiday breakfast or treat stop.

At a Glance

What Sets It Apart

What People Love

Points of Concern

Service & Dining Experience

Service StyleTable Service Average Cost€26-40 per person ReservationsRecommended

What to Order

Perfect For

Location Insights

Area: Resort-town strip near beach catering to holidaymakers; lively, casual, and social.

Safety: Generally safe, busy tourist footfall, well-lit streets; typical resort safety norms.

Nearby: Near hotels, beach promenade, bars, and shops; strong tourist flow mornings to late evening.

PalmanovaPalmanova is a popular resort area on the southwest coast of Mallorca, characterized by its beachfront promenade, hotels, and a variety of casual dining and entertainment options. The dining scene is relaxed and caters largely to holidaymakers seeking brunch spots, cocktail bars, and casual eateries.

Practical Information

Opening Hours

Monday09:00–22:00 Tuesday09:00–22:00 Wednesday09:00–22:00 Thursday09:00–22:00 Friday09:00–22:00 Saturday09:00–22:00 Sunday09:00–22:00

Available: Reservations, Delivery, Takeout, Outdoor seating

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