Alcúdia’s grocery store with a caffeinated twist

L'Epicerie, Alcúdia Review

Aside from those within the major city of Palma, speciality coffee shops are few and far between on this popular Balearic Island. So whether you are a cyclist looking to get your caffiene fix before tackling the epic hills of the island or a visitor who is in need of some good coffee during your stay, this speciality coffee serving grocery store is here to help.

Situated on one of the main strips of hotels in Alcudia, L’Epicerie is only a stones throw away from the beach, making it an ideal location for thirsty visitors. Established in 2019, the family run business has clearly gained a reputation in the area which was evident from a constant flow of customers. Stacked with colourful and vibrant local produce, the entrance to the store is enticing and for me, seeing speciality coffee advertised, reassuring. ‘L’Epicerie’ meaning Grocery Store in French is exactly what it says it is. Offering freshly baked French pastries, bread, local produce along with of course, speciality coffee. The overall effect of the store gives the impression that whatever you purchase will be of high quality. Its identity as a grocery store did however leave me feeling a little worried about the quality of my coffee but these fears were quickly dismissed.

Coffee Jargon

The store offers a range of espresso options along with a batch brew. Though I was understandably tempted by an iced coffee on another balmy day in Mallorca, it had been five days since I’d consumed any sort of caffeine. I therefore decided to order a trusty flat white. At L'epicerie all espresso drinks are made with a Colombian coffee which is roasted by Bay Coffee Roasters in Mallorca. The coffee roaster, which dates back to 1952, was formally known as Cafés Bahía. With the owner and CEO Toni Vallcaneras being passionate about both coffee and cycling, he also funds a cycling project called IB Arabay Cycling. With Mallorca being a renowned cycling hotspot, it seems fitting that L’Epicerie are celebrating a coffee and company that embodies the highlights of this island. The washed processed coffee is grown in the region of Buesaco at 1700 - 1800m The medium-dark roast certainly gave the flat white notes of caramel at the end of each sip with the feeling of a full body. Served in the popular Loveramics cup, the milk wasn’t quite as silky as I normally like but this is a minor detail in what was an all round great cup of coffee.

There is a range of different coffees available to purchase and take home. These include coffees from established Madrid based roasters Hola Coffee Roasters and Right Side who are based in Barcelona.

Summary

L'Epicerie is not just a grocery store. The owners have created a bustling space which people frequent often, whether that is to grab a delicious cup of coffee or purchase local produce. We thus believe if like us you were struggling to find a speciality coffee shop in this region, L'Epicerie will serve as more than just scratching that coffee itch.

Where to find L'Epicerie:

Carretera de Arta 126,

Alcúdia,

Mallorca