Ca'n Topa, Coll de Sóller — Restaurant in Bunyola

What can I say about this gem. Since there is a tunnel which leads the average local and tourist to Sóller, this place is off the beaten path, only visited by cyclists and drivers taking the scenic route. On the one hand I’d wish this place would stay as quite and calm with some of the best cake and coffee I’ve ever had but on the other hand I’d wish they’d get the attention and large amount of visitors they deserve. The staff is incredibly friendly and while we only had cake, all the other things on the menu did not only sound great but judging from what other customers had, it also looked great. We will definitely be back if we are in the area and we’ll definitely suggest everyone else to visit the place if it is possible in any way. Even a detour would be...

The owners have been running this place for 10 years now and are planning to sell it next year (conversation with other guests). The place also appears this way. It needs upgrading. I have been here several times before over the years, but now it seems like they do not care. Before they came and talked. Now the waitress sat stairing down her phone all the time. Her husband (the other owner) came out complaining to a guy that had put his bicycle in the stand while fixing a flat tire (and not instantly buying the quite pricey coke’s) It hope they move on and enjoy their retirement and let someone with ‘energy’ take over the place. It used to be a nice place and the owners friendly. Now they...

Cycling is such a unique sport. And Ca'n Topa is a unique cafe because of it.

The walls are decorated with the images of cycling greats who have travelled and trained up the hairpin bends to the Col and rested and refuelled at this spot. Is there another sport where the beginner and the elite so often coexist in the same space? Perhaps not.

So when you visit Ca'n Topa you should enjoy its facilities and food and reflect that you have trodden in the footsteps and perhaps ridden to the rhythm of cycling greats who have forged careers on this road and others like it. And refuelled at this unique spot. I hope...