Café Delmas
Quartier Latin, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A Left Bank café on Place de la Contrescarpe that stays open until 2 AM most nights, serving straightforward brasserie fare in a room that feels local rather than touristic. The long hours and walk-in ease make it a flexible fallback for breakfast, late dinner, or post-theater drinks without the stiff pricing or reservation hassle of nearby fine-dining spots.
About Café Delmas
Café Delmas is a Paris café with notably long published hours: 9 AM to 2 AM Monday through Friday, and 8 AM to 2 AM on Saturday and Sunday. Beyond those hours and a smart-casual dress code, specific details about the menu, pricing, reservations, seating, and service format are not available, so plan around the known basics rather than assuming a particular dining style.
When It Fits Your Schedule
Its main advantage is availability. Café Delmas is listed as open from morning until 2 AM every day, with weekend opening beginning at 8 AM and weekday opening at 9 AM. That makes it a flexible Paris option for visitors comparing daytime, evening, or late-night possibilities. Because no menu, booking policy, or service details are available, check directly with the venue before making plans around a specific meal, dish, table type, or group arrangement.
What Sets It Apart from the Pack
For travellers comparing Paris options, Café Delmas can be considered alongside names such as La Truffière, Kokodak, Maison Perchée, Hugo & Co, and narro. Its reliable point of distinction is its broad daily schedule. Other claims about cuisine, price, atmosphere, terrace seating, reservations, or the kind of occasion it suits are not specified.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 2 AM; Saturday and Sunday, 8 AM to 2 AM. Dress: Smart casual. Planning note: Confirm current details directly with Café Delmas before relying on menu, booking, seating, payment, or group information.
Planning details
- Location
- 2 Pl. de la Contrescarpe, 75005 Paris, France
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- cafedelmas.com
- Phone
- +33143265126
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Café Delmas reads like a classic Left Bank café transplanted into the present. It sits on the corner of Place de la Contrescarpe, framed by a fountain and plane trees, and its terrace-facing chairs invite the kind of slow, observational sitting that defines Parisian café life. Literary echoes—Hemingway and the neighborhood’s long history—give the place a quietly storied feel, while the steady flow of students, residents and visitors keeps the energy informal and convivial. The result is a historic, scenic spot that trades polish for personality and rewards lingering.
Best For
This is a place to settle in and watch the neighborhood: ideal for solo people-watching, unhurried brunches, and casual daytime dates. The terrace and street orientation make it especially good when the weather allows you to sit outside and soak up the square’s rhythms. It also works as a dependable all-day cafe for a morning coffee, an afternoon glass of wine, or a relaxed evening meal. Whatever the hour, the setting emphasizes lingering rather than rushing, so it’s best for guests who plan to stay a while.
Ordering Tips
If you can, ask for a table on the terrace facing the square to make the most of the location. Lean into the menu’s classics: start with the Beef Tartare, move to the Burger Delmas-Dallas for a hearty main, and finish with the Crème Brûlée. True to the Left Bank tradition described in the text, consider ordering a single glass of wine or coffee and lingering—the place is built around slow enjoyment rather than hurried service. Reservations aren’t mentioned; plan for casual seating and a relaxed pace.
Venue details
Ambiance
Charming and cozy with inviting terrace seating and a vibrant yet relaxed Parisian atmosphere.
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Beef Tartare
- Burger Delmas-Dallas
- Crème Brûlée
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2 Pl. de la Contrescarpe, 75005 Paris, France
Planning details
Location
2 Pl. de la Contrescarpe, 75005 Paris, France · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- narro, Notable alternative
- Kokodak, Notable alternative
- La Truffière, Notable alternative
- Maison Perchée, Notable alternative
- Hugo & Co, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Café Delmas operates in a different category than La Truffière, which offers a more ambitious, truffle-focused menu in a 17th-century cellar setting. La Truffière requires advance booking and runs closer to €80 per person, while Delmas welcomes walk-ins and keeps bills under €30 for most meals. If you're after refined cooking and don't mind the higher price, La Truffière is the clear choice; for flexibility and casual atmosphere, Delmas wins.
Against Kokodak, a Korean fried-chicken counter nearby, Delmas offers full table service and a broader menu but sacrifices the quick-service convenience and lower price point. Kokodak is faster for takeaway or a casual lunch, but it closes earlier and has minimal seating. If you're staying late or want a proper sit-down meal, Delmas is the better fit.
Maison Perchée splits the difference with a more polished dining room and a younger, design-focused crowd. It closes earlier than Delmas and skews slightly more expensive, but the food quality edges higher. For a quieter, more curated experience, book Maison Perchée; for spontaneity and late hours, stick with Delmas. Hugo & Co and narro both offer more ambitious menus but demand reservations and operate in a higher price tier, neither matches Delmas for ease of access or all-day flexibility.
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Compare Café Delmas
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Café Delmas | Paris | No published awards |
| narro | Paris | No published awards |
| Kokodak | Paris | No published awards |
| La Truffière | Paris | No published awards |
| Maison Perchée | Paris | No published awards |
| Hugo & Co | Paris | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Café Delmas accommodate groups?
Information about group accommodation is not provided. If you are planning for several people, contact Café Delmas directly before you go.
Is Café Delmas good for a special occasion?
It is not specified whether Café Delmas is suited to special occasions. Its known details are its Paris location, long daily hours, and smart-casual dress code. For a more occasion-focused comparison, you may also want to research Paris options such as La Truffière directly.
What should I order at Café Delmas?
What are alternatives to Café Delmas in Paris?
Other Paris venues to compare include narro, Hugo & Co, Kokodak, Maison Perchée, and La Truffière. Review each venue directly for current hours, menus, booking policies, and atmosphere.
What should a first-timer know about Café Delmas?
Café Delmas is in Paris and has long published hours: 9 AM to 2 AM Monday through Friday, and 8 AM to 2 AM Saturday and Sunday. The dress code is smart casual. Other practical details should be confirmed with the venue.
Is lunch or dinner better at Café Delmas?
The hours cover daytime and evening, but no specific lunch or dinner service details are available. Choose based on the published opening hours and confirm current service details directly with Café Delmas.
What should I wear to Café Delmas?
The dress code is smart casual. Choose comfortable, tidy clothing suitable for a Paris café setting.
