You don’t need a passport or a transatlantic flight to enjoy a little French bistro culture. Café du Soleil, at 2723 Broadway on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, is bringing a taste of Parisian dining to the neighborhood with classic French comfort food, cozy interiors, and a happy hour that makes an afternoon glass of wine considerably more appealing.
Family-owned and inspired by the relaxed elegance of Provence, Café du Soleil has built its identity around traditional French cooking, Mediterranean influences, and the kind of welcoming atmosphere that encourages guests to stay for another round.
$7 Cocktails? Très Bien!
One of the restaurant’s biggest attractions is its daily happy hour, running 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the bar.
The special features a selection of $7 cocktails, including martinis, Negronis, Margaritas, Boulevardiers, and its signature Soleil Gimlet. Wine, spritzes, and other drinks are also part of the happy hour selection.
And what’s a French happy hour without something delicious to eat?
The bar menu includes escargots de Bourgogne with garlic-parsley butter, homemade country pâté, grilled merguez sausages, crispy calamari, and classic French onion soup. There are also larger options like duck confit, mussels frites, and rigatoni with fresh burrata.
French Bistro Classics Done Right
Beyond happy hour, Café du Soleil serves a menu filled with neighborhood favorites. Think steak frites, moules marinières, coq au Riesling, croque madame, and French toast with seasonal fruit.
Weekend brunch is another reason to stop by, particularly for anyone who enjoys a leisurely meal with a distinctly French feel.
Your Upper West Side Happy Hour Destination
Located at 2723 Broadway, Café du Soleil offers a welcoming alternative to Manhattan’s more formal dining destinations.
With daily happy hour, classic French dishes, and a lively neighborhood atmosphere, it’s an easy choice for date nights, brunch plans, or an after-work drink.
Our recommendation? Order the escargots, grab a $7 cocktail, and pretend you’re spending the afternoon in Paris. The subway ride home is considerably shorter.
