The Legal Deposit is much more than just a restaurant: it's a place steeped in history, where tradition and modernity meet. Formerly a space dedicated to receiving books before their transfer to the National Library of France, it retains a strong identity linked to the preservation of knowledge. Its name, logo, and aesthetic pay homage to this rich past.
The café combines authenticity with a contemporary vision, particularly through its decor and cuisine. The dominant green evokes freshness and progress, while touches of gold evoke Parisian prestige. Its menu, created by Christophe Adam, offers a modern take on classic French cuisine and desserts, showcasing fresh, seasonal produce.
An iconic Parisian café, Le Dépôt Légal offers a unique experience, blending heritage and innovation in an elegant and friendly setting.
At Dépôt Légal Café, we are committed to transforming every cup into an exceptional moment.
Whether you're a specialty coffee lover or a fan of flavored teas, our barista offerings are designed to awaken your senses and introduce you to unique flavors. With this approach, Dépôt Légal Café aims to be a true meeting place, where each drink becomes an experience in its own right.
Exceptional coffees
Immerse yourself in the world of specialty coffee with a refined selection of plot-traceable beans, highlighting the meticulous work of producers and virtuous coffee cultivation. Our coffees evolve with the seasons, offering a constantly renewed tasting experience. For espresso, Americano, or double espresso lovers, we offer a selection of nine varieties, each revealing subtle and unique aromatic notes.
Signature teas & infusions
In a 100% natural approach, we are pleased to introduce you to the creations of Kodama, true tea infuser alchemists, where each infusion tells a story and arouses curiosity. Since 2017, this collaboration has been showcasing blends with rare ingredients and unique flavors, enhancing the art of tea with passion and excellence.
Dive into a world of sweet treats with our dessert buffet, a true invitation to indulgence where tradition and creativity meet. Each pastry showcases artisanal expertise, carefully selected ingredients, and refined flavors.
Discover a varied selection of creations, from revisited classics to original recipes: tiramisu with strong cocoa, soft madeleines, Paris-Brest choux, wonderful vanilla pecans... Each bite offers a balance between melting textures, subtle aromas and generosity.
A true signature of the Dépôt Légal Café, our dessert buffet offers timeless recipes with a contemporary touch for all lovers of light pastries or fans of chocolate pleasures.
Start your day in a soothing atmosphere, right in the heart of Paris's bustling 2nd arrondissement. Our breakfast buffet offers a selection of crisp pastries, carefully prepared to strike the perfect balance between light and fluffy, melt-in-the-mouth comfort.
Make yourself comfortable, enjoy the calm of the morning, and let yourself be carried away by the aromas of freshly ground coffee accompanied by a freshly baked butter croissant.
The Legal Deposit offers you an ideal morning break to start the day off right and savor every moment.
At Dépôt Légal, each dish is designed as a true taste experience. Christophe Adam designs salads, croques, and sides by balancing flavors and textures, with a constant focus: enhancing the authenticity of fresh produce.
The great classics of the Legal Deposit are here, prepared freshly with quality ingredients. The goal? To maintain a constant balance between beauty and goodness, aesthetics and taste, while retaining fresh and seasonal products.
On the menu: a selection of hot and cold dishes, featuring new and iconic recipes. All enhanced by a careful selection of aromatic wines, and rounded off beautifully with our generously garnished dessert buffet.
A break at the Legal Deposit is the promise of a moment of pleasure in a warm and authentic setting.
A refined selection of wines: Red, white, rosé, champagne, and sparkling wines—our cellar showcases carefully selected wines, available by the glass or bottle. Each wine has been selected for its personality, balance, and ability to perfectly pair with our dishes and desserts.
Let yourself be surprised by our 7 signature cocktails, designed to awaken the senses and twist the classics with a touch of originality. Bold combinations, quality ingredients, and precise know-how create unique creations to be enjoyed at any time.
The Dépôt brunch is THE relaxing and delicious Sunday brunch. Also available in mini portions in a kid-friendly atmosphere.
Two à la carte formulas to compose to your liking with hot drinks, fresh juices, sweet treats and a generous savory offer. With or without a cocktail to extend the break until the end of the afternoon.
Keep cool, it's brunch time!
"I wanted to create an address in the spirit of what I love and what I've discovered throughout my travels: a place of life open non-stop where you can nibble and sip good, quality food at any time of day. At Dépôt Légal Café, it's truly the heart that spoke."
We take reservations for dinner and brunch.
Regarding lunch, no need to book, we'll take care of you!
Fancy a 100% illegal evening? Or just need to book the restaurant for an event? Our teams are here to help you.
Whether you are in a cocktail dinner or all night long mood, indoor or terrace, private or professional, good music or... good music, we have the perfect tailor-made combination for you.
We are in the starting blocks to welcome you
Contact: pauline@leclairdegenie.com
ADDRESS
6 rue des Petits Champs
75002 PARIS
SCHEDULES
Monday to Saturday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
PHONE
+33 (0) 1 42 61 67 07
