Cafe Del Sol Deutschland

What Cafe Del Sol Deutschland does

Cafe Del Sol Deutschland, operated by Gastro & Soul GmbH, is a German full-service restaurant and cafe chain founded on 20 December 2001 in Hildesheim. The company operates 32 physical locations across Germany, all built around a distinctive colonial-style wooden villa concept with wraparound verandas intended to evoke a year-round vacation atmosphere. Each location provides full-day kitchen service 365 days per year, spanning à la carte breakfast (weekday mornings), weekend brunch/breakfast buffets, lunch, à la carte dinner (until 22:00 Sun–Thu, 23:00 Fri–Sat), and signature items such as Sambalhollandaise sauce, oven-fresh Pinsa, burgers, schnitzels, and cocktails. The chain serves individual consumers and families as its primary segment, with a secondary corporate/event segment for private venue hire.

The business operates four distinct revenue streams: (1) on-premise dine-in food and beverage sales, (2) takeaway and online ordering currently enabled at three locations (Castrop-Rauxel, Garbsen, Hildesheim) with drive-through parking collection, (3) gift vouchers ("Soleros") valid for three years, sold on-site and online, and (4) private event and venue hire for birthdays, weddings, and corporate gatherings. Pricing is location- and item-specific; promotional mechanics include €2.90 Feierabendbier (16:00–18:30 weekdays) via a co-marketing partnership with Krombacher, and Pinsa Party pricing (€9.90 whole / €5.90 half) on Mondays and Tuesdays.

The technology footprint is conventional and lightweight for the restaurant sector: a Mittwald-hosted website with an online reservation widget, takeaway ordering portal, and gift voucher shop; marketing automation via Brevo (email, 6–12 newsletters/year), CleverPush for push notifications, and analytics via Google Analytics and Matomo. There is no mobile app, no third-party delivery integration, and no disclosed proprietary technology, AI, or data infrastructure. The company is privately held with no external venture or private equity investment noted in the source data, managed by Managing Directors Inger Heintz and Martin Ernst.

Name

Cafe Del Sol Deutschland

Legal name

Gastro & Soul GmbH

Website

https://cafedelsol.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cafe Del Sol Deutschland is a German full-service restaurant and cafe chain operating 32 locations nationwide, offering full-day dining 365 days a year in a distinctive colonial-style villa setting for individual consumers, families, and corporate event bookings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual Dining Restaurants

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (722320), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Casual Dining Restaurants (THAFACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK), All-Day Dining Restaurants (THAFACAJ), Venue & Banquet Hall Catering (THAFAIAC)

Keywords

• Casual dining restaurants
• Breakfast and brunch
• Restaurant chain Germany
• Event venue hire
• Gift voucher sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Hildesheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices33 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Food & Beverage Sales: Core revenue from on-premise restaurant dining: full-day kitchen from breakfast through evening meals including à la carte breakfast (Mon–Fri 9:00–11:30), weekend breakfast/brunch buffets, and dinner service until 22:00 (Fri/Sat until 23:00).
2. Takeaway & Online Ordering: Revenue from takeaway orders placed online at select locations (Castrop-Rauxel, Garbsen, Hildesheim). Customers order in advance and collect in-person or via drive-through parking spot service.
3. Gift Vouchers (Soleros): Sale of gift vouchers valid for three years. Vouchers available for purchase both on-site and online.
4. Private Event & Venue Hire: Exclusive venue hire for private celebrations (birthdays, weddings) and corporate events. Booking handled directly with each location's management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cafe Del Sol Deutschland operates a chain of 32 full-service restaurant and cafe locations across Germany, offering dine-in dining from breakfast through late evening every day of the year. The chain also provides online table reservations, takeaway and online ordering at select locations, gift voucher sales, and exclusive venue hire for private and corporate events. Menus span à la carte breakfasts, weekend brunch buffets, burgers, schnitzels, salads, oven-fresh Pinsen, and cocktails.

Product overview

Cafe Del Sol is a German restaurant and cafe chain operated by Gastro & Soul GmbH, offering a unified dining experience across 32 locations. The core product is full-service restaurant dining featuring their signature Sambalhollandaise sauce and oven-fresh Pinsa. Key service modules include table reservations (online booking system), take-away with online ordering (at select locations), gift vouchers, and private event hosting. The chain differentiates through its year-round operation (365 days), colonial-style villa ambiance, and seasonal promotions like Schnitzelurlaub and Krombacher Feierabendbier. The brand positions itself as a vacation destination offering 'Kurzurlaub' (short vacation) experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cafe Del Sol Dine-in Restaurant & Cafe Full-service restaurant and cafe offering dine-in experiences with a diverse menu from breakfast à la carte through evening meals, weekend brunch buffets, burgers, schnitzels, salads, cocktails, and signature dishes like Sambalhollandaise sauce, served in a distinctive colonial-style villa ambiance with wraparound porches. Available to general consumers and families across 32 German locations, open 365 days/year.
• Table Reservations Online reservation system allowing customers to book tables at any of the 32 German Cafe Del Sol locations by location, date, time, and party size, with options for wheelchair-accessible seating and special requests. Standard reservation duration is 2 hours; longer stays require phone reservation.
• Take-Away & Online Ordering Take-away service with online pre-ordering and drive-through parking collection available at select locations (Castrop-Rauxel, Garbsen, Hildesheim). Available daily from 11:00 until kitchen closing, featuring pinsen, burgers, salads, pasta, and loaded fries in environmentally friendly bagasse containers. Breakfast, soups, and select dishes are excluded.
• Gift Vouchers (Soleros) Gift vouchers valid for three years, available for purchase both on-site and online via the Cafe Del Sol Gutscheinshop. Redeemable at all 32 locations, suitable for gifting breakfast, brunch, and general dining experiences.
• Private Event Hosting & Venue Hire Exclusive venue rental for private celebrations and corporate events including company parties, weddings, and birthdays, with customizable menus and decoration options. Coordinated directly with each location's management, subject to availability and guest count requirements.
• Pinsa (Italian-Roman Flatbread) Oven-fresh Italian-Roman flatbread offered all-day, even after kitchen closing, in whole (from €9.50) and half portions (€5.90). Featured in the Pinsa Party promotion on Mondays and Tuesdays with whole Pinsen at €9.90.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KrombachercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Joint promotional campaign 'Krombacher Feierabendbier' (after-work beer) running from June 2026, offering Krombacher Pils, Radler, and alcohol-free variants at promotional pricing (€2.90 instead of €3.90) on weekdays 16:00–18:30. Part of Cafe Del Sol's 25th anniversary celebrations. Available at all 32 locations across Germany.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Dean & David: German fast-casual healthy-focused restaurant chain with multiple locations and a counter/limited-service model. Comparable as a German multi-unit casual dining competitor, though differentiated by health-focused positioning and faster-service format.

Direct peers

• Peter Pane: German burger casual dining chain with multiple locations, distinctive interior design, and full-service restaurant model. Comparable as a multi-location German casual dining concept targeting similar families and casual leisure diners.
• Block House: One of Germany's largest steakhouse casual dining chains with a similar full-service, mid-market positioning and broad geographic footprint across Germany. Comparable in scale, dine-in-first model, and family/casual occasion targeting.
• Hans im Glück: German casual dining burger franchise with a distinctive themed interior design and full-service model. Directly comparable as a casual dining concept with strong brand identity, multi-location German footprint, and family/leisure occasion targeting.
• Maredo Steakhouse: German full-service steakhouse casual dining chain with multi-location footprint. Comparable in full-service sit-down model, German geographic concentration, and mid-market family/casual diner targeting.
• Vapiano: German-Italian casual dining chain offering full-service sit-down pasta/pizza experience in a distinctive designed environment. Comparable in full-service casual dining model, German multi-location footprint, and family/leisure occasion positioning, though it has undergone restructuring.
• Marché Restaurants: European casual dining chain with German presence offering full-service themed restaurants, varied international menus, and family-friendly positioning. Comparable in full-service casual dining, location-based operation, and broad menu variety.
• Wienerwald: Historic German casual dining chain offering full-service sit-down meals (originally poultry-focused) with multiple locations. Comparable in full-service German casual dining heritage, family targeting, and dine-in-first business model.
• L'Osteria: German-Italian casual dining chain operating full-service restaurants with broad menu, family-friendly positioning, and continued unit expansion across Germany. Comparable in scale, full-service model, and dine-in family occasion focus.

Broad incumbents

• Starbucks Germany: Global coffee and light food chain with a dense German location footprint and strong brand recognition. Comparable as a multi-location German casual beverage/dining brand capturing breakfast and afternoon occasions, though with a much narrower menu.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CafeDelSolDeutschland
• Instagraminstagram.com/cafedelsoldeutschland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cafe-del-sol-deutschland

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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