The Café That Started Behind a Gourmet Display Case
Not every café begins with an espresso machine. Grand Deli Gourmet started in 1999 as a delicatessen created by a young Panamanian entrepreneur who wanted to bring together local and international gourmet products in one place. Over time, that idea evolved into a bakery and café as well. At its Casco Antiguo location, on Avenida A and Calle La Merced, that story is still reflected in the display cases: breads, pastries, and savory options sit alongside the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, making it hard to walk in planning to order just one cup.
A Stop Where a Craving Always Finds You
Part of the experience here is being able to change your mind. You might walk in looking for coffee and end up choosing a croissant, a panini, a wrap, or a pastry you had not planned on trying. That variety gives Grand Deli Gourmet a personality of its own, setting it apart from cafés focused exclusively on the coffee bean. It works just as well for breakfast, a mid-morning break, or a quick stop to recharge between plazas, churches, and museums.
In a neighborhood where every doorway can hide a story, Grand Deli Gourmet invites you to come in for the coffee and stay for everything waiting behind the display case.
