Really lovely dinner on first night in Paris! 2 of us shared the crispy chicken salad as well as the beef tartar (with nickname Cafè Charlot) and a carafe of red wine. Service was prompt and the food was delicious and very fresh. Wonderful introduction to Parisian cuisine! read more

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Adorable place. Wonderful service. Do not order the charcuterie board. The meat was sliced thick and it was old and stringy. The cheese was outstanding. read more

Late night drinks delicious and good service. The perfect place to sit out outside and have a yum cocktail with friends!! read more

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I know I look like an uncultured American by ordering a burger but desperate times call for desperate measures. I was actually pleasantly surprised by the taste and quality. I just wish the burger had some more sauce. The fries were cooked well and I enjoyed the Mayo dip. Service was very quick for French standards and there was no wait. read more

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My sister & I stopped in for wine. After having dinner across the street. We sat at the bar. Our waiter was friendly & attentive. I love the ambiance, very classy . Cute neighborhood! read more

Delicious coffee, apple juice, and breakfasts with great staff. Apricot jam was really good, eggs Benedict was delightfully full of flavor, and pain au chocolat was thoroughly enjoyed. read more

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excellent cafe, our go to place Marais. Salad with goat cheese is fantastic. Paired with an entree, is perfect me for two. Wait staff if friendly and attentive. highly recommend read more

This review is way late but better late than never. We ate here while visiting Paris in the summer and it was delicious. A cute little quaint Paris cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. The coke soda in France is on another level let's just get that out of the way first, it hits different. I had the mushroom and onion risotto and it was delicious. See for yourself. It's a pet friendly place by the way too! read more

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I highly recommend this adorable local bistro. I was there when the weather was nice and loved sitting outside. I visited the location numerous times on my stay and I recommend it to others as well! yummy! read more

Cozy, lively atmosphere. Good, efficient service. Good drinks, large charcuterie platters. Camembert with honey needed more honey. read more

First time here I had the pepper steak (veritable steak) and wow that was delicious French fries were great. The chicken on the Cesar salad was tasteful and delicious I give the steak a 9/10. Delicious. Highly recommend it. read more

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First time dining and had a fantastic time! Came towards the later part of the night but had an amazing steak frites, creme brulee and a coke! Service was fast and friendly! Definitely recommended ! read more

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We loved this place - the goat cheese sale was incredible and I'm not even a goat cheese fan! The lentils and lardons was also very good. Generous pouts of wine and amazing service - a really great staff that made you feel very welcomed. Would definitely recommend. read more

I was initially hesitant to try Cafe Charlot given its 3.5 rating on Yelp, but it was the top recommendation from our hotel receptionist. The place was happening full of customers. The food was fantastic (two different chickens, two pastas, croque monsieur), and the service was great. read more

Amazing place for lunch and dinner. Our waiter, MK, was absolutely the best. Really great service, delicious food, and such typical great Parisian ambiance. read more

Best escargot! Great autmosphere and hip area. Can't forget the cookie next door on the way out :)

Came here for breakfast and had the eggs Benedict. It was good. Eggs were nicely poached, bacon was large and crisp and the hollandaise sauce was good - not too thick. Great if you're looking for more than just pastries for breakfast. read more

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This sidewalk café in Le Marais is where you go to see and be seen. It was packed both inside and out, but we were able to snag a table right outside, situated on their bustling corner with perfect people-watching views. I went with a carafe of passionfruit juice, while my friend a couple beers on tap. The service was friendly and we were attended to by a few waiters. I love that in Paris you're never rushed to give up your seat, taking as much time as you want, even if you're simply mulling over drinks. The chic gals next to us were downing bottomless bowls of salads that looked quite tasty too. read more

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Before we sat down at Cafe Charlot, our friend told us two things: #1. They make a fantastic omelette. #2. The service is terrible. Unfortunately for us, #2 was so true that we never got to see if #1 was. I like to think I'm a patient person, especially in Paris where sitting on the street and people-watching is my favorite activity, but the wait for service here was above and beyond the normal laissez-faire attitude. That said, if you aren't in danger of getting hangry, the corner is spectacular for people-watching and the coffee is equally spectacular, although the prices are astronomical (€17 for two coffees and a tea). read more

My boyfriend Cody and I had the pleasure of spending New Years Eve this year at Cafe Charlot. As much as Paris can seem intimidating at times, Cafe Charlot instantly became both familiar and exciting all at once. It's not a place to just grab a cup of coffee. Nor is it a place to simply stop by for a quick bite to eat. Cafe Charlot is a place that you come and experience. Sitting in the middle of the cafe in the heart of the Marais, you can hear multiple languages being spoken within earshot, the clamoring of celebratory champagne and wine glasses, and yet somehow you can also get lost in your own world with whoever it is you came with. There's an essence about this place that can draw you in and make you never want to leave. Far be it from me (an American) to define what a "true" Parisian cafe experience should entail, but it is one that will confirm all of the beautiful things you've heard about Paris, while simultaneously dispelling all of the negative ones you've ever been told. Merci Beacoup for an amazing NYE! Hope to see you again very soon! -Tyler & Cody read more

The worse service I've experienced in Paris. Rude servers and even worse management. Looks good from the outside but don't come inside.

Beautiful space, fantastic location. Unfortunately the service is not terrific and the prices are too high for the quality provided. A nice place to see or be seen, but if value is what you seek, you won't find it here. read more

This was a divine experience and one of my best meals in Paris so far. The server was very accommodating and spoke English with us and he even helped me pronounce chaud correctly lol. My friend was excited that they had vegetarian friendly options as many places in the area did not. Even the table setting was an art form and cool to watch. The food came fairly quickly and was so good we hummed and danced. My chicken risotto was to die for. It was cooked perfectly, not dry and had a grilled/ rotisserie taste to it that I adore. Reminded me of KFC grilled chicken flavor. The gravy on top was flavorful and seasoned, and the risotto was absolutely perfect and creamy and cheesy. The chive ravioli was also perfect. The small ravioli were soft but packed with burst of flavor and were absolutely awesome. I had a tropical drink and a chocolate chaud. The drink was minty and I enjoyed it well, and the chocolate chaud was top three that I've had in Paris. Definitely de recommend this place and hope to return during my stay here. read more

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This is definitely one of my favorite places to dine in Paris. The Ravioles du Royans, champignons (ravioli) keeps me coming back every visit to France. The Filet de poulet, risotto mozzarella was also delicious. This corner cafe has great ambiance and the wait staff is very friendly and accommodating for non-French speakers. read more

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​What I like most about Cafe Charlot is the location and style, very French, yet modern, right in the middle of a very Parisian street, rue de Bretagne. As the food is good, however very pricey, I only find myself here when friends from out of town are interested in it. We had caesar salad with smoked salmon​, chicken club sandwich with fries, avocado vinaigrette and rooibois tea. All very tasty and fresh. Service was friendly as well and they were happy to give us a doggy-bag to take home the half-finished sandwich. read more

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Amazing place, great food and even better service. It was my last night in Paris and I was growing tired of the poor quality food. This place saved my whole experience and the late night availability along with the friendly very helpful staff was just what I needed. Charles was absolutely the best. read more

We came here on a fluke. The bakery we wanted to go to was closed. It was 7:30am and options were limited. We saw a guy enjoying a croissant at the shop at this time so we figured they were open super early. We snagged a table and then found out the kitchen was closed until 8. We could still have juice, espresso, and pastries, so hey why not? We had the typical French fare of fresh pressed OJ, grilled bread w/butter and jam, and shared a croissant and pain au chocolat. We also got a couple of cups of chocolat chaud, because vacation calories don't count. Everything was very good. Service was French. Just do your ordering and prepare to be served in whatever order they feel like, and if you're in a hurry you'll need to ask for "l'addition, s'il vous plaît." read more

Cafe' Charlot IS WHERE WE DO BRUNCH IN PARIS! There are no others that can compare. If you want BRUNCH and you want it done right and d*mn good, then scoot your toot to CAFE CHARLOT! Now I am ONLY reviewing this place on their Brunch and their one MUST ORDER breakfast dish PAIN PERDU (also known as FRENCH TOAST in America). Thanks to a lovely Paris Food Blogger named Miss Devour I was able to find this amazing Brunch Plate. Pain Perdu is only ever served with the brunch plate on Sundays, a delicious forest of ramekins filled with creamy eggs, smoked salmon, herbed crème fraiche, seasonal fruit and a plum tomato salad. Pain Perdu is sweet, but not too sweat, moist and smooth like a marshmallow of brioche, cream, eggs and sugar. Just make sure when you arrive on Sunday to ask if they are serving food off the Brunch Menu yet. If not, take a small stroll or grab a coffee and wait. The picture I'm including with this review speaks for yourself. Stop drooling and get yourself some! ;-) read more

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The first meal in paris. It was very good: good service(server speak english, some of them are even smile),perfectly cooked egg(in french standard, very runny, perfectly yellow, no burn spot). Very simple menu, we didn't have to spend long time to decide which one .... Omelette, benedict, coffee. Eggs benedict was typical; perfectly cooked eggs, good portion of ham but not exceptional, the omelette was however great. Everything was very good until very typical Parisienne sat right next to us invading our space; right next to us, just like she is with us, there are plenty of other tables! Strange woman... Anyway overall it was nice, looking outside, watching people... read more

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We stopped by here on a walk for the chocolat chaud (chocolate de charlot), which was as good or better than the fancy spots (like Ladurée). Ambience lovely, and the hot chocolat was so good we got another. read more

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This place was awesome. The environment was hip and the bar was alive. I got the burger and it was delicious. We stopped here in New Year's Day after stumbling upon it. I was extremely satisfied. The service was outstanding and you could tell the staff was making a point to make our experience great (literally three guys SPRINTING around the restaurant. Highly recommend to anyone in town. read more

Came for the steak tartare as our last meal before heading to the airport and it didn't disappoint. Was seated quickly and the service was attentive and friendly. The steak tartare itself was very good and at a good price as well. I would be interested in trying their other food items next time. read more

Enjoyed delicious espresso and the absolute best pain au chocolat! Service isn't great but the location and free WiFi help to make up for it. I could sit here all day and watch the world pass by. This place takes you back in time with its vintage charm, life slows down while you sit and sip. read more

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Cafe Charlot is a lovely spot for people-watching while brunching with friends. We came on a Saturday early afternoon and each ordered the 20 euro set brunch (came with eggs, smoked salmon, pain perdu, fruit, coffee, juice). The food was delicious! The service was friendly but SLOWWWW (perhaps because it was a busy weekend). The environment and ambiance made up for that though. A good spot to eat and spend a couple hours in Haut Marais! Right across from Marche des Enfants Rouges. read more

Ok this is one of the places to be (and be seen) in the Marais, drinks are affordable for Paris, and they have a really nice terrace facing South, very sunny. That said, don't go for the food because it is a total rip off. Quality is mediocre and prices outrageous (burgers are 17-20 euros, croque monsieurs 14, Tomato +Mozzarealla Salad 16, etc...). Nothing annoys me more than poor bang for my buck. Am ok to pay a good price for quality, but this is not the case here. I had a Caesar Salad that had me cry when the waitress brought it over: tons of iceberg lettuce, tasteless slices or white chicken straight from the supermarket cellophane packaging, some parmesan slices that were ok but just ok, and a kind of ranch sauce I could not really taste it was so bland. And it cost me 15 Euros. That was not worth the price for looking at a bunch of tourists and model wanna-bes. The décor is in the now overdone old-style French bistro, but it works. Just go for a glass of something outside on the terrasse. read more

Hands down, one of my favorite go-tos whenever I am in town. The most quintessential of French bistros in a really nice part of Haut Marais, this place isn't all about that perfect French decor or the beautiful people who seem to always congregate there. It's definitely about their très très goooood food - my favorites are the salmon burger (real salmon slab, not patty, sandwiched in between so much goodness) and their goat cheese salad - their sharp service and their drinks that complement the vibe of the place so well! The location is great for people-watching as well. On the corner of Rue du Bretagne and Rue Charlot, you can spend hours here just facing the street, sipping un café, while reveling in the Paris-ness of that moment. They are open until late too, unlike other places in the city, so yay!! read more

Worst part of our trip to Paris. It took the waiter about 15mins to bring us the menu. Another 10 to take our orders. We sat there and all ordered something except one, he didn't want to have anything... such a crime! The waiter told us that he needs to order something in order to sit there. What?! Ridiculous. Overall, we were treated like shit and beyond that the service was bad. read more

I've always wanted to go to Cafe Charlot and finally sought the cafe out on my recent trip to Paris. It's a charming, lovely old-school café in the Marais off-the-beaten path from all the tourists and shops. It has a retro ambiance that makes you want to sit for hours and sip coffee, read, write or people watch. Sadly, I was only there for a cafe and croissant as my time was limited. There were locals at the bar and friendly and jovial baristas. Cafe Charlot will be at the top of my list for lunch or dinner the next time I am in Paris for the ambiance alone. read more

My family and I were walking back to our Airbnb after a night out while looking for a late night meal. It was around 11:00 PM and we discovered most kitchens are closed around that time. We asked around and we were directed to Cafe Charlot because their kitchen closes at 12:00 AM. It was easily found and we were seated right away. It seemed as if many of the locals come here for late night drinks. The place was so cute and filled with good vibes! We ordered a hamburger, the chicken risotto, and the cheese plate. The hamburger was very flavorful. It was filled with greens, tomatoes, and some kind of tangy sauce. You could taste that the meat was fresh. Overall, it was a lot bigger than I thought it would be. Unless you have a big appetite, I recommend you split it in half with someone. The chicken risotto was delicious. The risotto was a bit heavy because it was really rich and thick. On the other hand the chicken was extremely moist and covered in a barbecue sauce. This plate was split among three people so if you're looking for a small meal you may want to share. The cheese plate was nice to have with some wine. It was only about 10 euros for four/five different cheeses. Also, it was nice to pair with the bread they provide. Lastly, the service is kinda slow but it seems like it is just a cultural thing. So if you need something or the bill right away you are better off getting up and asking someone! read more

If you want to see true Parisian service at it's finest I'd have to say this is one of the places to visit. The staff were polite, fast and as good as some of the best I've seen, they know what they are doing and seem to love their jobs. The costs for breakfast was super great value, the croissants were fresh, crunchy and oh so very very good. It's a great start to a day exploring Paris, make sure you don't miss out on breakfast here. If you want great experience in Paris then this is the perfect place! read more