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Cafe Charlot

38 rue de Bretagne, 75003 Paris, France (Notre Dame / Marais)
33 1 44 54 03 30
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Ranked #3,278 of 9,547 restaurants in Paris
Price range: $37 - $51
Cuisines: Bistro
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Good for: Romance, Bar scene, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
Neighborhood: Notre Dame / Marais
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2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW via mobile

Out of touristville, this cafe/restaurant is ideally placed in the beautiful Marais district. The waiters must be hand-selected to keep things that way as they don't have much patience for tourists (like myself). That doesn't bother me with this place as the food is very good (had breakfast, lunch and dinner there) and the people watching is great. Id recommend... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW via mobile

We went on the basis of a number of recommendations. It was great. Sitting on the sidewalk with beer and wine we ordered some good and it was a very good experience. Definitively Parisian and just what we were after. A definite to visit if in town for a few days.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

the food is ok, but it's not the real reason which leads me to... it's more that, first of all, you are here in teh rue de Bretagne, with loads of practical shops around. Like in a village, you have the butchers, florists, bakers, book shops and so on, all in a row, and the fabulous market "Marché des enfants... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013 via mobile

Staying in the Marais area, and found this little cafe, and had a wonderful breakfast. The omelette was wonderful. I recommend this cafe, and will go back. I do have to say though, after being here three days, I have not had a bad experience yet at a cafe.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

This rue Bretagne "it" spot is great for people watching and literally rubbing shoulder with local personalities, fashion stylists, photographers, production set designers etc etc etc. Unfortunately the popularity of the place allows jacked up prices for dishes that lack quality and grace. I have to say they do have great French Fries (freedom fries for the gringos, LOL). The... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

The breakfast menu is good value. Ordering a la carte can be a bit expensive though. Service was touch and go. On Saturday when we went for brunch the waitress was very attentive and charming. However on Sunday when we stopped for a coffee, we had to wait 15 minutes until our order was taken. Good atmosphere and trendy area.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013 via mobile

Had lunch here today and it was great! I enjoyed my chicken dish, it was delicious! My boyfriend loved his foie gras but his veal was really oily and he did not finish it. The atmosphere was very nice, romantic and very french!! Our waiter was really nice too!!

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013 via mobile

Came late Saturday morning for breakfast; arrived at 11:25. Ordered breakfast menu where you have a choice of juice and hot drink. Got juice and hot drink but no croissants, toast etc. took 10 minutes to flag down waiter when food didn't arrive. Very unattentive and surly. It's a shame; the venue is a nice mix of classical tiled cafe... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2013

The fish was wonderful but all dishes are good. In the trendy area and many go to be seen there but its not only for posers. The place is good as is the food and wine

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2013

Great atmosphere- friendly service despite the language barrier and the eggs benedict was the best i've had- and I've had alot. Cannot wait to go back!

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