In the chic, cobbled streets of Haut Marais, there is an unabashedly Spanish cafe called Cortado. A bright, lively space that serves up its namesake drink, alongside other espresso drinks, pastries, wine and Spanish bites (para comer) to round it out. The modern, minimalist space is filled with the aroma of fresh ground beans and the chatter of locals and discerning travelers coming together around the cozy tables to savor a moment of pause.
It’s the kind of cafe that feels like community, amid a string of transient visits. The coffee drinking part of the day seamlessly transitioning into tapas part of the day, as the flowing cadence of Spanish mingles with French and English in the light-filled space. The bold red branding accenting the modern space offers a refreshing juxtaposition to the classic Parisian street view from the window. And perhaps the most alluring part about Cortado is the energy. It’s unserious in the best way, the team feels like a group of friends and the warmth of Spanish culture comes through in every cup. Hell, they even sell beautifully packaged jamón online, and that is a pretty badass differentiator.
Address | 31 Rue Charlot, Paris |
Website | https://www.cortadoparis.fr/ |
Yelp | Link Here |
@cortado.paris | |
Hours | Monday-Tuesday 08:30-19:30, Wednesday-Friday 08:30-20:00, Weekends 09:30-20:00 |
Price | $$ – pretty standard cafe prices, 3-6€ drinks |
Aesthetic | minimalist and contemporary with bold red accents |
Go here for: a coffee break with friends, casual drinks and bites in between errands
Order this: you may be inclined to order a cortado, and you wouldn’t be disappointed, but honestly any of their espresso drinks are excellent, and don’t sleep on the pastry case, and when the hour comes switch to wine and some pan con tomate
Amount of time to spend: anywhere from 15 minutes for takeaway to an hour or longer to linger and people watch
When to come: it often seems to be bustling with the cool kid crowd that don’t keep a 9-5. weekdays are more chill, but it’s a good time any time
Getting here: less than 5 minute walk from Filles du Calvaire (line 8), about a 6 minute walk from Arts et Métiers (line 11)
Other things to note: English menu available and staff speaks English, Spanish and French.
Last visited: September 2024
Last updated: March 2025