The Paper Lantern has been part of the neighborhood since 1948, tucked inside the eastern corner of Hotel del León. Much of the original building still remains, and we like to think it has held onto a little bit of everything, intimate birthdays, first dates, late coffees, and last rounds.
Our menu is seasonal with a few returning favorites, some carried over from the original menu used when we first opened.
We hope you'll come add a memory of your own.
rich, short, classic
espresso, hot water
espresso, steamed milk, foam
espresso, oat milk, local honey
dark chocolate, espresso, cardamom
flaky, golden, served warm
almond cream, toasted almonds
ganache, hazelnut crust
market fruit, pastry cream
citrus, herbs, chili
honey, cracked pepper, grilled bread
sea salt, lemon aioli
crispy potatoes, smoked paprika aioli
tomato, garlic, olive oil, grilled bread
wild mushrooms, herbs, crème fraîche
fig jam, mint, lemon
conservas, butter, pickles, toast
chimichurri, charred lemon
sea salt, whipped cream
vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur
bourbon, bitters, caramelized sugar
gin, bitter orange, sweet vermouth
rye, amaro, vanilla, orange oil
mezcal, fig, lime, agave
gin, lemon, sparkling wine
amaro, prosecco, soda, citrus
gin or vodka, dry vermouth, olive
orange, yuzu, tonic, rosemary
rotating selection · by the glass