Café Paulette

Inside, seats are arrayed around a marble bar, while the year-round patio is heated for winter. The kitchen turns out a compact menu of French staples; brunch is a local draw for its croque madame and perfect fries, though the kitchen permits little customization for dishes like omelets. The wine list runs short on by-the-glass options, and pricing can lean high. Come summer, the atmosphere shifts with live jazz on Tuesday nights, delivered alongside generally swift, accommodating service.