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Stumbled upon this restaurant, and man was it exactly what we needed! A cozy restaurant for those days you want to sit back and relax. Pro tip! Great spot if you are looking for a heavier breakfast option! (Note: not the whole menu, but if that's you're vibe, you'll be happy here)
The burger was delicious. The side of chips was just okay, though my boyfriend loved them. Service was super slow and slightly unfriendly. I'd suggest people try this place, but I wouldn't run back. Lovely outdoor ambiance.
Café Paulette is the true neutral of Fort Greene restaurants. It doesn't attract and it doesn't unattract. You won't make plans to come here, but one day the bar seats at Roman's will all be full, and you won't have a ticket for the pop-up at Rhodora. On that day, you'll remember seeing people sitting outside on DeKalb Avenue on a perfect summer day, and you'll realize that they were at Cafe Paulette.
A friend made a reservation for 5 for Sunday brunch. While we ended up being a party of 4, they didn't seat us until our full party arrived (I get it; especially during brunch - but there weren't any walk-in patrons waiting to dine in and we had a reservation!). Our server was an older woman who was very funny! She got our order down quickly and brought our drinks out shortly after. Most of our food was also brought out together, which was nice because we weren't waiting for long before we all dug in to our food. I had the waffle with the caramelized apples and fresh fruit. The apples weren't quite what I had expected and were definitely on the mushier side but they were still tasty with the waffle. The fresh pressed juice was also very good (though quite expensive for juice - at $8 a glass!) Within the hour, we had gotten close to finishing our food and wanted to continue chatting, but we got asked to leave to make space for a family that did not want to dine outdoors because it was chilly. So I guess the lesson is: eat slowly if you want to fully enjoy your time and company here.
My friend suggested we go to this French restaurant when she found out I have stressful week ahead. I didn't expected to like this place as much as I do. I ordered a cup of drip coffee and Eggs Benedict. My portion of the bill was $29 including tips. I don't know if it's because the waitress saw I was taking a lot of pictures hence she was more attentive to us or what. I have to admit the service was 10/10. The dish and coffee receive two thumbs up from me too.
Great food and ambiance! Service was prompt. Steak frites peppercorn sauce was pretty peppery
A beautiful French restaurant tucked away in Fort Greene! It's great for small groups of 2-4, and would be perfect for a date. The food was excellent -- we tried the burrata, mussels and steak tartare. My impression is that the French entrees were by far the best: the burrata was good, but the tartare was packed with flavor and texture. Service was also super attentive: during the meal I chortled and snuffed out the candle several times, and without fail the servers always relit it!
I visited Cafe Paulette on my recent trip to NY. It is difficult to find restaurants that will take reservations, especially for brunch. Our reservation was for two children (one requiring a high chair) and four adults. It was a little chilly outside so we were luckily seated inside. The front table was perfect to accommodate us, the children, the high chair and all of our gear (diaper backpacks, stroller, etc.) My husband and I ordered to share with our son: - Oeufs Benedicte - This comes with two poached eggs on an English muffin, Hollandaise sauce, French ham, fries and a salad. This was delicious, I really liked the Hollandaise sauce. - Omelette du Jour - This comes with organic eggs and your choice of fries or salad. The veggies inside of the omelette made the omelette even better. Fries portion for both dishes was huge! - Fresh Fruit - This side was beautifully plated, it was nice for the children to pick from and encouraged them to eat more fruits. Overall, the staff were friendly and accommodating of our large party and the children. Food came out fresh and just as we ordered. I would definitely make the trip back here if I am back in the area :)
Went here with my partner for Valentine's Day. We were seated promptly in the heated outside area and started with a wonderful bottle of red wine our server recommended and a half dozen oysters which were great. For dinner, we split one of the specials of the night, a raclette cheese dish. Everything about it was amazing and it arrived quickly. We dessert we had a cake to go (I believe this was also one of the specials) which was incredible. The staff was helpful, friendly and prompt. The vibes inside seemed great too and we hope to return Fabian soon as well as check out their sister wine bar next door. Wonderful experience overall.
I got the classic eggs Benedict and a Bloody Mary. It was good but nothing special. It was easy to get in on a Sunday afternoon, but was definitely crowded. The service was decent and the ambiance was loud.
If you're by Fort Greene Park and want brunch food, this is a good option. I just don't get wowed by brunch food in general. The shakshuka here is unique in that it is part ratatouille so you'll get lots of veggies. Also fries are thin and crispy!
Decent brunch place in Brooklyn. I'd go if in the area but not sure I'd make the trek just to eat here. The best dish was the shahshuka which was delicious. The croque madame was good too. The Bellini was pretty bad. I wouldn't get a drink here. Overall decent brunch, slightly overpriced. Friendly service!
1 month ago
I think some of the most perfect fries I ever had were here! Perfectly cut, fried, and salted. French bistros are the pros of fries. I'll definitely be back. Delicious pate, fresh hearty bread,and the best mussels PEI I've had ...ever? The white wine shallot broth was absolutely delicious. The service here was so nice. The waiter gave us the history of Paulette and we even got a nice hefty helping of bread to take home with our packed up leftovers. A great neighborhood staple especially with the nice outdoor seating for the dog days of summer. read more
Great French bistro in fort green. Nice service. Tables close bistro style. Food comes out quickly .generous portion sizes. French onion soup looked amazing as did the salads. Escargot was good as was the steak frites w salad read more
9 months ago
Correctness/Taste (1-5): Despite me getting a very basic dish which was steak and frites, it was executed quite well. The steak was seasoned very well and charred haha, good eggs as well. The Crème brûlée was delicious. - 4/5 Value (1-5): I think for what you are paying for, you get quite a lot, eggs, steak and potatoes . - 5/5 Customer Service (1-5): My server was extremely nice and chill. (5/5) read more
1 year ago
Stumbled upon this restaurant, and man was it exactly what we needed! A cozy restaurant for those days you want to sit back and relax. Pro tip! Great spot if you are looking for a heavier breakfast option! (Note: not the whole menu, but if that's you're vibe, you'll be happy here) read more
The burger was delicious. The side of chips was just okay, though my boyfriend loved them. Service was super slow and slightly unfriendly. I'd suggest people try this place, but I wouldn't run back. Lovely outdoor ambiance. read more
Café Paulette is the true neutral of Fort Greene restaurants. It doesn't attract and it doesn't unattract. You won't make plans to come here, but one day the bar seats at Roman's will all be full, and you won't have a ticket for the pop-up at Rhodora. On that day, you'll remember seeing people sitting outside on DeKalb Avenue on a perfect summer day, and you'll realize that they were at Cafe Paulette. read more
1 month ago
A friend made a reservation for 5 for Sunday brunch. While we ended up being a party of 4, they didn't seat us until our full party arrived (I get it; especially during brunch - but there weren't any walk-in patrons waiting to dine in and we had a reservation!). Our server was an older woman who was very funny! She got our order down quickly and brought our drinks out shortly after. Most of our food was also brought out together, which was nice because we weren't waiting for long before we all dug in to our food. I had the waffle with the caramelized apples and fresh fruit. The apples weren't quite what I had expected and were definitely on the mushier side but they were still tasty with the waffle. The fresh pressed juice was also very good (though quite expensive for juice - at $8 a glass!) Within the hour, we had gotten close to finishing our food and wanted to continue chatting, but we got asked to leave to make space for a family that did not want to dine outdoors because it was chilly. So I guess the lesson is: eat slowly if you want to fully enjoy your time and company here. read more
1 year ago
My friend suggested we go to this French restaurant when she found out I have stressful week ahead. I didn't expected to like this place as much as I do. I ordered a cup of drip coffee and Eggs Benedict. My portion of the bill was $29 including tips. I don't know if it's because the waitress saw I was taking a lot of pictures hence she was more attentive to us or what. I have to admit the service was 10/10. The dish and coffee receive two thumbs up from me too. read more
1 year ago
Great food and ambiance! Service was prompt. Steak frites peppercorn sauce was pretty peppery read more
A beautiful French restaurant tucked away in Fort Greene! It's great for small groups of 2-4, and would be perfect for a date. The food was excellent -- we tried the burrata, mussels and steak tartare. My impression is that the French entrees were by far the best: the burrata was good, but the tartare was packed with flavor and texture. Service was also super attentive: during the meal I chortled and snuffed out the candle several times, and without fail the servers always relit it! read more
5 months ago
I visited Cafe Paulette on my recent trip to NY. It is difficult to find restaurants that will take reservations, especially for brunch. Our reservation was for two children (one requiring a high chair) and four adults. It was a little chilly outside so we were luckily seated inside. The front table was perfect to accommodate us, the children, the high chair and all of our gear (diaper backpacks, stroller, etc.) My husband and I ordered to share with our son: - Oeufs Benedicte - This comes with two poached eggs on an English muffin, Hollandaise sauce, French ham, fries and a salad. This was delicious, I really liked the Hollandaise sauce. - Omelette du Jour - This comes with organic eggs and your choice of fries or salad. The veggies inside of the omelette made the omelette even better. Fries portion for both dishes was huge! - Fresh Fruit - This side was beautifully plated, it was nice for the children to pick from and encouraged them to eat more fruits. Overall, the staff were friendly and accommodating of our large party and the children. Food came out fresh and just as we ordered. I would definitely make the trip back here if I am back in the area :) read more
3 years ago
Went here with my partner for Valentine's Day. We were seated promptly in the heated outside area and started with a wonderful bottle of red wine our server recommended and a half dozen oysters which were great. For dinner, we split one of the specials of the night, a raclette cheese dish. Everything about it was amazing and it arrived quickly. We dessert we had a cake to go (I believe this was also one of the specials) which was incredible. The staff was helpful, friendly and prompt. The vibes inside seemed great too and we hope to return Fabian soon as well as check out their sister wine bar next door. Wonderful experience overall. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
If you're by Fort Greene Park and want brunch food, this is a good option. I just don't get wowed by brunch food in general. The shakshuka here is unique in that it is part ratatouille so you'll get lots of veggies. Also fries are thin and crispy! read more
1 year ago
Decent brunch place in Brooklyn. I'd go if in the area but not sure I'd make the trek just to eat here. The best dish was the shahshuka which was delicious. The croque madame was good too. The Bellini was pretty bad. I wouldn't get a drink here. Overall decent brunch, slightly overpriced. Friendly service! read more
3 years ago
This place would be an AMAZING date spot! I went with a friend but will definitely go as a date in the future. The bartender was super helpful with wine recommendations and was very attentive even though it was packed. The food we got was definitely a bit pricy for the quantity however it tasted great. Very happy with the entire experience. We ordered the hummus and deviled eggs. The devilled eggs were VERY tasty but you only got 2 eggs and it was 12 dollars - which is why I thought the portion for price wasn't ideal for me. The wine portion and quality for the price though was excellent! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
I went to this restaurant with my boyfriend for our anniversary and it was overall a great experience! We arrived a bit early to our reservation but the server was able to fit us in, which was great! When we walked in, the overall vibe I got of the place was a bit loud and crowded, however super intimate. We started off with the house salmon gravlax and it was delicious. The salmon tasted fresh and buttery on top of the provided bruschetta was excellent. The sparkling Chardonnay accompanied the house salmon gravlax well. The house brioche was warm and toasted perfectly. The waiter noticed we finished all our house brioche and even provided us more. For entrees, I ordered the mussels and my boyfriend ordered the chicken and we both enjoyed our meals. There were a lot of mussels so I thought it was well worth the meal. The fries were also good. My boyfriend thought the sauce that accompanied his chicken well. We ended our meal with a crème brulee and we thought it tasted great! Super creamy and the caramelized sugar was sweet and crunchy! Overall, I think this place is a great for a date night out. If you're ever in the area, I would suggest you try! read more
2 years ago
The cutest local restaurant in fort Greene. The food was amazing!!!! Steak frites so good. And the summer salad was to die for. The escargot was also very tasty. read more
11 months ago
Friday night dinner for 2, outdoor dining. Wow. Confit de Canard a L'Orange Duck (Hudson Valley duck confit served with smoke beets, green beans and orange glaze). We both ordered this as we both wanted it. Usually we try not to order the same thing and in this case, we did not err! The oysters were disappointing especially for the hefty price of $3.50 each and a lot were tiny! Wine (rioja) by the glass was also just ok. Wish they had more by-the-glass options. The Creme brûlée and peaches and cream desserts were both delicious! They did the brûlée perfectly :) Service was attentive and friendly -- the host helped squeeze me in as I thought I made an online reservation but apparently it didn't register. I would come back to try the steak and bunch! read more
2 years ago
5/5 experience! I stopped by Cafe Paulette for brunch with a group of 4 friends after checking out the farmer's market at Fort Greene Park. We didn't have a reservation but were seated outside right away Coffee, drinks, and food all came out quickly! I ordered the Burger Paulette: Juicy, the Challah bun was a nice touch and I appreciated that it came with both fries and a house salad. Another friend ordered the Croque Monsieur - the sandwich and specifically the bread used was delicious. A tip for anyone ordering the lemonade: at first it wasn't sweet at all, but our server kindly brought us some simple syrup when requested! Overall, everyone enjoyed their meals and the service was fantastic. We would come back to Cafe Paulette for brunch again. read more
I got brunch with my friend at this place on a Saturday since we were looking for a spot in Fort Greene. We came when it was still warm out so we did outdoor dining. Thankfully we make a reservation because there was already a line when we got there for brunch. We were seated right along the outside wall of the restaurant. The spot is overall cute and comfortable for two people. I ordered the eggs Norvegiens which were just alright. There was nothing particularly tasty about them. If you are a big fries person, then this is perfect for you because they sure do load up the fries! read more
I came here for brunch with friends on a recent visit Brooklyn. We didn't have a reservation on a Saturday (a risky move), but they were able to seat us outside, which was lovely. I ordered the croque madame, which was very tasty, and incredibly filling. I didn't even finish the fries, which is really saying something because I love French fries. The fries weren't my favorite (they could have been crispier), but the sandwich itself was fantastic. Service was friendly and quick. read more
2 years ago
Went here with my mom and boyfriend for a midweek breakfast / brunch and it was nice. It was no frills, pretty straightforward. The coffee was intensely strong in a fun way and they also give you big mugs of it. Cafe Paulette does not shy away from sharing their fries with you. Cheese quantity is also not a worry. All in all everything was very yum. read more
I had a great time and a great meal! Chris our server was top notch, and the wine selection was nice. Taste: we had the moules frites, an artichoke salad, bread and butter and some recommended red. The mussels were nice and not too rich and buttery. I think the artichoke salad was just ok, but I still liked it. Experience: our server was so kind and fun and a little flirty which was cute. Thanks Chris! There were a lot of staff that came out and asked us if things were ok. Our glasses of wine and water were always full. We sat on the sidewalk in not the best table, but I still had a great time. Mood Before/After: I was excited before and tipsy and happy after Fullness: Very full What else did I eat/do today affecting my experience: I was chilling with a good friend's ex roommate and we had a great time ribbing each other over this meal. read more
Phase 2 Outdoor Dining Alert!! Cafe Paulette is situated right in Fort Greene overlooking the park. I almost feel like this location was MEANT for outdoor dining! This was my first time taking advantage of NYC's phase 2. It was lovely to sit outside, sip delicious wine, and enjoy a charcuterie board. All the tables were probably 12 feet apart, and most were filled with people but it's just a short wait to get seated. I think I'll have to come here at least weekly to enjoy some bubbly, sunshine, and the great view of Fort Greene Park. Also - bring your dog! read more
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1 S Elliott Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Fort Greene
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Will there be a long wait if we try to visit with a party of four for Sunday brunch? (Do they take reservations for this party size/time??)
Hi they do take reservations. Not sure what the wait would be for a Sunday brunch.
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