Headed by chef-co-owners Nick Burki and Chris Hatleli, Coquette Cafe serves French bistro favorites such as onion soup, roast chicken, grilled hanger steak with pommes frites, and coq au vin.
From the restaurant's website:
"Nestled in the Landmark Building in The Historic Third Ward, Coquette Cafe serves up authentic bistro fare in warm, casual surroundings. ... Whether it's cozying up to the bar for a glass of provincial French wine or exclusively brewed French ale, or having dinner or a small banquet in one of its three bustling dining areas, chefs and co-owners Nick Burki and Chris Hatleli and their wonderful staff are eager to accommodate one's every need."
Full bar. Serving lunch Mon–Fri, dinner Mon–Sat. Sun brunch 11 am–5 pm.
"The new owners – as of this March – are chefs Nick Burki and Chris Hatleli, who, between them, have worked with the D’Amatos [the former owners] for 15 years. ... Another important note is the new owners will keep the Coquette concept and staff."
— Ann Christenson, Milwaukee Magazine, Jan. 28, 2009