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    Cafe Elena

    4.3 (209 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    Anita S.

    Wanted to give it a 5 for the food but the service was a 4. Everything we tried from the Greek power bowl to the Italian omelette and vegan frittata were delicious. The restaurant is well lit and clean. They have dinner service on Friday and Saturday nights. Definitely looking forward to trying that. Also so many delicious teas to try in the future.

    Crepes De Nutella

    The place is really cute and has a nice vibe for brunch. The pricing is about what you'd expect for the area, but I felt like the supercharged netherland was really under seasoned and the portion sizes were slightly on the smaller side.

    Greg M.

    Came in again a year latter. Failed to glance at my past review and ordered the exact same thing I had before. It was still delicious! Looks like the same boyfriend is around, as he brought us a couple of pastries mom had made. Everything was great and I would not hesitate to return...just need to try something new!

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    Nadeane H.

    Think about going home to see your babushka and that's what the food is like here. Yummy comfort food for us Eastern Europeans. We ordered a pot of black tea with cardamom to sip while we waited. The service is not quick but it's ok bc you know real food takes time. It's not like they weren't working, they were just busy. I had the meat dumplings; they are cooked in a salty water with onions. You must sip the bit of broth from the bottom of the bowl of dumplings. The pastry tastes homemade. The server was very friendly. She was busy but happy to chat for a couple minutes with us and she seemed genuinely happy to work here. The ambiance is clean and reminiscent of Northern European starkness but in a good way. It's all punctuated by tasting the love with which the food is made. The aromas alone made me so excited to eat that I forgot to take a picture of my dish. Next time :) My only request: Ms Elena, please think about adding pierogi to your menu.

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    Jeffrey B.

    I don't normally give4 stars out to any place. This is my first time here. They have a nice layout with their tables and full of colors. Reminds me of Iceland restaurants. Cozy and comfortable. Started with a pot of black tea with cardamom. I decided to treat myself and order the Elena's specialty. The tea was perfect and a must try. Plus the pot it comes in was really cute. These are Russian sweet cheese crepes. Looking forward to trying them since I've not had crepes in a long time. Reading the history of this place, I learned that Elena graduated from culinary school and then went to Russia to work. She eventually came back to the United States and here she is. You can see her working the kitchen area still creating her dishes. I will say I was just a little surprised that it took a bit longer than I thought since they were not busy when we came in. But I did learn they were extremely in the morning due to the holiday. It's a fun little place to come check out. Okay, let's talk food!! After all that's the reason to come. I would definitely order the crepes again. One word "fantastic " and filling even though you get 2 long crepes with enough fruit sauce. Easy to see why Elena is successful. Great job!!! I would like to recommend putting pirogies on the menu because I am sure Elana would draw a new crowd in with that on the menu. I am recommending Cafe Elena to you too come try out.

    Cannoli Pancakes
    Joe F.

    A friend and I went to Cafe Elena for brunch. The restaurant is unassuming on the outside but bright and vibrant inside. There are desserts for sale at the counter. We were greeted and told we could pick any open table. I started my order with the Blackberry White Mocha. The espresso drink was very sweet and smooth. There were several interesting food options on the menu, but I quickly landed on the Cannoli Italiano Pancakes. The food quickly arrived at the table. The pancakes were fluffy and the cream was very sweet. The ricotta cream and chocolate chips added to the delightful flavor. Overall this was a great experience. I want to visit again to try some other menu items.

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    Kent S.

    Looking for some unique breakfast selections, we are happy we stumbled upon Cafe Elena. On this Friday morning, there was plenty of seating available for us. We selected the Nutella crepes and Blueberry lemon pancakes. We were more than satisfied with our selections. The pancakes had a good amount of blueberries with a delicious lemon drizzle. The crepes delivered the rich chocolatey experience you want with Nutella Crepes

    Elena's Specialty
    Pamela Van A.

    Met a friend for coffee on St Patrick's Day & ended up ordering breakfast! The manager was also offering free shots of Bailey's! I got the Irish coffee and "Elena's Specialty" which is "Two Plain Crepes filled with Russian Sweet Cheese and topped with Fresh Berries Bourbon Compote".... Amazing! Service was fantastic & food was even better. They also have a pastry case! Definitely coming back here!

    Breakfast Burrito
    Talor B.

    Finally made it into Cafe Elena! This has been on my list for quite some time as I thought their breakfast menu was very unique and interesting. We came in around 9ish on a Saturday morning. It was busy but they were able to seat us immediately. The place was bustling lots of diners and lots of to go orders. Our server was nice - it was his first day. Now for the food. I got the breakfast burrito. Although the British breakfast looked enticing I didn't want a super heavy meal. The burrito was good with the melted cheese and sausage, I just wish it had a little more bulk to it. Maybe some peppers and onions. My son got the rainbow pancakes which he loved. Overall I'd be back maybe when I want to try one of their heavier meals.

    Blackberry white chocolate pancakes which
    Dave C.

    First time trying Cafe Elena with my wife for brunch. Busy, but not packed. Wife had a banana crème latte she said was delicious. She had the breakfast burrito which was huge(and really good) and I had the blackberry white chocolate pancakes which were also delicious. I added a side of bacon for some protein and the bacon was cooked perfectly... no greasy and crunchy. Cute place with an interesting menu. We will definitely be back.

    Smoked Salmon crepes

    Our food was delicious! Very unique offerings, service was great. We already want to return!

    Elizabeth Y.

    Came here for the first time over the weekend with my husband. They were busy but we came at the perfect time and were able to get a table quickly. We were greeted by a server within minutes and started with beverages. We decided to share the dumplings to start and for my main meal I got the Nutella crepes. My husband got the Russian grandmother breakfast with potatoes instead of the barley side. The food came out quickly and was delicious all around! My personal favorite was the dumplings and the berry compote that came with my husband's breakfast. We look forward to going back!

    1 Canolli Italiano Pancake
    Rose Z.

    How has this spot never popped up on my yelp before when I search breakfast? This place was SOOO good...everything prepared perfectly with decadence but also a light and airiness. My husband got a skillet (not pictured), and I got the Nova Lox and we split the Italian cannoli pancake along with the Russian dumplings. Yes, this sounds like a lot of food. Yes, it's a lot of food. No, not a single crumb was left. Everything was DAMN good. The MUST try here no matter what you get is the Italian cannoli pancake and the Russian dumplings. Don't leave without trying those. Her crepes are fantastic too. Hats off to the chef and owner and the staff because this is a my new favorite hidden gem.

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    Family atmosphere . Delightful food with a hint of Russian. Wonderful pastries. Pleasant staff. And owner Elena is there on the premises.

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    I was made to feel like it was a burden when I tried to get a table 1/2 hour before closing. I walked out to never return.

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    The service was amazing, the owners were really nice and attentive the whole time. Food was great, ambiance was calm.

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