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Ellē

4.0 (404 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Eisha K.

I had their goat cheesecake. It's a great cheesecake with a mild goat cheese flavor, I would prefer a stronger flavor, though .It's a wonderful location and nice place to sit and hang out. I'll be back for their miso latte next. The service was also great:)

Egg brisket sandwich
Abrar T.

Elle is a great spot for breakfast, especially if you are looking for somewhere comfortable to spend a bit of time. The space is open and inviting, and they are very accommodating if you plan to sit and work for a while. The food and drinks really deliver. Their matcha was delightful, and the egg sandwich is an absolute must. It comes on a house-made potato roll that makes the whole thing feel extra comforting. I would highly recommend adding brisket. It takes the sandwich to another level. Service was friendly and attentive throughout. Even though it is a bit out of the way from downtown DC, I would definitely make the trip back.

All partially eaten
Mark A.

One of my go-tos in DC for Brunch and Dinner. High-quality ingredients, everything made from scratch - this place doesn't make you feel like you just ate a meal that will take years off your life. With a menu that offers a great variety throughout the day and seasonally, you really cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. Do yourself a favor and eat a baked good, eat the bread and eat anything with tempeh. Offering a cozy environment that is more of a coffee shop during the weekday daylight hours, that turns into a nice, inviting, and lively restaurant environment during the weekend and evenings. Service is always solid, with a knowledgeable staff that keeps bringing me back.

What a breakfast sandwich!
Ian S.

Followed the recommendation of a good friend, and Elle was fabulous for breakfast. While they were sadly sold out of scones, the breakfast and coffee were great. The service was awesome, and the breakfast sandwich was fabulous. Great spot!

Grilled cucumber
Sonya H.

Wow...where do I even start? Whether you're looking for a cozy café with great coffee / pastries, an intimate restaurant serving some of the best New American cooking, or just a place that has some of the friendliest, most inviting staff to ever grace the DC restaurant scene, Elle has you covered. They operate a cute little coffee counter in the day, which includes some of their amazing scones, croissants, and other goodies, as well as outstanding espresso drinks. There isn't a ton of seating in the café section so it ends up being quite crowded, but if you're lucky enough to snag a seat, it's super cozy and the perfect place to read or just hang out. The café area is confined to two mini counters in a small corner next to the front window, so it always gets plenty of natural light and is a great place to people watch. I dropped by on a Sunday morning to grab an americano and their maple pecan scone; the americano was phenomenal, and the scone was such a delightful ode to autumn flavors. It was quite large, super buttery and rich, and packed with maple and pecan flavor without being overly sweet. Come back in the evening and you'll stroll into what feels like a completely different restaurant. The coffee bar is transformed into a standard bar, and the ambient lighting, dark wooden furniture, and brick walls make the space feel incredibly cozy and intimate. Their dinner menu is quite pricey, but it's genuinely worth every penny. My friend promised that Elle had the "best vegetable he's ever tasted," and they absolutely delivered -- the roasted broccoli with sardines and parmesan was delightful. It was super simple, but I appreciated how well it let the natural flavor of each ingredient shine, and each component had plenty of its own flavor, with the parmesan and sardines offering a hit of salt, umami, and sight funkiness. We also got the grilled cucumber which, at first glance, seemed like such an odd menu item. After giving it a try, however, I'm now questioning why we don't always grill our cucumbers -- the cucumber was beautifully charred on the outside, and heat helped to bring out some of the vegetable's natural sweetness to counterbalance the smokiness from the grill. It was served on top of a bed of savory, tangy yogurt and with chopped hazelnuts, which offered a great crunch. I was most impressed by the skate; this fish is a rare find in DC, but they prepared with perfectly. It was super tender, which contrasted beautifully against the crispy, crunchy fried outer shell. The skate was topped with crispy onions and a savory, slightly spicy sauce, as well as swimming in a rich, incredibly umami broth. The skate may have been the single best thing I put in my mouth all year -- I'm going to be devastated when it falls out of season and rotates of the menu, but I'm also super excited to come back and sample Elle's next season of items.

Guava Turnover
Luke G.

We got the strawberry rhubarb donut, and that was really good. It was not too sweet, and sometimes donuts can be way too sweet. We also got a beet-cured salmon bagel, and that was super original and very good, but I could only eat a third of it because it was way too rich.

sourdough iykyk
Madison C.

Went to elle for dinner for the first time and it was amazing. Elle turns into the perfect intimate space for catching up with a friend or a date night. The food was delicious - highly recommend trying whatever seasonal pasta they have, the kimchi toast, and their sourdough. The cocktails here are delicious, elle's staff are super knowledgeable about flavor profiles and happy to answer any questions you have. Great wine list here too! I also want to add elle is amazing for breakfast very cute cafe service before 10:30am then seated brunch after that! The service was phenomenal and I look forward to coming back for dinner some time.

caramel miso latte with oat milk
Aditi K.

i had an absolutely delightful morning at elle this week and cannot stop raving about it! i came early on monday morning - around 8:45am - and the place was already pretty busy. i managed to snag a table to myself and ordered my coffee and breakfast at the counter. service was super speedy and the cashier was really sweet. i ordered the guava turnover and the granola as my food, and the seasonal caramel miso latte with oat milk. everything was slightly pricey, but the food was well worth the price. the turnover was absolutely incredible and the granola was really unique and tasty - i enjoyed every bite of the coconut, yogurt, banana jam, and mint (warning to banana haters, this definitely will not be for you!). and it kept me full for hours! it was drizzling outside and perfectly cozy inside, and i could feel what they mean when they say it's a primarily social space; i pulled out my laptop but didn't have the heart to do more than the new york times games. the ambiance is definitely more suited for hanging out than working. but i loved it and will be sure to come back with friends.

Angela L.

I recommend parking in the nearby neighborhoods and taking a short walk here. This looks like such a great neighborhood coffee shop/spot. I enjoyed the wood floors, comfortable interior, and separated spaces (main room and a separate room where I saw folks on their laptops). Our waitress was lovely (loved her style and metal accessories in her hair)! We got the breakfast sandwich with the sausage -- it was very well executed. The bread was fluffy and moist. The eggs were thick, fluffy, and moist. The sausage was juicy and thick. It made me think of a very well executed McDonalds breakfast sandwich (in the best way). Flavor wise I don't think it stood out enough for me to make the trek but it was a solid sandwich. I'd be interested in coming back to try their dinner.

Hot chocolate
Emily K.

Stopped in for breakfast on a busy Saturday morning. I put my name in and wandered the farmer's market across the street for 10 minutes until they were ready. You can also order at the counter but there will likely be a long line! After I was seated it took a hot minute for the server to come back and take my order since they were fairly busy. I tried the breakfast sandwich and had a hot chocolate. The breakfast sammy was ok but nothing special. It definitely needed some sauce and a veg to zhuzh it up a bit! I enjoyed the hot chocolate. Food came out decently quick but didn't have a server check in on me until I flagged one down to pay. I didn't mind since I had a book with me but if you're in a rush plan to order to go. I'd maybe come back to try happy hour or dinner but breakfast was a little too pricy for what you get in my opinion.

Ben D.

One of my favorite spots their baked goods from cakes to sourdough are excellent. Their breakfast sandwich is excellent and has such great savory flavors. Don't skip on the brisket. I've also gotten the reuben which was great savory flavors balanced with the Russian dressing. Service is always kind and helpful. It has a great coffee shop vibe but is also great for dinner.

White gazpacho, add bread on the side. Really unique and lovely cool summer "soup"
Kelly M.

Cute little neighborhood joint but I traveled neighborhoods to check it out. It's a bit noisy and crowded for dine-in and they were oddly almost out of pastry options by 12:30, but otherwise a very nice experience. My friend loves this place. She had the sourdough bread plate with anchovies. I had a special summer dish, white gazpacho. I was going out on a limb trying it but ended up really enjoying it! It tastes creamy but is vegan! It's also not tomato based like traditional gazpacho. Get it with bread on the side. Lovely tea and coffee selection. Small menu but I think they are just trying to do a small number of things and do them REALLY well.

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Timo F.

I really appreciate the new daytime hours, as this place has a great chill but just upscale enough vibe to keep me focused. And the consistently excellent food always has such attention to detail - it makes for a great reward for a hard days work or study. The music selection and volume are conducive to talking, studying, and relaxing, and it "pairs" well with the staff who are always smart, relaxed, and down to earth yet attentive and seem to be proud of their work.

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Ask the Community - Ellē

Are they open on Sundays?

Yes. Open seven days a week for the daytime cafe

Do they have Happy Hour specials?

Do they have donuts?

Hi Cesse, We make a limited amount of donuts on the weekends, Saturday and Sunday. The flavor… 

Do they have cinnamon Raisin bagels?

I do not think so, but they have many other great baked goods!

Is it crowded on weekday mornings or just weekend?

Just weekends

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