Hours

Monday	8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday	8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday	8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday	8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday	8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday	8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday	8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Reviews

• Martha Wilson
  ★ 5

  I walk up from Dupont Circle just to enjoy this lovely café. The food in the restaurant (and in the bakery) is high-quality. They even have some of the best baguettes in town. If you want to have breakfast with a friend, try to meet them here! It has a very cool vibe.

• Mercedes Ortiz-Olivieri
  ★ 5

  Ellē makes THE BEST cakes in the city, perfect sponge with lightly sweet and delightful texture of buttercreams, mousse, and/or ganache. It’s where i turn to every time there’s an occasion for cake!

• Spencer Jacobs
  ★ 5

  Excellent food and great service! Each dish was well balanced and many interesting takes on classic dishes! Of course you have to get the bread since they bake it fresh there!

• Ernestina Wagganer
  ★ 5

  I wandered into this little cafe last weekend after running some errands, and it turned out pretty nice. The vibe is cozy without trying too hard, and the staff was friendly in a real casual way. I got a latte and a breakfast sandwich, both tasted fresh and hit the spot. The place wasn’t too loud, so I could just relax for a bit and scroll on my phone. Prices felt fair for what you get. Only thing I’d say is bring a light jacket because the AC was kinda cool, but overall I’d be happy to come back again.

• Grant G
  ★ 5

  When Elle opened in 2018, it became an immediate favorite for me and my wife. It wasn't long before our weekend ritual was going to the Mt. Pleasant farmers market, getting biscuits from Elle, and going back to our apartment for a veggie scramble with some (warmed in the oven) biscuits. Years later, they are still our top-tier biscuits in DC.
  
  This year, for our latest wedding anniversary dinner (cheers!), we had an absolutely wonderful meal. First: thank you, Shayna, for being a fantastic team member and taking care of us! The whole experience was one giant highlight, but here are some of the greatest hits from their always-creative dinner and drinks teams:nn-To drink: Amaro Camatti Highball made with mint, bitter orange, Dr. Pepper (yes!), almond, and balsamic. I mean, let's face it, when part of your drink has a Ph.D., you're in good hands.
  
  -Pan Roasted Sunchokes with anchovy bagna cauda and horseradish gremolata. Savory depth and funky goodness from the bagna cauda. I will be thinking about this one for a long time.
  
  -Smashed Shio Koji Sweet Potato with granny smith apple, chermoula, castelvetrano olives, pistachio butter. Such a perfectly executed balancing act of hearty, herby, and acidic. It was a real party of a dish!
  
  -Honey Goat Cheesecake with charred citrus, cashew, and blood orange gelee. I don't think the cheesecake has ever left the Elle menu and for good reason: it is a dream of a dessert. They dress it up differently when the menu changes, and it's always beautifully composed and equally delicious. My wife and I split one this year, but I can absolutely see the case for everyone getting their own (and certainly wouldn't judge you for it.)nnHappy to say that year after year, we continue to visit Elle and we continue to love what we get. I've added pictures from the dishes I didn't cover here, too, and please know that all of them were lovely: we have never been disappointed by any Elle dish. Simply the best.