This place has the best cheese, croissants and cheese and ham croissants. Unfortunately, they only make them on the weekends. I am always waiting for the weekend to come just for those croissants.
Alexa Van Anne
Great local spot! Perfect for coffee or breakfast. Nice atmosphere.
Anna Leader
My almond strawberry financier pastry was INCREDIBLE. They totally nailed it. I also enjoyed my vanilla latte, but I'm going to be craving that pastry for a while.
Avonda Fogan
We had such a fabulous dining experience here! Tally (sp?) was a wonderful server and really went above and beyond to make our time extra special. We started with the delicious sourdough bread, had the scallop dish and pork shoulder for our entrees, and ended with the delectable honey goat cheese cake. The entire team was amazing and the vibes are so perfect. Definitely great spot for a date or dining alone!
Mateo Fretes
I had to wait 20 minutes for my $8 cappuccino, which tasted burnt. Don’t waste your time here
Grant G
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:
-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.)
Happy 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.
eating bread
i literally can’t stop thinking about this pastrami sandwich i had a few weeks ago at elle……. beautiful chunky slices of toasted sourdough, amazing pastrami, dijon mustard……….. that sourdough was so good it added like ten extra years to my life. i must return soon for this sandwich
Brian Smith
Stopped in here on a Tuesday morning and had a quiche and a late. Really charming interior and chill vibe. Food takes a little while but I think the idea is to chill out which I appreciate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quiche of the Day
Benjamin Schwantes
Friendly and helpful staff. On our first visit, dropped in for a quick drink while killing time. The hostess kindly offered to make tea even though the coffee counter was closed. Small but interesting beer selection. Attractive interior. On our second visit, we had evening drinks and snacks at the bar. Enjoyed the cocktails. Very pleasant time. I could see this becoming a go to hangout spot when we're in the neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sourdough Bread
Thrisha Mohan
Gonna be honest, this is one of the spots where I feel like the vibes are better than the food. It’s a very cute coffee shop, but the coffee is alright, and the bagel was pretty mediocre. It’s probably a wonderful spot to meet folks and frankly the only option in Mount Pleasant but I’m not sure that I would seek it out. Also definitely on the pricier side for what you’re getting
The honey goat cheesecake was really good, especially with the sourdough breadcrumbs. Get it slightly cheaper during happy hours from 5-7pm.
Note that pastries are only available in the day, so go early if you want the guava turnover (which I didn’t get to try).
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Honey Goat Cheesecake
Suzi Wackerbarth
Recommended. Needed a coffee. It was good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sophianna Apergis
Lovely cafe!!! The perfect place to work or just chat with a friend. The vibe is perfect. The design is great. The music is excellent. The staff is lovely, oh, and of course, the drinks and food are delicious. 10/10 for me
Such a cozy environment. We slid in during a busy Veterans Day and the service was quick and kind. Andrei was a delight to speak to and was so helpful in his responses to any of our questions. Will definitely return again!
This place has the best cheese, croissants and cheese and ham croissants. Unfortunately, they only make them on the weekends. I am always waiting for the weekend to come just for those croissants.
Great local spot! Perfect for coffee or breakfast. Nice atmosphere.
My almond strawberry financier pastry was INCREDIBLE. They totally nailed it. I also enjoyed my vanilla latte, but I'm going to be craving that pastry for a while.
We had such a fabulous dining experience here! Tally (sp?) was a wonderful server and really went above and beyond to make our time extra special. We started with the delicious sourdough bread, had the scallop dish and pork shoulder for our entrees, and ended with the delectable honey goat cheese cake. The entire team was amazing and the vibes are so perfect. Definitely great spot for a date or dining alone!
I had to wait 20 minutes for my $8 cappuccino, which tasted burnt. Don’t waste your time here
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:
-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.)
Happy 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.
i literally can’t stop thinking about this pastrami sandwich i had a few weeks ago at elle……. beautiful chunky slices of toasted sourdough, amazing pastrami, dijon mustard……….. that sourdough was so good it added like ten extra years to my life. i must return soon for this sandwich
Stopped in here on a Tuesday morning and had a quiche and a late. Really charming interior and chill vibe. Food takes a little while but I think the idea is to chill out which I appreciate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quiche of the Day
Friendly and helpful staff. On our first visit, dropped in for a quick drink while killing time. The hostess kindly offered to make tea even though the coffee counter was closed. Small but interesting beer selection. Attractive interior. On our second visit, we had evening drinks and snacks at the bar. Enjoyed the cocktails. Very pleasant time. I could see this becoming a go to hangout spot when we're in the neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sourdough Bread
Gonna be honest, this is one of the spots where I feel like the vibes are better than the food. It’s a very cute coffee shop, but the coffee is alright, and the bagel was pretty mediocre. It’s probably a wonderful spot to meet folks and frankly the only option in Mount Pleasant but I’m not sure that I would seek it out. Also definitely on the pricier side for what you’re getting
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
The honey goat cheesecake was really good, especially with the sourdough breadcrumbs. Get it slightly cheaper during happy hours from 5-7pm.
Note that pastries are only available in the day, so go early if you want the guava turnover (which I didn’t get to try).
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Honey Goat Cheesecake
Recommended. Needed a coffee. It was good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely cafe!!! The perfect place to work or just chat with a friend. The vibe is perfect. The design is great. The music is excellent. The staff is lovely, oh, and of course, the drinks and food are delicious. 10/10 for me
Update: GET THE GUAVA PASTRY IF THEY HAVE IT
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Parking: Do not block the alley by Ellē!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket Breakfast Sandwich, Blueberry Ginger Scone, Tempeh Burger, Honey Goat Cheesecake
Such a cozy environment. We slid in during a busy Veterans Day and the service was quick and kind. Andrei was a delight to speak to and was so helpful in his responses to any of our questions. Will definitely return again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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