JoEllen’s

215 W College Ave #101, Tallahassee
(850) 999-1779

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Customers' Favorites

Seared Salmon with Saffron Rice and Mashed Potatoes
Fried Catfish Mac N chz Candied Yams
Strawberry Mimosa and Orange Crush
Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey
Candied Sweet Potatoes
JE's Southern Sampler
Fried Chicken Dinner
Shrimp & Grits Brunch
Fried Green Tomatoes
Buffalo Chicken Dip

Menu

Brunch Biscuits & Buns
Biscuits & Gravy Brunch
Two open-faced buttermilk biscuits, smothered with creamy sausage gravy. Served with two eggs and bacon or sausage
JE's On The Run Brunch
A toasted brioche bun or two buttermilk biscuits filled with 2 eggs (cooked to order), american cheese and choice of bacon or sausage. Served with home fries or grits
Morning After Burger Brunch
½ lb. angus burger, bacon, fried egg, brioche bun. served with home fries.

Brunch Griddle & Grits
Cake Combo Breakfast
2 buttermilk pancakes. eggs and choice of home fries or grits
French Toast Combo Breakfast
2 slices lightly dusted with powdered sugar, eggs, and choice of home fries or grits

Brunch Let It Whip
On My Own Cheese Omelet Brunch
Four cheese blend
Secret Garden Veggie Omelet Brunch
Bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, cheddar cheese
Motown Philly Remix Brunch
Steak omelet. Grilled philly steak, collard greens, mushrooms, onions, and provolone cheese

Brunch Old Classics
This Is How We Do It
Three cooked-to-order eggs with savory grits or home fries. Comes with three bacon strips or sausage patties (pork or turkey), and toast
Morning Magic
A bowl of deliciousness. Two cooked-to-order eggs, buttermilk biscuit, sausage or bacon crumbles, savory grits (or home fries) all topped with country gravy and cheese. And a pancake on the side
Let's Stay Together
Fried or grilled catfish, two eggs, grits, and toast
PEP Talk
Pork chop, eggs and potatoes. Two 6-oz pork chops smoked or fried with cooked-to-order eggs, home fries with sauteedbell pepper and onion, and toast

Brunch Sides
Turkey Bacon
Pork Bacon
Turkey Sausage
Pork Sausage
Home Fries
Fresh Fruit
Grits
Cheese Grits
Country Link Sausage
Country Link Sausage

Non-Alcoholic Delights
Juice
Soda
Sweetened Iced Tea
Unsweetened Iced Tea
Lemonade
Flavored Tea
Flavored Lemonade
Arnold Palmer
Coffee
Hot Tea

Starters
Fried Deviled Eggs
Southern classic, panko crusted, deep fried, and topped with candied bacon
Chicken & Biscuit
Three whole wings, southern fried or buffalo style, with a grilled buttermilk biscuit
Bang, Bang, Boogie
Twelve large shrimp battered and fried and tossed in je's sweet and spicy sauce. Sits atop a bed of mixed salad greens
Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried green tomatoes, feta cheese crumbles, drizzled with remoulade sauce

Salads
House Salad
Mixed salad greens, diced tomato, cucumber, shredded cheese, croutons, and red onion. Salad dressing: ranch, italian, honey mustard, balsamic vinaigrette
BBQ Chicken Salad
Mixed salad greens, black bean and corn salsa, diced tomato, grilled chicken breast, tortilla strips, bbq ranch dressing

Hand Helds
Motown Philly
Philly cheesesteak, grilled onions & peppers, collard greens, pimento cheese, wrapped in a flour tortilla
Joe Burger
½ lb. angus beef, ltop and grilled brioche bun
Above & Beyond Burger
Plant-based burger, ltop, grilled brioche bun
Love on Top
Fried chicken sandwich, |topped with bacon jam, brioche bun.
Catfish'd
Catfish tacos (fried or grilled), soft corn tortillas, cole slaw.

Bowls
A Southern Affair Bowl
Fried or grilled chicken bowl, sauteed peppers, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, over saffron rice, topped with sweet and spicy sauce
Shrimp Bowl
Veggie Bowl

Entrees
Fried Chicken
3-piece chicken, hand-breaded and southern fried, served with macaroni and cheese and collard greens
Catfish
Wild caught catfish fried or grilled to perfection, served with mashed red potatoes and black-eyed peas
We Belong Together
Jambalaya alfredo: cajun-inspired shrimp, andouille sausage and chicken tossed in a creamy alfredo sauce with collard greens served with a side salad
Smoked Pork Chop
Two tender and savory 6 oz. bone-in pork chops, grilled to perfection. Served with candied sweet potatoes and sauteed green beans
Fried Pork Chop
Two 6 oz. center cut bone-in pork chops, southern fried and drizzled with sweet chili sauce. Served with saffron rice and collard greens

Kids
Kids I Don't Know
Grilled cheese sandwich
Kids I Don't Care
Fried chicken leg
Kids I Don't Want That
Hamburger

Sides
Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey
Collard Greens No Meat Added
Blackeyed Peas
Macaroni & Cheese
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Saffron Rice
Mashed Red Potatoes
Sauteed Green Beans
Side Salad
French Fries

Before I Let Go
Memory Lane
Housemade peach cobbler just like you remember. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an added delight
Nana's Pudding
Fresh bananas, cream cheese custard, whipped cream, and cookies galore.
Real Love
Housemade bread pudding, decadent and classy, filled with flavorful spices and raisins, topped with vanilla rum glaze & caramel drizzle.

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Recent Reviews

JoEllen’s truly stands out as a Southern comfort food destination with heart, history, and real flavor, and after taking in the many recent experiences, it’s easy to understand why so many locals and visitors keep coming back.

From brunch to dinner, JoEllen’s delivers bold, soulful dishes that feel homemade and intentional. Menu favorites mentioned again and again include the catfish, collard greens, shrimp & grits, salmon croquettes, seafood platters,...
January 2026
The Buffet is GONE.. but, everything was still EXCELLENT.. this was my first experience here, introduced by a friend and we came for the buffet.. but, unfortunately the restaurant has removed the buffet and has daily specials instead.. so, I didn’t get to experience the buffet and still got to experience the restaurant as a whole though.. great customer service, impeccable food and awesome views.. I came for a business meeting, slash lunch and you never know who you’ll bump...
December 2025
I had an amazing experience at Joe Ellen’s! The food came out fast, everything tasted incredibly fresh, and the seasoning was perfect—exactly what Southern food should be. Every bite felt homemade and full of flavor. Honestly, this is the best meal I’ve had in Tallahassee so far. I’ll definitely be back! (Shonda provided great service).
November 2025

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JoEllen’s

215 W College Ave #101, Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 999-1779