Ellē Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Ellē, a charming eatery nestled in the heart of Mt. Pleasant, DC, effortlessly blending the vibes of a classic Euro bistro with contemporary American flair. The menu is a thoughtful curation of flavors designed to delight any palate.
Start your day with their exquisite house-made potato bun breakfast sandwich packed with a farm-fresh egg and cheddar, or indulge in a delightful quiche bursting with roasted tomatoes and goat cheese. For lunch, you can't miss the rich Grilled Cheese made on challah bread, or the tangy XO Caesar Salad that redefines a classic.
As evening falls, explore the intricate flavors of Braised Pork Shoulder paired with mole poblano, or savor the Black Pepper Cavatelli for a memorable dinner experience. And don't forget to treat yourself to the show-stopping cheesecake!
Ellē invites you to savor each bite in a cozy, stylish setting, where every dish tells a story and every visit feels uniquely special.
Breakfast
Breakfast Sandwich
On house-made potato bun with farm egg, cheddar cheese & optional sausage or brisket.
Bagels
Yogurt & Granola
Honey labneh, house granola, seasonal jam
Quiche Slice
House-made quiche with roasted tomato, corn, goat cheese, basil pesto. Served with a side salad.
Pastrami Reuben
On sourdough with pastrami, swiss, house-made sauerkraut, fermented mustard & thousand island
Tempeh Burger
On house-made potato roll with american & emmenthaler cheese, bread & butter pickles, seared onion, mustard & remoulade
XO Caesar Salad
romaine, charred broccoli, pickled daikon, sesame breadcrumb, xo dressing (ginger, chili, garlic, shallot, tamari, egg, dijon mustard, parmesan cheese, lemon). FULL PORTION
Jerk Chicken Tenders
slaw, cilantro, jerk sauce, shio koji ranch
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Challah Bread, American Cheese, Cheddar
Lunch
Dinner
Sourdough Bread
toasted or fresh, cultured butter, whey caramel, pickles
XO Caesar Salad
charred broccoli, pickled daikon, sesame breadcrumbs
Smoked Whitefish
crispy caper, pickled fennel, crackers
Grilled Farm Vegetables
goat feta, fava bean salmoriglio, mushroom conserva, hazelnut
Marinated Radicchio
poached quince, gruyere, gourd spiced pecans, balsamic vinegar
Kimchi Toast
napa cabbage, labneh, xo sauce, coconut caramel
Double Smash Burger
american & emmenthaler cheese, kimchi special sauce, fermented mustard, pickles
BBQ Tempeh Burger
fried onion, kimchi bbq sauce, bread & butter pickles, potato roll
Black Pepper Cavatelli
oyster mushroom, radicchio, hazelnut praline
Shio Koji Sweet Potato
granny smith apple, chermoula, castelvetrano olive, pistachio butter
Braised Pork Shoulder
mole poblano, fried polenta, queso fresco
Seared Scallop
paella fried rice, saffron-guajillo aioli, scallion
Fried Brussels Sprouts
aleppo crema, garlic
Roasted Sunchokes
mezcal braised collard greens, house-made bacon, crispy shallots
Honey Goat Cheesecake
charred citrus, cashew, blood orange gelée