Definite breakfast/brunch must try. We first tried Ellen's at their McKinney location a couple years ago. Wife has been hooked on the garlic mushroom scramble. Caution: the garlic is powerful. The pancake potpie is a neat brunch item. But the grits benedict have that fill your belly, stick to your bones vibe. Always fresh, bursting flavors. Friendly staff, inviting setting, quick service for a table of 2. This is our breakfast go to when we are visiting. read more

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Wow!! I came here with some colleagues to celebrate our last end of year meeting, and I was pleasantly surprised by the food. I ordered a pancake pot pie with a side of biscuits and my manager ordered pancakes for the table. The plate for the pancake pot pie looked tiny, so I ordered extra food just in case. Turns out I didn't need to do that! I am incredibly full still and delighted by the creativity in their menu. My colleagues ordered several mushroom entrees and the service was kind and fast, they even switched tables after a minor problem. I hope to bring my family here sometime soon! Also, they have an incredible photo wall so fantastic on ambiance too! read more

Ellen's - Biscuits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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We came here for Saturday brunch and it wasn't busy at all; we were seated right away. It has a clean and neutral look to it, with zero frills. The service was very good. Our waiter was smiley, helpful, and her timing was always spot on! The entire staff did a great job with clearing out plates and actively cleaning vacant areas. I got the Big Ol' Pancake Breakfast with Turkey Sausage. The pancakes were delicious - fluffy with a soft crisp around the edges. No butter needed. The eggs, sausage and hash brown were pretty standard. I do wish the juices they offer were fresh squeezed and not fountain juice. Other than that, a pretty good experience. read more

Ellen's - Big Ol' Pancake Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The food was delicious!! So many choices I had a hard time deciding, but the server was great at helping me to narrow down my choices. The restaurant was clean and quiet. The fish and grits did not disappoint and neither did the "rack of balls". read more

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The service was outstanding. Isaac had the perfect combination of attentiveness and patience. The food was incredible. There were three of us for breakfast. It's a good place for coffee drinkers, and there are plenty of choices on the coffee and tea menu. The Huevos Benedict is a new favorite for a Benedict connoisseur. The fried tomato Benedict, and the pancakes and eggs were a hit. The place has good lighting, and at 8:30 was quiet for conversation. We can't wait to visit again and try the lunch menu! read more

Ambiance is dated Casa Linda memories of a beautiful, now torn down home, (mansion type), on Buckner Blvd. It's very clean, bright and open feeling. Plenty of eating space and a very nice bar. Breakfast and lunch is their specialty. It might not be open at night. I am not sure. The food is tasty and delicious and the menu offers low cal selections if desired. The manager is very friendly and welcoming and the wait staff very attentive and accommodating. I am glad we have a nice restaurant in our Casa Linda area, where you can visit without loud blaring music and the loud clatter of dishes and loud chatter of voices! read more

I have eaten at other Ellen's restaurants, but this was my first time at this location. It has a nice open feel, clean and minimal decorations, and that was just fine with me. The service was excellent! I was sat right away, my waiter arrived at the table within a minute to get my drink, and I ordered within 5 minutes. The food was really good. I had the grilled chicken sandwich and it was very tasty. I will definitely go back to this restaurant. read more

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We came here with my family and fiancé for a quick lunch after visiting the arboretum for pumpkin patch. The place was beautiful and beautifully decorated for Halloween. I got the mushroom Swiss burger with garden salad which was truly amazing and so flavorful. The service was pretty good as well. I highly recommend this restaurant whether is for a quick breakfast or a quick lunch. read more

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Stopped by Ellen's after a day at the Arboretum. I was really impressed, The space is beautiful. It's modern and new and the food was really good as well. I got a grilled chicken salad and the chicken was juicy and fresh. Will come back next time we are at the Arboretum read more

Ellen's - Grilled Chicken Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This restaurant has been on my Must Visit list for a while. Their commercials are funny & appealing. The pancake pot pie is delicious! Don't let the size fool you. It is very filling. I took a little les than half home. I was also pleased with the size of the coffee cup! I didn't get a picture of the menu, but it definitely had lots of yummy options. I'll be back to try something else soon. I went during the week around 10 AM, so there weren't many patrols in the restaurant. I was seated quickly in the open booth area. I knew what I wanted, so I placed my order right away & it was brought out promptly. They have a couple of TV's in the main area that also has bar. And they played pretty good music at a reasonable volume. read more

Ellen's - Pancake pot pie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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The cheese grits were awesome. Service was great. Food was overpriced. Not enough gravy on the biscuits and gravy.

We arrived for brunch shortly after 11:00 a.m. and there was only about a 5-minute wait and we were quickly seated in a cozy booth. The dining room was bright with tons of natural light pouring in from the windows, I loved the color scheme of the restaurant and the beautiful tiles on the floor. The waitress quickly took our drink orders and the coffee came out piping hot, so perfect for this cold December morning. I ordered the Chilaquiles Verdes, which were one of today's specials and had my eggs prepared over medium and it came topped with skirt steak, Mexican crema and queso fresco and served with a side of refried beans. The beans were deliciously seasoned and the perfect consistency, not too thin and not too thick and also not completely pureed so they had a nice texture to them as well. The skirt steak was just a little tough and could have been marinated in onions to help tenderize it a bit and would have also lended it more flavor. So chilaquiles were perfection, the chips were thick and cut into bite-sized pieces and the salsa verde had the perfect balance of savor and acidity that brought a bright punch to the dish. Paired with the mellowness of the Mexican crema and the queso fresco, each bite was better than the last. Founded in Sandy Hook, CT, Ellen's also contributes a portion of their profits to support the victims of the Sandy Hook shooting and I think that is a beautiful mission that I'm going to continue to support. I can't wait until my next visit! read more

Ellen's - Chilaquiles Verdes with skirt steak and eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Cute atmosphere, the food was truly meh, ordered hash browns well done and they were barely cooked. Ordered a ham and cheese omelette it had a peculiar taste. There are too many other choices around for a better breakfast. Probably won't go back: read more

Amazing staff!! Food was sooo amazing! The ambiance was amazing, relaxed, calm, and awesome.

Clean, Bright, and Spacious Diner. Friendly Service. Robust coffee; mug always filled. It's Sunday, so it took awhile for our order to arrive at our table. As for my Big Ol'Breakfast, only my "Biscuits and Gravy" was hot and delicious. I wasn't happy with the rest of my plate that had already turned cold of "scrambled eggs", "bacon", and "hash brown" when served. Cheers! read more

Ellen's - Big Ol' Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast - cold were the eggs, hash brown, and, bacon, such a shame! (09/01/24) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Sunday wait for 5 at 1 was about 40 mins. The passion fruit mimosa was so good. Their cheesy grits are perfect. The fried jalapeño cheesy grit balls are a must. My friends raved about how perfect the pancakes were. They seemed ok to me but I don't really like pancakes. The best dish was the mushroom, garlic scramble. read more

Ellen's - Grits Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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OMG this food was so good! A friend suggested while we visited Dallas. No wait to be seated on a midweek late morning. Service was ok. Portions were huge. The pancakes fell a little short for me, but they were fluffy and the syrup was good. Everything else -- delicious. Definitely a hip, diner feel. read more

Avoid the chicken salad sandwich. It's nondescript and bland bland bland. The croissant isn't fresh and the chicken salad has little flavor. 1/5 my wife's eggs Benedict was fantastic and the Mac and cheese side is exceptional. Tastes homemade like Mamaw used to make. Service is always with a smile. Prompt and friendly. But they always seat us across from the waitress station which smells like bleach and is very cleanly and tidy but noisy. read more

Ellen's - Eggs Benedict and chicken salad croissant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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MISSED THE MARK! The name alone should've been my first clue--Ellen's doesn't exactly scream southern kitchen, and truth be told, I don't know many Ellens who can throw down in the kitchen like that anyway. The setting has a touch of southern charm, and the staff were warm, welcoming, and clearly familiar with the menu--though that turned out to be a mixed blessing. I came in ready to judge the place by a classic: southern fried chicken, with baked beans and fried okra on the side. Unfortunately, I was informed that the fried chicken is no longer served, even though it's still listed on the menu. That was disappointment number one--and a big one--because if a spot claims southern roots, the fried chicken is the measuring stick. After regrouping, I went with the grilled pork chop, sticking with the same sides. What I received was a small, well-seasoned and nicely grilled chop--tender and flavorful. So far, not bad. The fried okra was respectable too--crispy and well-done. But the baked beans? More like pork and beans straight from a can, masked by wishful thinking. After a few bites, I had to call an audible and requested a swap for black-eyed peas. That's when it truly unraveled. The black-eyed peas arrived swimming in a watery, greenish broth, bland and barely held together by bits of what looked like chopped ham. At that point, I knew it was time to cut my losses. I finished the pork chop and okra, paid my respects--and the bill--and made a quiet exit. In short, this wasn't the southern culinary experience I had hoped for. Nice folks, decent vibe, but the kitchen missed the mark. read more

Solid choice for breakfast. No wait on Saturday at 10:30a after making a lap at White Rock Farmers Market. Pancakes are fluffy & maple syrup is the real deal. read more

Ellen's - Mushroom garlic scrambled - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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I could easily go 1 star but the ambiance is clean and modern, actually attractive, so I bumped it up one star. But the food is not good. We went here for Sunday brunch. There was a bit of a wait but overall not too bad. The wife had the shrimp and grits, which, at $23 was overpriced even if the shrimp had been fresh. But the shrimp were not fresh. There was a strong ammonia smell that emanated from her plate, and each shrimp she ate had a strong ammonia taste. That means that the shrimp were old and should have been discarded. She ate a few but feared getting sick so she did not eat the shrimp and instead I ended up paying $23 for bowl of grits. Luckily she did not get sick that day but a restaurant should not put a customer in that position. I had the blue cheese burger and it was nothing short of abysmal. It was easily one of the worse burgers I have ever eaten. Let me put it this way: if that burger had been my first, I would never eat another burger for the rest of my life. The burger was dry, had no flavor, was overcooked, and did even have lettuce or tomato. I asked for medium and got well done. There were big chunks of bacon fat which I detest. The blue cheese was flavorless. It was just awful and I could not finish it. A complete waste of $14. And I always finish my burger. My Bloody Mary was ok and at $12 priced fairly, and my side cup of chili was actually pretty good, no beans, just meat. Overall, it is hard to imagine what would motivate me to return to this restaurant. It was not an inexpensive brunch and honestly it was a complete waste of money. read more

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Okay, I just moved to Dallas this weekend but have been wanting to try this place for their pancake pot pie for MONTHS. Finally got to try it today! The place is super cute. Decorated really well and had the prettiest curtains. Had a great long bench for waiting too, which we did, but was no longer than they estimated it would be. First off, our waiter Jessica was great. When I ordered the pancake pot pie she came back to tell me there was none left. I was so sad because that's the whole reason I came! BUT she came back and told me they were making another one for me and I was pumped. Thanks Jessica! The pancake pot pie was everything I thought it would be and more. For the price, it's pretty huge. I was only able to eat 1/3 of it. It's the perfect mix of salty and sweet. Pancakes were nice and fluffy and the eggs were yummy. The bacon was such a great addition! My brother got the chicken friend chicken. He rated the chicken a 4.5 out of 5 ( he's really picky.). He loved the gravy that came with out. He got French fries and Mac n cheese as his side. He said the French fries were typical, nothing crazy amazing. He didn't love the mac n cheese, said it was more buttery than cheesy, but again, he's picky. We are die hard Kraft Mac n cheese fans so that may be why. Will definitely be back! Try it out if you like breakfast! Or even lunch. read more

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Excellent brunch spot with very good drinks as well. The staff is very friendly and welcoming.

Hashbrowns and eggs were very good. Buttery Pancakes were legit gross. Not fluffy, I had to tear them apart. Kind of sour like maybe too much baking soda or something. IHOP has better and they are a chain restaurant. I took 2 bites. I let the waitress know and she said they have had this recipe for years???? If you are the owner of Ellen's and reading this, pls try your pancakes again and go to other breakfast places to compare. It also said chicken sausage on the menu but it was Turkey. It was still good and greasy which is how I like sausage. My almond latte was bitter. Ascension coffee is better. Nice ambiance! I spent a total of $26 with tip. I would not eat here again. read more

Waited forever for this place to open. Inside is cute, and seems like they have a lot of seating. It's super loud though... they need some rugs or something to absorb that noise. The bathroom was also a little messy. Service was friendly and quick. Food was on point. I've been to the other location and it lives up to the same hype. Huge portion of the chicken fried chicken which comes with two sides. read more

Ellen's - Fried chicken sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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What did I just experience? I'm not from here. My friend said this place just opened and she's been to their other location. Okay... fine. Her, myself, and her baby were sat in the bar area in a booth. Perfect! That was the only perfect part of the dining experience. We sit down and it takes a minute but, someone comes and take our drink order... then another person, and another person asked if someone already took our drink order... even after all those people asked, it still took forever for our espresso martinis to come out.. I'm as confused as you right now too. After we get our drinks, we put in an order of pimiento cheese. Good! But.... When we got our check it literally says pimiento cheese and then added $1 for pita chips. WHAT?? I double checked the menu. It says pimiento cheese served WITH toasted pita chips. It's like ordering spinach artichoke dip but, you don't get chips unless you pay $1. It wasn't even a lot of chips compared to the amount of pimiento cheese. See photos for reference. The menu and the dish. The "manager" came over and said "that's how the system rings it in." What?? What type of response is that? My friend ordered the big ol breakfast.... First, the server kept asking her the same question. I wasn't fully paying attention but, I could've told you what she ordered. The food comes out and my friend realizes, it's missing the bacon... she calls the server over and this B looks at her and says "that's how it comes." FOUR sausage Patties! Who eats that many patties?! Again, I go back to reference the menu... my English as a second language a** read it 4 times. It definitely says it comes with bacon and your choice of sausages... so my friend said "just bring me a side of bacon, I want my bacon." The server walks away and the table by us ordered the same thing and she says to them "you want a side of bacon too??" Check this out.... The check comes out and I tell her I want to see how she rung it up. She rung up "no bacon, all sausage." I can't even... I ordered the chili and egg. I typically like chili omelette. This was literally a bowl of chili with 2 eggs on top. I asked for sunny side up and it was medium. I did have to add some salt and a whole lot of hot sauce. I feel like the dish needs some texture or something... Also, I had to beg to get water refill. I was just drinking melted ice at one point. Which I understand is water but, I wanted actual water. Overall, I don't live here but, if I did, I would not come back purely for the service. Both the server and manager sucked. Plus, the food wasn't that great. Sorry, not sorry. read more

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This place is an enjoyable spot for breakfast or lunch. Ive been with friends and family on separate occasions. They have some many yummy choices. read more

My wife and I love Ellen's, our home away from home. The food is great and down home style. Wife loves their meatloaf and very generous portion. A favorite for many, try it !. The sides are like grandma used to make, excellent and very tasty. I love their breakfasts especially pancakes and special syrup. We've sampled most of the menu and it's just very "plumb good" as we say in Texas. Service is excellent, attentive without being intrusive. read more

the food was really good. our server dulce was nice. the ambiance of the restaurant was beautiful & kind of antique but nice. i loved it. our whole meal was around $50 read more

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This location in Casa Linda is fairly new so we decided to give it a try.. I went ahead and ordered the big ol' breakfast and I was actually really good. I didn't notice the pancakes were on the fluffier side, but they were also good. I wasn't able to finish my pancakes, but I brought them home. Our server was nice and polite.. I believe we made it here at just the right time as I can see this location getting pretty busy, even though it was raining outside people kept coming in. Overall, everything was really good and we will definitely come back. read more

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The service was great. Food was average, nothing special but did taste well. I ordered a traditional breakfast.

I thoroughly enjoyed Ellen's. It the best out to eat home cooked meal I have had in a while. The service was quick and precise. I think I made it within the last 30 minutes so servers were cleaning up. The light colored furniture and big windows give a big bright affect so it just invites good energy. The catfish was crispy and light. The shrimp and grits were the highlight. They were seasoned and the shrimp were not tough. The hash browns could have been crispier but I made due. The French toast was regular. Didn't taste or feel like Texas toast but it was decent. Add this to your list of brunch places to try with a friend. read more

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For appetizers, we tried the Rack Balls. Crab and Cheese ones were our favorites! We ordered the Pancake Pot Pie, 100/10 recommend! The flavor and the stack were impeccable. Definitely a hidden gem if you're hungry! read more

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After waiting years for a proper breakfast joint to replace my beloved Barbecs the community gets this sad replacement. If only the traffic and tight parking was worth it as it would be if visiting Johns on lower Greenville Ave, but it's not. Strolled in to the head of the hostess seriously swipping snd surfing her cell phone. No nice greeting just a moderate enthusiasm and no smile. The interior is quite clean and fresh like a cold hospital really but then you see the logo and feel like you're in a cult recruiting center or maybe a California colonic spa. It doesn't communicate food! Coffee was wonderful and served w cream and spoon though I asked for it black, listening or ? Ordered the classic or traditional whatever w sausage after given a choice of patty or link I got both, does it come this way? Why give me a choice then? Does the waiter know the menu? Eggs were perfectly cooked over easy as requested. Rarely done these days. Cook is obviously skilled so why was everything else cold and seemed blanched ready to plate on demand. Hash browns were undercooked too. Cold food is the worst. Good came way too quick to be freshly cooked. Grits were so hot I burned my tongue which admittedly I'm sure the manager must be loving after reading this review. lol. Just the tip it will be fine. I can't see why I'd ever want to go back which is sad since I live in the neighborhood. When you check out you have to answer multiple questions and your hustled to tip far above the common 15%! Crazy. For what? The service is almost non existent and no one knows the menu. What real service could you think to suggest 18-22% as a norm? I love tipping well but when you shove it down our the throats and Have such a mediocre service and product how can you seriously do that to the customer? Then there are more questions and a review? How about a real person come by and ask how things are? Do you not know or understand the 8 steps of service? read more

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Good food and the service was fast. The salmon plate was excellent! If you get the chance, go!

This place is always fantastic, great service, friendly and fast. The food is always hot and fresh. The ambiance and decor is well thought out. read more

Ellen's - This was the pork tinga tacos..... - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Oh my gosh people, is my world turning? This place never changes, simply the best, the menu is fantastic, try the French Toast and I still swear they squeeze their own orange juice. Such goodness, freshness and with that comes Happinespiness. I've eaten just about the whole menu and I was never disappointed. Always left satisfied, Try the Hevoes Rancheros/ ranch eggs. I find that my favorite. Come by, try this..you just might think your in a different world. Really. Friendly Fast service with a sunshine smile...Nice, relaxing, you might not want to leave. read more

We had a nice brunch here recently. The grilled cheese was great. The burger and fries were tasty and the salad was huge. The Joe's cheesy balls were a great appetizer. There is plenty of seating inside and on the patio. The service was a little slow but they were busy. read more

Ellen's - Mixed field green salad with chicken added - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Amazing service and good. Chicken fried chicken is a must try. Food is great. Love their sides.

Yelp review 8-14-24 Ellen's Cafe - N Buckner location Server Natasha AMBIANCE ~ Lite and bright with half booth, half tables and tables throughout. Restaurant looked and smelled very clean. And their AC works, so bring a jacket and I am not complaining in this hot Texas heat. It was wonderful. SERVICE Shout out for good service! Natasha was helpful, knowledgeable about the menu and gave us great suggestions. The only bummer is we were ordering mimosas and they were out of a lot of the juices, probably because this was a Tuesday and they had a big brunch weekend? Natasha our server was very sweet & was mindful of our conversations. She took care of us without being overbearing, and was accommodating and friendly. The food runners were also prompt and courteous and I appreciated the positive vibe of everyone. I would say also review your ticket very well, we were not given the happy hour discount and I had to go back in and get that fixed. The manager was very accommodating and fix the price and gave me a coupon to use for next time I came in so that was very appreciated for the inconvenience. FOOD/DRINKS Coffee Blood Orange Mimosa Avocado Tacos French Toast The food was on point. The eggs were cooked perfectly! homemade salsa with the avocado tacos was delish. The French toast was divine and the coffee and blood orange mimosa hit the spot definitely on my go to list for brunch and breakfast and lunch. They are open early and close early so get over there and eat. Very happening brunch spot with local regulars. RESTROOMS Clean, nice decor. OVERALL We had a great meal and great service. The restaurant was bright & happy and the food was solid. We felt taken care of and appreciated. If you want a solid brunch/lunch with friends definitely bring them here! Tell them Peggy sent you for extra love! read more

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