My husband and I went to breakfast there this morning and oh my goodness this place is a must try! Skip the chain places like Starbucks and Cafe Nero and walk to Ellie's. I got a Vanilla Latte that was so smooth and perfectly flavored (not too sweet, but still had notes of vanilla). We also ordered the Almond Croissant and Raspberry Rose Croissant: heavenly! They're giant, so I had to take half of each to go. Then, we got the quiche! FLAVORFUL and the crust was delicious! Everything except the hot latte came out almost immediately! Though there was a little bit of a line, the cashier was quick and everyone had somewhere to sit! We sat at the counter, but there were families and people working eating there as well! Cute, farm to table style restaurant! Definitely a must on the RI bucket list! read more

Ellie's - Raspberry Rose Croissant & the Almond Croissant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

We stopped by here to pick up some croissants after being told by a friend that they have the best croissants in Rhode Island! As a lover of bread, we had to check it out when we were in town. Because of the timing of everything, we didn't have room in our stomachs for the croissants till the day after, but we had the quiche of the day pretty soon after we picked it up and enjoyed it! Came with a nice side salad as well. While the croissants were day old, they were still delicious - and I could only imagine how amazing they'd be if we had a toaster... Next time! What really made me come write the review though was the monkey bread. The monkey bread was hands down one of the best monkey breads I've ever had! Next time we're in town, we're coming back for the monkey bread and trying the croissants fresh and warm or toasted. Until next time, Ellie's! read more

Ellie's - display case - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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The coffee is ok. The staff is a little snooty though for being downtown. I am more of a Dunkin' Doughnuts person anyways. $3.36 for a cup of Jo? It's a dollar cheaper for the same size at Starbucks. I went where the elite meet to eat for breakfast on the West End of Providence. A place that has been in the neighborhood well over half a century. The food and the service were awesome and the price was right as well. read more

Greeted at the door by friendly staff, bright cheery ambiance, nice chai latte and poutine.

Greetings from California! I was out and about sight seeing and came across this gem! The restaurant is so thoughtfully curated and designed (look how beautiful that plate is!) More importantly dessert and drinks were FANTASTIC! The staff were nice and engaging too! Hoping we have time to visit again before we leave! read more

Ellie's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Ambiance was great and service was super. The restaurant had a great selection of drinks and food, the deserts were great! I got the macaroons and loved them. My mom got the cheese cake and said it was worth all of the calories. I'm very picky with my ice coffee but this one was perfect. Mom got the espresso martini and said it was really good Would recommend if you are going to a show at PPAC and would love a bite before hand :) read more

Ellie's - Macaroons and Iced Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

What a fantastic gem of a place. We wandered in on a snowy Sunday afternoon for some tea, and staying for a delicious brunch/lunch. We tried the famous roasted pork belly sandwich with pepper jelly, spicy mayo, broccoli rabe and crispy provolone cheese! We also tried a wonderful French toast special. Ellie's is a Providence must. They have an incredible selection of pastries, teas, coffees and breakfast sandwiches. The space is well ventilated and feels like a spacious Parisienne bakery! The staff are warm and friendly! read more

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Everything was great.We laughter so hard about how fancy they made my sandwich sound with the Hens egg. It is Oder and they bring it to your table and it is all very nice but in now way an inexpensive breakfast. About 20.00 a person read more

Cute pastry and breakfast spot for dining in. Had egg sandwich and it was tasty. Though you sit anywhere, they serve you at your table which is nice. Would recommend. read more

Ellie's - Matcha Latte and egg Ellie's Signature Breakfast Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Ellie's is a cute little brunch spot on the corner. It was a little crowded. But ordering didn't take too long. I ordered a basic sandwich. Egg and cheese. I don't remember them having an option other than pork sausage. The croissant was really good especially with the jam or preserves they put on there. Would definitely come back to try another item on the menu. read more

Ellie's - Croissant with egg and cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Place is CLOSED!!!!!!! Really would have helped to know before paying 38$ to park this is ridiculous!!!!! read more

We visited Rhode Island and loved this spot! We got to talk to the owner who was so kind and welcoming, and she shared how her father used to own the place (I believe a pharmacy). We got to see her paintings on the wall and photos in the bathroom. We ordered poutine and loved it. It was such a busy day and they were on top of everything. read more

Such an adorable place! Made me so happy my travel partner found this gem and all I had to do was show up. Coffee options were great and my breakfast sandwich hit the spot. I wanted to go back to try all the pastries and other options I had such a hard time choosing between. Sadly we only had one more day there! Highly recommend you stop in here!!! read more

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Lovely ambience, super friendly service, and delicious food. Loved the portion size and price felt reasonable for being in downtown. Breakfast Sandwich with avocado: on an English muffin. Simple yet delicious due to the tomato jam. Perfect size for a light breakfast. Lavender vanilla latte: was ok for me, not too sweet. This is probably because I'm not that into coffee. Bouchon: my favorite thing here. Chocolate brownie that's the perfect size to get rid of your sweets craving. Service and ambience: Warm and friendly. Plenty of space indoors and outdoors to seat at. There was a musician playing outside. Cute and clean bathroom. I would totally love to come here to read or get some work done. COVID precaution: masks not worn by employees, outdoor seating available and seating did not feel crowded. read more

Ellie's - Lavender Vanilla Latte, Ellie's Signature Breakfast Sandwich, Bouchon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Fun busy cafe on a Sunday morning! There's a line the entire time that I'm there, and I guess it's a great place for people watching on a Sunday morning (I was visiting from nyc). The breakfast egg sandwich has hints of nutmeg (not my favorite spice in most dishes), and I don't see anything special. Iced cortado is alright, and the croissant isn't bad. Pastry and coffee didn't live up to my expectation, so I'd have to give it a 3 stars, unfortunately. Great location in downtown Providence with decent vibe though. read more

Ellie's - almond croissant, iced cortado, egg sandwich with avocado - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Located at the corner of Westminster & Union streets in downtown Providence, 10 minute walk from RISD (15 from Brown), Ellie's is a clean, casual, cozy & bright cafe with a welcoming atmosphere. Good coffee, variety of pastries, macaroons, breakfast sandwich, quiche, avocado toast, etc. Fresh ingredients, appetizing presentation, friendly staff; free WiFi, bus your own mugs/dishes/utensils; not cheap but not overpriced either, reasonable for quality & value; good luck with street parking. Support your local small businesses & cafes read more

Love it! Poutine was excellent! Enjoy our ham, egg and cheese croissant. The Parisian Iced Coffee is out of this world!!!

I strolled into Ellie's for lunch on a chilly weekday and was transported to an entirely different world. The ambiance is giving French boulangerie and the food stands up to high-level French pastry standards. I had to wait in a bit of a line because it was so busy, but the food came out quickly after I ordered. I grabbed a gingerbread coffee and an egg and cheese breakfast sandwich on a croissant. The warming gingerbread spices in the coffee were everything you'd want on a cold winter day. The croissant was lovely--flaky, buttery, and everything you could hope for. The tomato jam on the egg sandwich brightened everything up nicely too! TLDR: Go, try all of their pastries, and try to pick an off-peak time to check it out! (And if you do find an off-peak time to go and you read this review...can you let me know what that time is!?) read more

Ellie's - Egg & Cheese on a Croissaint - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Morning Hours at Ellie's Bakery. It was love at first site. So charming, So welcoming, So lovely. The tomato jam peeked my interest (first time for everything) - I had to try the Breakfast sandwich. I was greeted by the softest and most delectable English Muffin. and that Tomato Jam was a great (surprisingly sweet) addition. I also think I just found my favorite Matcha latte of all time! I enjoyed mine with Honey and Almond Milk. Plenty of indoor seating and outdoor seating. Street Parking Available. Can get busy on weekends but I completely support the hype. What a magical place! Highly recommend! read more

Ellie's - Ellie's Signature Breakfast Sandwich and Matcha Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Ellie's was our first choice to host our dear friends for brunch on the day we were married. We had enjoyed their salted caramel cake and a few coffee visits previously, and knew it would be a lovely fit. Our time together was filled with delight. Between the delicious food, exceptional service, and lovely art, we created lovely memories. We were treated with kindness and warmth and delicious treats of all sorts. We also savored every last bite of cake after our vows. And the croissants! Scrumptious! Thank you Ellie's for creating such a tremendous hub for our community in Providence. We savored our time with you and look forward to seeing you soon. read more

Haven't been here in a while. They are Only serving breakfast and lunch-I asked if they would be bringing back dinner and unfortunately not at this time. I had a deliciously fresh salad and blood orange hibiscus Ice t. My little macaron crunch bars were insane-tasted like an old school nutty buddy! Yum! read more

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Ellie's is a charming little cafe in downtown Providence. I stopped in on a Saturday for lunch, and it was bustling! You order at the counter and find a table, and we didn't have any trouble finding a place to sit as they have many tables both indoors and outdoors. I ordered a turkey BLT and a blood orange hibiscus iced tea. The tea was unique and really tasty. The sandwich was classic and well executed. After enjoying lunch, I decided to get one of their highly rated croissants to go - I tried the raspberry lemon cheesecake croissant. It was INCREDIBLE!! You can't miss trying them, and I highly recommend a visit to Ellie's! read more

Ellie's - Turkey BLT - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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A new favorite in Providence! The food is delicious, both tasty, and presented nicely. The place itself presents Providence vibe!

Late evening dessert with a great cocktail menu. As expected, slim pickings when you get there 1 hr before close, but we managed to order the last 2 slices of pina colada cake (soaked in rum). Delicious and not too sweet as you might imagine and nut free. Not pictured, but equally tasty was the crème brûlée, macarons and hazelnut pudding. The coffee, well, if you like a legit cup that's prepared the European way, this is you spot. The cappuccino actually tastes like coffee not warm milk with a hint of coffee. Just wish it was closer to get one every week. A must stop. read more

Ellie's - Cappuccino and pina colada cake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I almost selected another bakery over this Ellie's but I was very glad I did not. The bakery had a wonderful atmosphere. My pastry was served on a real dish as was my coffee. No paper, no plastic and this completely adds to the dining experience. Coffee was very good. read more

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I thought price is on the high side and good choices are limited. All in all, it was pretty OK. Tough to find parking nearby in downtown Providence. read more

I stopped by the place looking to pick up some quick breakfast bites. The place was crowded and the staff was friendly and pleasant. My family liked the pastries (especially the almond croissant) and the coffee was good. read more

Very charming cafe with delicious coffee, lattes and pastries. There was this lady (older) who may have been the owner, who was so kind and helpful. I love the personal touch of these small independent cafes. I wish them all the luck and would definitely come back if I'm in the area. I'm fact, this was the second time my daughter came back to this place after touring Brown some months ago. read more

I have been wanting to try all of the pastries at Ellie's for a long time. I recently found myself wanting to try more macaroons and knew Ellie's had them. We tried a few different flavors: pistachio, lemon lavender, chocolate peanut butter, and caramel apple spice. All of them were tasty but not really my style. The flavors were a bit too strong, I could only finish the chocolate one. The other sweets we tried were kind of meh. The macaroon "crunch bar" tasted like a protein bar and the bouchon just wasn't as yummy as it looked. The star of the show, however, was their chocolate chip toffee cookie. That was definitely delicious. A little hint of salt made all the flavors of the chocolate & toffee even better. Everything we got was tiny and came to $16. So prices are definitely high. I'm hoping to go back and give them another chance. Maybe I'm missing something. 3 stars for now! read more

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If I were to dream up the perfect breakfast/brunch establishment this would be it! A casual, yet refined, French cafe atmosphere with lots of natural light, modern design, and antique decorations delivers the perfect setting for expertly-crafted French cuisine. Although we didn't try the baked goodies displayed at the counter, I have no doubt they were as wonderful as our choices. I had the croque monsieur which was fantastically rich, flavorful and perfectly over-the-top for a weekend brunch. My husband had a breakfast croissant stacked full of ham, greens, avocado and cheese which was light, flaky, and one of the best he's ever had. And what brunch isn't complete without an adult drink or two? Forget average mimosas -- they offer a variety of creative day-drinking specialties. The aperol spritz & dry cider were the perfect capstone to a great meal. Don't miss this gem! read more

Nice, spacious café in downtown Providence right across from PPAC with plenty of drinks, pastries, and other food options. The space is nice, but the layout is a bit clustered with a big pillar in the middle and it can get quite busy, making it feel hectic. They are known for their cakes and pastries, though, which I definitely agree are the highlight of their menu. They also offer baking classes, although they are quite pricey. Outside of the sweets, I'm a bit less impressed with their offerings. Food and coffee is good, but there are other options nearby that are cheaper and, in my opinion, better. I will say the presentation at Ellie's is always great if you're dining in, so if you're into the aesthetic of your meal or coffee you'll enjoy it. read more

Eclectic place downtown Providence. Order at counter and seat yourself. Great coffee bar. Friendly service. Chicken salad was ok dressing was not that good. Chicken sandwich with sun dried tomato was ok, the Pedro was over powering. The pork belly sandwich was not good. It had competing flavors and pork was all fat. The bread the sandwiches was the best part of the meal. read more

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Enjoyed a lovely breakfast here after visiting Providence for the weekend. The decor inside is just too cute, one of the nicest cafes I've been to. Definitely arrive early if you would like a table as it is first come first serve. You are given a number when you order and have to find your own table. As for food, we ordered the quiche and avocado toast. Both were extremely good! The food menu is limited, however I tend to find when there is a smaller menu, everything is good! read more

Ellie's - Quiche du Jour and Avocado Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Cute little spot with a menu that serves you well. Lovely atmosphere, delicious tomato jam and efficient staff. My food came out quickly and was fine before I knew it. Breakfast sandwich was so flavorful, tomato jam was definitely a hit! read more

Ellie's - Ellie's Signature Breakfast Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

CHARM, CHARM, CHARM In a world filled with negativity and discontent; stepping through the doors of Ellie's is like stepping back in time to a 192O's Parisian cafe. When the doors close behind you, the big bad ugly world is entirely shut out. At least for the short time that you are inside this charming cafe. Ample, comfortable seating. (I especially like the captains arm barstools.) Soft and on trend music plays in the background and quiet conversations create an inviting reason to stay inside to eat your meal rather than to choose to sit outside at one of the many bistro tables available. You wait in line to order from a limited but well planned menu. There is something for all tastes. The greeting from the staff is warm and sincere. The food prep is swift and delicious. The cafe is tastefully designed and serene. It's just ALL SO CIVILIZED. I love it here. I wish I had discovered it two days ago when we arrived in Providence. I would have come come for breakfast each day. I'll definitely be back tomorrow. Well done! Ellie's STAFF and proprietors deserve a standing ovation! read more

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Staff very professional and courteous Atmosphere cozy Chocolate croissant dry , pricey and hardly any chocolate Not what I expected read more

Decided to try this great little find. The service was fabulous and genuine with lots of smiles. I was very pleased with the food and the freshness of it. The ambiance was relaxing and inviting. I would highly recommend this little gem to all those who are local, but especially those who are traveling! Give it a try and let me know what you think... read more

Ellie's - Eclectic wall around the bathroom! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Such a lovely spot on Providence. There's a parking garage practically next door. We had my daughter's baby shower at Ellie's. The staff was so sweet and accommodating. They decorated the place beautifully and had a signature nonalcoholic cocktail designed for both my daughter and her husband. They set up a gift table and a children's table complete with a paper tablecloth for decorating with the colored pencils the restaurant provided. Guests were provided with delicious pastries to take home a party favors. The sandwiches and pastries were delicious. The cake baker decorated the cake to match my daughter's invitations. It's been two weeks since we had the party and we're still receiving rave reviews from friends and family about Ellie's. read more

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Ellies is a quaint bakery on Weybosset Street in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. It has the style and feel of the European boulangerie. They offer lunch (sandwiches and soups) and dinner (full meals) and walk in Café and prices are not too high. The coffee is very good, as is the pastries... The kounin aman pastry is incredible and the bostock bread is great. Ellies egg sandwiches are also amazing... I don't think there is anything here that isn't good. You can't go wrong with any of your choices - they are all great. The staff here is incredibly friendly, They will be happy to help you out and help you choose what you want to eat if needed. read more

The new Ellie's across from the PPAC is roomy and airy. Lots of windows and lots of tables and chairs, makes this new cafe a wonderful place to get a coffee, tea, drink, lite lunch or quick bite. Their menu is varied. They serve breakfast, lunch, dinner and anything in between. Their sandwiches, desserts and pastries are very good and they fill a niche for French fare that is difficult to find in downtown Providence. read more

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