Ella's Cafe Espresso & Wine Bar

Ella’s Café is truly a gem! I don’t even live in the area, but I always find myself coming back here because it’s just that perfect. The team is honestly the best in the world so warm, welcoming, and they make you feel right at home every time. The food is absolutely incredible, fresh and flavorful, and you can tell how much care goes into everything they serve. My personal favorite is the Chai Tea Latte!!!! it’s the best I’ve ever had, perfectly balanced and comforting. If you’re looking for a place that combines amazing food, outstanding service, and a cozy atmosphere, Ella’s Café is it.

Nice details with the pink cups and outdoor chairs. Good indoor seating as well. They have a little free library onsite if you’d like to swap out your books.

Great coffee and great food. Everything was fresh, flavorful and prepared with care. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, which made the experience even better. This is definitely a place you must try.

Cute spot Lots of coffee choices Tons of seating here You order and take a number and they drop it off. Excellent espresso!

You definitely need to check this place! We went for brunch on Friday at lunch time and it was so busy! After eating we could understand why! Everything we had was delicious! Pancakes are so fluffy and shakshuka was so good with a lot of tomato! Smoked salmon sandwich was incredible and a very generous portion! Prices are very good for their quality and the portion size. Staff is super nice too!

Absolutely yummy food! Great service, lovely atmosphere! The chai latte was the best I’ve ever had

This might be my favorite place on EARTH right now. Not even kidding. It is so chill, neighborhood VIBES… like your local CHEERS but it’s a coffee shop. Neighbors of all ages come in and chat with each other, sit at the bar, it’s so chill. The staff is nice. They have wifi and they don’t rush you. The food is DELICIOUS and the prices are good. Seriously, I am SO glad this place exists in my neighborhood. Loved it! I will be back. Often! Oh - and the Toastini sandwich is OUT of this WORLD. Like… one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. Literally so so good. 😱😱💗💗🥰🔥🙌

Ella’s is such a great neighborhood spot. It’s my fallback Sunday morning breakfast - delicious, welcoming, and some of the best schug I have ever had.

Great food, amazing coffee! love the vibe in the place and making it my go to on my way to work every da.

This is a sweet little Israeli cafe and wine bar. I had the Israeli breakfast, which was delicious. The service was efficient and friendly. They have ample outdoor dining with most seats facing the street for great people-watching! A bonus is that it's the only breakfast/brunch place in the area on the West side of the street and therefore gets lots of sunshine unless you ask them to open the awning.

Very busy on a Saturday morning but good service and we were able to get a table for four people pretty quickly as people were leaving. Food and drinks came out quickly. Tostini was my favorite and the flakiness of the malawah, wish it came with some meat on the side to make it more savory. Shukas were standard

Cute spot Lots of coffee choices Tons of seating here You order and take a number and they drop it off. Excellent espresso!

Solid cafe in the UES with a wide variety of offerings including coffee drinks and teas. I think this place shines in its variety and flexibility in meeting all your needs. Cute outdoor seating, wifi, not sure if they have bathrooms, but ample indoor seating, allows you to use laptops (not sure on weekends) and a variety of pastries/savory options. The seating faces 2nd ave outside and so it's great people watching and to catch up with a friend. Their bureks are really good, but even better is their rugelach in the morning! The rugelach is absoluuuuuuuutely divine and you must try it. It rivals bread's bakery's excellent chocolate rugelach. The staff are generally friendly and quite helpful as well. It's a cute vibe inside as well. If you're in the area definitely check this place out.

I've always walked by but have never actually made it in until the other day. There's outdoor seating and more tables than I thought inside! I will say that the entire place was full so not sure when you would need to come to get a table. I don't think there's AC or I didn't feel like it was working when I was inside. There's a single stall bathroom in the back. I got a hot vanilla latte and it was not very good.... I would like to come back for food though. At least the to go cup is cute.

I've been hearing amazing things about Ella's for a few years now and finally went to check it out. It was very busy when I arrived around 11 a.m. but I found a free table. I ordered the Israeli breakfast, which was tasty but nothing super special. One of the baristas asked me to move to the bar as I was sitting at a table with two chairs and was only one person. While, I understand it was busy, this was inconvenient and not the nicest. I'm not sure if I'll return.

Super cute coffee and wine shop. Lots of seating, plentiful food and coffee / tea menu. Great for meet ups and remote working. Loved the chai tea - best I've had in a long time! So smooth and creamy! Oatmeal had tons of berries and was filling. Will be back!

Really cute local cafe on the UES! Their coffee is really really good. I'm no coffee connoisseur, but I can tell this isn't like your Starbucks coffee. I recommend their ice vanilla latte -- it's my go-to and what makes me come back every time. And also during the winter season, they have the BEST gingerbread chai latte.

My favorite breakfast spot in UES. LOVE the Israeli Breakfast and coffee is absolutely delicious. Very pleasant ambiance and the service is always very attentive. Highly recommended!

What a hidden gem!! Not only was the location much later than expected, the frink execution was also great! The menu was bigger than I had thought and loved how they had seasonal drinks. As a spiced hot chocolate fan, I went for the blazing fire mocha. It was as if a Mexican hot chocolate and a mocha had a baby - smooth and milky with subtle espresso taste but powerful pepper-y spices! I plan on returning to check out their other baked goods and brunch foods. Staff were kind, although not super outwardly friendly. They have a loyalty card as well as lots of seating options inside. Loved the pink accents and couch in the back. Not sure what the computer policy is but saw someone studying on a weekday. Excited to come back!

Coffee is legit, ambiance is welcoming, service os great. Can't wait to come back. such an amazing spot! Glad I stumbled into the cafe

Ella's Cafe is wonderful. It's a small cozy spot with an extensive menu of beverages, pastries, sandwiches, and Israeli cuisine!! I went with my friend during the week and it was so delicious! I ordered the vegan banana nut muffin and it was delicious! Although I wasn't here during rush hour, I thought the service was super quick and friendly. I would definitely return!

What a great place! It opened in 2021. Daniel Baer, Maurilio Tendilla and Gur Haykin began to work on a menu that derived from recipes that their family loved. They are an Israeli/Mediterranean cafe specializing in Israeli foods. Israeli Toasting to burekas to Jachnun, Malawah and Chalet. Tons of baked goods and wines and beers. I loved meeting my friend here and since it has my daughter's Ella's name, it was doubly more fun! I like the relaxed vibe in the business of the city! My black coffee and muffin were great. You can get a punch card and get the correct number of 'punches' to get a free coffee! It definitely has quality food and a relaxed air all at once!

Perfect little joint! My wife and I had the pleasure of enjoying a tasteful Latte, she got the French Toast and I got the Croissant Sandwich both were perfectly done with a plentiful amount of taste! The staff were friendly and attentive, food came out quick and efficiently! Two seater seating around the place. Will definitely be back!

Came here on a Saturday afternoon with a friend and it was lovely! The staff is super attentive and there are plenty of tables to sit at and we were easily able to get one. I got a decaf americano and it was delicious! They also have a book selection that you can borrow from which I thought was really nice. The ambiance is lovely and a great spot to catch up with someone. Would love to come back later in the day as well for some drinks!

If you want grab and go service Ella's restaurant is the spot. I suggest to go on weekdays during the afternoon as it will be a must more enjoyable experience. The food is authentic, the coffee is tasty and pastries are good when fresh. They have a nice patio area and it's dog friendly. If you go in on weekends and sit down don't expect quality customer service because it's non-existent. On the weekends the place becomes really crowded and unpleasant. I experienced a stand-offish, rude and very inattentive staff, plus you're cramped up against other customers and it's uncomfortable. I went multiple times on different weekends as I thought it was an isolated experience but it was the same cruddy weekend service.

Ella's is a fabulous cafe with delicious food and coffee! I can't recommend it enough!

I recently stopped by Ella's Cafe and absolutely loved it! The Turkish coffee was strong and beautifully served on a wood board, which added a nice touch. We also tried the hot chocolate and cappuccinos, both of which were equally good. Although we only came in for drinks this time, the food options looked delicious--especially the borekas. I'm definitely planning to return to try more of their offerings. Plus, the staff were super friendly, which made the experience even better. Highly recommend Ella's Cafe if you're in the area! They also have a little book nook (take a book/leave a book station) if you want to sit down and read a book while you enjoy your meal.

I came here since I saw they had jachnun and malawah. I came here on a Sunday so the jachnun is only available on Saturday. The malawah was the best I've had outside of Israel. Super flaky with a boiled egg , delicious schug, tahini and Israeli salad. The cappuccino was perfect and rugaleach was a nice sweet ending. I will come back to try more of the menu!

Ella's has more indoor seating than I was expecting, and the few outdoor tables are very popular. The French toast was the star of the show, way better than I expected and I usually don't even like French toast! The pancakes were very fluffy but unfortunately the syrup wasn't maple syrup. The croissant sandy was solid. The food came out pretty quickly and the coffee drinks are good. I look forward to stopping in again!

EVERY TIME we are in NYC, we have to come to Ella's! Its menu is delicious, something for everyone and everyone that works there is so kind and helpful! We've recommended Ella's to friends that live in NYC and those that are visiting and everyone feels the same way.

Ella's is a gem on the upper east side. Very crowded on weekend but that's because everybody loves this place. Shakshuka is my favorite item on the menu. Cooked perfectly, piping hot, and the bread is delicious. Tostini, pancakes, and waffles are all solid choices as well.

Cute place with decent amount of seating that seems to be a good option for lunch. Coffee was average but chai latte was excellent

I was excited to take my three friend here... thank god it wasn't crowded like I'm used to! We ordered lattes to go and while waiting the owner walks up to us mid conversation just to say "hey cobra Kai!" I just smiled and said "thank you" while our group awkwardly were waiting for the owner to leave us alone and move on from this racist comment. But he insists, "common, it's funny. In was funny in my head." Yes, I'm tan and asian and was wearing a hair tie. I guess I do karate too according to the owner. Never coming back again until this current owner drives his CyberTruck outta town.

Definitely keeping this spot on my bookmarked list when in the area. I live in BK and grabbed on my way back running errands. My breakfast burrito held up especially well over a few hours and was so delicious, my iced mocha was equally perfect. Service was kind and fast. Truly grateful I spotted this place!

I've been here a few more times. Baked good are not super consistent. Whole wheat croissant was underbaked in the center last time. Little things like that. Not enough to swear off forever, but unpleasant enough to move into the next cafe.

The food used to be amazing last Year have no idea what happened The lady taking orders is friendly fake with a chance of major attitude coming up. The food quality and presentation looked and tested like airport prepackaged The only reason I gave 3 stars because the prices are responsible

I was in between trips, so I rented a room in the posh Upper East Side on New Year's Eve. I went up to the rooftop of the flat and I spotted Ella's Cafe down below. I thought, blimey, might as well have brekkie there. You know what I'm sayin'? It was dead cute with all these pink chairs and tables, giving off the right vibe, you know. So, I ordered a cuppa and a banging egg, cheese, and tomato croissant. Delish!!!! It was so lush, and the service was spot-on, so it deserves 5 stars.

Cute spot with some good food, options and delicious, iced coffee, but had to leave because they let customers come to the counter and eat inside with their animals. 2 dogs in there in the 15 minutes we were there. Dogs are fine, but they don't belong inside restaurants... gross.

Ella's is our favorite brunch spot! The cute pink shop is able to fit many people in comfortably and has a great menu. They serve a variety of dishes including eggs, breakfast sandwiches, pastries and more. We loved our green shakshuka topped with feta cheese and our usual favorite the Toastini with cheese, olives, egg, onion, and dipping sauces. The coffee is also great and served very quickly! Perfect if you are on the go or want to sit and enjoy. The quality of the food is amazing and the service there is quick and friendly.

I came here since I had a little time to kill while was in the city and was looking for a spot where I can get some work done. It was a Friday around 2pm but the spot was packed! I luckily found a seat in the back where I had a little table to myself. I initially just ordered a chai latte with oat milk, but got hungry later so I also ordered the quiche of the day (it was spinach and mushroom I believe). Both the drink and the quiche were delicious!! The latte had lots of flavor and the quiche was perfectly toasted with a light crust, fluffy inside and a nice cheesy aroma. I actually got a lot of work done while I was here, and the staff was really friendly. I will definitely be coming back!

Oh. My. God. We have a contender for my favorite store bought chocolate chip cookies! In one corner is my long time favorite Macchiato with their decadent, liberal sheets of chocolate, square shaped cookie, and in the other corner is Ella's mouthwatering, moist version that was still delicious in the afterhours. I really cannot choose, and by golly, this is a first, but it's a tie! All the baked goodies I've recently sampled have been tops in my book. And that's just grand, you can't go wrong! I haven't had the chance to get their croissant yet because they always sell out by the time I drag my ass in so that just gives me more the reason to keep returning. The shop is incredibly cramped and I see patrons basically sitting elbow-to-elbow. If covid was still at its peak then I would have skedaddled. However, the packed place didn't bother the customers one bit so I'm just going to carry on with my mask. The staff is quick and diligent with the service, which we NYers appreciate since we are perpetually 15 mins late to where we must be. And as a NYer, anything and everything goes after coffee. Always.

This place was packed and it was delicious. The owner was super nice and welcoming. The chocolate almond croissant was amazing. Paired that with an iced latte and I was one happy camper!

One of the few places to get authentic Israeli brunch food on UES. Only downside is the place is small and very packed on the weekends. Great service and delicious food overall!

I loved my breakfast at Ella's. I got the Israeli breakfast with a fall special maple cappuccino. The Israeli breakfast comes with toast, Israeli salad, and eggs. I am obsessed with the Israeli salad. I could eat a whole bowl of it! The staff were so friendly and I really enjoyed sitting in the cafe. I would love to go back for lunch and the other food.

This place is really excellent and has become a go to place especially for coffee and breakfast foods. I've had several dishes and all have been good. Many more remain for me to try. Today was a Jerusalem bagel with eggs and veggies and cheeses. Super good fresh and tasty. Mouth comes alive with all of the flavors. Also try their bureka pastries. Unusual and delish. Friendly service that is attentive and welcoming. If you go on an off hour you will get a seat and the vibes are great. But at peak times it is a zoo and the place is really quite small. It's a gem. Check it out.

This place has the best Chai Latte I have ever had. The ambiance is cozy yet loud when full. You can barely hear the background music. That didn't bother me one bid - Hello we are in the big NYC - it be like that... service is excellent! Would I go back here - HELL YES!!!

I was discriminated against here. Additionally, the food has been going downhill ever since the new owner took over - increasingly greasy. It's sad cause it used to be a place I loved to go and I recommended it to a lot of people. However, they treated me with disrespect and no apology for the terrible discriminatory behavior. Tons of nice cafes around where you don't need to be treated as a second class citizen because of who you are.

This is one of the nicest places in the neighborhood. The atmosphere is amazing, servers are very warm and welcoming, and it is quite cozy. Great coffee and pastries. They also have a mini library where you can leave a book and take another one. Strongly recommend.

Was a favorite for me and my daughter to visit for Breakfast. Our usual - mini bears and bourekas OJ and latte. Lovely ambience good service.

Incredible shakshuka and coffee!! Loved the cafe and am excited to try more things here! Prices are super good too! Self serve fyi

Coffee is very good, pastries are fine, prepared foods are mediocre. Also crowded all the time in the morning and it feels cramped inside. Overall fine for a grab and go. Maybe for a meet a friend briefly. Avoid for sit relax

Ella's Cafe has Espresso and Wine! Naturally I was out for my morning walk and saw it's now open for business. I like the outside seating and the inside is very spacious. Everything is beautiful and brand new. The owner was behind the counter. He said he's been at this location eight years. It was called Cafe Noi before. I was there early this morning so I just bought a little Spinach Feta Boureka to take home. He takes cash and I was pleased with the $2.45 price. He even packed a good size napkin in my bag. Everyone sitting outside was enjoying the day when I left. When I arrived home I cut the Boureka and didn't see much (if any) spinach. I must say it was delicious. I gobbled it up and then fixed my own spinach to finish my lunch! There's vegan muffins that looked tempting. I'm sure I'll be back to try other pastries and a cup of coffee. I'm recommending.

This was an unexpected find on a random morning on the UES. Wandered in to a packed cafe but everything moved quickly and I snagged a spot at the window bar. The latte was the best I've had in ages and the food was divine! Super friendly service to boot. If I lived in the hood I'd be here on the daily.

Such a very overdue review! My better half and I moved to the neighborhood a few years ago, and I'm SO glad we found Ella's when I was looking for a non-corporate coffee place. Their espressos are the very best (smooth, not bitter, sweet-ish, and creamy...similar to what I find in Australia... top notch!). Their hummus platter is the best I've had anywhere! The pastries are made in-house. Nicest people ever! Fabian, Gur, Daniel, etc.... they've all become extended members of our family! 10 million stars for Ella's. I love supporting local businesses who take great CARE to take CARE of their customers! Bravo!!!

One of the few cafes that has pleasurable outdoor seating for the casual customer. This La Mozzarella on some fresh focaccia with a salad and their iced peach tea really was the perfect fit for a warm weather day in NYC. Really happy this place opened up and is going to see continued success due to not just the coffee being great but the food as well.

The perfect cappuccino!! The croissant was a little weird- it had a hard candy shell that I didn't really care for. However it is an espresso and wine bar so I don't hold them to an especially high standard for pastries. The baristas were very friendly and the inside cute and cozy.

Iced dirty chai latte is great, but the straws for iced drinks are a bit flimsy when mixing the drink around. Sturdier straws would make it perfect.