Ellas Cafe
, Milwaukee, WI
Crema's Take
“Ella's Cafe is a welcoming Milwaukee institution that's evolved into its own distinctive vibe—part cozy bistro, part sophisticated lounge where regulars keep coming back year after year. The drinks are the real draw here, from expertly crafted specialty cocktails like their legendary cosmopolitan to thoughtfully made coffee drinks, all paired with genuinely delicious food that punches above typical cafe fare. It's the kind of place where you can linger for hours, whether you're meeting a friend or settling in solo, and leave feeling like you've discovered something special that's authentically its own thing.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
The place is very welcoming beautiful atmosphere the food is very delicious the drinks is amazing 10/10 highly recommend it was my first time going oh my goodness I will be back time & time again! & a special thank you to my server Noah who checked on me frequently throughout the night to make sure I got serviced with everything I needed:) Me & my Bessie did a ladies date night here keep them bartenders I highly suggest the cocktails that taste was delicious
I’ve been going here for years, and even after all this time, I think the best way to describe Elsa’s is that it’s just its own vibe—part bistro, part lounge. Fantastic burgers, and they keep it fairly simple. It’s good food, interesting ambience, and a great place to grab a few cocktails and hang out. I brought my young son, and he tore into his grilled cheese sandwich, so yes, they’re known for their burgers, but they definitely have other worthwhile options on the menu. They’re basically a Milwaukee staple at this point. A great spot to start a night out—or finish one. By the way, you'll get a postcard when you pay your check. Fill it out, and add someone's address. They'll mail it out for you.
My wife’s coworker recommended this place, so we go there and the atmosphere was very nice feels like a fine dining restaurant. Food was awesome and great. I really recommend this place for a great night .. I know I’m going there again for sure
Elsa's OTP used to be my place back about 15 years ago, then the vibe started to change & it was no longer on my list of places. Let me tell you, Elsa's & the city's BEST cosmo is BACK! Our server was a friendly & nice gal with excellent recommendations. She was attentive & definitely made our party feel genuinely welcomed. The meatball sliders were a hit, our shared pizza with a pistachio pesto was excellent, as was my pork chop salad with apples, glazed walnuts, black olives, & a host of other toppings. Another in our party had the porkchop sandwich, which had the same ingredients as my pizza & he gave it kudos, as well. Our other friend had the Smash Burger served with thick steakhouse French fries, which he really enjoyed. We will definitely be back! The Golden Gate cake & Strawberry Shortcake finished us off. I particularly enjoyed the Golden Gate Cak!
1st timer! Nice restaurant, nice atmosphere, interesting location based on parking. Parking is somewhat of a hassle which for me personably would stop me from going. We were a party of 3 and spent a total of $95 for lunch! Gratuity of 18% is added and labeled as “Service charge” please pay attention to your bills. I understand businesses need to make their money and also that people are terrible at leaving tips overall that can be a little much. For the food, I ordered a Sidecar to drink (recommended by word of mouth) 10/10! For my personal meal I ordered a pork chop sandwich without the mustard and Glad I did! I personally am not a fancy Dijon mustard person and got it on the side and for the sandwich it was too much. I ordered the pork chop well cooked with grilled onions, the bread & pork chop was cooked to perfection but my onions didn’t come grilled they came burnt but overall the sandwich minus the mustard 9/10! The garnish tbh was pathetic and not necessary. Jamison was our server and he was a cool individual. Thanks Elsa on the park glad I was able to visit!
Crema Reviews
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