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Elle

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IndependentNamed roasting partner: UndisclosedSourcing: Limited public info
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Ellē is a multi-faceted neighborhood destination in Washington, D.C., that functions as a bakery, cafe, and restaurant. Housed in the historic building formerly occupied by Heller’s Bakery, the establishment maintains a strong community focus by preserving the original signage while offering an artisanal approach to food and drink. It is highly regarded for its house-made breads, creative pastries, and a seasonal dinner menu that emphasizes fermentation and fresh ingredients. The cafe program is a central component of its daytime operations, serving high-quality coffee sourced from local roasters to a loyal neighborhood following.

Ownership
Ellē is an independent, family-owned establishment founded by Lizzy Evelyn and Nick Pimentel.
Founded
2018
Roasting
Named roasting partner: Undisclosed. Other roasting arrangements are unverified.
What it's known for
Ellē is a popular Mount Pleasant cafe, bakery, and restaurant known for its high-quality coffee program, house-made bagels, and creative pastries.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand does not publicly disclose specific farm or producer information for its coffee offerings. It operates as a cafe and restaurant rather than a coffee roaster, focusing on house-made food and beverage programs.
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Elle

These are examples recorded during editorial research on Sep 27, 2026. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.

External customer, cafe, marketplace, and class ratings are not comparable measures of the quality of an individual coffee. We do not convert them into original tasting scores or brand-wide star ratings. Our independent reviews are published separately after a coffee has actually been brewed and evaluated.

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Retailer information: Elle

Documented physical retailers
Ellē
Historical source note (not live inventory): This Washington, DC restaurant and bakery serves coffee from Small Planes Coffee rather than its own branded coffee line.
Physical
Sprouts Farmers Market
Historical source note (not live inventory): Carries a selection of ELLE Café single-serve K-cup compatible varieties at locations nationwide.
Physical
Documented online sources
ELLE Café online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's official website sells its full range of ground coffee, whole bean coffee, and K-cup compatible pods.
Website

I verified that the Washington, DC establishment 'Ellē' is a restaurant that serves coffee from a third-party roaster (Small Planes Coffee) and is distinct from the 'ELLE Café' brand, which is a licensed lifestyle coffee brand that sells its own products online and at Sprouts Farmers Market.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials — last checked Oct 11, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-03. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While Ellē is a well-documented local institution, it does not publish specific details regarding its coffee sourcing origins, farm-level partnerships, or formal philanthropic programs on its website.

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