Ella's Cafe Espresso & Wine Bar
A cozy Upper East Side cafe serving Israeli toastinis and shakshuka, transitioning from daytime espresso to evening wine.
- Mon – Fri, 07:00 – 20:00; Sat – Sun, 08:00 – 20:00
- $$
- 1465 2nd Avenue
- 4.7 (541 reviews)
People
Daniel BaerOwner
Gur HaykinOwner
Maurilio TendillaOwner
Description
The menu goes beyond standard cafe fare with flaky burekas and a sesame-crusted Israeli Toastini filled with gooey cheese, served with a zesty green sauce. On weekends, the kitchen prepares traditional dishes like Jachnun, Malawah, and Chulent. The space pairs its indoor tables with pink street-side chairs for neighborhood people-watching, and hosts a little free library onsite for book swapping. In the evening, the menu transitions to flatbreads, desserts, and a curated selection of domestic, international, and Israeli beers.
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