I can hardly comprehend how delicious the meal I just had here was. My partner and I are on a road trip to the Grand Canyon from Rhode Island. We stopped by Elle's by chance because we were both hungry and when I was looking up places to eat google reviews had a little note comparing it to some of our favorite places back home. I was skeptical but looking at the photos, everything looked good so we decided to try! I am so glad we did!!! I got shrimp summer rolls and pork steamed rolls, my partner got a banh mi. The food was all fresh, tasty and plated beautifully. It was honestly some of the best food I've ever had, I'm going to be dreaming of these pork steamed rolls. We both regret not ordering more food to take with us further on the trip. ((We got in just a little bit before the kitchen was closing, or else we would definitely have ordered more immediately)) But this is now a required stop on the way home!

Visiting from out of state. This place was recommended so we decided to give it a try. The atmosphere is very welcoming. Clean. The staff are super friendly and helpful. The portions were a good size. Each dish was well-plated. They have raw laab, but it's not listed on the menu. You'll have to ask for it at the counter. It was a bit too bitter for me, but that's probably because I failed to request for less bitterness. The kapoon was bland, but I'm thinking it may just have been one of those unfortunate days. Otherwise, this place is a must-try!

My review is based on two visits 8 months apart. On both occasions, the same appetizers were ordered as well as my main entrée. Service was friendly and attentive, during both visits. Ordering was simple and straightforward. They offer self-serve chilled water unless you order an actual drink. The decor is simple and minimal, with background music playing. You order at the front counter, and your food is brought to your table when it is ready. Appetizers arrived first, followed by entrées as one would expect. Up first was the pork steam rolls accompanied by two dipping sauces , one was a thinner peanut sauce and a sweet chili sauce, and an order of summer rolls with a thicker peanut sauce. The pork steam rolls are very delicious by themselves, but the sauce help add a nice element of enjoyment to an already great dish. The thinner peanut sauce was a little conflicting for us. It tasted good but was so thin it didn't really cling to the pork rolls. Who doesn't love a good sweet chili sauce? It was good. Their summer rolls are very voluptuous and fresh. The peanut sauce is thick, as one would expect for the Vietnamese food, and flavorful. In our humble opinion, the pork steam rolls were the star of the show two times over. Top notch as wife says. Up next was my entrée of their beef rib bone pho. Portion was average in size and appearance. Their pho is served accompanied by a plate of bean sprouts, Thai basil, thinly slice jalapeños, a few lime slices, and, and a micro floral green (in appearance reminded me of dill but very mild in flavor, not dill). I always sample the broth prior to adding any veggies, oils, or sauces. It had a decent flavor but lacked something for my personal taste compared to other pho broths I've had at nearby local Vietnamese restaurants. Upon adding chili oil, veggies, and sriracha, I still felt it lacked a little something. I'm a huge fan of cilantro in my broth, and the veggie plate lacked that ingredient. The highlight of their beef bone pho is the beef rib. Meat wise the dish doesn't lack. However, I miss tendon from the traditional Vietnamese pho I usually order. Outside of that, I found a good amount of round beef, but I couldn't identify brisket that I'm accustomed to in a combination beef pho. It was plentiful, but I felt like I enjoyed it more, my first encounter. As a whole, they have many more strengths than downfalls for myself. The pork steam rolls are awesome. The fresh, plump, summer rolls are very good as well. If their pho broth encompassed more depth of flavor, it could be an overall homerun. Service with a smile has been embraced both visits.

Food is great. Been here a few times. When they’re not busy, they’re pretty fast on service. It is self serve for water. Order first then sit and staff brings you food. Staff are friendly. Food is good. I’ve tried almost everything on their menu so far and haven’t been disappointed. My husband loves going here for their beef laab. Pho was mediocre. Eggrolls were pretty good but too skinny compared to other places. Papaya, summer rolls, and steam rolls were really good. Chicken porridge was pretty good too. My daughter had the combo fried rice- I wasn’t a fan of the fried rice; Felt like there were too much soy sauce.

What a great place an friendly atmosphere. I got their chicken noodle soup which is seasonal and may I suggest going and getting some asap! It was amazing, the broth was thick and the noodles were nice and hardy. What a wonderful infusion. I will definitely be coming back to try the rest of the menu.

A favorite place to go for everything in Southeast Asian dishes offered here! Delicious pho, curry, khao piak, laab, steamed pork rolls, papaya salad - Lao & Thai style, namva (tapioca dessert), Hmong sausage with sticky rice, and so much more!! They make the best raw laab and always have every ingredient available from beef tripe down to the level of spiciness and bitterness. Only those who know authentic raw laab would understand why "bitterness" is mentioned. 😁 They offer self-serve, complimentary iced water along with other drinks to order. Staff is super friendly and serve well. It's never a disappointment. Love eating here.

I've been wanting to try Elle's since they opened but haven't had the time. I ordered lao papaya and raw laab to go. Elle's papaya hit the spot! It's sooooooooooooo good! The laab was good too. Bitterness was on point. The food was freshly made. The staff was very sweet and kind. I'll be back!

Super delicious! Started off with their fresh rolls with pork and shrimp! Combined with their peanut sauce was awesome! Add some Sriracha and you got a kick of heat flavor! Then my favorite, the Hmong sausage with white rice and pepper! Absolute perfect ! Something you can never go wrong ordering! They didn’t have sticky rice at the moment so we went with white rice………. And I’ll tell you… the white rice was made perfect! No complaint at all on the dish! 10/10 The beef rib combination pho was full of flavor! My only problem was that there was way too much noodles. But from the broth to the meat…. Rich and tender! The Curry noodles aka Kapong ! Super good as well! The combination of the rice noodles and curry was delicious! I basically ate and drank the entire bowl! Super super flavorful!

Elle’s Cafe is a must-try if you have not done so! Their dishes are very flavorful and authentic. When we walked in, we were greeted right away. The ordering process was quick and straightforward. Food came out pretty quickly, even when they were busy. This is a family-friendly restaurant; all the times I come in, you can see families having a great time enjoying the excellent food. Overall, it is just a great place to eat. If you are hesitant for some reason, still give it a try. It might just be your new go-to restaurant. Also, I love that it is Hmong-owned and operated!