Ellen's is a greasy spoon meets silver spoon kind of joint with brunch all day and comfort food classics, but you'll also find a wine list, full bar and cloth napkins. The pancake pot pie is the stuff of breakfast dreams: a stack of pancakes layered with gravy, bacon, sausage and hash browns, topped with cheesy scrambled eggs. It's perfect for anyone coming off a fast or trying to put on weight for a role. Owner Joe Groves often makes bold political statements, like last year when he contributed a portion of sales to Moms Demand Action during the NRA convention. It doesn't seem to detract from business, however, as they recently celebrated their millionth customer since opening in 2012.