Update: Read the Boston Globe article about Cornish Associates’ role in the relocation of Ellie’s to the Alice Building.
It is with great excitement that our team welcomes the much loved Ellie’s bakery to the Alice Building at 250 Westminster Street.
Ellie’s has long been a staple in the downtown Providence community, first opening as Cornish’s inaugural retail tenant in the then newly renovated Biltmore Garage on Washington Street in 2012. Quick to outgrow their tiny first home, Ellie’s relocated to their most recent home on Weybosset Street. With the Weybosset location being sold, the Ellie’s team has returned to a Cornish property in the Alice Building, where they have recently reopened.
The same skilled team is lead by Ellen Gracyalny, the proprietor, and Matthew Varga in the kitchen.
From day one, the restaurant will serve breakfast and lunch, with the expansion into an evening wine bar and evening dining in October.
The relocation, prompted by the change in building ownership on Weybosset St, was made possible thanks to the unwavering support of our team at Cornish Associates and the tireless dedication from the team at Ellie’s.
“We were facing having to close Ellie’s,” said Gracyalny. “We noticed the 250 Westminster Street location listed for lease and began discussions with Cornish. We are so thankful to the Cornish team for supporting us through this transition and are excited about returning to our original roots alongside the InDowncity community.”
This move averted the possibility of permanent closure of Ellie’s, marking a new chapter in the business’s history. “We are so excited to continue to grow and evolve within the Providence community”, says Gracyalny. “Westminster Street is home to many independent small businesses, and we are honored to be among them. The team has worked hard to make this move happen quickly, and we are very excited to welcome guests through our doors again.”
Cornish has a long-standing relationship with Gracyalny and her restaurants. In 2005, Gracyalny opened the beloved Gracie’s on the ground floor of Cornish’s Harkness building at 194 Washington Street.
The new location seamlessly continues the indoor and outdoor seating Ellie’s is known for, ensuring guests feel right at home. It offers guests proximity to the new Grant’s Block Park for ample outdoor seating. Ellie’s will host regular classes and events and is available for private events.
Ellie’s is now open in their new home at 250 Westminster Street in summer 2024. To keep up with the latest news from Ellie’s, visit their website and follow them on instagram. More information about Ellie’s on the indowncity website.
