Ellen's in Allen

This favorite West End eatery is in the process of opening two additional locations; one in Allen and another in Frisco. And while the Frisco spot is slated to open by June, the Allen locale will be up and running for take-out and delivery in early April. As for the food, the restaurant is known for its all-day brunch menu stacked with hearty southern comfort-favorites covering everything from egg dishes to pancakes, chicken fried steak, burgers and grits. Standouts include Cajun shrimp & grits and balls of deep-fried blue corn grits served with fresh blueberries and blueberry maple syrup. Also note that Ellen's is offering half-price bottles of wine to go as well.