A Tasty Legacy Will Continue To Live On

Ella Mae Montgomery was born December 7th, 1917, to Carrie and Jack Montgomery, in Beatrice, Alabama.

She spent her time raising her children and her grandchildren, in doing so, she moved to southwest Detroit, while doing so, she worked doing day work, where she was classically trained by a chef to teach her how to make everything.

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WELCOME TO ELLA MAE’S PLACE!

We promise to deliver good old fashioned southern food made with love. Click below to view our menu selections.  NOTE: Our Menu is subject to change without notice. If you have any questions, please contact us ahead of time!

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HOURS OF OPERATION

MONDAY – WEDNESDAY |  CLOSED
THURSDAY: 12PM – 7PM
FRIDAY: 12PM – 7PM
SATURDAY: 12PM – 7PM
SUNDAY: 12PM – 7PM

A Kitchen For The Community

We continue a long running tradition of helping the community by cooking and feeding everyone with the most delicious,
unique options, made completely from scratch. The secret ingredient in every recipe is LOVE!
See what our customer’s think of us!

“Great soul food, love the short ribs dinner, delicious smothered pork chops dinner, macaroni and cheese, collard greens and corn bread muffin all are delicious, call your order in or pick it up at window. Ella Mae’s Place Excellent soul food rated 100. Thank You!

-VANESSA KING

Best Soul food in downtown Detroit/Downriver Area.  Food is always hot and fresh and never rushed. The deserts are A1 also.  My wife and I eat here at least once a week. My favs are the lamb chops or the fried wing dings with a side of Mac and Yams.

-G ALTMAN

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