Founded in Mayfair, London, in 2017 by fashion-industry veteran Alexandra Miller, EL&N—short for Eat, Live & Nourish—was born from a passion for design-led, wellness-focused dining. Miller’s fashion background and eye for detail shaped the café’s floral-laden, neon-accented interiors, instantly making it one of London’s most Instagrammable café destinations. From its very first location on Park Lane, EL&N has expanded through fashion-forward locales across London—including Brompton Road, Carnaby Street, Selfridges, St Pancras Station, and more. The brand combines handcrafted specialty coffees, indulgent patisserie, and all-day dining that aligns with its uplifting ethos—offering dishes like Spanish lattes, shakshuka, and the famed dulce de leche cake.
Since its inception, EL&N has grown into a global lifestyle café brand, now operating over 35 locations worldwide, including key cities such as Milan, Paris, Dubai, and Kuala Lumpur. The brand’s expansion strategy combines corporate stores within the UK and selective European markets with a robust international franchising model. As of 2023, the chain includes sites across Europe, Middle East, Asia and USA, totalling 30+ countries. Ambitiously, EL&N aims to grow to over 200 locations globally within the next five years, positioning itself as the world’s leading lifestyle café brand.
