Isle of Gelato, Ella
A gelato and specialty coffee bar on Ella’s main street, with flat whites made from a Sri Lankan single origin.
- Mid-range
- Café
- Flat white
- Single origin
- Sri Lankan coffee
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About Ella
Ella is the hill country’s favourite village: cool air, tea estates on every slope and some of the island’s best short hikes. Little Adam’s Peak and Ella Rock give big views for modest effort, and the Nine Arches Bridge is a short walk through the tea.
The famous hill-country train is running between Nanu Oya (for Nuwara Eliya) and Ella in 2026, while the line from Kandy is being repaired after Cyclone Ditwah; check the latest status before you travel. Ella has one of Sri Lanka’s liveliest hostel scenes, from party spots to quiet eco-lodges.