I've ordered before the food was stale, but just called and got hung up on because they don't speak English

Food quality / price (value) rating 8.5 (revised downward). The Italian bread I've been buying and recommending is now up to more than $9.00 per loaf! That's considerably higher than similar offerings at other bakeries. I completely understand how inflation affects prices of consumer goods, and I would never attempt to deny any business a fair profit, but this seems pretty steep for our area. read more

I didn't get any bakery food. But there was ac. The drinks are buss down. I could eat authentic snacks and drinks. Workers seemed friendly

Stopped by this morning around 11am and they were out of poppy seed rolls! I saw people leaving with huge plastic bags of them so could only conclude they had placed their order way earlier. Oh well. I was ready earlier in the morning but waited for the hubby. Next time. I'm not waiting, lol. Picked up some apple turnovers. Can't wait to eat them, yum! read more

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This used to be very good under the previous owners. I started going there in the late 1970s, but under the new owners the pastries have switched from Portuguese to Brazilian style and are not nearly as good. read more

Elefant is, in my eyes, the best bakery in town. It's hidden in a little nook on Liberty Street. Basically, if you weren't looking for it, you probably wouldn't even realize it was there. I remember heading in here as a kid, with my Dad, to get popsics, Portuguese rolls, or other baked goods for different family occasions. When I think of home/Danbury, and the different tastes of the food, Elefant's rolls are one of the first things to come to mind. I was just recently on a trip home that included a family reunion. As I didn't really have enough time to make anything for the potluck, I stopped by Elefant to get an assortment of pastries and baked goods. As always, they didn't leave us for wanting. I think my favorite was their take on an apple struedel. Given how much I purchased on this trip (about a dozen pastries and 1/2 dozen popsics), I was figuring the price would be closer to $30. I was astounded when everything rang up to just $17. Delicious, affordable, family owned, and established for over 35 years is a perfect equation in my book. read more

If I had a choice of no stars that is what I would put. I have gone to elephant for many years under the previous owner. I called them to ask if I can still get the specialties that I loved. Nobody there speaks English. I asked for someone who might be able to understand what I was asking for and they hung up. Twice! I guess I'll have to do without them? read more

* Little Portuguese bakery * This little hidden away Portuguese bakery supplies bread to a lot of restaurants in the greater Danbury area - apparently for about 30 years now. But going straight to the source is always best, of course. I was tempted by the wide variety of breads and rolls, and settled upon the grinders which were 6 for $3. The crust was crunchy, and the inside was pillow soft. A very VERY nice grinder. I would have loved to try their larger loaves - but they would have simply been too much to eat! read more

Elefant Bakery - Grinder ($3 for 6) - Bakeries Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

The raspberry danish and Brazilian cheese balls were absolutely delicious. The bread is fresh and yummy. Friendly staff helps make this a pleasurable experience. read more

I lived in Newtown for 15 years. Once I'd discovered this place I was hooked. Besides just enjoying the great pastries, bread, and ROLLS(!), the service and atmosphere were always warm and friendly. We'd sometimes also buy large orders of rolls and things for church events...fair prices and perfect orders. We moved to PA years ago...and after reading these reviews am pleased to know it's still a great place to patronize....and thus still, miss it. I plan a visit on my next drive-by on 84. read more

Very disappointed. Counter help had no clue to the product. Not being Brazilian or Portuguese the products presented were not familiar to us. The descriptions of their products were less then stellar. She served us items that should have been heated but served room temp which made them less then pedestrian. If you are going to hire people hire those that are interested in your business. Now I have to find another Brazilian/ Portuguese bakery read more

Fabulous pastries! Went there twice in one week and it was always busy. Great prices too.

Long time customer in love with there. Bread freshly baked. Staff is nice and professional.

Great pastries, great rolls. Pay attention to their hours. Nice little cafe inside. Pretty good parking.

This is nothing short of an absolute jewel of a local establishment, and why I have never been to it until today is a genuine mystery to me. To begin, the service is exceptional. My girlfriend and I came in with enormously sheepish looks on our faces that made it quite clear that we wanted to try some of Elefant's treats, yet had absolutely no clear what any of the baked delights displayed before us actually were. The woman at the counter was more than happy to enthusiastically explain everything that they had on display, and before we knew it we had eagerly filled up a box of picks that we couldn't wait to get out hands on. We thought we were all set when we learned that as a bit of an old-school establishment, Elefant is cash only. Did that mean we had to leave empty-handed with empty-stomachs? Not in the slightest! We were told that we could come back another time with the appropriate cash amount. After being treated to such generosity, of course we circled back after a few more errands with the money in hand in order to pay back the favor (and while there I admittedly got a few more treats). Now for the pastries, breads, rolls.....I don't how to do them justice with mere words. All I can do is state with the utmost certainty is that these are the best Portuguese baked goods you can find in the area. If you haven't been here yet, then you are already long-overdue for a visit. read more

I have lived in Danbury for most of my life and knew of this bakery but never stopped in. Today my wife went to get some rolls, not knowing they only take cash. The wonderful lady who helped her told her to take the rolls and bring the cash when she has time.. This is what life should be about. BTW phenomenal rolls read more

The bread here is always great and it's a childhood favorite. My mom and father always got the bread here and when it's fresh and warm, it's even more amazing. The other pastries are great too such as the strawberry pastry with cream cheese ( I think it's called). read more

I have been visiting family in Danbury for almost 40 years and this bakery has been part of the trip every time. The grinders are a must, and if you leave Connecticut without eating the bola you should be arrested. If there were a sixth star I'd give it!!!!!! read more