We waited in line about 45 minutes (Sunday morning 10 am). Once we ordered our coffee and pastries came out quickly and we easily found a table inside. Cute aesthetic. Quality coffee and pastries. My only recommendation is you shouldn't be able to hold tables unless you've already ordered. We would have loved to have sat outside but many tables were being held by people who hadn't even ordered yet. read more

Elephantine Bakery - Chocolate pistachio croissant, cappuccino, lemon ricotta pastry - Bakeries Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

another lovely spot for breakfast! I love that its tucked in this cute alley and giving off some secret-garden vibe lol We came early on a sunday around 8:30am and inside seating was already full! whoa! we did enjoy our outdoor table though and I think I actually preferred it. Service was quick and food came out timely. We got the Egg Simit which I was not able to try but was told was rather delicious *sob* BUT I got their poached egg cilbir and it was sooo good! the flavors were savory but had that nice little kick and smoothness from the yogurt "dip". The sourdough was perfectly toasted and added that nice crunch and texture. Eggs were nicely poached and just blended well with everything. Im glad I got to try something new as I was also just tempted to get a croissant and thats it lol The lattes were delicious as well even without flavor syrups. Wish I could go back to try the egg simit and their croissants though so I could get that "full experience". and oh, the chocolate chip cookie was a nice sweet treat! Soft and chewy. So happy I made it here as this was one of my go-to list visiting Portsmouth! would for sure love to return! read more

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I realize that weekends can be busy and Elephantine is a small place. This, however, doesn't explain how disorganized their ordering system is. Especially when you have five individuals behind the counter. Whereas it would make sense for one person to man the coffee and tea station, another person to take orders and do POS, and another person acting as a server for those seated outside. Instead, two people seem to be taking orders, making the coffee, ringing up customers, and answering phone calls. I was sixth in line with the intention of ordering a baguette. After 20 minutes, the line had not moved and I finally asked two ladies if I could just purchase a baguette as 4 of the 6 people ahead of me were looking at menus (ordering sandwiches and coffee and tea?). They were very polite but said I would have to wait my turn. I simply walked out. I was there a year ago and they had the same system. You would think that after seeing how slow everything moves, they would find a way to streamline this. Mind you, the food is absolutely delicious and it is worth eating there if you have all the time in the world to wait. read more

This place was just simply a revelation. We stopped in during a weekend trip for some baked treats to take home, based on all the rave reviews. A regular named Linda starting chatting with me and was simply gushing about their breakfast foods. The small menu, just a handful of dishes, looked good, but I just didn't realize HOW good until this local customer raved about it. Based on her testimonial alone, I decided, ok, we will eat here instead of running out to a diner as planned. GOODNESS am I glad Linda convinced me! First of all, as I was waiting at my table, she came over with a little prepared piece of sourdough with labneh and poached egg on top. "First bite!" she said sweetly as she handed me the first nibble from her own breakfast. Oh my gosh. It was SO epically delicious, I was immediately convinced to order exactly that, rather than the egg sandwich I had been eyeing. That garlic labneh was to die for, and I'll be thinking of it for a long time (writing this as we head back home, which is sadly numerous hours away from this gem!). And yes, we do have a bag full of baked treats to take back with us - couldn't resist! Elephantine is really special, y'all. The cozy atmosphere, the thoughtful and inventive menu items, the quaint alleyway where the bakery is located, the friendly staff - all of these add to how memorable this experience was. If you're visiting Portsmouth, PLEASE go. And if you're a local who gets to go anytime on a whim, I'm so, so, so intensely jealous! Small note in the interest of honesty, they did leave out the lemon ricotta danish I ordered (wasn't charged either), and packed us almond croissants instead of almond-chocolate. The bags were securely stapled, so I couldn't check until I got home, and was slightly bummed since I live so far. But mistakes happen. Still a truly great experience! read more

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My family and I had not been here before and read so many good reviews. We were not disappointed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]wonderful staff, food and the location is so cute.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I enjoyed the baguette while my son couldn't get enough scones lol. My wife had great things to say about the coffee! read more

Love when a place does ricotta toast right!! The sourdough was an incredibly rare treat. a perfectly balanced crunch to chew ratio. Flawless. The traditional cilbir was out of this world. Subtle kick of spice elevated the entire dish. Definitely a must try place!! read more

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Finally made it to Elephantine and could not be more satisfied. After following their IG for almost a year, I was so excited to get a taste for myself while sitting outside and getting some work done. The lemon ricotta danish had a bright lemon flavor around the pastry, while the filling was okay. The croissant was shiny, crunchy, oh so buttery, with a nice cross section (excuse the slight crushedness from breaking it apart without a knife). This is such a cute little spot in my favorite lil alley in Portsmouth. I can't wait to bring all my friends and visitors here. read more

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I love Elephantine!! It is a super small dining area but that did not stop us from enjoying every minute of our experience. The staff was super friendly and one of them actually went above and beyond the call of duty to accommodate my request. The food was soooooo good and their bread was probably the best bread I have ever put in my mouth. I ordered an olive loaf to take because I was so full after eating and a few hours later ended up eating the whole thing even tho I told myself I was just going to take a bite. I highly recommend if you are looking for breakfast and you are in the area. Hope to make it back out this was and will definitely be stopping by if I do. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]We stopped into this small bakery/coffee shop in New Hampshire and really liked it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was so charming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered the cardamom honey latte, which was honestly so good, and the apple tart ended up being one of the best I've had. read more

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SO good. All of the pastries and desserts and fresh and delicious. The lattes are also fantastic. They do not have any flavor syrups (Vanilla etc.) but the latte was so good it was not needed. They do not have any gluten free baked goods. read more

Elephantine Bakery - Inside - Bakeries Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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We had the chocolate almond croissants. They were great! My cappuccino was top notch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We could have sat inside after a little wait but it's much less cramped outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Once you finally get to the front of the line, the wait staff is attentive and helpful, in spite of the sheer number of customers. Expect a long line on the weekends, but it's worth it! read more

Best chocolate chip cookie on the USA..and I have tasted so many across the country. The vote is in and hands down the best of the best. As well all the pastry is outstanding and head and shoulders above the best of the best. Salads are delicious, everything on the menu is truly wonderful and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the space (in Boston where I live) is so spacious and very beautiful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's wonderful to see everything done so perfectly. Oh and the staff is DELIGHTFUL! Friendly, helpful and charming! What more can I say? read more

Elephantine is hands down the best bakery cafe in the NH area and beyond. We do not deserve Elephantine. It is such a privilege to be able to enjoy their yummy food and drinks. The owners have an adorable story which only adds to the experience. It is a tight spot so get there EARLY. Typically packed and out the door on weekends. Everything they have is to die for. They always have an assortment of sweet and savory fresh baked goods, like baguettes and focaccia to brownies and cakes. Their to-order food is so good too. I'm a sucker for the eggs cilbir but really it's all so good. Very brunchy but European style (ie not huge massive portions, just really delicious normal portions). Every time I go I leave with about 5 more things than I initially intended read more

Elephantine Bakery - Eggs Cilbir - Bakeries Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

The bakery item tasted good, the interior was really cute. There really isn't much service, it's more like a café, where you order at the front and they bring you your food or you pick it up on the spot, but that's it. One thing is that I did notice some flies landing on the food since it's out in the open so that's why it's not 5 stars. read more

This place is worth it. Down a cute little alley way with that has tables outside and a few inside. What a peaceful location on a perfect summer day. I ordered online around the time they opened. It said ASAP=30 minutes and they were right on the money. When I walked in the line was long and I wasn't sure if I should wait in it or not, but I did. My order was ready when I got there. We ordered the honey and ricotta toast. I strongly suggest that you order this if you come here. My favorite part was how it wasn't sweet at all. The honey did a perfect job complimenting the ricotta. The interior of the bread was soft and exterior was just enough crunchy. We also had the labneh and granola. It was quite delicious, but I must admit we were rather disappointed by the portion size. It's $13 which could be worth it with the right portions. There were 4 skinny slices of strawberries, a smear of yogurt with a drizzle and some really delicious homemade granola. The taste was great but the size just was a bit sad. We had the salmon lox. I personally thought this was so good. The ratio was perfect of cream cheese to lox and everything else that was in it. When I placed my order, it told me cinnamon rolls were out of stock. Turns out they control it and you can order one at the counter. Which is what I did. So we had a vanilla scone and cinnamon roll. Both were very worth it. We will be back to visit again. read more

Elephantine Bakery - Honey & ricotta toast - Bakeries Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Wow!!! What a magical place. Super cute and tiny bakery that serves amazing food and coffee. I had the most delicious poached eggs dish and ordered a ham and cheese croissant to go. I will definitely come here every single time I am in this town!!!! 10 stars!! read more

Elephantine Bakery - Cute interior - Bakeries Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Love this bakery -Egg limit: The pistachio beet spread was a huge hit! Loved the flavor with eggs and bagels. I really loved every single bites -pastries: love their layers - it was so flaky and good. -environment: the atmosphere and vibe was cozy and cute. Staff was super friendly. I loved the vibe of the cafe. They serve both brunch/breakfast and pastries with nice drinks so would definitely come again. read more

Elephantine Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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Elephantine bakery is worth the drive, even if you're coming from Boston. I tried the ricotta sourdough toast with honey and sesame-- the flavors balanced each other so well, and the contrasting textures from each of the different components was a delight. Also really enjoyed the Egyptian bread pudding, which was stocked full of pistachios and overall a very comforting dessert perfect which it's still cooler. Service was very friendly and there are a few tables to sit inside. read more

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A must stop when I'm in Portsmouth. There are so many wonderful places to eat in this little city. But I always gravitate to this little gem located in a little alley in downtown Portsmouth. Really beautiful French vennoiserie and other treats with a touch of Middle Eastern flavors. The servers are patient and very nice. This place is as nice or even better than some places in Paris. And the coffee is very good. read more

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I absolutely love this place. My family and I were in town for my god - mothers birthday. We stopped here about 3 times while we were in town. The chai latte was and I shit you not the best chai latte I've ever tasted. But the star of the show was the almond chocolate croissant. It's like god made them by hand. So flaky, so flavorful, it just melts in your mouth. I wish I lived closer I'd be a regular. If I could rate this place more than 5 stars I would. Pleaseee go here!! read more

After reading so many great reviews on Elephantine Bakery on the way up to Maine I had stop in to check this place out for myself. This quaint,little bakery is located in a small alley off the road with some seating both inside and outside. I purchased a chocolate almond croissant, and a lemon ricotta danish. Both pastries were incredibly delicious. Located only minutes off the highway was well worth the stop. read more

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Only place in Portsmouth that makes their croissants in house. Absolutely delicious, and they use La Colombe for coffee which is very nice. Charming and cozy atmosphere, good service. read more

Yum!! We had a chocolate almond croissant and an Egg Simit. Both were equally delicious. The Egg Simit was very good even thought I was a messy eater . This was much more an a simple bakery. This is a bakery that simply executes items beautifully. Just had a black coffee. The roast was nice. Seating can be a little tough when they are busy, so understand you may need to take your food to go. The decor is very nice and the staff are excellent. Their prices are also very good. They don't try to gouge you. read more

Elephantine Bakery - Egg Simit - Bakeries Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Great little spot located, in downtown Portsmouth for homemade pastries and excellent coffee. I decided to visit after seeing that they serve La Colombe coffee and was not disappointed. The staff is busy but friendly and helpful. Day one I had a Capuchino with an extra shot and a pistachio croissant. The Capuchino was the perfect ratio of espresso to milk/foam, although I would have liked it a tad hotter. As for the pistachio croissant, it was without a doubt the best I have ever had with just the right amount of pistachio paste and nuts. The whole experience was so wonderful that I was back the following day for the latte and chocolate almond croissant. Both exceeded my new expectations. The next time I visit Portsmouth I will be sure to swing by again. read more

Great food and coffee! [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are limited seats, and it's very frustrating when people are using the seats reading books when you just want a seat to eat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Such delicious pastries and food, and so unique! I absolutely love the Egyptian bread pudding, which is made out of croissants and pistachios, served warm and just wow, I would come back solely for that. The simit sandwiches are also amazing, almost like bagels but better. The inside is super cozy and the service was faster than I expected! read more

Elephantine Bakery - Egyptian bread pudding - Bakeries Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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So this place couldn't get any better! Great service, great location, and great ambiance over in Portsmouth! My friends and I were looking for a break from all the great shopping in the town, and we found this bakery and coffeeshop to fulfill our needs--we walked in, and it was such a cute atmosphere! We got cappuccinos (delicious) and a slice of Egyptian bread pudding--and this was soooooo good. It included traditional bread pudding elements (bread, raisins, etc) but also included layers of phyllo dough and nuts (similar to baklava elements!!). So delicious and they heated it up for us before delivering it to our outdoor seats! Definitely will go back when I'm in town next! read more

Undoubtedly one of the best pastries I've ever had in my life. I'm guessing you can't go wrong with whichever pastry you choose, the consistency of each, I'm sure, is perfect. I had the pistachio chocolate croissant which was a perfect blend of ingredients. Our lattes and espressos were also pretty excellent. I've heard the line is always long, as it was today, but, it moves quickly. The order taker was calm, unruffled, and friendly. Fortunately they have enough staff to keep things moving, clean, and neat. There is indoor seating as well as lovely seating outside. read more

Loved this little coffee shop tucked away in Portsmouth's Commercial Alley, the interior and the outside are adorable! The food was good, Ricotta cheese was light but the bread was kinda hard, still liked it though! Would come again! read more

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We love this bakery - delicious breads and pastry well worth the stop There is no street parking and lines are long so plan on walking over and being patient. The wait is worth it! read more

Perfectly poached eggs--Cılbır done just right--paired with fantastic coffee that hits the spot. The flavors were rich yet balanced, and the whole experience was elevated by the cozy corner ambiance. Whether you're starting your day or taking a break, give yourself a treat. A warm, palatable escape worth savoring. read more

A++++ There are very few pastry shops in the Maine/NH area that are making pastries to the level of Elephantine! Their plain croissants and pain du chocolat are flaky and airy with a perfect crisp on the outside. The pistachio (wknds only) and almond/chocolate croissants are a bit heavier but filled and topped with the most delicious nuts and chocolate. The cinnamon rolls at Easter were absolutely crazy good. The cream cheese frosting really did it for me. Finally- the vanilla scone. Never have I had a scone that was so memorable. It is tender with a very slight crisp on the outside and only a bit sweet. This is what a scone should taste like! Service is literally amazing. The place gets packed but they do a great job keeping things moving and doing it all with a smile. I couldn't recommend Elephantine more! read more

Elephantine Bakery - Halves of- Chocolate almond croissant, pistachio croissant, and cinnamon roll - Bakeries Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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Over priced, over hyped. Paid $12 for 2 subpar coffees and waited over 15 minutes. I had high hopes for it too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Location was good though[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

One of the best breakfasts I have ever had! It transports you to a European experience by eating outside it the beautiful atmosphere of Portsmouth! 10/10 recommend! I would suggest coming early so you don't have to wait in line. read more

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Great coffee and delicious breakfast!! My husband got the salmon lox and I had the Labneh, granola & fruit. The yogurt, along with ancient grains granola, pistachio brittle, and seasonal fruit was SOOO YUMMY!!! My husband really enjoyed his Smoked salmon, herbed cream cheese, tomato, cucumber, & red onion on simit (turkish circular leavened bread crusted with sesame seeds). Assembled as a sandwich. The chocolate croissant was also delicious!! I wish we had this amazing bakery in Palm Desert, CA. read more

My wife and I tried walking up for dinner without a rez and couldn't get in -- not surprising! - it's a tight space and very popular. Came back the next morning for coffee and pastries. Everything was tasty, no complaints. Really just wanted to compliment the ~4 young people absolutely BUSTING their a** on a busy morning with a lot of large family groups with many annoying demands (and constant running inside/outside/around corners etc.). I hope they are appreciated/well compensated! :) read more

Elephantine Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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The Quick: Female owned, amazing food, flavorful coffee,and good vibes... They have earned their solid 5 stars!! Everything was incredible and the owner was there working, greeting everyone, and making us feel like locals. The Details: The almond chocolate stuffed croissant was life changing. I've never had a pastry like that, wow. The egg sandwich was so delicious and interesting, even the bagel itself was superb (and I'm a NYC bagel snob). Seating is very limited, 9am on Sunday was the rush so go earlier or later. The Details: ~ $20 for brunch for 2 .. make sure to tip! read more

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Really cute spot. Limited indoor and outdoor seating. Their savory breakfast options were awesome, especially the jammy egg with that yogurt sauce and the spices and toasty bread. The almond chocolate croissant was unreal. read more

I enjoyed the atmosphere and how it is nestled inside an alley. It is quiet and lovely in the morning before the crowd awakes. Ladies working in the bakery are wonderful, food is delicious and fulfilling. Highly recommend for a lazy morning with a good book during breakfast. read more

Elephantine Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

We had a lovely breakfast at Elephantine. The cappuccino was pretty good. The salmon simit could have been better with less cream cheese and another slice if salmon. I liked the cukes which added flavor. The star was the sourdough baguettes. They were perfect. It is a wonderful little spot and the staff are awesome. read more