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    4.7 (54 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Dj L.

    Elephantine is a cute and delicious French inspired cafe in southeast Boston/ Seaport area. We did walk from our hotel in downtown and it was in walkable distance. They serve coffee tea pastries and have a food menu (sandwich, salads, etc). We did try a pastry which was good, as well as Cardamom iced lattes. Everything was good, the inside was cute and cozy and the coffee was prepared nicely. Would come back!

    Angela C.

    Loved the vibes of this cafe! The space is great for either working or catching up with friends. Their pastries were delicious (I recommend getting them heated up!). I personally enjoyed their coffee and pastries most, though the savory options were still solid - and everything was beautifully plated. The food takes a little longer to come out, but worth the wait. Would definitely come back for the vibes!

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    Robert D.

    What a wonderful way to start the day!!! People are friendly, the boutique coffee house is super cute and the coffee a pastries are amazing. Don't walk, run yourself over and try this place. You won't be sorry!!

    John F.

    What a wonderful brunch! I don't think there's a better spot in Seaport. The interior is stunning and the food matched the upscale vibe. I got a mortadella focaccia sandwich. It had burrata and pesto. Delicious!!!! The sea salt on the bread was the chef's kiss. So flavorful and scrumptious. My wife's croque monsieur was spectacular. I definitely want to come again!

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    Muriel D.

    Dishes were phenomenal as always. The service was so nice (we has to swap our order and they were so understanding and nice about it). Went in around 10:30am on a Saturday, not tooo busy but got a bit more busy by 11am. Beautiful interior.

    Husain V.

    This place screams elegance loudly. The staff is very friendly, the food is delicious and the ambiance for a cafe is impeccable. Have been here twice now and everything I've tried is tasty. Will definitely be a returning customer time and time again.

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    Frances L.

    Beautiful cafe with European vibes. I visited this cafe for lunch and by 1pm the pastries were mostly sold out. Luckily the cardamom bun was still available. I enjoyed the soft delicately flavored bread along with the delicious kale salad. That kale salad was filled with a variety of textures and flavors and topped with different spreads. So good that I would come back just for that salad and to try different pastries!

    Nicole N.

    This is such a cute little bakery. The chocolate almond croissant and cinnamon roll were tasty. It was enough to share between two people. I enjoyed their cardamon honey latte. It gets very busy here, so finding a table for more than two might be difficult.

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    Salma S.

    This was my second time trying Elephantine, and this time I'd give it a 5 instead of a 4! Last time I went it was amazing, but this time I enjoyed it so much more. Maybe it is because the place has been open for a longer time now - the first time I went, it was still relatively new. My dad and I ordered the Turkish Poached Eggs and the Egg Sandwich and split them, and both were so delicious and bursting with flavor. I also drank the cardamom honey latte, which was so yummy - definitely better than the last time I went. The ambience is gorgeous and very comfortable - we stayed for a few hours since it's such a nice vibe. It feels chic, sophisticated, and aesthetic without feeling stuffy. The service was great - the servers were so friendly and our orders came out quick. I really loved Elephantine and will definitely return again!

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    Niamh M.

    Came here on a Sunday morning to try their scone! Got a seat right before it got very busy and there was no space left Lived the scone, cherry inside and drizzled with dark chocolate. Crispy but soft in the centre. Cortado was great too! I'd say it's a nice place to work on a weekday when it isn't as busy and you don't feel under pressure to free up your seat. Will be back to try the cardamom bun and pistachio croissant!

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    Danyel M.

    As soon as you walk into the cafe, you feel like you've been transported out of Fort Point! The decor is stunning, and I loved the fresh floral arrangements. Service was fast and friendly. The menu was kind of hard to read due to the cursive font that is used. From an accessibility standpoint, they should consider using a more simple font like the one that states what pastries they have. They have a large assortment of sweet treats and pastries. It's really hard to choose just one. I chose the lemon ricotta danish. For lunch, I ordered the eggplant sandwich. The flavors were bold and unique. It was a little bit hard to eat cause the eggplant was falling out but nonetheless very tasty. I wish it had come with a side salad or a side of homemade chips. My friend had the croque madame and it looked good. For drinks I enjoyed a hibiscus iced tea and my friend had a London fog. Both were yummy. Also, I'm hoping they'll have a special pastry at some point - like cherry, guava, or mango!!!! I'll def be back! Next time you're in Fort Point/Seaport, stop by!

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    Angelina R.

    Elephantine is a remarkable bakery/cafe! There's absolutely nothing like it anywhere else in Boston, and its spot just along water adds to its chic, calming, and charming atmosphere. The interior has a wide variety of seating and is very spacious even during peak ours. The staff is friendly, fast serving, and professional making the experience feel almost like a restaurant or just a very nice cafe you'd find straight out of Paris! And the pastries of food transport you to Europe just as easily- their dessert case up front is filled with masterfully crafted, delicate pastries with beautiful sounding flavors. And their breakfast lunch menu is stacked! They offer such unique dishes, like their turkish poached eggs which are unmatched in flavor and freshness. While this spot is a little pricey, the food delivers on quality, taste, presentation, portion size, and really everything. I WILL be back to try the rest of their menu. This spot is excellent for going solo to get work done or sitting down with friends and family for a nice bite to eat. I highly recommend, you can't miss it!

    Kevin W.

    Went for the Apertivo, I've been to the cafe as well but feel like everyone at this point knows how successful they are as a cafe. The menu is small and we had 6 dishes total including a dessert. Vibes were A+ beginning to end with flowers at each table. Definitely an Italian slant on the menu but the standout was the prosciutto and chips. One of those things that seems like a super easy dish but is a perfect combo of flavors and was pulled off excellently. Had a few of the wines as well and appreciate that they were a little unique compared to the typical cab sav/sauv blanc house wines. Was there in the winter will have to check it out with warmer weather for sure.

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