Elephants has always been clean and the staff friendly and helpful. We've ordered the soups from Elephants multiple times but never other food. We brought home the Turkey Reuben, Classic Pastrami Reuben, Sweet Potato Tots, Cheeseburger and the Pear Butternut Squash Pint. The winner of the meal was the soup - great flavors. The turkey Ruben and the cheese burger were both ok but nothing I'd seek out to order again. The pastrami in the Reuben was super chewy. While there were good flavors in the meat, sauerkraut and dressing, the chewiness of the meat killed it. The sweet potato tots were our least favorite. Completely soggy without any appearance of being fried or crisp earlier. We'd come back for the soups but our other food experience was not as impressive. read more

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Newly remodeled, this location had a re-opening celebration. The store and restaurant are on the first floor while the event space is upstairs. There was a beautifully laid out charcuterie spread, wine tastings and cocktails. Gift box options were on display. Live music was outside on the patio. The staff was helpful and friendly. This was my second Elephant's experience and it was a lovely one. read more

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Probably the best restaurant in the Johns landing hood... although there isn't much competition to be fair. They have a good menu with balanced options; some are healthy and others are for those who enjoy a nice splurge. Meals to go and pastries/treats aplenty. My favorite is their happy hour from 3-6 daily. Fresh beer for 5 bucks! WiFi is reliable and bathrooms are clean. Plenty of parking in the lot and on the street. Staff is friendly and helpful. No complaints. Seems kid and family friendly. My only feedback is that most of the seating isn't particularly comfortable. Could have better chairs with more pliable surfaces... just a thought. A long-standing staple here in Portland with lots of great choices to meet your current mood. Happy hour is a must do and the rest is good for a casual meal when you don't feel like cooking. read more

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This place is delightful. It has a real local feel, includes coffee, tea, chocolate, salads, sandwiches, and cocktails. It's decorated very crisp with vibrant colors, French art, and white tiles. The staff are kind and friendly too. Don't miss this gem. read more

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The prices were good for breakfast / coffee. The guy working the service counter was kind of rude and short with me. His name was Leo I think. Kind of ruined the experience if I'm being completely honest. He didn't deserve my tip. read more

Well what a waste! Two sandwiches with inedible bread? Worse than cafeteria food. Save your money. read more

Elephants on Corbett - Smells bad too. - Soup Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I love Elephants - I don't live in Portland anymore but every time I'm back I have to stop here. This location is super cozy and definitely my favorite. Despite it being such a simple meal, the grilled cheese here is always 1000/10 and the tomato orange soup is some of the best soup I've ever had - it's perfectly tangy. I love that they use local ingredients/support local businesses but I wish they'd open up in other states so I could have it way more often! read more

Elephants on Corbett - Matcha, Grilled Cheese + Tomato Orange Soup - Soup Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Came in and got a delicious steak sandwich, as always the staff is the best around and the wait time took no more than 5-6 minutes. Great vibes as always but I can't help and feel robbed after paying nearly 4 dollars for a side of fries and getting what looks like maybe half a handful, like seriously you'd get more fries anywhere else at that price! Sad to say I won't be buying any sides here until they give you a fair portion. read more

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As always the food is great... But this is the second time at this particular elephant's location that my coffee drink was forgotten and other orders that were placed after mine were made. Was planning a leisure coffee drink that I had to take to go. I wish these people paid attention more read more

Elephants has a vibe unlike most cafes these days. It's clean, retro, inviting, and well organized. We stopped in for a sandwich on a Sunday afternoon, and it was very pleasant at 1:00 pm. Not too crazy, but pleasantly buzzing. I ordered the tuna melt, and they did a great job - I was quite happy with the results. Do know that most sandwiches only come with the sandwich. Not a bad thing, just setting expectations :) Also of note, there are lots of options, including sandwiches, salads, pizza, burgers, and more! read more

Elephants on Corbett - Tuna melt - Soup Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Went for the reopening last night. Fun event great music busy evening. I must say I am not a fan of the changes. First I had to wait in line twice to order food and then a drink. I wanted a nonalcoholic beer which they may have had in the case, but I didn't wanna get out of line to get in line again for a third time to see if it was there. I do like that they have a full bar, nice wine, selection, and can make fancy cocktails My daughter was very disappointed. They didn't have pizza. I agree pizza was one of our favorite things we would go for. They do have a new salad station. I do love salads, but I sampled a couple of their new salads and unfortunately they were not my favorite. I do appreciate the new kids menu. I would not say this place is kid friendly. It is kid tolerant. Bathrooms are upstairs in a bit of a trek when you have to go in the middle of a meal as one does with a preschooler It would be nice if they had some sort of kid entertainment- coloring sheets and crayons or little puzzles or anything. But not their focus. We ordered the kids chicken tenders, and I had a tuna melt I was disappointed the tuna melt, didn't come with fries, but the kids meal had plenty. The tuna melt was good and the chicken was OK but a little overcooked. They no longer bring the food to your table. I guess that's not a significant change unless of course you have kids and you're a single parent. What do you tip when you order at the counter and pick your own food up? Back when I was working in food service it would've been nothing. Feels strange to tip when you do all the work. Order at the counter, pick up your food and buss your own table. There is also TONS of candy and treats! These are in kids reach ugh There use to be some stuffed animals for sale on the corner, those are no longer there. This is actually better for me because she always had to hug and touch each one. Overall, a good place. But for us, we'll probably go less now. We are bummed about the no pizza. It is just a couple blocks from Our Home, and would love to stop by for dinner or a sweet treat. One of the thing they do have a point system, which is really cool. But unfortunately, when I bought my food last night, the points weren't added to my account. I think the back register is set up differently somehow. Or maybe they were just super busy. The point thing is fun and appropriated The upstairs room is beautiful and very spacious and would be perfect for an event. Lastly, there is some outdoor seating, which is nice Overall the new changes - I'm not a fan of read more

The Rueben just did not taste as good as I expected. The atmosphere was nice. Price was okay not great.

Great friendly people here and a wide variety of food to choose from. I only had coffee and a snickerdoodle cookie so in fairness to them not dinging them any points. However, they would need to do better with making sure that their cookies are baked through. The snickerdoodle was still doughy. There is a difference between soft cookies and doughy cookies. I'm not a big fan of doughy as it means it still raw dough which means the egg in the dough also wasn't cooked through and eggs not being cooked through can have bad effects. read more

Elephants on Corbett - Doughy snickerdoodle. Hard to capture on camera but it was definitely under baked. - Soup Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Amazing selection. Great food. Quick service. Cozy neighborhood bistro vibe. I've taken guests there, and they enjoyed it, too.

When there was a mistake on the website, stating that sides were included, Justin handled it with professionalism and top notch customer service. Apparently the menu was recently updated for phones, but not desk top computers. 5 stars for Justin and the others I spoke to up front, not so many for management. But my Korean fried chicken sandwich was excellent. read more

Elephants has the best soup in town! Also top notch are their breakfast entrees and made to order breakfasts and lunches. If you love Macaroni & Cheese or Beef Stroganoff, these are must haves. You can order any pre-made entree by the pound, so it's easy to get a scoop of each for the undecided. Upstairs is a huge dining room with windows on 3 sides, large enough to have a reception, or large meeting or weekend workshop. (Just book in advance) There is a covered patio off this large dining room, which over looks the upstairs parking area. This makes it ideal, for traditional wedding receptions, where a bouquet is thrown from this covered patio (low balcony) out to the guests to catch it. Of course this could also be used for a workshop, where a prize is tossed out to the attendees in the parking area. Downstairs is like a bistro, with distinct areas, including a long full bar, a bakery, wood fired pizza oven, deli, and soup / sand which / cooked to order entrees, and gift section. Downstairs also has out door seating. read more

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The most amazing cappuccino! They nailed my request and the foam. Great wine selections for purchase, and delicious grab and go salads. read more

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Last Sunday I picked up a platter of charcuterie, roasted veggies, crab cakes and teriyaki salmon for a small gathering in my home. Everything was fresh, well seasoned and cooked perfectly. I was really pleased with everything I ordered. The salmon was juicy and perfectly seasoned. Sometimes teriyaki sauce can be too strong but this was lightly dressed and the bites were just the right size. Lots of leftovers which held up for a couple of days. I especially enjoyed the sauce which they made for the roasted veggies. Scrumptious!!! read more

My friend and I sat at the bar and tried a few different dishes and a happy hour drink. I really liked the decor, which featured something like vintage French advertising posters with elephants edited in. Even the bar was super cute. The staff at the bar was friendly. My friend and I shared a few dishes including a fruit cup, salmon bites, french fries, and my favorite, the Nigerian Peanut Soup. I'd go back just for that. My friend has some dietary restrictions and was able to find dishes that worked for her and the menu was clearly labeled (for example gluten free items had an icon on the menu.) Check out their daily happy hour and cocktail specials. read more

This place was trash overpriced and burnt bacon on my burger by the time they brought the new bacon it to my table I was almost done with my food burger falling apart it was too crumbly after a long day of traveling from the coast this place disappointed my friend recommended this place I'll never come back not worth it. read more

Elephants on Corbett - Burnt Bacon Cheeseburger - Soup Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Is there anything better than the addictive tomato orange soup on a day that things aren't going your way? Methinks not. This location is great with lots of food selections and beverages. I love going there when the weather permits with a book and just relax. A truly dolce far niente lunch. read more

Elephants on Corbett - Book, Diet Coke and Tomato Orange Half Pint - Soup Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great selection of good food, and great people in a cheerful and fun, if hygienically neglected, space. My only complaint: Tables and counter often stained and sticky. Floors not great, either. This self-bussing trend should not mean dirty floors or tables not cleaned between each party. read more

Elephants on Corbett - Condiment area needs love. - Soup Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This place has everything; beer, whiskey, coffee, hot food, quick grab food... everything. I think the prices are very reasonable. Ordered Mac and pot pie, sit down restaurant quality, ready in less than 5 minutes. Also ordered the Korean fried chicken sandwich, which was amazing. Only downside is it's kind of confusing coming here for the first time, not really knowing where to order. But staff was helpful and patient. Place seems to stay busy, even during awkward between lunch and dinner hours. If I lived in the area I would definitely be coming here often. Lots of healthy, kid approved options too, which I greatly appreciate. I noticed this place on yelp, then later in the day I saw the catering car around town which reminded me to come by! read more

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Ok let me start with I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! Now let's get into it. My family and I were down in this area to get some pictures taken. The photographer suggested we come here on a break. We did.... I saw the reviews were pretty good so I was excited. I love elephants, the owners must as well.. so things will be good bahaha It's a modest-ish place. Three levels... the deli on level one, wine bar and restrooms on level two, and a room on level three that I never saw. There is an elevator AND there is designated parking behind the location. If I had a group of gals in town, I would definitely use this as a brunch spot every weekend... the drinks looked good. Bloody Mary, Mimosa, and another cocktail... full bar... The cookie, breadstick, baguette self serve bar was awesome and I dont even like carbs... holy frijoles... here is where they won me over and the reason I will be back! They make fresh cheese bread twists...I got one thinking I'm hungry... y'all ...it was gone before I got to the register!!! So I had to tell on myself and buy another for later. Freaking yummy if you like dough and cheese... well worth the $2.50. I also got a side of egg, a side of sausage gravy and a side of bacon! Eggs were fine... they're just eggs. Sausage gravy was pretty darn good. Pretty nice portion. Great flavor with a good amount of sausage. The bacon... ok well bacon is the way to my heart and this bacon didn't disappoint. Ours was cooked crispy and well... just like I prefer. It's funny how I will pay $4.50 for three pieces of bacon out when I can get a whole pound for less. But that's simply a reality. Family got two two egg breakfasts and they were fine. Prices are reasonable for portland. I saw they have fondue so I will be back because their bread is awesome. Caved and got a butterscotch oatmeal cookie that certainly doesn't disappoint. Good flavor...a bit high in price for a cookie but whatever. I love the selection of self serve options. Sandwiches were like $6-9 ish... they have options people... You gotta give it a try. I wasn't disappointed!!! read more

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Local gem! A combination of restaurant (with only 3 tables for outdoor seating) & cafe & bar (with a selection of $10 cocktails and lots of bottled wines to pick from) & brick oven pizza (we didn't experience this since we came for breakfast) & a la carte store with goods ranging from gifts to frozen dinners. We really enjoyed the sausage frittata and Mama Leone's soup -- would 100% recommend. read more

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The cashier the other day was somewhat rude and just threw my item back at me after it was scanned. Someone just sitting in there chair not wanting to move or get up. Why would I want to come back ? My colleagues order was incorrect after she clearly asked for what she wanted, adding to the experience. read more

So, I enter Facebook contests for free stuff all the time from a couple local businesses. I never win. I do not usually win anything. Now I cannot say that anymore, because I won a free growler from Elephant's Deli! It could be filled with either Stumptown cold brew coffee or kombucha. I mean, duh. COLD BREW!! I took a friend and went to pick it up and grab some dinner. I do not get to Elephant's as much as I used to because I live in Northwest. But I like this one because while smaller, the parking is easier and it is usually not as buzzy. They have grab and go food and made to order food. Also pizza, goodies, all kinds of tasty offerings. I got a tuna melt and Mama Leone's chicken soup and my friend got mahi mahi fish and chips. The food was good. My soup was a little light on the chicken but my sandwich was perfectly toasted with melty cheese and nice pickles. It was a good meal. I now have a big growler of cold brew in my fridge, too. Sweet. read more

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Rarely do I choose a "chain" restaurant unless it's Elephants Deli. Everything they make is incredibly delicious, better than you could attempt to make at home and my friends consider me a super good cook! No matter which location I visit, I'm guaranteed scrumptious food exactly how I remember it whether it's one of their hot food items, deli prepared foods, soup, a salad or a sandwich. And then there are the desserts! Oh, my, they are hard to resist. After being away for a week and having no fresh food in my house, I was craving a good salad, something simple yet delicious after Thanksgiving weekend when we all get more than enough of sides! Passing my usual choice of a Jambon Beurre, I went for the Cesar salad of cold crunchy Romain lettuce with chunks of grilled chicken, sliced hard boiled egg, croutons, Parmesan cheese and dressing. It was simple perfection. Also splurged, calorie wise, on the cheese breadstick; divine and addictive. Elephants has homemade hot and grilled items, even during Covid. Their chicken enchiladas are incredible; grab a tray of frozen lasagna, perfect to feed your family; the Mac & cheese is legendary; lots of homemade soup options; and so much more. For desert I highly recommend the ding dong cake, a small cake for two (ok, maybe one!) that is a decadent version of this children's treat. Dark chocolate cake with cream inside enrobed in dark chocolate ganache. Heaven. Cookies, candies and other treats piled on displays that are both gorgeous and create spontaneous purchases. They know what they are doing! During Covid they are taking all precautions. You can go to their website and preorder for easy pick up or stop in. Highly recommend! read more

The restaurant industry is taking a huge hit in this dystopian climate that is COVID-19. Even those places that have been able to remake their business model into take-out only are really suffering. For us, the right thing to do is support a few of the local places. One of those places is Elephants. Last night I went for a 'usual order' pick-up; the problem is - there is nothing 'usual' about our current times and situation. Elephants changed their hours. I arrived a few minutes after closing. Walking back to our car - the manager came out and said to come in. He politely told me the grilled had been shut down - but I could take my time and get anything else I wanted. He and the staff - running around to clean up - talked with me as I grabbed a number of to-go food items. In spite of what was more than likely a long chaotic day, on a Friday night, in the midst of our current global pandemic - Elephants and their staff, went out of the way to make me feel taken care of. Wow. That's what I am talking about. During this challenging time we need to be supporting small business restaurants. We need them, just as much as they need us. read more

What a neat place and concept and reasonable prices. I'm obsessed with their smoked salmon salad and cold noodle dishes. My daughter sees a specialist at OHSU so I come here most times we are up in Portland. So many great options and I appreciate the grab and go concept when I'm in a rush. read more

This is my neighborhood Elephant's and it is a great location. Plenty of food options; the to go lasagna, Elephant's Cure soup, and Willamette Valley salad are 3 of my faves. Plenty of seating options, both inside and out. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend! read more

Typical elephant chain - bright yellow walls, red chairs, and global selections of beverages. Little limited of coffee latte options, but friendly and fast service with tables and wall couches. Prices are twice that of regular shops, so deducted a star, but it is a establishment you can enjoy tea to booze, so convenience factor is there. Mostly pre-packaged sandwiches to salads so healthier to-go option. As someone who's using bus to get around downtown and surrounding areas it's a nice in between for a place to rest and wait for infrequent services out here. Restroom is also helpful! read more

I always like coming by here for a quick bite. Their canned beverage selection is smaller than other locations, but their food is just as good. I was in the mood for some comfort food today and got the chicken strips which were perfect for that. I appreciate they use actual chicken tenderloin. Sauces were on point, and fries were well-seasoned. I also got a tempeh wrap which is my favorite sandwich from them ever! I look forward to coming back on many a rainy day for soup and a sandwich. read more

Elephants on Corbett - Chicken Strips and French Fries - Soup Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Five stars for normal people, but I wouldn't recommend for those eating gluten-free (like myself) and I won't be making an effort to return. Although they have great allergen labels, they have very few items without wheat. There all a few gf breakfast items (frittata etc.), but lunch is limited to prepackaged salads and soup (no gf bread). The environment and space is really nice if looking for a quick grab in a restaurant / market vibe. read more

If I could give 10 stars I would. My wife had some surgery scheduled for today and it was a snow apocalypse in Portland . We drove from Longview Washington early in the morning so I hadn't had breakfast . Only place open within 10 miles was this place . Was greeted by Kayla with a warm smile , ordered a blt and latte both very good ! Appreciate you guys for being open and feeding me on a day where most places would have closed . Hope you guys made it home safe ! read more

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Food was good. Service was dismissive and not helpful, at the counter or upon receiving food. You're asked to tip for ordering your food at the counter. someone walked it out with no utensils and then was annoyed when I asked for some and just told me where to find them when I was sitting outside with my dog. Will give it another chance. read more

We came here on a chilly Saturday morning for breakfast with some friends. My husband and I got the southwest benedict and the lox bagel to share. I also got a cup of coffee. It looks like they offer different coffee flavors and they might switch them out regularly. I'm not really a fan of flavored coffee, but I tried the orange and dark chocolate kind and it was super subtle, so I enjoyed it. The food was pretty good. The southwest benedict was great, but the lox bagel was just ok. The salmon tasted a little fishy. This place is sort of a market/cafe combo. You can come here to buy fresh fruit, pre-made salads, or a hot meal. Since it's kind of a combo place, the ambiance is sort of bland. It's a casual spot but not super trendy or anything. read more

Located right by our hotel for the weekend, this restaurant seemed like a perfect fit for my family -- and it was! First off, I love places with just enough variety to satisfy everyone's cravings but not so much variety to overwhelm. In the end, we went with mac and cheese (the full order is plenty for two little girls to share), a pizza (more than enough for my 10 year old), and two bacon cheeseburgers for my husband and me, which came with a side (we went with regular and garlic fries, the latter of which could've been a tad bit more garlicky). The food was average -- nothing to rave about but also nothing I was dissatisfied with. Don't skip the cookies, though! Chewy centers, firmer edges, packed with flavor. If anything, the place was worth the visit with the family because of the casual ambience and spacious dining area (which was a huge relief to me, traveling in the time of COVID). read more

Good selection of ready to go foods as well as items made to order, so the you can come with friends and enjoy a nice meal sit at the bar and have a cocktail or coffee and grab a slice of pizza to go. It is a little nugget of yummy food experience for the neighborhood. read more

We live in the neighborhood, and Elephants on Corbett has never failed us. We got fish tacos for lunch -- they're very good, with grilled fish, corn, cabbage, salad and mango. Just add a bit of their home-made hot sauce, and have a great meal. The soups are also worth a try, all the more if you pair then with a cheese twist! Before the pandemic, the bar tender used to be amazing. Nowadays, the new bartender needs a little more training on classic cocktails. read more