Elephantine Bakery

Wesley Janssen

Absolutely loved this adorable bakery! We went back two days in a row while visiting the area. Lattes are excellent, all the baked goods (and there are five of us, so we tried a wide assortment), where absolutely outstanding. The owner and staff were all super kind. Plus, it’s down this adorable alley, so it just feels special. Do yourself a favor and check it out.

alexandria frisoli

Finally got a chance to come here and treat myself for my birthday and I’m so glad I did. The poached egg, hearty fresh baked bread, garlic cream was absolutely delicious, carefully crafted that I make sure the bowl is clean when I’m done. The food and pastries are delicious. Lattes/coffees are relatively simple which is also nice (classic) however could be nice to have one or two options such as vanilla or maple. They do have alternative milks here so definitely vegetarian friendly though not necessarily vegan friendly. Would love to see more hearty vegan meals. Outlet friendly from what I can remember but I’ll have to double check next time. Small, cozy space. Certainly busy on the weekends, so I typically go on Thursdays or Fridays. They also have a few outside seating. Closes early so I’ll always want the time to extend later but get there early and time slows down and it feels like you’ve been there for hours. Good music, friendly staff. Wish I came here sooner! Budget for $15-30 if you’re getting food & a drink w/tip.

Sabina Ion

Wonderful bakery tucked down the most charming alley in Portsmouth. The atmosphere of the space is incredible and the staff is very friendly. My personal favorites are their croissant and the eggs cilbir, but there are so many excellent options. They can get very busy, especially in warmer months. I do wish they would have a better system for getting a table to stay there and eat. The current first come first serve system is very flawed and I've seen aggressive people jump ahead in the queue.

Tiffany Schaffer

What a fabulous place! Everything from the owners and staff to the quality and flavor of food is unparalleled. You kow because this tiny Cafe is absolutely packed all the time! I recommend if you want to eat in, order and be patient, a …