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4.7 (37 reviews)
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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.

Chocolate pistachio croissant (so good!)
Vidhika B.

Gosh this is easily one of my new favorite spots. The color scheme, the friendly staff, the yummy food, the good lattes, the excellent pastries, the location -- what's not to love?! I tried the cilbir for breakfast and really enjoyed it (the green herb topping was especially flavorful). The chocolate pistachio croissant is at risk of becoming something I crave on the regular. And my mocha was on point too. Have already raved about it to a few people and I absolutely plan to be back.

Turkish Poached Eggs
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.

Kirtana S.

My partner and I would make trips out to NH for Elephantine. We were so excited for it to open in Seaport. First off, the service was impeccable. The Maître d' that greeted us, sweet Egyptian man whose name escapes me, made the entire experience memorable and welcoming. Appertivo was so beautifully plated and the hot cup of chocolate was exactly how I remembered it. The food - olive oil was delicious. Ambiance was beautiful and plating was gorgeous. Highly recommend! I'll be back.

Garen A.

Cute cafe with great drinks (try the chai!) And yummy food/pastries! The cinnamon roll was why I went, but honestly the breakfast items (like the egg sandwich or the turkish poached eggs) were more of a hit in my opinion! Also, very good service! Overall would definitely recommend! Stay Cheerful

Me enjoying my lunch
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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Iris L.

This is a European style cafe with great pastries and decor, but less good chai. I would give it 4.5 stars if I had that option. I have to say that this place is beautifully decorated and adds a lot of character to the Seaport area! The servers behind the counter were very helpful in answering my questions. There is no chai on the menu but they do serve it. Ordered: - double chocolate croissant: this was epic. There was such an intense chocolate to dough ratio and that's exactly what I wanted. Melted in my mouth and was so delicious. - chai latte: I can't really recommend this? I don't drink a lot of caffeine so I thought this would be a nice alternative. It was very milky and I didn't discern much chai. I would not pay what I paid for it again. I'm unsure if they have matcha but perhaps better to just get a decaf latte or something. My friend got a honey feta pastry that looked beautiful and she said it was delicious. Her cappuccino looked better than my drink. I think this is a wonderful place to sit and chat; there's a good amount of seating! And they have a large glass window where you can watch the bakers work. Each table has a small vase with a singular flower cutting--super charming.

Elephantine Egg Sandwich, Cardamom Latte
Salma S.

I had a great brunch at Elephantine! I'm glad I finally ticked this place off my list, I've wanted to try it for ages. My friend and I ordered the egg sandwich, and it was yummy - it tasted so unique and had so many different flavors! The portion was also extremely generous and very filling. As for the ambience, it is beautiful - it has a very chic European feel, and the plates the food were served on were gorgeous. The service was great as well. Overall, a positive experience!

Cardamom honey latte and chocolate pistachio croissant
Mel N.

This has to be the most beautiful café in Boston! All of the pastries, plates, tables, even the silverware were absolutely gorgeous. The employees were so nice! This was a refreshing visit, although it got pretty full shortly after my order was taken. Depending on the time of day, you might not have a place to sit and eat! I got the Turkish poached eggs, a cardamom honey latte, abs a chocolate pistachio croissant. They were all delicious!! The bathroom is also so clean and a whole vibe!

Bisma A.

Elephantine is such a gorgeous new addition to Boston! I stopped by a weekend morning and lucked out with a short line. It moved fast and your order comes out quick if you're just grabbing pastries and coffee to go. The pastries are so unique and definitely look as good as they taste! I decided on a cardamom bun and a chocolate pistachio croissant which were both unbelievably good. If you're looking to dine in, there's a ton of seating and it's a perfect spot to grab brunch and enjoy the stunning decor. Definitely will be back to try more options!

Latte
Lan T.

I have been a fan of Elephantine in Portsmouth so when I saw they opened a location in Boston, we had to pay a visit!! We always love the Turkish egg poach! The sourdough was amazing and perfectly crunchy!! However, to have enough bread for everything, I need to learn to order a side order of sourdough next time! My partner had the egg sandwich and it was amazing!! My daughter had the chocolate croissant and she wished there was more chocolate as the ratio between chocolate to croissant was low. There were a lot of people so I have to say it was competitive to get a table to sit! I personally cleaned 2 tables myself so that we would get the table and be able to sit down. Not their fault, I don't know how they would have done it otherwise. I need to come back when it is not as crazy to enjoy the beautiful place!

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Samantha S.

Line was long but worth it!! Very nice staff, cute ambiance & amazing food. I ordered the Turkish eggs and they were incredible. I practically licked the plate clean. I also got a chocolate croissant which was very tasty. I'll be back!!

Cardamom latte, pastries

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