Tucked down a cobblestone alley in downtown Portsmouth, Elephantine Bakery opened in 2018 as a…read moreEuropean-inspired café after co-owner Sherif Farag trained in Paris. Even its name has a connection to Egypt, referencing Elephantine Island and an ancient bakery discovered there. The café is tiny and popular, so expect a crowd and consider taking your order to go if you can't snag one of the few indoor or patio tables. I ordered the ham and cheese baguette, which was phenomenal, but they're especially known for their handcrafted pastries, breads and coffee.

Took a few bites of the cinnamon roll before heating it up and wasn't impressed, but once I nuked…read moreit for 25 seconds, the desert became more impressionable. A firm roll that would cut with minimal effort with a knfie. The icing was a little tart for my preference. Croissant was flakey but lacked butter. Madelline was soft and spongey, as expected. Bottom Line: glad I tried

Amazing selection of breakfast and lunch items as well as bakery goods. We were thrilled that they…read moreoffered gluten free and dairy free options. One of the best breakfast sandwiches that I have had in awhile. My wife also loved her egg scramble wrap with sweet potatoes and avocado. Coffee and tea were yummy. Highly recommended!!

Came here at the perfect time with my partner. There was no line, and we managed to snag a window…read moreseat (out of the 5 total available seatings). The area overall is quite small, if it wasn't obvious yet (ahem.. Yelp El33ters). It fits the New England vibe very well, with the ocean themed merchandise sold next to the window display for the pastries. I ordered a hot 12oz Mocha, with a breakfast sandwich with the choice of bacon and a fluffy English Muffin. And I was absolutely blown away at the flavor of this breakfast sandwich.. the egg was cooked just enough to allow for a runny yolk, with a creamy aioli that perfectly combines with the crispy, bacon and the salty melted slice of cheddar cheese. I did not feel any need to add any more salt or pepper, as the entire sandwich was made to perfection. Truly an underrated gem of a cafe in New Hampshire.

This is a Kittery gem for coffees and smoothies, pastries and hot sandwiches tucked away on a…read morecorner street with plenty of inside and outside seating. There's parking on the street or in the municipal lot next to the store. It's all counter service and there are plenty of staff to make sure your wait time is reasonable. Their southwest breakfast burrito is delish with chipotle sauce on the side. They have an espresso machine too. Need a well made pastry or breakfast sandwich? Look no further if you're in the area. Enjoy

Charming cafe with good coffee and lots of goodies! I popped in for a quick hit of caffeine and to…read moretake a call (I know, I know), and really enjoyed the vibe here. The place does fill up quickly though, be warned that the line can get long during busy stretches. Caffeine aside, the desserts looked incredible, I'm definitely going to come back to try a few before I leave Kittery.

LOVE the new location! It's super nice inside, has a good amount of seating, and a beautiful patio…read moreout back. My partner and I came here to work for the morning and it's relatively quiet. We both tried fall specials - maple chaider for me and a pumpkin spice latte for him. The maple chaider was out of this world, so many times cafes have maple drinks that don't really taste like maple, but this one absolutely does. I also got a cinnamon role which was delicious as well. Would definitely recommend as a working spot during the less busy months in Portsmouth and also recommend the espresso martinis at night!

Came by before heading out of Portsmouth back to Boston. They have 12 flavors of espresso martinis…read morewhich is what drew me in. I tried the one with hazelnut and overall it was nice and foamy and I was able to taste all the flavors. This espresso martini wasn't the strongest in terms of alcohol content so overall it was a pretty sweet and smooth drink.

My order: Iced americano The review: If you want to see…read moreliterally the most beautiful minimalist coffee shop, go to Wild Valentine. The pops of color, the merch, the sleek white counters, the flower garden outside. Wild Valentine is a whole experience. The staff were incredibly kind to answer my various questions about the coffee and their unique built-in espresso machines. Their coffee is roasted by La Mulita, which is a 5 minute drive away and I very much wished I'd gone. All in all, really liked Wild Valentine.

Just went in for coffee and a chocolate donut with my son and wife. Manager on duty was extremely…read morerude and nasty to both us and her staff. When she gave away food I thought was my sons I asked and she got defensive as the guests she gave the donut to were apologetic and tried to give me their food. She then looked angry and threw his donut his a to go bag at us and blamed the guests in house, plus their dogs for the confusion. All the while she yelled at a young girl who was making coffees (alone) instead of helping her. Suggest getting new management to handle the volume before it disappears. Which is too bad, cause the coffee was good.

Needed a delicious latte, did not disappoint! Sunday morning, line out the door but it moved…read morequickly. Lots of Turkish trinkets, handmade items to peruse while you are on line. $5 latte, quick and efficient service, (the staff was working hard and you could tell they knew what they were doing), I'd go back in a heartbeat!

Caffe Kilim is my favorite cafe for drinks in all of Portsmouth! All the coffee I've gotten here…read morehas been delicious and they always have super creative specials. I absolutely love their drinks with marshmallow fluff in them - the fluff melts into the drink and makes the whole thing so delicious. The cafe is in two parts - when you enter, there is a counter to order at and various store items available for purchase. After ordering and receiving your drink, you can go through a narrow hallway to a larger seating area. There is a good amount of seating, but it can sometimes get busy. I have worked from this cafe before and I'd say it may be better to work alone than work with friends if you're going here since some of the tables are a little small and will be tight with two laptops. Service is very quick and the workers are very friendly. The drink pickup can be a little awkward since you pickup where you ordered and sometimes there's a line of people you have to sort of go through but I've never found it to be too much of a problem.

While in the area and looking for a sweet treat. We came across. MN. We had 2 options. We could…read morestand in line and order and sit in the general seating. Area or opt for service at the wine bar, we chose to seat ourselves at the bar after we placed our order. There was a line when we arrived. But service was very efficient, and we were quickly helped. There was a wait for our beverages. However it was well worth it. My mother was looking for a standard drip coffee and due to none being available.An excellent option of an americano was offered and she fell in love with it immediately. The deserts were also very well crafted and had excellent flavor. Definitely a place to stop. Relax people watch and enjoy a little treat with some great coffee options.

It was such a warm and welcoming atmosphere on a cold winter morning. Pastries looked amazing and…read moreall the packaged goods on the shelves were authentic and well sourced. The delightful scent of coffee was in the air and the staff were absolutely friendly as you approached the counter. Despite a buzz of patrons trickling in and ordering, the coffee was delivered to the table shortly after I sat. The staff obviously had a strong momentum going as I watched other tables being served just as quickly. Before I could even really start sipping on my piping hot Cafe Au Lait, I was served my salad and crepe. It was fun to watch how each person worked their station passionately. The lady preparing the crepes meticulously cleaned her station as she cooked. The staff on coffee were brewing away and sending cups out to diners. Other items were coming out from the back kitchen. They worked in unison like a well oiled machine. I definitely enjoyed my coffee. My salad was generous and hit the spot. The crepe was acceptable. Would I come back? Yeah, definitely my type of breakfast spot when visiting Portsmouth again. I definitely will try their croissants next time as well as check out their wine bar in the evenings!

Large cafe with a tropical beach theme. They have indoor and out door seating. They serve…read moresandwiches, salad, fresh juices, smoothies and coffee. Nice place to sit and study, hang out with friends or just relax. I bought a smoothie , and 2 sandwiches. The smoothie had real fruit ( not powdered) . Sandwiches were large with fresh ingredients. Would definitely come back.

We loved this place! I ordered the Cookie Butter Iced Latte, my husband had the Nitro Cold Brew…read morewith cold foam, and we shared a delicious breakfast sandwich. Everything was so good! They accidentally forgot the cold foam on one of the coffees, but the staff was incredibly friendly and fixed it right away with no issues. The café has a great atmosphere with both outdoor seating and a cozy indoor space. We'd definitely stop by again the next time we're in town!

Nice little coffee shop / breakfast spot in Portsmouth. They also have grab and go yogurt and…read moregranola for a mid morning snack attack. Bulk coffee for sale decaf or regular as shown in my pictures.

Great coffee and excellent food options. Cable bagel is a must…read more Staff is always accommodating and meets you with a smile.

I love every tea and coffee I've had here. But, the best I've had is the iced hojicha matcha latte…read morewith maple syrup. I'm hooked!! Great atmosphere, nice seating. Service is typically good. Parking is tight

Very nice coffee and smoothie establishment. Staff was nice and product was top notch. Shop was…read morevery nice and they are very forward thinking with recycling and LGBQ friendly. My wife and I will definitely going back.