What a nice Egyptian (but feels French because of the French baked goods!) cafe/coffee shop. Cappuccino was fabulous. Baguette was delicious with perfect texture. Service was fantastic. Really great experience!

Such delicious pastries and food, and so unique! I absolutely love the Egyptian bread pudding, which is made out of croissants and pistachios, served warm and just wow, I would come back solely for that. The simit sandwiches are also amazing, almost like bagels but better. The inside is super cozy and the service was faster than I expected!

Elephantine is an outstanding bakery with some really unique menu options. I tried the egg simit and a chai latte. The egg simit was extremely filling, satisfying, and flavorful. The chai latte was not too sweet and didn’t taste like it came from a carton - two things I love in a chai latte! I took a brownie to go and it too is a delight. The other members of our party tried the poached eggs cilbir and could not stop singing it’s praises. The cinnamon roll is also nice and moist with a delicious cream cheese frosting. There were no dry, crusty edges like you might get on mediocre cinnamon rolls. You can wait in line or order ahead online for pickup as far out as the afternoon before. Coffee/drinks must be ordered in person.

Best b'fast food, baked goods and coffee in Portsmouth. Middle eastern goodness. The space (not their fault) is too small to support the demand of their amazingly good food. 5 stars b/c food is that good

I've visited many bakeries, but I can confidently say that this bakery ranks among the top three I've ever been to. The atmosphere, quality and service are truly exceptional. I'd also like to personally thank Ceci for her outstanding service; she was incredibly welcoming and made our experience unforgettable!

The cutest bakery located in Commercial Alley in Portsmouth, NH!🥐🍞☕️ While I was visiting the New England area, Elephantine Bakery was a spot a was really looking forward to visiting:) Atmosphere: The bakery is located in Commercial Alley between two buildings, and the little pathway is made up of cobblestones. The space in itself was small but cozy and had so many people there (on a Sunday) with indoor and outdoor seating almost completely full. Service: Despite the busyness, the ladies there had a great attitude and were working efficiently to make sure that everyone got the orders. Menu items: I got an iced latte with their Ricotta & Honey Toast (sourdough)—the toast was amazing! Aside from their daily menu items, they also had pastries out on display and ready to be served as well as cute merchandise to rep the brand!🐘

The croissants and breakfast choices were fabulous! We enjoyed the Labneh and Granola as well as the Poached Eggs Cilbir. The sourdough is to die for and we had to get some to take home! Even though the staff was very busy, they were super friendly and hospitable, and we still got our meal and drinks very quickly. We’ll definitely be back!

Popped in on a sunny Saturday. This place is tiny and straight out of Paris. Had a wonderful latte and delicious, crisp chocolate croissant. Limited seating but worth the wait. Highly recommended!