Elephants on Corbett

I love the people here and the food tastes good. But recent changes are definitely bringing the experience and value down. Sitting at the bar and not being able to order from there feels weird. Now they yell out names instead of giving numbers and bringing it. I ordered a chicken sandwich and added $3.95 for fries…the picture is what you get (I confirmed) for an extra $4! Come on guys.

Love this place and have been frequenting it for years. They were under construction for a bit recently and let me say - changes aren't great. They've made their ordering process convoluted and less easy to use. In the middle of the ordering stations/cashier is where you pick up your food order now. I'm sure that's fun when they're super busy. Also, they stopped bringing the food to your table, so you either have to wait to have your name yelled (again - gotta be fun when the place is super busy, it gets pretty damn loud) or give them your number. If you have mobility issues or can't stand around clogging the various stations while waiting for your name to be shouted - good luck. These changes reek of a decision from on-high without really stress-testing the change or asking customers for feedback.

Elephants has always been solid in South Portland (which is a food desert)—a little pricey, but good. However, since the refresh, the portions have been irregular—and the quality is hit or miss. Three slices of lettuce on 2 out of 3 fish tacos is rough, 4.5 fries with my burger- yes I counted is offensive - a brown side Caesar salad isn’t just gross it was a waste of my extra $2. Being out of the Thanksgiving bowls the other day made me sad, since that was the reason I came that day. I was also made to feel guilty about taking the last cranberry brie grilled cheese because the woman behind me had been promised mine, only to be told she was out of luck because of me. Also, the Brie grilled cheese was made at the salad station which tasted great but a regular grilled cheese I had a week prior was made at the grill and was overcooked- the bread was as hard as a rock. 95% of the staff is incredible, but one cashier is miserable and acts like they hate working there. You’re asking yourself why I’m still going- I love elephants and they’ve always been top notch since I started going to the chain almost a decade ago so I’m giving them more of a chance to improve than I would most spots. I’ll still attempt a few more visits for them to improve before calling it quits especially like I said it’s a food desert. I hope they improve - either way I’ll be updating my score accordingly in a few weeks. Update 12/17: changing from 3 to 1 Star- 4 visits with still inconsistent quality and portions and two visits where food is on the menu but not available mid-day on a weekday. Also one of the employees snapped at one of the servers when he asked about an item I was asking for that is on the menu but couldn’t be found in the hot bar.

Changed to a full 5 stars. We come here at least twice a month and it's so consistently good from the service to the food to the relaxed atmosphere. Original review: Really quality comfort food (quality ingredients and thought), friendly staff. Nice location with options like chicken fingers, Angus burger, sweet potato tots, a stone pizza oven, and a bar if you're looking for beer on tap in addition to their beer or seltzer selection. Upstairs outside patio is small but cute. Food is brought to you, you bus your own dishes. There are some take and bake options as well as quality breads, pastries, and neat gifts like candles, mugs, toys too if you're looking for a quick stop off before home.

Busy and frenetic. Walkup counter order only. They were out of most of their grill area food. Only two sandwiches were available to order. The sandwiches were good. Most of the clientele were grab and go. Some seated in the coffee bar area and some seating upstairs were there is more of a dining experience. We did love the options for experience, whether coffee house feel, salad bar area, deli mart, or walk up grill counter.

We have had to make several trips to OHSU (from Eugene) over the past few years. After discovering Elephants on Corbett, we always make time in our travel schedule to first eat lunch here. It’s simple, sophisticated and pleasant. The food is superb as is the service. I often have their veggie frittata, which is rich and delicious. They have a large selection of salads, sandwiches and many prepared foods, including a large assortment of home made soups. The croissants are wonderful and the cookies look divine, although I haven’t yet tried them. If only Eugene had Elephants! Then we wouldn’t have to wait weeks or months to be able to eat there. You’ll enjoy it immensely!

I love this place! From grab and go’s, to full delicious meals from the grill, this place is great! Delicious coffee too! I’m here frequently for different meetings and everyone I bring in loves it to! The owners and staff have always been wonderful too!

Been coming here for years, first name basis with many of the staff (they’re great, and not the reason for negative feedback!). New renovation means at least two touch points for hot food. No signage to communicate where to go first, and a complete break from old processes. I’m not scared of change, but if I have to go to one counter to get a ticket to take to another counter to pay, when both have a POS system and can take my money just as easily as the other counter I’m gonna get riled up. Turns out, even the bartender can’t put a hot food order in even if you’re already siting there enjoying a beverage. Customer experience = 0/5 as a result. Even the staff acknowledge that they are frustrated they can’t give customers the experience they’re accustomed to (and frankly, even the old experience left much to be desired… lots of gaps were covered by staff that took initiative for regulars). Elephants management needs a long sit down and think about their customer service model if they don’t want to lose customers and tarnish their reputation. Average food and above average prices have historically been the expected at Elephants, and with this new system adding friction to the sales process I’m gonna be way more likely to sacrifice the convenience for a better experience, better prices, and better food elsewhere.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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 !

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.

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.

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

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.

I went there yesterday to grab a couple of items to go then thought maybe I'd get an order of fries to go as well. I went to the counter where I used to place my order for years with the cook. He said something that I couldn't hear because it was so loud in the restaurant. I said again, "I'd like to order fries to go". He YELLED at me rudely to place the order "upfront". I went to the register with my 2 items and the gentleman at the register asked if there was anything else. I told him no, that I had planned on ordering fries to go, but the guy was so rude at the fryer that I had decided not to order and that I thought he needed to know. I live in the neighborhood and have frequented this place several times a month since it opened. I will not be going back until they get rid of their rude help! Can't tell you how much I've spent here over the years but I'll find another place in the neighborhood I'm sure. It's not that their food is that great. It's really not, but a convenience. I supported them greatly during the pandemic and ALWAYS have tipped graciously. Never again! I rarely, if ever, post reviews and I waited for over 24 hours before posting this. The experience had me so unnerved that I thought it deserved posting so that others that live in our neighborhood and frequent Elephants and support it should know how they value and treat their local neighbors. Not cool at all!

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!!!

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.

Amazing food, environment and the service is top notch. Even the kids want to go back!

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.

Just had Elephants' bacon cheese burger with garlic fries. It was huge, messy, and super delicious! Loved it

This place on Corbett reminds me of European cafe/markets. I've never had trouble finding parking. Their soups are great; I love the mushroom one. Also, it's a great place for me to pu a salad to go for lunch when I'm in a hurry. The last time I went in, I was buying chicken noodle soup for a sick friend. My frequent points kicked in and I was awarded a nice discount. It made me feel like I had done the right thing going here to get my friend the soup. The neighborhood restaurant options without Elephants would be slim. I like the staff, their atmosphere and their food choices. Thanks for being in Johns Landing.

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!

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!

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!

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).

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!!!

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.

Don't go here if your Gluten Free. I went in today and they had two options for lunch. A hamburger with a GF bun, sim nit eating my one hamburger a month at Elephants. And $15 fish tacos with a corn tortilla. No GF bread either.

Service sucks here. Went in for a. Breakfast burrito and the Cook told me to go pay for it. I was at the register ready to pay only to have a different cook tell me they have none left. What! "Mind you they have 5 in the open for walk-in customers." The cook came back a second time to me they're all out someone just ordered all 5 while I was at the register ready to pay for one! Apparently they held all 5 burritos for the customer that just called in the order after me! I won't be going back to this place again!! Next time just hand the customer a burrito before paying so there's no misunderstanding like store manager said.

Just ordered delivery from your store. It was not a complicated order, just a sandwich, salad and quesadilla. We did not receive the salad even though we were charged for it and I could have made a better BLT for 1/4 of the price in my own kitchen. Disappointing. Not worth the the price or effort.

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.

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.

Great food and laid back environment. My sister and I came here on a Saturday morning, staff was helpful and friendly. Would recommend to you, but I also secretly don't want the place to get too busy because I like it so much :) Black bean burger is very well done and my sister got the chicken sandwich with bacon and a side of mac. Both good selections if you're wondering what to get!

WHAT on EARTH happened to the old Elephants Deli? If I didn't know any better, I would assume they have new owners? Tuna melt was blah. No pizzaz whatsoever. It looked like a grilled cheese from a school cafeteria. Salad was composed of a handful of wilted greens. You know when your greens get wet and soggy? There were probably 4 pepitas sprinkled on the salad to boot. Tables outside were dirty. Cashier looked like he would rather be anywhere but there. This was a truly disappointing experience.

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.

In summary, decent food but very mediocre service. I went yesterday and ordered three meals, drinks, and cookies, as I always do. And, as always, I left a tip against my better judgement. I'd have to say that yesterday's visit will be my last, though. The only reason I've continued going there's is because my friend and her son really like their burgers. But I'm tired of being treated with indifference, at best, and dry burgers when I've dropped so much money at this place. When you have to beg for a paper bag for your three takeout meals, no one bothers to smile or be friendly in any way, their inventory is only halfway stocked, and they're more interested to talking to each other than tending to their customers, it's time to move on, I guess. I'll convince my friend and her son to allow me to get burgers and fries from somewhere else.

Great soups. Great service--even a sweet bar with a superb bartender. Burger was good but the chicken Sando was spiced perfectly and crispy hot. ( I was not a fan of the pickles but you might like them)

First time trying this place. Tall guy at the hot bar ignored me as I stood at the counter waiting to order while he chatted up his co-workers. The cooks weren't wearing masks or hairnets. My breakfast burrito was so hard I literally could've hammered in a nail with it. I would like to add that the woman working the register could not have been nicer and was worth a star just for her!

Was very good. Will be back next time in town. Only downside was they didnt offer pizza the day we were there, which is what I wanted to try.

What a great place! I enjoyed my chicken sandwich and my husband had the best mahi mahi fish and chips. The fries were perfectly cooked. So glad we came here. Hope to come again.,

Great Small lunch spot. They are always busy at lunch. Street Parking can be a little difficult at times but trust me. Find a spot and get some food. My friend loves the deli counter. He likes the cheeseburger and fries. I've eaten the Burger and Fries a few times and its pretty good. They also have a wood fired pizza station. Obviously that's pretty good. They have plenty of items to choose from for a hungry person. The staff is always fast and friendly AND If you're not hungry they have a full bar. They also have a pretty decent wine selection. A little overpriced, but a decent selection none the less.

My first time at this location off Corbett. What's nice is that they have a parking section in the back, which is always a plus. The offerings are similar tip the other locations for most of the food items. I had to try the Rueben sandwich just because... the sandwich was pretty good and came with a side of potato salad (normally I don't care for it, but it was pretty good). The service here is friendly and the employees are nice. You order at the station and then pay at the checkout. The atmosphere is welcoming and a good place to have a conversation with another.

This is one of my of favorite lunch spots and it's time write a review with my frequent trips. Elephants is located on Corbett in SW Portland off a busy street. There is a small parking lot behind their restaurant and a mini lot of front and of course street parking around. If you park in the back, there is an entrance and 1 flight of stairs to magical place. If you park in the front no stairs needed. Once you are inside, you will see ample seating, pastries to the right, full kitchen, pizza stove, cash registers, beverage bar and in the middle prepared food on the go from salads, sandwiches, desserts and more. The grill menu are very helpful to indicate dietary restrictions of the following: dairy-free (DF), wheat-free (WF), Vegan (VG)& vegetarian (VE). Elephants won my heart the 1st time I tried the orange tomato soup. It is absolutely the best. Since then, my husband and I have tried a lot of their other dishes such as Coconut Curry Stew with Quinoa (photo provided), Southwest Eggs Benedict (photo provided), Breakfast burrito (veggie and meat) and Chicken Enchilada Omelette (photo provided). All the food so far has really tasty and flavors on point. There are tasty to go options too such as the seasonal turkey chipotle sandwich, turkey club and kale chicken Caesar salad. I also love their pastries/drink selection and you can't go wrong with the peanut butter chocolate chip cookie, macarons, cream biscuits, soy latte (photo provided) and a matcha latte (photo provided). I truly love this place and this is my favorite location. Not to mention there is brunch on the weekends. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. I will be back to try other dishes on the menu. Thanks for reading!

Ah, shucks. This was the very first place I ever reviewed. Time for an update. I think I was a bit too generous with the 5 star review. I like Elephants, but mostly for sentimental reasons. It's the decent-enough place in the neighborhood that costs too much and is only okay but you go to anyway because it's close and the cost isn't THAT much more than it should be and yadda yadda yadda...it's Elephants. There are some really comforting foods here. The soups will warm your soul, and honestly aren't too expensive compared to everything else. The mulligatawny is my favorite, but I also really love the tomato-orange, and the chicken cure is great if you have a sore throat. All the other options from the grill are a-OK, as are the pizzas. I love the salads, but they're crazy expensive. The baked goods are fine and cheap enough, but the muffins are great! The coffee is Stumptown and priced accordingly. The drinks are inconsistent, but during happy hour cheap enough to make you happy. You're limited to 30 minutes on the wifi, but I've sat and talked to friends for a couple hours and they didn't care. Service is hit or miss: some of the nicest folks and some of the grumpiest.

Staple in the community but sadly quality of food is not what it used to be. Worst breakfast burrito ever. Whole not fully cooked breakfast sausage wrapped in the burrito. My fault for ordering this here. Coffee drinks are still amazing and the manager very personable.

Re: Pre-packaged "Beef Strogonoff" About as far from the real thing as you can get... Like salt? Go for it - I expect to wake up dying of thirst in about 4 hours Want beef? You'll get a few ultra-thin slices as a topping Flavor? Actually, really good Value? - $24 barely enough for two - you do the math. I know - restaurants need our support these days even if what they are serving is borderline. Well I need support too. I need real value for my few bucks.

Wow!! It's my first time here. So I don't what it was like pre COVID. Very clean everything is packaged and ready to go. They also have grilling stations for whatever you heart needs. Coffee was amazing the caramel was house made and the whipped cream was sooo good.

Simplicity at its best! Their hamburgers and tuna sandwiches are so tasty. Will definitely be back when we visit Portland again.

Never been mad at a single Elephants deli meal. Thank you for my free birthday cookie too! Super yumn

We happened to be in this part of Portland and found this little delicatessen. There's quite a varied selection on the menu & it all looked soooo good! We had the Fried Chicken Sandwich w/fries. The chicken was crisp and the Bread and Butter pickles really hit the spot. My fries were just the way I like them, not greasy. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. If you find yourself in this part of Portland, be sure to try them out. We'll definitely be coming here again.

Nice place to come for breakfast. We had a larger group of 5 adults along with 3 kids. Staff was great and we ordered all of our food downstairs before finding a table to sit at upstairs. They had a variety of breakfast options including egg dishes, breads, etc. along with coffee. If you are there for brunch, the sandwiches are available as well. It can get crowded in the dining area or you can take the food to go. There are also cookies and other baked goods for dessert. A nice spot to have breakfast or brunch.