Elephantine Bakery

"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!"

"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."