Elephants Delicatessen Menu (2025 Update)
Elephants Delicatessen, located in Portland, offers a diverse menu including sandwiches, salads, and soups. A standout dish is the Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich, which customers rave about for its delicious mix of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. The Elephant's Cure soup is another highlight, noted for its delicious taste. The atmosphere is bright and spacious, with a market attached for added convenience. While some dishes may be on the pricier side, the food is fresh and of high quality. The deli counter setup allows for quick service, making it a great stop for a snack or a full meal. Overall, Elephants Delicatessen impresses with its variety of options and commitment to fresh, flavorful ingredients.
Sandwiches
Turkey & Cheddar Sandwich
Turkey, cheddar, tomato, and lettuce on multigrain bread. Please no substitutions or modifications.
Turkey Club Sandwich
Turkey, bacon, Swiss, tomato, and lettuce on rustic white bread. Please no substitutions or modifications.
Ham and Swiss Sandwich
Ham, swiss, mayonnaise, mustard, and lettuce on multigrain bread. Please no substitutions or modifications.
Jambon de Paris
with ham, Gruyre, butter, and Dijon on multigrain bread
Albacore Tuna Salad Sandwich
(dairy-free) Tuna, mayonnaise, tomato, pickle and lettuce on multigrain bread. Please no substitutions or modifications.
Caprese Sandwich
(vegetarian) Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and basil oil, on Dos Hermanos ciabatta. Please no substitutions or modifications.
Egg Salad Sandwich
(vegetarian, dairy-free) Eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, scallions and lettuce on multigrain bread. Please no substitutions or modifications.
Buffalo Cauliflower & Chickpea Wrap
(vegan, dairy-free) Spicy cauliflower and chickpeas wrapped in a flour tortilla with red cabbage, romaine lettuce, cucumber, red onion, Mama Lils peppers, and a touch of garlic. Please no substitutions or modifications.
Chicken Salad Sandwich
(dairy-free) Chicken with celery, capers, and a touch of tarragon on multigrain bread. Please no modifications or substitutions.
Curried Chickpea Salad Sandwich
(vegetarian, dairy-free) Chickpeas with celery, raisins, and Major Greys chutney on multigrain bread. Please no substitutions or modifications.
Tuna Melt
Albacore tuna, cheddar, mayonnaise, and pickle on French white bread.
Grilled Cheese
(vegetarian) Cheddar on french white bread
Croque Monsieur
Ham, Gruyre, sour cream, and Dijon on our English muffin bread
Chicken Caesar Salad
Romaine, chicken breast, hard-boiled egg, croutons, and Parmesan with our Caesar dressing. Please no substitutions or modifications.
Classic Cobb Salad
(wheat-free) Romaine, tomatoes, grilled chicken breast, hard-boiled egg, bacon, blue cheese, and scallions with our French vinaigrette. Please no substitutions or modifications.
Chop Chop Salad
(wheat-free) Romaine, garbanzo beans, smoked turkey, provolone, salami, olives, Parmesan, Mama Lil's peppers, and scallions with our balsamic vinaigrette. Please no substitutions or modifications.
Smoked Salmon Salad
Couscous, arugula, house-smoked salmon, tomatoes, shallots, basil, olive oil, roasted corn, cranberries, Parmesan, and pepitas with our creamy pesto dressing. Please no substitutions or modifications.
Willamette Valley Salad
(vegetarian, wheat-free) Mixed greens, hazelnuts, blue cheese, apples, and grapes with our raspberry vinaigrette. Please no substitutions or modifications.
Seasonal House Salad- Spring/Summer
(vegan, wheat-free, dairy-free) Arugula, radicchio, red leaf lettuce, fresh fennel, dried cranberries, seasoned pepitas, and our ros dressing. Please no substitutions or modifications.
Side Quinoa & Black Bean Salad
(vegan, wheat-free, dairy-free) Quinoa, black beans, cabbage, carrots, cilantro and scallions in our smoky lime dressing. Please no substitutions or modifications.
Side Kale Chicken Caesar Salad
(wheat-free) Kale, grilled chicken breast, hard-boiled egg, and Parmesan in our Caesar dressing. Please no substitutions or modifications.
Veggies & Ranch
(vegetarian) Carrots, celery, cucumber, tomato, hard-boiled egg, and our roasted garlic ranch dip. Please no substitutions or modifications.
Cheese & Fruit
(vegetarian) Cheddar, provolone, grapes, apples, and crackers. Please no substitutions or modifications.
Side Classic Chicken Salad
(dairy-free) Chicken tossed with celery, capers, mayonnaise, and a touch of tarragon
Side Egg Salad
(vegetarian, wheat-free, dairy-free) Diced hard-boiled eggs tossed with mayonnaise, mustard, scallions, and seasonings
Side Tempeh & Quinoa Salad
(vegan, dairy-free) Marinated tempeh, carrots, and scallions tossed in our soy ginger dressing
Side Curried Chickpea Salad
(vegan-wheat-free, dairy-free) Chickpeas with celery, raisins, and seasonings tossed in vegan mayonnaise with a touch of Major Greys chutney
Salads
SoupsHalf Pint
Mama Leone's Half Pint
Chicken breast, tomatoes, onion, celery, spinach, and cream with chicken stock
Tomato Orange Half Pint
(vegetarian, wheat-free) The Elephants Delicatessen classic: a creamy dreamy tomato soup with a twist of orange
Elephants Cure Half Pint
(wheat-free, dairy-free) Chicken breast, carrots, onions, celery, garlic, ginger, lemon grass, cloves, serrano peppers, and cilantro all simmered in our house-made chicken stock
Hamburger
Angus beef, burger sauce, lettuce, onion, and pickles on our sesame seed bun; served with your choice of side
Cheeseburger
Angus beef, lettuce, American cheese, onion and pickles with burger sauce on our house-made bun; served with your choice of side
Bacon Cheeseburger
Angus beef, lettuce, American cheese, bacon, onion and pickles with burger sauce on our house-made bun; served with fries
Black Bean Burger
(vegetarian) House-made black bean burger, pepper jack cheese, chipotle BBQ sauce, lettuce, pickles, and onion on our sesame seed bun; served with your choice of side **black bean patty contains wheat**
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Buttermilk fried chicken, ranch dip, and bread, and butter pickles on our sesame seed bun; served with fries
Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich
with gochujang aioli and sweet & spicy zucchini salad; served with your choice of side
Chicken Strips
Crispy battered chicken served with fries, chipotle BBQ sauce, and garlic ranch dip
Fish & Chips
(dairy-free) Beer battered Mahi-Mahi with tartar sauce and fries
Fish Tacos
(dairy-free) Grilled mahi-mahi, mango pico de gallo, Cuban sauce, lettuce, and cabbage on flour tortillas
Classic Pastrami Reuben
Pastrami, Swiss, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing on our light rye; served with a pickle spear
Quesadilla
(vegetarian) Cheddar jack, cilantro, scallions, and green chiles in a flour tortilla; served with sour cream, Cabo sauce, and arugula side salad
Grill
A La Carte Sides
French Fries
With Burger Sauce and Chipotle BBQ Sauce
Side Fries
Garlic French Fries
French fries tossed in butter, garlic, parsley, and olive oil
Sweet Potato Tots
With Chipotle Dip
Side Sweet Potato Tots
Chocolate Chip Cookie
(vegetarian) A classic and delicious cookie with the perfect amount of chocolate
Cowboy Cookie
(vegetarian) A winning combination of hearty oatmeal and melt-in-your-mouth chocolate
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
(vegetarian) Perfectly chewy, with plenty of raisins
White Chocolate Apricot Cookie
(vegetarian) Loaded with white chocolate chips, dried apricots, and hazelnuts.
Double Chocolate Sea Salt Cookie
(vegetarian) Our chocolate chip cookie, but with even more chocolate and a touch of Jacobsen sea salt
Snickerdoodle Cookie
(vegetarian)
Plain Elephant Shortbread Cookie
(vegetarian) Delicious elephant-shaped shortbreads
Frosted Seasonal Shortbread Cookie
(vegetarian)
Banana Bread Slice
(vegetarian) Cake-like, with pecans and a hint of vanilla
Cookies & Pastries
Bread & Desserts
Baguette
(vegan, dairy-free) Baked fresh daily
Cheese Twist
(vegetarian) Rich flaky dough twisted and baked with cheddar and Asiago cheese. Perfect for dipping into soup
Chocolate Mousse
(vegetarian, wheat-free) A light fluffy mousse made with chocolate and a hint of vanilla
Ding Dong
(vegetarian) Rich chocolate cake with a vanilla whipped cream filling encased in chocolate ganache
Mac and Cheese Single
(vegetarian) Served ready to heatGuest favorite cavatappi pasta and cheese sauce topped with seasoned bread crumbs
Smoked Bacon Mac Single
Served ready to heatOur creamy macaroni and cheese with Applewood-smoked bacon, caramelized onions, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and lemon
Enchilada Verde w/Rice Single
(wheat-free) Served ready to heatSeasoned chicken and cheese enchiladas baked in our tomatillo sauce served with Spanish rice
Chicken Pot Pie Single
Served ready to heatChicken, root vegetables, and creamy herb sauce topped with Elephants homemade biscuits
Chef Scott's Angus Meatloaf & Mashed Potatoes Single
Served ready to heatOur classic meatloaf paired with creamy mashed potatoes
Teriyaki Chicken Single
(wheat-free, dairy-free) Served ready to heatGrilled boneless chicken thighs glazed with our wheat-free teriyaki sauce; served with sushi rice and garnished with pineapple
Coconut Curry Single
(vegan, wheat-free, dairy-free) Served ready to heatSweet potatoes stewed with asparagus, onion, carrots, spinach, and broccoli in coconut milk with flavorful spices; served with garlic rice and garnished with golden raisins, almonds, and shredded coconut