Elephant & Castle
“I went here for brunch and got the Eggs'n Apples Benedict On French Toast with maple syrup.”
“I've also tried the Canyonland poached eggs that a friend ordered, which were also incredibly tasty, but nowhere near the apples and eggs benedict.”
“Awesome breakfast and brunch (yesterday i had poached eggs with balsamic jus and tarragon, over avocado and tomato – very Cali cuisine).”
Elephant & Castle
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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My partner and I headed here for brunch this last weekend. Here are some notes:
– There is not waiting list; just get in line and a waiter/waitress will come out and ask for the next party. Expect a wait, this place is popular.
– The place is small, a little cumbersome during winter with big jackets, etc. but they have hooks above the tables to hang things which is nice.
– Try the Spanish latte, it comes in a bowl – great to share.
– Food:
– Eggs Benedict with Black Forest Ham and Potato Pancakes: delectable! The potato pancakes were the perfect mix between crunch and mushy. The ham was thick cut and the hollandaise sauce was perfect. The eggs were cooked well, a little hard but with plenty of runny yolk.
– Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo, Queso Fresco, Guacamole, Homemade Salsas, Flour and Corn Tortillas: this was also delicious! My only complaint is there didn't seem to be very much chorizo but the homemade guacamole made up for that for me.
– The service was quick and friendly.
Most of the reviews for this place are for brunch, but I decided to go for my birthday dinner. For a lower west side Saturday dinner at 7pm, can you believe that I walked in with my boyfriend and we were seated immediately?! Neither can I.
They have an impressive menu of tasty looking dishes, including salads, pastas, and meat dishes. All of them are well-priced! There were so many to choose from, we did the order two dishes and split thing. The arugula and shrimp salad was shockingly tasty. It looked good on the menu, but I've never eaten shrimp that tasted like that. Great flavor combo!
We also split the sliced steak. We ordered medium rare, and as expected, it came out medium. But that's ok, it was still very tender. It could have used a little more flavor, but I would probably try it again. In fact, there are many menu items that I would be interested in trying. Additionally, since they are known for their brunch, I gotta get some of that.
I enjoy everything about this place! Small, cozy, friendly and attentive staff, and satisfying brunch.
Bottomless coffee is always a good thing. Portions are perfect for me. Not too much so you don't feel like a pig early in the day and not too little so you don't feel ripped off. The potato pancakes are really good. Seasoned well and complements poached egg dishes. I always absorb the liquid yolk with my semi-crisp potato pancakes. My favorite brunch item is the Eggs'n Apples Benedict on French toast with bacon. My second favorite is Eggs Benedict with Black Forest ham and potato pancakes. Then the Tasmanian At Anchor eggs.
This place is packed from 12pm to 2pm on the weekends.
I been to a couple of EC locations before but this is my favorite location for brunch. I made reservation but we still had to wait for at least 45 minutes before we were seated. The restaurant is pretty crowded especially around brunch time but the food is really worth it. I got Eggs'n Apples Benedict on French Toast with Maple Syrup ($15.75) and it was the best eggs Benedict I ever had. It was amazing, I literally scraped the plate clean. I also ordered a bowl of hot chocolate ($5.25) and it literally came in a bowl. It was a bit difficult to drink and I kept spilling hot chocolate everywhere. The service was meh. They were there but didn't really check in our refill water. But those eggs, though — the only reason why I keep coming back.
Went here for breakfast after someone recommended it to me and after reading some reviews I was glad I did. Breakfast was delicious. Arrived early on a Sunday morning and got seated right away…the front section of the restaurant was completely full. We got the last table in the front of the restaurant, right next to the window and I'm not going to lie…It was pretty tight and cramped.
I ordered the eggs, avocado, and salsa w/ tortillas ($12). It looked and tasted delicious The salsa was very fresh, the guacamole was a generous portion and eggs were good. It all mixed well inside the tortillas. I got fresh squeezed OJ and a side of sausage. My friend ordered the french toast eggs Benedict, which was a unique and tasty dish. I would highly recommend this place to anyone in the area that wants a delicious breakfast!
After looking for days the best spot in the city to have Eggs Benedict, I finally came across to Elephant and Castle. We had brunch last Sunday and we left so happy and stuffed about the food and service. The only thing was the wait, the hostess told me that the wait was 10-15 mins, and we ended up waiting for an hour, just because everyone keeps talking after they actually paid. But I can't blame anyone since my friends, and I came for brunch, and left when the dinner shift started lol In general, great great food and the menu is so diverse and good prices.
Admittedly, the food was very good. The bacon in particular tasted borderline heavenly. The downside is that it is rather expensive; for example, a glass of "large" orange juice is $5.25, which to me is a ridiculous price for a normal sized glass of orange juice. Overall, the price of breakfast for two people was $32, which again while very good, left both of us feeling hungry.
The locale is cute for a breakfast date, sure, but don't expect to be filled unless you're willing to spend big on what amounts to bacon, eggs and home fries.
Met up with a friend and had a great experience. Our server was very sweet and funny, and he took good care of us. The food was delicious. I love that they serve wine and beer but that they'll also let you bring one bottle without charging a corkage fee or service charge. That's so cool of them.