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About The Hungry Elephant
The Hungry Elephant is a cafe in Blackpool, at 234 Whitegate Dr, where breakfast comes in three sizes chosen from a list on the menu. Each size comes with a drink and a slice of toast, and the choice of items is yours. Scrambled egg on toast with mushrooms is one of the options, and chai masala is served alongside the usual drinks. Home made cakes, including orange cake, can be eaten in or taken home. The room is compact, with quite a few tables. Two owners run the cafe, which is under new management after the previous owners.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention large breakfast choices, homemade cakes, omelette salad and chai masala.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention large breakfast choices, homemade cakes, omelette salad and chai masala.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast is the draw at this café, with reviewers describing a choice of three breakfast sizes, a five item breakfast with toast and tea, and a large breakfast that comes with a drink and a slice of toast. Close behind are the home made cakes, including orange cake taken home for later, and the omelette salad, which one reviewer called to die for. One reviewer also singles out the chai masala. Several visitors came back after the change of management and found the two new owners friendly, and many describe the staff as lovely and friendly. Reviewers repeatedly call the prices reasonable or great value, and one notes a wide choice on the menu. One regular says the space is compact but never uncomfortable, while another calls it spacious, and no review raises a complaint. Two reviewers say the place deserves six stars rather than five, and one visitor came away stuffed after a lunch where a server stopped to share family photos.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast is the draw at this café, with reviewers describing a choice of three breakfast sizes, a five item breakfast with toast and tea, and a large breakfast that comes with a drink and a slice of toast. Close behind are the home made cakes, including orange cake taken home for later, and the omelette salad, which one reviewer called to die for. One reviewer also singles out the chai masala. Several visitors came back after the change of management and found the two new owners friendly, and many describe the staff as lovely and friendly. Reviewers repeatedly call the prices reasonable or great value, and one notes a wide choice on the menu. One regular says the space is compact but never uncomfortable, while another calls it spacious, and no review raises a complaint. Two reviewers say the place deserves six stars rather than five, and one visitor came away stuffed after a lunch where a server stopped to share family photos.
Featured reviews
- Sirge Smart
“First visit and not my last, lovely fresh food served by Lovely people at a great price”
- M
“My parents come here one because of the lovely welcoming staff and two because the breakfast is amazing, first time ive been and it was a lovely experience, the cafe is beautifully decorated and has spacious room, the food was very tasty I had the three choice breakfast lots of other choices on the menu 😋. The lady who took our order and came to over talk to us, sharing her family pictures was so lovely and friendly and great to hear all about her and her family especially her grandparents ❤️ Fully recommend and will be back 😊”
- Gareth Hurst
“Popped in today having not visited since the previous management. Everything was really good. Quite a few tables, friendly staff and a pretty comprehensive menu. We had a large breakfast and scrambled egg on toast with mushrooms. Great value and really tasty. Took a piece of orange cake home for later too. Defo recommend.”
- RUSTYROVER1875
“This is a little gem of a find, And is only at the bottom of our road. Decided to go it today and try, Our overall experience was exceptional from start to finish. Food 10/10 and service 10/10 couldn't recommend enough.”
- Chris E
“Wow what a little hidden gem! We had the 5 item breakfast with toast and tea and it was Excellent!!! The staff running it are all super lovely 😻 they can't do enough for you. The cakes all look delicious 😋 deffo give this place a try!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Highly praised traditional café where quality and service are prized. Excellent food, great value, indoor and outdoor seating.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Location
Cafes near The Hungry Elephant
- Park's Art Deco Café4.31,0050.6 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
afternoon tea, cakes with coffee, fish-finger sandwich
- Hash Browns4.81881.1 mi£1–10
full English breakfast, Big Monty breakfast, chunky hash browns
- Country Hamper Cafe4.53081.4 mi£1–10Vegetarian optionsDeliveryVegan options
scottish breakfast, butty, breakfasts
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hungry Elephant | 4.9161 | — | — | large breakfast choices, homemade cakes, omelette salad |
| Park's Art Deco CaféOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.31,005 | 0.6 mi | £10–20 | afternoon tea, cakes with coffee, fish-finger sandwich |
| Hash Browns | 4.8188 | 1.1 mi | £1–10 | full English breakfast, Big Monty breakfast, chunky hash browns |
| Country Hamper CafeVegetarian options · Delivery · Vegan options | 4.5308 | 1.4 mi | £1–10 | scottish breakfast, butty, breakfasts |
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