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Elephant Walk Cafe

76 Melbourne Street, Adelaide, South Australia 5006, Australia
(08) 8267 2006
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Ranked #108 of 548 restaurants in Adelaide
4.0 of 5 stars 42 Reviews
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Melbourne, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

this place is one of those places where the food isnt great, the service is ok, the cost of most things is more than it should be (even to sit on a chair is $3) yet people go there because there really isnt anywhere else like it. its cozy and kitch and a little bit dank but its an experience More

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Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

Being an Adelaide local, I have been on many a visit to the Elephant Walk - and experienced something different every time! I have started dates here, ended dates here, been with close friends for intimate chats, been outside when the inside has been packed and on this occasion have taken friends from Canada for a way to end a... More

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Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

I've been coming here for 20 years and is still a fav for dessert! More

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Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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84 reviews 84 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
72 helpful votes 72 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012
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This cafe is a little known institution in Adelaide. They offer an excellent selection of Tea, Coffee, deserts and toasted sandwiches. An intimate atmosphere which is perfect if you want to take your partner. More

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Adelaide, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

Was really excited to go try the desserts on offer but was not impressed with the quality and definitely a bit pricey. More

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Adelaide, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
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Always a line so get there in good time. Quite quick service though and the little booths are cute. (wouldnt want to see it in daylight though). The desserts are amazing. I always go back here. More

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Adelaide, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012
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Quirky, but we loved this little hideaway. And we keep coming back More

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Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012
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I have always loved coming here. Great selection of teas and the desserts are lovely. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2011

We stopped by the cafe to enjoy a late evening cup of tea with some sweets. The atmosphere in the place is really nice to chill out: comfy couches, soft lighting and small cubicles with oriental decor. We were underwhelmed by their desserts though, we ordered three different items, but for all of them the main features were strawberries with... More

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Gloucestershire, UK
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Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
82 helpful votes 82 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2011

The Elephant Walk Cafe only opens between 8-12 evenings. It has a great atmosphere created by the ethnic decor & the careful partitioning of the cafe into booths. It's cash only, the service is good & you can't book - just turn up & hope there is room for you - its pretty small. It serves puds & non-alcoholic drinks... More

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