Flying Elephants Delicatessen – American
This bustling neighborhood deli hums with morning energy, drawing guests in with the irresistible aroma of sizzling bacon and golden, toasted bagels. The glass cases glow with an array of savory, crustless frittatas and artfully layered coconut chia parfaits, offering a sophisticated yet soulful start to the day that feels both indulgent and effortlessly convenient.
2730, South Moody Avenue, Portland, OR, 97201 https://www.elephantsdeli.com/locations/south-waterfront/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at Flying Elephants Delicatessen
Dairy-Free at Flying Elephants Delicatessen
Flying Elephants Delicatessen in Portland has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Curried Chickpea Sandwich, Elephants Cure Soup and Chicken Marbella Bianca. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Flying Elephants Delicatessen
Flying Elephants Delicatessen in Portland has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Elephants Cure Soup and Chicken Marbella Bianca. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Flying Elephants Delicatessen
Flying Elephants Delicatessen in Portland has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Butterscotch Budino, Egg & Cheese Bagel and Greek Yogurt Parfait. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Flying Elephants Delicatessen
Flying Elephants Delicatessen in Portland has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Elephants Cure Soup and Sweet Potato & Kale Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Flying Elephants Delicatessen
Flying Elephants Delicatessen in Portland has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Curried Chickpea Sandwich, Black Manhattan and Ayres Perspective Pinot Noir. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Flying Elephants Delicatessen
Flying Elephants Delicatessen in Portland has 18 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Butterscotch Budino, Egg & Cheese Bagel and Greek Yogurt Parfait. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Flying Elephants Delicatessen
Flying Elephants Delicatessen in Portland has 6 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tomato Orange Soup, Curried Chickpea Sandwich and Elephants Cure Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Flying Elephants Delicatessen
Flying Elephants Delicatessen in Portland has 5 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Curried Chickpea Sandwich, Elephants Cure Soup and Albacore Tuna Salad Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Flying Elephants Delicatessen
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Elephants Cure Soup | 42 g | 54.5 g |
| Sausage & Potato Frittata | 42.2 g | 47.8 g |
| Sunrise Burrito with Bacon | 126.5 g | 47 g |
| Sweet Potato & Kale Soup | 63.9 g | 36.2 g |
| Turkey Club | 67.4 g | 36.1 g |
| Sunrise Burrito | 126.1 g | 35.9 g |
| Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Bagel | 7.8 g | 34.3 g |
| Black Manhattan | 33 g | 33.7 g |
| Bacon Breakfast Sandwich | 14.6 g | 33.2 g |
| Teriyaki Chicken | 41.8 g | 33.2 g |
| Turkey & Cheddar | 14 g | 31.6 g |
| Jambon de Paris | 60.7 g | 28.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast
- Bacon Breakfast Sandwich - $8: Eggs, bacon, and Tillamook cheddar cheese with creamy Cholula sauce on a Dos Hermanos English muffin Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Egg & Cheese Bagel - $7: Eggs, American cheese, and herb aioli on a Bowery bagel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Bagel - $8: Eggs, pork sausage patty, and American cheese on a Bowery bagel Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sunrise Burrito - $7.25: Eggs, black beans, zucchini, bell peppers, onions, jalapeños, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and cilantro in a flour tortilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sunrise Burrito with Bacon - $8.25: Eggs, bacon, black beans, zucchini, bell peppers, onions, jalapeños, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and cilantro in a flour tortilla Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sausage & Potato Frittata - $75: Eggs, grated potatoes, sausage, cheddar and Swiss cheese, scallions, and herbs Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Veggie Frittata - $75: Eggs, grated potatoes, zucchini, mushrooms, cheddar & Swiss cheese, scallions, and herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Quiche Lorraine - $37: Eggs, bacon, and Gruyère Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Greek Yogurt Parfait - $6.95: Elephants granola with Greek yogurt and blueberry chia compote Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Coconut Chia Parfait - $7.95: Bob’s Red Mill Paleo Muesli with coconut chia pudding and mango Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sandwiches
- Turkey Club - $10.5: Turkey, bacon, Swiss, tomato, and lettuce on French white bread Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey & Cheddar - $10.5: Turkey, cheddar, tomato, and lettuce on multigrain bread Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: lunch
- Ham & Swiss - $10.5: Ham, swiss, mayonnaise, mustard, and lettuce on multigrain bread Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Sandwich - $10.5: Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and basil oil, on our focaccia Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Salad Sandwich - $10.5: Eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, and scallions on multigrain bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: brunch, lunch
- Albacore Tuna Salad Sandwich - $10.5: Tuna, mayonnaise, tomato, pickle, and lettuce on multigrain bread Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad Sandwich - $10.5: Chicken with celery, capers, and a touch of tarragon on multigrain bread Available at: lunch
- Curried Chickpea Sandwich - $10.5: Chickpeas with celery, raisins, and Major Grey’s chutney on multigrain bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jambon de Paris - $10.5: Ham, Gruyère, butter, and Dijon on multigrain bread Available at: lunch
- Buffalo Cauliflower & Chickpea Wrap - $10.5: Red cabbage, kale, red onion, and Mama Lil’s peppers in a flour tortilla Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Tomato Orange Soup - $34: Creamy tomato soup with a twist of orange Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mama Leone’s Soup - $34: Italian chicken soup with tomato, onion, celery, spinach, herbs, and cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elephants Cure Soup - $34: Chicken, carrots, onions, celery, garlic, ginger, lemon grass, cloves, serrano peppers, and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato & Kale Soup - $34: Sweet potatoes, kale, spinach, garbanzo beans, vegetables, garlic, spices, and coconut milk Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef & Barley Soup (Quart) - $14: Beef, barley, carrots, onion, celery, leeks, and tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Braised Beef in Creamy Mushrooms - $40: Chuck steak braised in red wine sauce with tomatoes, mushrooms, and sour cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki Chicken - $18: Grilled boneless chicken thighs glazed with house-made wheat-free teriyaki sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Marbella Bianca - $18: Roasted boneless chicken thighs with lemon, dates, Castelvetrano olives, and capers Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon with Orange Horseradish Cream - $37: Roasted salmon with horseradish sauce, orange, and Dijon mustard Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Enchilada Verde Casserole - $75: Seasoned chicken and cheese enchiladas in tomatillo sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna Bolognese - $75: Layers of lasagna with ricotta filling and Bolognese ragú Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Macaroni & Cheese - $68: Cavatappi pasta and cheese sauce topped with seasoned breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Citrus Margarita - $9.5: El Jimador reposado tequila, Grand Marnier, sugar, lemon, lime and orange juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Juice-Cleanse
- Five Spice Peach & Bourbon Sour - $10: Five-spice infused bourbon, Combier Peche de Vigne, peach purée, lemon juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Black Manhattan - $10.5: George Dickel rye, Averna Amaro, orange and Angostura bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Marionberry Bramble - $9.5: Tanqueray gin, Wild Roots Marionberry Vodka, sugar and lemon juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Pomegranate Martini - $9: Monopolowa vodka, pomegranate purée, sugar, lemon, lime juice and orange bitters
- Ayres Perspective Pinot Noir - $33: Oregon Pinot with strawberries and bramble fruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Northwest Craft Brews - $6: Rotating selection of local beers
Desserts
- Ding Dong Cake - $12: Rich chocolate cake with vanilla whipped cream filling and chocolate ganache Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Mousse - $6: Light fluffy mousse made with chocolate and a hint of vanilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Butterscotch Budino - $6: Rich and creamy custard on top of caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Flying Elephants Delicatessen
- Is Flying Elephants Delicatessen dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Flying Elephants Delicatessen has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Curried Chickpea Sandwich, Elephants Cure Soup and Chicken Marbella Bianca.
- What can I eat at Flying Elephants Delicatessen on a dairy-free diet?
- Curried Chickpea Sandwich, Elephants Cure Soup and Chicken Marbella Bianca carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Flying Elephants Delicatessen have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Curried Chickpea Sandwich and Black Manhattan.
- Is Flying Elephants Delicatessen gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Flying Elephants Delicatessen?
- Elephants Cure Soup, at roughly 54.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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