Elephants on Corbett

Elephants on Corbett is a caterer in Portland, OR, located at 5221 South Corbett Avenue. As a local branch of Elephants Delicatessen, it serves the Portland community with from-scratch gourmet food, catering, and specialty deli items. The business offers dine-in, take-out, and delivery services, alongside corporate lunch solutions that include sack and box lunches, buffet spreads, and team-building event meals. Customers can also order seasonal catering menus featuring summer flavors for backyard parties and picnics, as well as local fruit-based coolers and grilled cheese sandwiches. The location supports both individual and corporate ordering, with options for pickup or delivery of prepared meals and gourmet gift boxes.

The parent company, Elephants Delicatessen, has served Portland since 1979, making it a pioneer in the local specialty food scene. When it was founded, there were few specialty food stores in the country, and the business introduced fresh pasta, pesto sauce, chocolate truffles, and cheeses from around the world to Portlanders. It also brought fresh-squeezed orange juice and homemade bread to the market. The company emphasizes sustainable practices and high-quality hospitality, with much of its food prepared daily at a central kitchen in Southeast Portland. This kitchen supports catering, sack lunch delivery, and corporate office needs, providing a convenient pick-up option for orders. The business also offers gift baskets and local treasures shipped nationally, with free shipping within Oregon on qualifying orders.

The Corbett location sits on South Corbett Avenue in the Terwilliger neighborhood. It is located just a short distance from South Macadam Avenue, a main road in the area. Providence Health & Services is also nearby, within a few blocks of the store. The setting places the business in a convenient spot for residents and workers in South Portland who are looking for fresh, locally prepared food options.

Elephants on Corbett holds a rating of 4.40 based on customer reviews, reflecting a positive reception from those who have visited. The business is known for its long-standing presence in Portland and its focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients prepared from scratch.

With over 45 years of history in the city, Elephants on Corbett brings a established reputation for gourmet food and warm hospitality to the South Corbett Avenue area.