Can I book Elephant Resort Cafe for a private event?

Yes. The business has a spacious event space and owner Garry handles private bookings. Reviewers praise the service for company outings and gatherings.

What are the opening hours?

Google lists 10:00 a.m., but at least one reviewer was told entry is from 11:00 a.m. Confirm directly before visiting.

What dishes are most reliable?

Pesto pasta and specialty pizzas are frequently praised. However, reviewers warn that many menu items go out of stock during service, so confirm availability before ordering.

Elephant Resort Cafe

Updated 2026-07-06 · 2,606 reviewed · 432 listed · Scored from 925 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(925) 66 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

Bakery & Dessert CafesAesthetic / Instagrammable CafesSpecialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes

Services: Bakery & Dessert Cafes, Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes, Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Reviews: 925

What recent reviews say

Elephant Resort Cafe draws crowds for its relaxed setting and bold pasta dishes, with high praise for event hosting and a welcoming owner. But reviewers report persistent stock shortages (even basic drinks), quality swings in the kitchen, and service lapses ranging from slow to dismissive. The venue has potential but struggles with operational consistency.

Praised for

cozy, spacious atmosphere
creative pasta and pizza dishes
friendly owner and staff (when attentive)
good for private events and gatherings

Watch-outs

frequent stockouts of menu items even shortly after opening
inconsistent food quality and cold dishes
understaffed, slow service
unwelcoming customer service in some interactions

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Best for: Private events, groups, and date nights; less suitable for walk-ins seeking reliable menu availability.

Think twice if: Walk-in customers should expect frequent item stockouts and variable service quality. Arrive early if a specific dish is essential.

Strengths

spacious, photogenic venue for events
creative pesto pasta and specialty pizzas with generous portions
owner actively involved in private bookings and customer requests

Worth knowing

Garry mentioned as owner/event coordinator
app-based ordering system in place but frequently shows unavailable items
on-site event space described as spacious
opening hours discrepancy: Google states 10:00 but staff enforces 11:00

What reviews say by service

Bakery & Dessert Cafes: Pastries and waffles often served cold or with substandard ingredients; frozen waffles reheated rather than fresh.
Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes: Venue layout and decor attract photos, but some reviewers felt atmosphere was average relative to the appeal.
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes: Limited direct evidence; specialty drinks (lemongrass Thai tea) received poor marks for taste and freshness.

How it compares

Rated 4.3 against a 4.43 average across the 112 bakery & dessert cafes businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 89% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method

Star rating 53

Review volume 100

Review recency 83

Review sentiment 48

Profile completeness 50

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can I book Elephant Resort Cafe for a private event?: Yes. The business has a spacious event space and owner Garry handles private bookings. Reviewers praise the service for company outings and gatherings.
What are the opening hours?: Google lists 10:00 a.m., but at least one reviewer was told entry is from 11:00 a.m. Confirm directly before visiting.
What dishes are most reliable?: Pesto pasta and specialty pizzas are frequently praised. However, reviewers warn that many menu items go out of stock during service, so confirm availability before ordering.

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