The Purple Elephant Menu

The Purple Elephant is a Latin American restaurant located in Northport, NY offering breakfast, brunch, and seafood options. With a focus on vegan and vegetarian choices, this hip and casual spot provides a diverse menu with plenty of options for all dietary preferences. Customers rave about the delicious food, amazing views, superb service, and unique ambiance. From yuca fries to curry bowls, the menu offers creative and flavorful dishes that satisfy every palate. The outdoor seating area, gender-neutral restrooms, and heated outdoor seating make dining here a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Whether you're a vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, or just looking for a tasty meal, The Purple Elephant is a must-visit spot where everyone can find something to enjoy.

Dinner

Mac Attack (GF) (V)

Gluten free, vegan. GF pasta, creamy "Cheese" sauce, toasted GF breadcrumbs, sriracha, and your choice of beyond sausage or tempeh.

$14.40

Buffalo Cauliflower (GF) (V)

Gluten free, vegan. Crispy cauliflower served with "bleu cheese" and warm buffalo sauce.

$16.80

Vegan Wings (GF) (V)

Gluten free, vegan. Served with a trio of sauces: chipotle "mayo," roasted tomato sauce, and buffalo sauce.

$16.80

Yucca Fries & Curtido (GF) (V)

Gluten free, vegan. Crispy yucca fries with Salvadorian roasted tomato sauce.

$13.20

Our Most Excellent Nachos (GF) (V)

Gluten free, vegan. House-made corn tortilla chips, refried red beans, pico, "cheddar, and chipotle mayo.

$17.70

Thai Elephant Wings (GF) (V)

Gluten free, vegan. Peanut ginger cauliflower wings. Served alongside yuzu aioli.

$16.50

Smashed Avocado Toast (GF) (V)

Vegan. Our famous guac, chipotle mayo, and black Hawaiian sea salt on ciabatta toast. GF bread available upon request.

$15.60

Peruvian "Beef" Empanadas (V)

Vegan. Organic soy "beef," black beans, dried blueberries, corn, peas, and carrots. Served with creamy avocado sauce.

$16.80

Shrimp Patacones & Guacamole (V)

Gluten free. Crispy fried green plantains piled high with our house-made guacamole, cherry peppers, and chili vinaigrette.

$23.60

House Guacamole With Chips (GF) (V)

Creamy mashed avocados topped with diced tomatoes, served with crispy corn tortilla chips.

$16.50

Crispy Chicken Flautas (GF)

Salvadorian Curtido, Pico, Avocado, Sriracha, Avocado Sauce served with Roasted Tomato Sauce, Corn Tortilla

$16.50

Buffalo Cauliflower Salad (GF) (V)

Gluten free, vegan. Crispy cauliflower tossed with spicy buffalo sauce, and organic baby greens. Avocado, tempeh, red onion, grape tomato, and house-made vegan bleu cheese dressing.

$21.30

Kelli's Famous Kale Salad (GF) (V)

Gluten free, vegan. Massaged organic curly leaf kale, onions, peppers, carrots, cherry tomato, and hemp seeds. Served with apple cider vinaigrette.

$17.70

The Kitchen Sink Salad (GF) (V)

Quinoa, organic baby greens, organic kale, onions, peppers, carrots, cherry tomato, tofu, and marinated tempeh. Served with red beet vinaigrette.

$20.00

The Awesome Avocado Salad (GF) (V)

Gluten free, vegan. Avocado, corn, red onion, cherry tomatoes, vegan feta crumble, & chipotle vinaigrette.

$18.90

Organic Kale & Caramelized Brussels Sprout Salad

Roasted almonds, smokey tempeh, pumpkin seeds, beet vinaigrette, white truffle oil.

$20.00

Grilled Bosc Pear & Roasted Beet Salad

Organic Baby Arugula, Toasted Almonds, Goat Chevre in a Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette

$21.25

"Baja" Style

Plancha seared fresh catch, organic baby greens, avocado, pico, mango, and chipotle mayo in two whole wheat tortillas. GF tortilla available upon request for an additional charge.

$24.80

Crispy Avocado & Red Bean (GF) (V)

Gluten free, vegan. Crispy avocado, refried red beans, organic baby greens, pico de gallo, and wasabi mayo on corn tortillas.

$22.40

Grass Fed Carne Asada Tacos

Gluten free. Grass-fed sirloin, organic greens, pico, avocado, and chipotle mayo in white corn tortillas.

$26.00

Hickory BBQ "Carnitas" (GF) (V)

Gluten free, vegan. BBQ "Pork", sautéed onion, avocado, organic baby greens, pico, and chipotle mayo on corn tortillas.

$23.60

Coconut Shrimp (GF)

Gluten free. Grilled wild shrimp, curtido (slaw), cilantro, thai ginger mayo, and coconut flakes on corn tortillas.

$23.60

Gong Bao "Beef" Tacos (V)

Vegan. Korean spiced vegan "Beef", thai ginger aioli, scallions, cucumber, and kimchi on corn tortillas.

$23.60

Mac N' Cheese (GF)

Gluten free, vegan.

$13.00

Chicken Fingers & Yucca Fries

Please specify breaded or grilled.

$13.00

"Chicken" Nuggets & Yucca Fries (V)

Vegan.

$13.00

Grilled Cheese With Yucca Fries

Please specify vegan or non-vegan cheddar. Gf bread available upon request.

$11.80

Pasta (GF)

Gluten free. Please specify organic butter or house tomato sauce.

$11.80

"Burnt Ends" Enchiladas (V)

Vegan. Organic soy "Burnt ends baked in white corn tortillas with Salvadorian roasted tomato sauce, vegan cheese, avocado & gallo pinto.

$30.70

Proper Whopper & Yucca Fries (V)

Vegan. Two whopping vegan burger patties, melted vegan cheese, secret sweet & spicy sauce, red onion, tomato, organic baby greens, whole wheat ciabatta.

$24.80

Rainforest Burger & Yucca Fries (V)

Vegan. A la plancha seared brown rice & black bean burger, organic baby greens, tomato, red onion, avocado, and "cheese" on toasted ciabatta. Served with yucca fries. Gf bread available upon request.

$23.60

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash (GF) (V)

Gluten free, vegan. Roasted half spaghetti squash stuffed with spicy vegan "chicken", and red peppers. Toasted garlic, green peppers, and vegan cheese.

$30.70

Gonzo's Dinner Surfer Bowl (GF) (V)

Gluten free, vegan. Bamboo rice, quinoa, chickpeas, mushrooms, kimchi, market vegetables, ginger coconut curry sauce add: tofu or seitan, vegan "chicken, vegan "shrimp" for an additional charge.

$29.50

Casado Dinner Platter (GF) (V)

Gluten free, vegan. Gallo pinto, plantains, and sautéed fresh vegetables. Add: tofu or seitan, vegan "chicken, vegan "shrimp" for an additional charge.

$28.30

Eggplant Rollatini (V)

Pan sautéed eggplant, vegan cheese & creamed spinach, basked with house-made marinara & daiya mozzarella

$30.70

Creamy Pesto Pasta

Vegan "Chicken", Organic Spinach, Unsalted Cashews, Avocado, Olive Oil, Garlic, Cherry Tomato, Fulsilli Pasta

$29.50

Grass Fed Buffalo Burger

Grilled grass-fed buffalo burger with organic baby greens, tomato, red onion & avocado on toasted ciabatta. GF bread available upon request for an additional charge.

$24.80

Pollo Magnifica (GF)

Gluten free. The elephant's magnificent roasted chicken! Achiote roasted ⁄ chicken, fresh vegetables, and gallo pinto with pan lizano sauce.

$39.00

Pan Roasted Wild King Salmon (GF)

Pan Roasted Wild King Salmon, Sautéed Fresh Vegetables, Brown Rice, Bell Peppers. Served with Cebollita & Chimichurri Sauce.

$44.85

Grass Fed Steak Churrasco (GF)

Gluten free. Cubano style grass fed sirloin steak, chimichurri, roasted ancho tomato, cebollita sauce, caramelized plantains, brown rice & bell peppers.

$43.70

Gonzo's Dinner Surfer Bowl (GF)

Gluten free. Bamboo rice, quinoa, mushrooms, chickpeas, kimchi, market vegetables, ginger coconut curry sauce. Add: grilled chicken, grilled wild shrimp, and wild salmon for an additional charge.

$29.50

Casado Dinner Platter (GF)

Gluten free. Gallo pinto, plantains, and sautéed fresh vegetables. Add: grilled chicken, grilled wild shrimp, wild salmon, and grass-fed steak for an additional charge.

$28.30

Chicken Parmesan

Antibiotic/Hormone-Free chicken, house-made marinara, mozzarella, & parmesan cheese served over linguini pasta

$31.90

Gallo Pinto (GF) (V)

Gluten free, vegan. Brown rice and black beans.

$8.30

Organic Baby Greens Salad (GF) (V)

Gluten free, vegan. Served with beet vinaigrette.

$8.30

Roasted Brussels Sprouts (GF) (V)

Gluten free, vegan.

$10.60

Sautéed Vegetables (GF) (V)

Gluten free, vegan.

$9.50

Wild Huckleberry Sparking Lemonade

Wild Huckleberry Syrup, Muddled Lemon, Organic Blue Agave, Seltzer

$7.00

The Porch Swing

The Elephant's House-Made Lavender Soda: Seltzer, Lavender Bitters, Fresh Lime, Organic Agave Nectar

$5.30

American Craft Ginger Beer

$6.00

Cold Brewed Organic Rose Petal Tea

A refreshing blend of Organic Rose Petals, Spearmint, Hibiscus, & Lemon Peel

$5.30

Horchata (GF) (V)

Organic Cinnamon Rice Drink, served on ice with a Cinnamon Stick

$6.00

Kombucha

Organic, Rotating Flavors

$9.50

Arizona Iced Tea

Unsweetened

$4.15

Johnnie Ryan Natural Cane Beverages

Choice Of: Cola, Ginger Ale, Lemon Lime, Diet Coke, Tonic, or Cranberry

$4.15

Dark Chocolate Avocado Fudge Mousse (GF) (V)

Vegan coconut whipped cream

$11.80

Vegan Chocolate Cake (GF) (V)

With sunflower seed butter, toasted coconut, dark chocolate drizzle and coconut whip cream may contain nuts, please notify us of any allergies

$11.80

Sweet Plantains & Sunflower Seed Butter (GF) (V)

Dark chocolate drizzle, canela (cinnamon), chia seeds, coconut whipped cream

$11.80

La Cocina's Arroz Con Leche (GF) (V)

A heavenly, warm, creamy, spanish rice pudding served hot with almond milk, canela (cinnamon), and raw sugar contains nuts

$11.80

Organic Costa Rican Coffee From Hampton Coffee Company

$4.75

Cheesecake

Cream Cheese, Sour Cream, Eggs, Sugar, All-Purpose Flour, Butter

$11.80

Mac Attack (GF) (V)

Gluten free, vegan. Gf pasta, creamy "cheese" sauce, toasted gf breadcrumbs, sriracha, and your choice of beyond sausage or tempeh.

$14.20

Vegan Wings (GF) (V)

Gluten free, vegan. Served with a trio of sauces: chipotle "mayo," roasted tomato sauce, and buffalo sauce.

$16.50

Buffalo Cauliflower (GF) (V)

Gluten free, vegan. Crispy cauliflower served with "bleu cheese" and warm buffalo sauce.

$16.50

Our Most Excellent Nachos (GF) (V)

Gluten free, vegan. House-made corn tortilla chips, refried red beans, pico, "cheddar," and chipotle mayo.

$17.70

Yucca Fries & Curtido (GF) (V)

Gluten free, vegan. Crispy yucca fries with Salvadorian roasted tomato sauce.

$13.00

Thai Elephant Wings (GF) (V)

Gluten free, vegan. Peanut ginger cauliflower wings served alongside yuzu aioli.

$16.50

Shrimp Patacones & Guacamole (GF)

Gluten free. Crispy fried green plantains piled high with our house-made guacamole, cherry peppers, and chili vinaigrette.

$21.25

Peruvian "Beef" Empanadas (V)

Vegan. Organic soy "beef," black beans, dried blueberries, corn, peas, and carrots. Served with creamy avocado sauce.

$16.50

House Guacamole With Chips

Creamy avocado dip topped with diced tomatoes, served with crispy tortilla chips.

$16.50

Crispy Chicken Flautas (GF)

Salvadorian Curtido, Pico, Avocado, Sriracha, Avocado Sauce served with Roasted Tomato Sauce, Corn Tortilla

$16.50

Taco Truck (Choose )

Choose two for $.: . Hickory BBQ "Carnitas" - BBQ "pork," onions, avocado, baby greens, pico, chipotle mayo, corn tortilla. Gluten-free, vegan. . Crispy Avocado & Red Bean - Avocado, red beans, greens, pico de gallo, wasabi mayo, corn tortilla. Gluten-free, vegan. Options include shrimp, steak variations.

$21.25

Green Supreme (GF) (V)

Organic kale, buffalo cauliflower, pickled gherkins, shredded red cabbage, mixed greens, julienne carrots, shave broccoli. Served with vegan bleu cheese dressing.

$20.00

Apple-Y Ever After (GF) (V)

Romaine heart lettuce, arugula, green apple smith, cherry tomatoes, shredded red cabbage, roasted corn, cauliflower. Served with Thai ginger aioli & freshly squeezed lime juice.

$20.00

Chickpea Chica (GF) (V)

Arugula, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, shredded red cabbage, julienne carrots, crispy organic tofu, house-cooked chickpea. Served with apple cider vinaigrette.

$20.00

Quinoa Queen (GF) (V)

Mixed greens, avocado, quinoa, cherry tomatoes, roasted corn, cucumber, carrots, red onion, roasted cut beets. Served with chipotle vinaigrette.

$20.00

Veggie Teriyaki Bowl (GF) (V)

Vegan. Organic tofu, organic brown rice, quinoa, string beans, carrots, broccoli, portobello mushrooms, avocado and hemp seeds. Served with a teriyaki sauce.

$21.25

Rayong Curry (GF) (V)

Gluten free, vegan. Wild brown rice, organic sweet potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, green peppers, carrots, Brussel sprouts, onion, basil, mint, Thai curry broth.

$21.25

Grain Bowl (GF) (V)

Gluten free, vegan. Snap peas, portobello mushrooms, tahini onion, organic sweet potatoes, avocado on quinoa, and organic brown rice with hemp seeds, cilantro pesto.

$21.25

Sweet Potato Vegan Bowl (GF) (V)

Gluten free, vegan. Organic sweet potato, organic kale, Brussel sprouts, quinoa, and avocado served with a tahini dressing.

$21.25

Thai Tofu Wrap

Crispy Tofu in our famous Thai Peanut sauce, organic baby greens, avocado, mushrooms, pico de gallo & Thai ginger aioli in whole wheat wrap

$17.75

Nicoya O'Boya

"Tico" style gallo pinto, grilled wild shrimp, avocado, jalapeño, sprouts, & chipotle mayo in a black bean wrap. GF wrap available upon request for an additional charge.

$18.90

Cocky Thai

Grilled hormone/antibiotic free grilled chicken, jalapeño, avocado, julienned apple "Snap". Tomato, sprouts, and thai ginger mayo in a cucumber wrap. GF wrap available upon request for an additional charge.

$17.75

Carne Asada Burrito

Grass-fed sirloin, gallo pinto, cheddar cheese, cherry peppers, mixed greens. Guacamole, and chipotle mayo in a whole wheat wrap. GF wrap available upon request for an additional charge.

$18.90

Gallo Pinto (GF) (V)

Brown rice and black beans.

$8.30

Roasted Brussel Sprouts (GF) (V)

Tender roasted Brussels sprouts, seasoned to perfection, offering a delightful balance of crispiness and rich, earthy flavors.

$10.60

Organic Baby Greens Salad (GF) (V)

Served with beet vinaigrette

$8.30

Sautéed Vegetables (GF) (V)

Gluten free, vegan.

$9.50

Reuben & Kimchee (V)

Vegan. Grilled tempeh, raw live kimchi, vegan cheese, and chipotle mayo. Served on rye bread. Gf bread available upon request for an additional charge.

$17.70

Rainforest Burger & Yucca Fries (V)

Vegan. A la plancha seared brown rice & black bean burger, organic baby greens, tomato, red onion, avocado, and "Cheese" on toasted ciabatta. Served with yucca fries. GF bread available upon request for an additional charge.

$23.60

Erin's Most Excellent Eggplant (V)

Vegan. Breaded eggplant, organic baby arugula, cherry peppers, and basil aioli on toasted ciabatta.

$17.70

Sorry Charlie! Vegan Tuna Melt (V)

Vegan. Chickpea tuna, melted "Cheddar," red onion, and tomato. Served open-faced on whole wheat bread. GF bread available upon request for an additional charge.

$18.90

Casado Lunch Platter (GF) (V)

Gluten free, vegan. Gallo pinto, plantains, and sautéed fresh vegetables. Add: tofu or seitan, vegan "Chicken", vegan "Shrimp for an additional charge.

$26.00

Gonzo's Surfer Bowl Lunch (GF) (V)

Gluten free, vegan. Bamboo rice, quinoa, chickpeas, mushrooms, kimchi, market vegetables, ginger coconut curry sauce add: tofu or seitan, vegan "chicken", vegan "shrimp" for an additional charge.

$23.60

Proper Whopper & Yucca Fries (V)

Vegan. Two whopping vegan burger patties, melted vegan cheese, secret sweet & spicy sauce, red onion, tomato, organic baby greens, whole wheat ciabatta.

$24.80

The Gringo

Antibiotic/hormone free breaded chicken cutlet, white cheddar, organic baby greens, fresh tomato, and mayo on ciabatta.

$17.75

Grass Fed Buffalo Burger

Grilled grass-fed buffalo burger with organic baby greens, tomato, red onion & avocado on toasted ciabatta. GF bread available upon request for an additional charge.

$24.75

Casado Lunch Platter (GF)

Gluten free. Gallo pinto, plantains, & sautéed fresh vegetables. Add: grilled chicken, grilled wild shrimp, wild salmon, grass-fed steak for an additional charge.

$26.00

Gonzo's Lunch Surfer Bowl (GF)

Gluten free. Bamboo rice, quinoa, mushrooms, chickpeas, kimchi, market vegetables, ginger coconut curry sauce add: grilled chicken, grilled wild shrimp, and wild salmon for an additional charge.

$23.60

Mac N' Cheese (GF)

Gluten free, vegan.

$13.00

Chicken Fingers & Yucca Fries

Please specify breaded or grilled.

$13.00

"Chicken" Nuggets & Yucca Fries (V)

Vegan.

$13.00

Grilled Cheese With Yucca Fries

Please specify vegan or non-vegan cheddar. Gf bread available upon request.

$11.80

Pasta (GF)

Gluten free. Please specify organic butter or house tomato sauce.

$11.80

Wild Huckleberry Sparking Lemonade

Wild Huckleberry Syrup, Muddled Lemon, Organic Blue Agave, Seltzer

$7.00

The Porch Swing

The Elephant's House-Made Lavender Soda: Seltzer, Lavender Bitters, Fresh Lime, Organic Agave Nectar

$5.30

American Craft Ginger Beer

$6.00

Cold Brewed Organic Rose Petal Tea

A refreshing blend of Organic Rose Petals, Spearmint, Hibiscus, & Lemon Peel

$5.30

Horchata (GF) (V)

Organic Cinnamon Rice Drink, served on ice with a Cinnamon Stick

$6.00

Kombucha (GF)

Organic, Rotating Flavors

$9.50

Arizona Iced Tea

Unsweetened

$4.15

Johnnie Ryan Natural Cane Beverages

Choice Of: Cola, Ginger Ale, Lemon Lime, Diet Coke, Tonic, or Cranberry

$4.15

Dark Chocolate Avocado Fudge Mousse (GF)(V)

Vegan coconut whipped cream

$11.80

Vegan Chocolate Cake

With sunflower seed butter, toasted coconut, dark chocolate drizzle and coconut whip cream may contain nuts, please notify us of any allergies

$11.80

Coconut Custard Brulee (GF)(V)

Smooth coconut custard with a caramelized sugar crust, garnished with a light dusting of powdered sugar.

$11.80

Sweet Plantains & Sunflower Seed Butter (GF)(V)

A heavenly, warm, creamy, spanish rice pudding served hot with almond milk, canela (cinnamon), and raw sugar contains nuts

$11.80

La Cocina's Arroz Con Leche (GF)(V)

Creamy rice pudding topped with a generous sprinkle of cinnamon.

$11.80

Organic Costa Rican Coffee From Hampton Coffe Company

$4.75

Cheesecake

Cream Cheese, Sour Cream, Eggs, Sugar, All-Purpose Flour, Butter

$11.80

Lunch