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    Effe Cafe

    4.8 (104 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 3:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Americano (small)
    Brooke B.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Yes it's in a gas station but don't let that detour you from checking this place out. It's clean and has a cute set up.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I got an americano, which is average in taste. The food on the other hand was really good. I got a double sausage breakfast sandwich (scarfed it down without taking a pic ‍) and banana bread. Both are very good! Sandwich was made fresh on the grill. Service was good. They helped me pick something from the menu and I'm not disappointed

    Daren R.

    An easy five stars at this family owned and operated cafe offering sandwiches and gourmet coffee based inside of the Marathon convenience store. The Italian espresso coffee was priced right and made right in front of me providing a great experience.

    Vegetarian sandwich
    Macoisinha M.

    Wow what a great find! We found this lil whole in the wall in a gas station shop We hesitated going in as we don't usually see great food in a gas station shop but this blew our minds. Great food and coffe with fresh OJ and great variety of pastries. The guy was very friendly and quick. Will definitely stop by again when in the area.

    Chocolate Croissant
    Malory K.

    As many other reviews have stated, don't let the location of this cafe (tucked into a Marathon gas station) deter you from stopping by for the tastiest pastries around! I was looking for a locally owned alternative for some breakfast treats and this little gem came through! Photos show a Pistachio Swirl - flaky, crispy, and soft at the same time! Not too sugary sweet, just delicious! Also tried a chocolate croissant, which had so many flaky layers and was overall delightful. Can't wait to return to try more items. There seemed to be several regulars stopping by while I was there and although the customer line was steady, the wait was almost nonexistent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Effe Cafe is clean and cute and you won't regret making a stop here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Grilled cheese and tomato soup, sooo good!!!
    Jackie D.

    Soooo gooood!!!!!! Grilled cheese and tomato soup. Effe cafe has all kinds of pastries, breads, and coffee. It is a must try.

    Mary Ann C.

    This place is a secret in a gas station. They have a following for their baked goods and breakfast sandwiches. Everything is made fresh and they sell out fast so go early. I like their bagels and croissants. There is not much for ambiance however the owners dedication to excellence will wow you. Everything is served quickly here so you can get back on the road and on with your day.

    Fresh baked goods
    Man Wai W.

    An inconspicuous cafe inside a gas station on stirling. When you walk in, the cafe is on the left. You order at the counter and wait for you food for take out. There's only about two seats at a high top that you can sit and eat but the space is small. We ordered the Sam special, a bacon egg and cheese bagel, a s'mores brownie, a donut, a cafe latte and an iced cold brew. Everything was freshly made to order. The donut was freshly fried while we were ordering. The sandwiches were very good. The bread was too much for me but that's just my preference. They didn't offer anything other than a brioche but that's ok bc I just took the bottom off and made it an upside down open face sandwich. The bagel was so big. My kids shared it and still couldn't finish. My coffees were in point. Strong enough for my liking. My husband couldn't get enough of the s'mores brownie, he said it was delicious. My kids didn't complain about the donut so I'm sure they like it. They have so many fresh baked goods. I wished I could've tried everything. Will definitely come back to try more.

    Hidden gem. The food and drinks are FRESH!!! This is a breakfast sandwich with their homemade bagels ya'll. Legit.
    Terri E.

    Seriously people, I have never been here before! But how?!? Effe Cafe is a total hidden gem tucked away in a Marathon gas station. You can easily miss it. Probably explains how I have never stepped foot here before. I love a good spot with good eats and fresh food. We try to support local businesses when we can. Effe Cafe may be my new fave little spot. I want to try everything on the menu. When you walk into the gas station, Effe Cafe is located to your left. Literally tucked in a tiny space. But it works. No tables inside or outside to sit at. You order and you get outta there. Quick and efficient. We arrived early and there was only one person ahead of us waiting on their order. Another couple came in behind us. Once we ordered and were waiting, a slew of people were rolling in here for the cafe. Not for the gas or the convenience store. For the CAFE!!! It's obvious they are popular with the locals. They also have a glass case display with fresh pastries and bread. Oh man, next time we will try some of these. I'm a sucker for pastries! The cafe has a unique menu of breakfast and lunch items. That was what caught my attention when we were looking for a place for a quick breakfast. Don't even get me started on the prices, totally fair and reasonable. Affordable!!! This goes for the food and coffee. Cheap coffee. Everything is made fresh to order. The chef hustled like nobody's business! I got the lentil hummus, butternut squash, alfalfa sprouts on sourdough. My daughter got the bagel with bacon, egg and cheese. The bagel is homemade! Dude! Also ordered a large cappuccino and fresh squeezed orange juice. What can I say, everything we ordered was divine. Super fresh and incredibly delicious! My sourdough was perfectly crispy and tasty, butternut squash was cooked just right and the lentil hummus was interesting but I didn't dislike it, honestly, it grew on me. The flavors worked together. I'm not a huge fan of alfalfa sprouts so I removed most of it, left some but not a lot, The bagel sandwich was quite amazing actually. You can definitely tell the bagel was homemade and fresh! Soft and chewy and toasted to perfection. The bite hit just right. I had to take a bite and try it, the fresh squeezed orange juice was the perfect sweetness with no added sugar. Cappuccino was hot and on point. Chef was super accommodating and so nice. I asked questions about the cafe and how long they've been around. They had to close shop for a bit, not because of the pandemic but due to the gas station making changes. Luckily, Effe Cafe reopened and back in business. Thank goodness too because everyone needs to come try this place! Loved everything about it.

    Fresh-made Guava Lemonade
    Linda G.

    Decided to check out Effe Cafe with my daughter while out shopping the other day. It's in a quirky location tucked in the corner of a gas station. My GPS missed it at first, but alas we found it. We got in line and salivated just looking at the fresh-baked goodies in the display case. The banana bread was immediately on our radar. Daughter really wanted a guava pastry which they didn't have, but the owner did tell us about their yummy Guava Lemonade... it was delish!!! I opted for a Patty's Chicken Salad sandwich (made with apples, walnuts, curry, and raisins and chicken breast) also suggested by owner. Daughter got the Bacon, Egg & Cheese which comes on their homemade bagel. There's not much to offer as far as dine-in seating- a counter and an outside high-top table. We decided to take our goodies outside to eat at the high top. Overall was an enjoyable experience, and you can definitely tell the food was prepared with love. A nice little hidden gem of a place to return to and try other items from on my next trip to Cooper City.

    This place is inside a gas station ... But it honestly deserves its own little spot! Everything on the menu looks and sounds very yummee! They have iced coffee and all kinds of delicious home made pastries, I order a salmon toast and it has been the best salmon toast I've had thus far! Highly recommend!

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    3 years ago

    food was ok. didn't like that it was in a gas station and there wasn't any seating. also no options for lattes just plain coffees.

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    Omg! The sourdough bread!!! Order ahead and Effi will make fresh bread for you. He can add seeds and olives too! The bread is so delicious.

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    Great tasting food a def must try if you're Im the area .... support your local small business

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