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    Effie Tavern

    4.2 (97 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Loud
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Half an Effie Cheeseburger, small fry and fry sauce
    Chris H.

    Are prices out of control? Yes, BUT not at Effie Burger (aka Tavern) Definitely a hole in the wall but the FRIENDLY staff, HUGE & TASTY burgers & fries more than makes up for the ambiance. A 1/2 cheeseburger (it's 1/2 a pound folks) small fry (I loved the curly fries, perfect seasoning!) and drink + tip for UNDER $20!!! Wish I had an Effie's in my town....

    Ravene H.

    Amazing food and service! Can't wait to go back! Old school, but that's the best kind I my opinion. I'm very picky and it was honestly one of the best burgers I've had in awhile!

    When the burger is as big as your head!

    Hadn't been here in well over a decade, still amazing service and HUGE delicious burgers. Definitely recommend only ordering a half. One burger could feed a family of four. We will definitely be back again.

    a hamburger with a toothpick sticking out of it
    Jill H.

    I think you would have to put this on your bucket list for biggest burger ever. They have a few variations or without the bun and a half size. For the burger lovers, you will not be disappointed. Had some mushrooms and the steak fries too. It's literally pieces of steak deep fried like a fry. Happy we could try this out and would definitely recommend. The owner and employee are super friendly and welcoming.

    Marc M.

    Loved the burger! Shared the double cheeseburger and it was great. Usually eat at cecy's when I'm in town but will go here again for sure.

    Roy B.

    Cool place! Gigantic Burgers and friendly atmosphere to be sure.. Played some darts, shot some pole and enjoyed a great burger with my Lady.

    Effie cheeseburger
    Deven M.

    Good food ,good service ,grate community , small and cozy tavern recommend this burger on any day

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    Michele G.

    Well first time here at effies in Lewiston. Pk I have been to miners and thought their burgers were big well effies out did them. It was huge and delicious. I did finish the one at miners but here I could only do half. The staff was friendly and very welcoming. Thank you for the good food.

    a sign for a burger in the valley
    Scott K.

    Holy heck, how did I miss this spot for so long?!!? On a recent "corona cruise" we socially distanced ourselves here from Spokane. I'd heard friends speak of this place before saying that their burgers are legendary. It was on the list but never a priority--a decision I regret because my friends were RIGHT! Burgers are ridiculously oversized. One burger could easily feed two people and we were silly enough to each order fries. Even though they were super busy, we didn't wait more than about 15 minutes to get our food. There was no seating on account of the 'Rona so we had a picnic in the car. Meat was fresh, toppings were plentiful, and fries were HOT!! If you're anywhere near here and you a Hangry, get yourselves an Effie burger!!!

    ONE (1) cheeseburger!

    The cheeseburger is about the size of a dinner plate! It has to be cut in four pieces. I couldn't eat it all in one sitting.

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    This was our first time coming in and it was amazing! Great service and so much food. The onion rings are made from scratch! Delish

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