Stopped by for the first time and had the most fantastic lunch and Greek food I've had in a long time! We wanted an avogolemono soup for this cold weather we've been having (boo), but they only make it seasonally so not until Oct. So we quickly adapted our order to get a chicken souvlaki on pita, and a feta cheese pie. We added on a slice of orange cake which doesn't appear on their menu but calls you from a corner of the restaurant and you just have to answer that call! It took about 15 mins for the food to be ready but it was the afternoon rush. Overall, everything was flavorful and served hot. I've never had a chicken souvlaki that's so juicy and tasty, melt in your mouth. The toppings - fries, crunchy red onion, tomato, and tzatziki all added to the taste. That tzatziki was amazing. The feta cheese pie had a flaky crunchy covering and just the right amount of feta so that it wasn't overly salty. Thumbs up for the last min order of the cake. Sweet, moist, and fresh. Can't wait to try their avogolemono next time! read more

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I should have known better when I saw her got to a tin box on the griddle to grab the meat. No flavor, no juice, dry dry dry. The gyro needs a Gatorade it's so dehydrated! Horrible and $18 at that. read more

Effie's Kitchen - Dry, flavorless, worse gyro ever! - Greek Near Me - Roslindale, Massachusetts

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Effie is the best. The souvlaki never disappoints. This family owned business is a true gem.

Delicious chicken souvlaki with an easy and welcoming experience, and an affordable price. We ordered, she said give us 15 minutes, we took a nice walk around the block, came back and had juicy and flavorful souvlaki. The vegetables weren't the most fresh tasting, but this isn't the kinda place you go to for a farm to table flare, it's for a quick bite that satisfies- and this certainly did! read more

My go to for Greek food. Last summer I went to some Greek festivals, and I think only one had a better gyro than I get at Effie's. I usually just go with the standard pork gyro. But also great to grab and go is the spinach pie. read more

One of the few lunch places in Roslindale and Effie's is top on the list. I leave happy, service is great, and I probably go there at least once a week. Get their Biftiki or chicken sandwiches! Their salads are good too and portions are very generous. read more

Insanity for anyone who loves Greek salads & perfectly prepared chicken & gyros. The Greek Salad w chicken is so good that my wife & daughter were doing their omfg thing as they ate. Legit perfection: you will not get a better salad at the Ritz or Four Seasons. As for the gyros, iykyk: a great gyro is so hard to find, and this place makes them flawlessly. A+++++ read more

Pita: I didn't know it could be this good. It's commonly dry with a sandy residue on the hands. The way it's prepared here makes all the difference. Chicken: moist, flavorful, with the slightest char. Tzatziki: garlicky and savory Spinach pie: flavor was excellent, although oily through the wrapper. That's the nature of fillo Be patient. To get everything just right takes 15 min or so. read more

A small Greek restaurant with just a couple of tables for seating. I came here to grab a quick dinner and decided on getting the pork souvlaki and I requested with no onions and they said that's fine. They said it would take about 10-15 minutes since they cook the meat on the grill after you order. It took about 10 minutes for the meat to cook and to assemble my pita and I was out shortly after. Overall, the souvlaki was great, except I was disappointed that they added in so many onions and didn't honor my request. The pork was cooked well, not too dry and the tomatoes, french fries, and sauce went together well. The pita was soft and was a great wrap that was able to hold everything together. I would like to go back and try some of their other wraps and baklava, so hopefully next time they'll remember to forgo the onions. read more

Effie's Kitchen - Pork Souvlaki on Pita Sandwich - Greek Near Me - Roslindale, Massachusetts

Authentic Greek food excellently prepared. Varied lunch/dinner menu. Delicious Greek salad, souvlaki in pita, spinach pies, and even the French Fries!!!!!! Fantastic homemade tzatziki sauce. Not much seating as most people are picking up / taking out. read more

Food is always great! We get pork gyros and spanakopita every time, as long as they haven't run out of pies!

Come here for the best authentic Greek food in the area! 10/10 You can't go wrong with anything on the menu! My top picks are the village salad (with chicken), the traditional gyro, and spanakopita. Don't forget the tzatziki and anything with feta! For my sweet tooth cravings, I can't go wrong with either option: the kataifi and baklava. Don't miss out on this gem! read more

Effie's hits the spot for a tasty Greek lunch- the menu is focused (just the basics, please), the food is cooked fresh (so prepare to wait a bit after order- no preemptive online ordering here, seems like?), and the flavors and quality is solid and just as expected. Special shoutout to the delicious warm fluffy pita and feta-filled salad dressing, but everything else was good as well: the pork gyro that's actually cooked in the 'real' way (no pre-sliced/pre-formed meat here), the souvlaki skewers which were well-marinaded and juicy, the ginormous pieces of baklava/kataifi. Seems like a family-run spot too, folks who are friendly with the regulars and take pride in their food. Note: the avgolemono wasn't ready for the day yet when we were there (~12:30 PMish), so plan accordingly- and they're not really open for dinner, so it's more of a lunch spot. read more

Nice spot in Roslindale square. Really enjoyed their Greek salad with the gyro meat on top. Portions are huge and well worth the money. My coworkers have also enjoyed their veggie burger and gyro pitas. read more

I live close to this place & went YEARS ago when they first opened and never again. Recently I decided to give them a try because the Square doesn't have many options anymore but it made me remember why I never went back. Service is not friendly. Don't expect to be greeted or even smiled at when you walk in if you're not a regular there. While I waited for my food I observed mold on many of the baklavas there..at first I thought it was pistachio but upon looking closer saw the fuzz. When it was time to pay, the owner charged me more than what the register said because I paid with a credit card. It's illegal in MA. When I politely said something I got a snarky response. The chicken gyro was edible but very dry but the pork gyro was gross. Not flavored well and had so much fat. Obviously wouldn't go there again. $26 for two small gyros that aren't good is asinine. read more

Some of the best Greek food I've ever had. I had a gyro, it was delicious. Lots of food and a great price. They take the time making it, but it's well worth the price. My wife had a salad with chicken that was freshly grilled. Loved Effie's read more

I stopped in for first time as reviews said delicious gyro. I will not stop in again. Ordered pork gyro and was waiting her to shave some fresh pork off the rotisserie. Instead she had a pan of shavings I guess on stovetop. The gyro meat was as pretty much inedible... dry scraps probably from the last of a previous roast as there was a new one cooking. Serving a customer that and especially a new customer was enough for me.... Pita nothing to write home about. Only a few onion shavings, 2 tomato pieces and few soggy French fries.... I have Eaten gyros at many local Greek restaurants... Kourzinas inDedham , Fiesty Greek in Norwood and others... this was the worst... shouldn't serve that to anyone... most ended in their garbage pail by front door with sign saying they are closing July 30th and returning September 6th... ? Stay closed to December if you want... I won't darken your doormat again serving me trash scraps that should have been put in dumpster out back for animals to find and eat. read more

Effie's Kitchen - Dry pork and gristle - Greek Near Me - Roslindale, Massachusetts

I love this place. Our first time here and we tried salad with souvelaki, gyro sandwich and a platter. Can't wait to go back to try all the other things on the menu. The meat is made to order, so tasty and fresh. Love the personal service, you ask what you should try and they will help you decide. Clean and efficient, mostly takeout but has 2-3 tables there. read more

One of the best Greek gyros in the Boston area...good price, good portions, and very friendly staff!

Effie's is a must go to restaurant. It is authentic Greek food. My daughter made us drive from down town Boston all the way to Effie's to get one more Gyro before we left to go home. We ate there 3 time during our 1 week stay. read more

Stopped in here late afternoon for lunch before an appointment. I was greeted warmly by the woman in front. I ordered a Greek salad with Gyro meat and WOW. The salad was fresh and well constructed. The pita bread that came with it was *chef's kiss*. I recommend this place to anyone for a nice lunch or meal. read more

Effie's Kitchen - Greek Near Me - Roslindale, Massachusetts

I ordered a pork gyro with extra onions. The pita was soft and warm, packed with extra onions, but the pork gyro was so incredibly dry and needed more tzatziki sauce. I would probably order a salad if I come back. read more

Best greek salad ever. Very fresh food. Excellent spinach pie and souvlaki. Small place and mostly take out. So glad that I found it.

Amazing gyro. The place is a mom and pop shop. Food is excellent. And the place is super clean. It's a must try and I highly recommend it

this is by far the best Greek food I've ever had in my life. I stayed in Boston for a little under two weeks and traveled over an hour from my differing hotels to get a gyro from Effie's kitchen 3 times. I can't recommend it enough. thank you miss Effie! - huntingtons from Utah read more

This was my first time having them. I called to place and order over the phone (they don't have an online option) and my food was ready in about 15-20 minutes. I got the Greek salad and chicken gyro dinner. Everything was fresh and tasted good. Good portion sizes. The Greek salad is $8.50 and it was on the smaller side. The chicken gyro was large and a good portion of fries and salad comes with it. I would order from there again. read more

Great food. The salads are always fresh, generous portions and very tasty. The warm pita is a terrific complement.

Having lived in Greece for a while, I've been searching endlessly for authentic, Greek food since coming to Boston. After coming to Effie's I can finally say that I've found what I was looking for, for so many months! For the lower price of $7.50 (usually get gyros/souvlaki pitas for $9-$10 at other places) I got fresh chicken souvlaki seasoned with the right amount of oregano and lemon juice, wrapped in a crisp pita bread with homemade tzatziki sauce, onion, tomato, greens, AND they put the French fries IN the pita. My Greek taste buds were 100% satisfied- tasted just like what you would get in Greece! The prices were reasonably cheap (Effie's was featured in a Boston's Top 20 Cheap Eats article). Space to eat inside is limited, but there's a cute little green area in Roslindale square right by Effie's where you can indulge in your awesome Greek food! I can't say much for the Greek cheese and spinach pies, as they were sold out when I came in around 6, so I'll take that as a good sign and have to come in earlier for lunch! I will definitely be back at Effie's- the atmosphere has a homey, Greek feel to it and the people working there are so friendly and nice! I'm glad my long search for an authentic Greek gyro is over! read more

Effie's Kitchen - Chicken souvlaki pita, best I've had in the Boston area! - Greek Near Me - Roslindale, Massachusetts

I haven't even had my food yet but this place is awesome! A very clean family owned and operated take out place. Rozzie needed some new and different restaurants and I'm glad we have been lucky enough to get a family run Greek joint Edit The baklava is out of this world! I got the chicken souvlaki sandwich and it was delish! A little hard to eat the chicken was cut pretty large but still amazing. The tzatziki was so amazing, I want to buy some by the quart please :) read more

Effie's Kitchen - Greek Near Me - Roslindale, Massachusetts

Fabulous Greek Salads topped with grilled chicken and gyros. Fresh warm pita bread. They were so nice. This is the type of place that anchors a neighborhood. Cute park across the street to eat and enjoy. read more

Unbelievable!! We popped in and ordered a chicken gyro and gyro plate with fries. Came back in 7 minutes and it was pipping hot ready to go. I threw in an extra side order of pita and tzaziki. For $1 each you can't go wrong. Effie insisted on warming the pita up.... I couldn't say no. Just as I checked out I spotted baklava and thought why not further support a small business through eating all they had to offer. All in all it came out to $30 and by the time we got home to eat we devoured it all and were incredibly satisfied. This is a must try for all who are looking for something fulfilling ! read more

Omg! The gyro was perfect!!! I felt like I was in Greece, that's how delicious it was. It was fresh, the tzaziki had just the right amount of garlic, the onions were sliced thin, perfect amount of tomatoes... Generous with the meat and the few French fries inside!! . I ate the entire thing in less than five minutes! Can not wait to have another read more

The Greek chicken salad and gyros are simply amazing. Truly love but please open a bigger Effie's!!!

The fries are AMAZING! Fresh, crispy and hot out the fryer! The chicken gyro was well seasoned, soft pita bread and creamy tzatziki sauce was fresh and delicious read more

The Gyros meal was amazing. The downside was the cashier correcting my pronunciation of Gyro, but that's not there fault ;) I will report back later on the Baklava cus I couldn't anymore after the huge portions. read more

I absolutely adore this place. The food is amazing and serving sizes are always generous. Best gyro this American has ever had. Filled with meat, delicious toppings, and french fries INSIDE the wrap. My vegetarian fiance adores the Horiatiki salad. It's a large serving with huge chunks of feta, fresh cucumber, tomatoes, and no space wasted on lettuce. The owner and employees are very kind and attentive. If you choose to eat in at one of their two small tables, they'll serve the food directly to you which is just a nice touch in a small takeout place. Whether takeout or eat in, the food always comes out quickly and quality never disappoints. read more

The pork gyro was really good and tender. Nicely seasoned, they carve it in front of you. Really sweet family business, and the wait for food wasn't too bad. The pitas they make from scratch I believe. Will go again read more

A small yet delicious Greek resto in downtown Roslindale. If driving, parking can be tricky but not too bad. The gyro was delicious. It was stuffed full if meat, vegetables and fries, but not too many. Their desserts are a big yes. Just shut up and get one. I also really enjoyed the spanikopita. Very flavorful and just delicious. read more

The only item I've ever ordered is the Greek salad because it was so good I want it every time I went back. Beautiful little hole in the wall. read more

Hands down, the best gyro I've ever had. I walked into the place after seeing its high reviews on yelp, but immediately began to second guess myself. It was about 11:40am and no one was in there. I saw the pork shawarma rotating on the side, and decided to get whatever had that on it. I got the gyro to go and walked off. I sat down in another restaurant down the road with my friend and open the styrofoam container and tinfoil wrap to reveal the gyro. The pita was unable to fully wrap around due to the massive amount of pork. After a few glorious bites of juicy, perfectly rotisseried pork I reached the topping (more like bottomings). The fries, onions, tomatoes, and glory sauce perfectly complimented the meat. I was overwhelmed by the flavor. Even the pita carried the perfectly soft texture that I experienced living in the Middle East. Overall, it was amazing. If you want the best gyro in the greater Boston area, this may be it. read more

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