I'm a huge fan of Greek food and quite discerning, if I do say so myself! Today was my first visit to this bright, crisply appointed new place. I ordered the egg lemon (avgolemono) soup which is, for me, the yard stick for Greek restaurants. The broth is rich and redolent of real chicken stock; the tartness of the lemon is just right. There are a few little morsels of carrot which add color and sweetness. The chicken is in generous shreds and in just the right amount. I can't wait to have a full lunch and dinner here. So happy to welcome this great new eatery to #Rozzie Village! P.S. Yelp's description states "Greek, Mexican" which is inaccurate. There used to be a Mexican restaurant at this location, perhaps the source of the error. read more

I'm a HUGE fan of this place. The place is very simple and is essentially a takeout spot. There are only 3 tables inside next to the window. I oder the chicken (half a dozen plump strips) greek salad ($6.50 + $2 for chicken) every time I go. It is layered with lettuce, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and LOTS of fresh feta, and it comes with a light vinaigrette-style dressing. I'm not a fan of dressings on my salad, only if the dressing is really good, which happens to be the case for Effie. All the vegetables are top quality and the pita bread is griddled, so it's crisp on top and warm. In fact, it's the best pita I've ever had). Their chicken entree is also amazing. Their rice is flavorful and both, the salad and the entree, are big portions. I always eat half and save the other half for the next day. I'm so happy when I know I'll have Effie's leftover. As soon as it started getting colder I'll try the famous Avgolemono (the classic Greek soup of broth, eggs, lemon juice, and rice. Effie's Kitchen doesn't have a website, so it's sort of a hidden gem. But if you happen to be in Rozzie square do yourself a favor and try Effie's food. It's a must! :) read more

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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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I want to give a 5 recommendation to Effie's Kitchen. Once day I had a dayoff and I was just walking around Roslindale. I always walked by this place but went in maybe once to peep the menu. I actually got Greek Burger from there I got to say it was absolutely delicious . I was surprised and happy about how fresh and good quality the burger tasted. And the customer service was excellent. Definitely want to say when I am out and about I always pass by that place and will be definitely trying different foods there. read more

I came here with my mom for the first time. I got her the gyro and I got my self a suvlaki. I ended I eating her gyro because I fell in love with it! The marinated meat was PERFECT. The blend of the meat, tzatziki, tomato, fries and red onions in a soft warm pita was the best gyro I've had in the US. I also have some of the suvlaki and the meat was amazing as well but the gyro won me over. The woman that owns this place is cute and greets you in Greek! It doesn't have too much space to sit down, like a restaurant but I don't care! I am going to tell every one about this place!! read more

Great authentic Greek food. Something most towns are lacking Effie's is there to fill the void. Family owned and run. You can't go wrong eating here read more

I regret not trying this place sooner because it's close to my house and I usually have to drive far to get decent food. Went there for the first time and had a pork gyro & chicken souvlaki plate. The plate was $13.50 and came with rice pilaf, a greek salad, pita bread & 2 chicken kabobs. Pita was grilled and absolutely delicious. Kabobs were smaller than most places but tasted good. Greek salad & dressing were good and I was impressed at the freshness because most places I go to give me wilted lettuce or dried up cukes/onions. The rice pilaf was the only thing I was not a fan of. It tasted like the Middle East one they sell at grocery store..under seasoned. The gyro I thought was really good..overflowed with pork (a little greasy but good) tomatoes, onions, tzatziki & fries (normally I hate fries in my gyro but these were good.) Overall, I liked the food and will be returning..probably to try a chicken souvlaki gyro. The prices are high in my opinion especially for the dinner plate. I considered trying a baklava but it was $3.75+ tax for a very small piece. Their menu is small but has most Greek staples. Service here was not particularly welcoming..it was obvious it was our first time there but the lady was short with us and only took our order. We were the only 2 people in there and not a word was spoken the whole 20 minutes which I find unusual for mom & pops places. Maybe next time.. read more

Small, order-at-the-counter place with only a few tables, but the authentic Greek food is great. I highly recommend the gyro. Really cheap prices, and very fast service. read more

They have great gyros here, nice and hot and fresh! The woman who rang me up was also nice, which is always a plus. :)

Effie's Kitchen in Roslindale Village/Square, is a small eatery with 3 tables, counter service, and street parking. Gyros ($7.50): -Typically gyros are served with lamb or chicken however at Effie's they are made with marinated pork. These gyros are really good and really big. I misread their menu and thought french fries were served as a side when in fact the gyro is made with the fries; I now know when ordering to have my gyros made without fries. It would be great if Effie's had chili powder on hand for their customers who prefer their food to be served spicy. Greek Salad with Chicken ($8.50): -The salad tasted very fresh and came with generous portions of chicken. The salad dressing was very tasty. Souvlaki Stick ($2:00): -Single serving of marinated chicken on a stick. Chicken is very flavorful and tender. Write-up in the Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/food-dining/2016/04/25/effie-kitchen-roslindale-tiny-spot-with-tremendous-greek-food/7iKkbh5NdFc8rnvASqq0pL/story.html It's great to have good Greek restaurant open in Roslindale rather than another Chinese restaurant or pizza/sub shop. read more

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I don't like leaving bad reviews for Mom and pop shops but this place was utterly underwhelming. The much hyped gyro meat literally tasted like nothing - no seasoning at all. The only saving grace was the homemade tzatziki sauce but since there wasn't enough on the gyro to give it flavor had to shell out extra $1 for side of it. Plus they raised the price of their gyros to $8.50 so for $9.50 definitely not worth it even though I like supporting small businesses. Hoping it was an off day since everyone else seems to love this place... read more

The best Greek food I have ever had. My parents came to visit from out of town six months ago and we took them here. They still talk about how good it was. read more

Here's one a couple of doors down from Diane's Bakery in Roslindale Square . Effie's Kitchen, Its Greek owned and operated and worth the trip. Not really a sit down joint , it only has 3 tables. The first thing you'll notice about the place is the elephant leg of thinly sliced stacked marinated pork spinning on a rotisserie sweating succulent juices that continually baste the mound left behind after they slice off morsels. It's tender in the middle crispy on the outside perfection personified. You can get that any number of ways. I got it on the Gyro pronounced " yee- ro ". They warm up a PITA on the griddle after painting the sides with olive oil so it will get nice and crispy. Then they slather the tzatsiki sauce which is Greek yogurt cucumbers onion and lemon on the PITA then they throw a couple of sliced red onions with a half dozen or so French fries. A shovel full of pork , a half wrap and blah-dow.... In under a minute it pulled a Kaiser soze and was gone. Thanks Effie's, I now have post pardem gyro depression. I almost forgot , the baklava was homemade and finger licking contentment in triangular form. I had a food baby bulge from the portion and it only cost 7.50. read more

Absolutely delicious. And everyone was so friendly and welcoming! I had a Greek salad with gyro and it did not disappoint.

Woman at the counter was surly and unwilling to provide information. Told me my order would take 10 minutes -- I waited 20 minutes and ended up with a hockey-puck well done burger...she never asked how I wanted it, just dried it out. Burger was supposed to have spinach, but I only got two small, limp pieces of lettuce. Burger was supposed to have olive aioli, and had none. Menu didn't mention it came with fries, and I didn't want them, but because the burger was small, they threw in a bunch of lukewarm fries, thereby justifying the $9.00 charge for a lousy burger!! If you're picking up take out, save your money here and go to Romano's around the corner!! read more

Highly recommended. We found them via yelp and went to check it. Great food. Extremely clean. Great price. A must see.

Love this place! Had a chicken souvlaki dinner, it was delicious. My son had the chicken soup, he just had his wisdom teeth removed. He said it was lemony and very good. They have a new website, which I didn't know about when I was trying to look for a menu to order. http://www.effiesgyro.com/ Check it out! Highly recommend. read more

First time coming to this place for dinner with my family, and it did not disappoint! The food was delicious and the staff were friendly and welcoming. They even gave my daughter a toy from their desk display! Amazing quality of food; the rice pilaf was moist and fluffy, the meat was flavorful and juicy, and the homemade salad dressing is to die for! We will definitely be back again. read more

The gyros here are so amazing and authentic. My only wish is that they were open on Sundays, but it's glad to see the owner recognizes that everyone needs time off. I've been coming here since they opened, and everyone I bring here loves it too! read more

I love Effie's! Their Greek salad is amazing...so fresh and delicious - the warm pita served along with it is a bonus. I also really enjoy their spinach pie and feta pies! It is a must try in Rozzie square! read more

Friendly, quick and tasty family business. Usually easy street parking. Real authentic Greek food made by Greeks! Very accommodating with special requests. Highly recommend. Great addition to Rozzie sq! read more

This is my favorite spot for gyro and souvlaki in the US. I've tried it everywhere and Effie's is the best. Hands down. Go to Greece if you want the same taste. It's a cozy restaurant in Roslindale. Effie and Steve make you feel at home. It's a hidden gem read more

The people that run this place are super nice, and work really hard to make very solid homemade Greek food. Everything I've had here is very good. Did I mention the proprietors are very nice? read more

I've never been one to leave reviews. That being said I feel like after trying Effie's it would feel like I would be doing them an injustice if I didn't. The food was AMAZING and the staff was very friendly! I will definitely become a regular. After going through and reading some of the other reviews it baffles me how anyone could of given this gem anything less than 5 stars! People must be crazy read more

I probably would have walked right by this place, if not for the great Yelp reviews. My fiancee and I both ordered gyros and they were amazing. They were overflowing with meat and tasted so authentic. The only non-authentic thing about the whole place was that there were french fries in the gyro, which I've never seen, but I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious an addition they were. It's definitely more of a takeout place, but we sat to eat and the woman at the counter delivered our food to us, which was a nice touch. Overall, a great place for cheap, delicious food. read more

Hands down the best gyro I've had in the US. The meat was incredibly succulent and tender, the pita was soft and wrapped all the delicious ingredients into a heavenly Greek pocket! A must-try! read more

Great takeout Middle Eastern food. Nothing fancy but high quality, delicious and a very good value. The grilled chicken kebabs are really good! read more

stopped here on an impulse on my walk home and I will definitely be back! I ordered the chicken souvlaki and it was DELICIOUS.

The chicken souvlaki and the rice pudding are my favorites but everything on the menu is fantastic. I would eat here every day if I could. Love Effie and her family! Support local businesses like this one. read more

Absolutely delicious gyro. Tons of crispy flavorful meat and in a tasty pita. Also have tried the Greek salad which I thought lacked enough feta but will be back for the gyro! read more

Amazing service!! Helpful and extremely friendly staff. Feels like you're a guest in their home. Good was exceptional. My first real introduction to Greek food, and I will certainly be back. I have a burger with feta and spinach and olive aoli and my mom had a chicken souvlaki. The chicken was fresh and tasted like it was fresh off the grill. The burger was cooked to perfection and I loved the slight sweetness of it. I can't wait to get back here! The place was newly redone and it looks so rustic and gorgeous! Roslindale is lucky to have a gem like this. read more

Great Food! Great People! Great Service. I get my greek salad from Effie at least two times per week. Some times with chicken and other times with the gyro meat. The owners are wonderful people and so very accommodating! My daughter loves their Gyro. Great lunch place and fantastic addition to Roslindale Village. read more

Lives up to the hype! Tasty, fresh, large portions! I ordered a gyro sandwich while my husband ordered the pork souvlaki dinner with rice and salad. My gyro was large and full of pork and garnished with tomato, shaved red onion, and FRENCH FRIES. Who would have thought French fries on a gyro! But it works and it's wonderful. I asked for extra tzatziki and was so glad that I did because it was so damn good. My husband's souvlaki was like a pork kebab and it was good. Rice and Greek salad were large in portion and tasty. Prices were a little steep for Roslindale, but the food was worth every penny. Grab a gyro and ask for extra tzatziki... and say hello to Effie, the very sweet owner! More places like this in Roslindale, please!! read more

We've been here several times to pick up dinner and have enjoyed all the food immensely. We've been to Greece, which obviously doesn't make us experts on Greek cuisine. But this place seems very authentic. Just make sure you always ask for the sauces and dressing in case they forget. We once got a meal without either and we basically threw our hands to the heavens and cried "NOOooooOO!! Where's the sauce??" Haha. The tasty food was still devoured fairly quickly. This place definitely adds to an already great food scene in Roslindale Square. read more

Best pork gyro around, made fresh and hot. The ingredients put in are amazing, nothing bad about the place. Employees are very nice also.

Love this great local spot to grab a delicious, inexpensive Gyro for lunch! The staff is friendly and the seating space is nice and clean. I always recommend this place and bring out of town family/ friends in for a bite! read more

The tastiest and freshest Gyro and Souvlaki around the city!

We had a Greek salad with gyro meat and pita bread . We also ordered a skewer of souvlaki. I can't say enough how delicious this was. I am full and still have over half my salad and meat left. But I still want to keep eating. Their Greek dressing is wicked good too. If you are nearby you would be silly not to check them out. If you aren't nearby it's worth the trip! Go. Nom nom nom. read more

A really good, tasty delicious greek spot. Love it so much and have talked about it to many co-workers and friends. Highly recommended. Food has taste to it its not bland and prices are resonable. read more

My Lyft driver, a man from Greece, recommended Effie's to me as a great place for delicious, authentic Greek food. Having eaten there today, I'm grateful for the recommendation. When I walked in, there was a group of a few people at a table having a lively conversation in Greek, and the woman at the counter (perhaps it was Effie?) sat to join them. I really enjoyed the culture/vibe of the restaurant overall. As for the food, the gyro was delicious. The pita was soft and warm, with a light toast on the outside. The marinated pork (no lamb), tzatzaki sauce, red onion, and even French fries (yes, it has French fries on it) were a wonderful blend of flavors . I will definitely eat at Effie's again! read more