My wife, daughter, and I visited on a busy Sunday morning and were lucky to score a table. Effie's is located in a neighborhood and away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Hartford. There is indoor/outdoor seating and there is ample street parking. My wife and I ordered the Cinnamon French Toast. I had it with Strawberries, blueberries, and a side of turkey sausage. My wife ordered a fresh fruit salad. My daughter ordered a egg white omelet with tomatoes, onions, spinach, and American cheese. It came with roasted potatoes. We each had a coffee. As coffee snobs, we all agreed the coffee was very good. The French toast was excellent. Cooked fresh and tasty. My French toast was smothered in fresh bananas and blueberries and my wife's fruit salad was fresh and nothing canned. My turkey sausage consisted on three small links that were tasty and maybe cooked a while ago. My daughter loved her omelet and all the veggies were fresh and not canned. The prices were very reasonable and the service was excellent and friendly. The bathrooms were clean. We would return if we lived in the area. read more

It was a beautiful day to sit outside and Effie's has plenty of space for outdoor dining. My Greek omelette was fresh and tasty. My friend and I split chocolate chip pancakes and they were a bit too dense for my liking. I will likely go for the French toast instead next time. Our server was lovely. The menu is extensive with lots to choose from. read more

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Had a delicious breakfast at Effie's. We were seated on the front patio. It's such a nice touch. There's a cover over you to block the sign. I ordered the builder an omelette and had mozzarella sausage, onion, and spinach. It was cooked to perfection and very filling. Additionally, I substituted tomatoes for the home fries the service was excellent and I would definitely return. read more

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Great Corned Beef Omelette. Tasty corned beef, loaded with meet and cheese. Very good! Service was excellent and atmosphere is always nice. read more

Effie's Place - Corned Beef Omelette. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

When you don't know what you want but all the meals are accessible, go to Effies! I ordered brunch & dinner, don't judge please. Salmon Omelet with spaghetti on the side. Washed down with a mimosa flight. No regers! read more

Effie's Place - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

This place has very good breakfast. It's hard to find really good breakfast in the greater Hartford area, so we appreciate this place. Like their omelette and the breakfast potatoes as well as the accompanying things like toast and coffee. Very nice warm and comforting interior for dining in. The service is excellent as well. So, this is the top place for our breakfast! read more

Effie's Place - Great omelette with onion, tomato, spinach and cheese. Nicely done breakfast potatoes. Good toast and coffee. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

A perfect place to meet a friend. We were able to talk for a long time without feeling rushed. And my tuna sandwich was excellent!

Food is tremendously delicious! Service is always great & done with a smile! The new decor is beautiful. Outdoor dining with awning/umbrellas is awesome! *Saturday & Sunday breakfast is usually quite busy* The owner Johnny P. has done a phenomenal job, and his mother, for whom the restaurant is named, makes fabulous pies! Ten 's! read more

Effie's is SO good. It is sincerely one of the best breakfast spots you can find in West Hartford! My partner and I went this weekend and our server was so sweet. Service is always a hit here. We ordered one of their combos and it came with so much food. Their pancakes are THICK. It was a perfect way to start the day. Don't forget to order their hot chocolate too! read more

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Delicious breakfast! It was my first time here and I ordered the big breakfast and subbed regular bacon and sausage for turkey. I also ordered the pancakes. They were plain however the consistency was very fluffy squishy, and I almost thought they were mochi pancakes! I really enjoyed everything! The breakfast potatoes were some of the best I've ever had. I would definitely recommend having breakfast here! read more

Effie's Place - Big breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

My experience at Effie's yesterday was just ok. The waitress we had didn't seem to be in a great mood. The omelet and scramble plates we had were just ok... I had to ask for the sausage patty I'd ordered. Our meals were nothing special but it's always nice to have someone else make breakfast, so we did still e joy ourselves. My sister in law tells me their pancake is out of this world, so maybe we ordered the wrong thing? Plus the bill was $40 (before tip) for two nothing special (not Benedict, or hash, etc) breakfasts. It was not all bad though. I appreciated so much the "Diner feel" of this place. The menu offered so many different and delicious sounding entrees for all different meal times. I appreciated that breakfast IS available all day, every day. This restaurant has such good reviews, including from my West Hartford family. I'll bet the outside eating area is a super cute area and atmosphere to eat. I will definitely give Effie's another try & think you should not let my review keep you from trying it. Just maybe skip the traditional egg breakfasts and go right for the pancakes or something else. read more

This was a very nice experience. Made a reservation for 2:15 and was promptly seated! Lots of open spaces honestly could've walked right in. We went on Mother's Day and it was a super nice day so got t sit outside away from the noise inside which was nice. Our order was taken quickly and I got the Effie's kielbasa omelette and it was very tasty. For $16 it was a steal and super tasty with the caramelized onions. The idea pie was also so good. It was rich and you could really taste everything was made to order. Would go again love their breakfast/brunch options! read more

Effie's Place - Kielbasa omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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Effie's is a quick walk from my house so it's one of my regular spots. Service is always quick and friendly! The space is classic and cozy. It's not super exciting but my go to is always the chicken Caesar salad. Find me a place with better grilled chicken, I dare you! read more

A nice local diner. They are extremely busy on weekends but they do seem to have just enough parking for the crowd that's inside the place. The menu is quite extensive-- lots of breakfast options (I believe it's served all day), and lunch and dinner options as well. This is a place where everyone is bound to find something they want-- sweet or savory, and served with a smile from the really great front of house staff. Bathrooms were quite clean, which is usually a good indicator of how clean the kitchen is inside. The register to pay unfortunately does get a bit backed up with everyone waiting to close their bill, and blocks the wait staff as they try and maneuver around everyone inside (often calling out "coming through!" about twenty feet away. If you're in the area, it's a great place for a meal. The tab for four of us with drinks (and a shared plate of latkes which apparently they're known for) ran us about $120. read more

I am visiting my brother this week for Christmas and one of my favorite things to do is check out local mom & Pop restaurants or diners. Effie's fits into that mold and we weren't disappointed. Atmosphere: this is a quaint brick building with it's own parking lot. The restaurant itself is not very big but is cozy, not cramped. They have several booths as well as stand alone tables. When you walk in you are greeted by a hostess who seats you and gives you the menus. I checked out the ladies bathroom and it was cute and very clean. The whole restaurant was very clean. No sticky floors with crumbs and food all over. This is just a cute, cozy, laidback place. Service: our server was very nice and dressed festive, in an elf sweater dress. She brought water and then gave us plenty of time to look at the 3 menus she put down. Breakfast menu, lunch and dinner menu and the specials menu. She was very friendly and kept checking on us as we decided what to order. Food: I ordered the Philly Cheesesteak omelet which can with hash browns and toast, my brother ordered the Cobb salad, and my mom ordered a special...loaded baked potato with a cup of soup. The omelet was not too large but a little bland - you will need to add salt and pepper to everything if you order breakfast. My brother's chicken breast on top of his salad was a great size and he enjoyed it with Ranch dressing. My mom's loaded baked potatoes was huge with cheese and scallions and topped with meaty chili, for her cup of soup she got the split pea. Everyone was happy with the portions and the speedy service. Our food came out quickly. Over all we liked Effie's. read more

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I went here this past weekend and loved it. They have an outdoor patio area that allows dogs. I brought my dog here and the staff was super friendly. I ordered a salad with salmon on it as well as the spanakopita. They were both delicious. We will be back again. read more

I really enjoy their food. I enjoy the ambience and the service is excellent. Their desserts are nice and fresh and I really enjoy a lot of their mom cook meals. read more

It's not bad. But takes forever to get service on weekends. Quality of food is ok, but does match the prices anymore.

Came here with a friend as it was a less than 3 min walk from her place. Hostess was friendly and directed us to our table. We were briefly greeted by our waitress who was already starting to turn away before finishing her sentence. Throughout our experience we were checked in on but again, with emphasis on brevity. She was never rude but did not seem to be that interested in being there. I ordered the tator tot bowl which was served with some pretty over easy eggs as requested. The tots were fresh from the fryer and retained their crisp outside. It was a decent dish but not that filling. My friend ordered a cheese omelette with mushroom and spinach. It looked to be a three egg omelette so it was a good size served with some mashed home fries on the side. My friend had only half of her meal and our waitress cleared our table before asking if we'd like a to-go container. Food was decent, location was convenient but service was poor. Not sure if I'd come again. read more

Effie's Place - Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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Consistently good food, friendly service, and great community feel. I've always had a very positive experience at Effie's.

Frappe s& coffees were good xo Pleasant service too xo great job & location too xo Greeted with nice smiles xo

FOOD NOT WORTH THE PRICE (on top of it I was overcharged and then refunded my difference once I realized it) Order was also incorrect. i ordered one TBEC on hard roll and 1 SEC on a hard roll WITH 2 over easy eggs on the side with a side of home fries... #BOTH SANDWICHES WERE EXTRA BREADY AND BOTH WERE TBEC ONE SHOULD OF BEEN SEC #I love a great diner and I'm always willing to pay good with a great tip... this time I felt it definitely wasn't worth doing so!!!!!!!!! i guess I give it a 4 out if 10 39.00 read more

Look, people often like to pretend a restaurant is something other than what it is. Effie's is the genuine article. It is exactly what it thinks it is and you experience that in every part of the place. The staff is wholesome, friendly, and very welcoming. No fake attitudes anywhere. The entire place screams hometown comfort food restaurant. It's not going to win any awards for ambiance, but you're going to feel happy and content the moment you walk in. I've eaten here a few times, always with 3-5 people. Food comes out fast and hot. We always leave wondering why we don't come more often. Try it. Relax. Enjoy yourself. read more

Effie's Place - Irish Benedict. Really nicely done. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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It's a fun neighborhood hangout. It's always bet popular. The service is great but the food is pretty average dinner fare. Good pancakes though. read more

Homey diner with a menu of classic American breakfast and lunch foods. I came for breakfast with my GF, sister, and brother-in-law. We sat outside, but there were a bunch of bees that were around I got the eggs Benedict and was not very impressed. Everyone else thought that their food was fine however read more

I LOVE Effie's place! It's my favorite brunch place for takeout/ delivery in the area! Their omelettes are the best I've ever had-- perfect texture, good amount of fillings, nice and cheesy, perfectly cooked. I usually get the veggie omelette and it's delicious!!! The home fries are very good. I also LOVE their Raisin French Toast!!! French toast made with raisin bread is a genius combo and such a hit with people who love raisin bread like me! Their French toast is superb! Everything I've ever ordered there has been excellent! If you haven't been to Effie's yet, I highly recommend it! Best brunch/breakfast food around! They have a huge menu and tons of other foods too (lunch etc), but I'm a big time brunch lover! read more

A classic neighborhood restaurant with great food and service. Love their breakfast and large menu for lunch and dinner.

Cute spot in Hartford, serving no-frills breakfast at an affordable price. This place is more like a homey diner, if anything. Friends and I stopped by on a Sunday for breakfast and were seated quickly, despite the place being packed. Food was pretty good (they butter your toast!!) and service was friendly and polite, but a bit slow due to the volume of people in the restaurant. Nothing that will blow you away, but solid, reliable spot. read more

Effie's Place - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

Nothing but great things to say about Effie's Place! My family and I were flying out of Hartford and wanted to stop and have breakfast before our flight. Effie's was the only place I could find on Yelp that looked like a good sit-down breakfast spot. It was very cozy on the inside, kinda like a family feel. We were greeted with a smile and seated right away. It was a Monday morning, so not too crowded. Our server was quick and very friendly. The food was delicious! I was disappointed we were leaving Connecticut that day. I would have loved to have gone back and tried something else on the menu. Definitely worth a stop if you're looking for breakfast in Hartford. read more

Delicious Irish eggs Benedict. Fruit salad was a little lacking, could have been better, but overall would totally return. Coffee was decent and they kept refilling. We had a 30 min wait on a Sunday around 10:30am. read more

Effie's Place - Irish Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

I ordered a take-out breakfast from here for my husband for Father's Day. Everything was fresh and yummy and the portions were generous. The prices were great for the amount of food you get, which is always a plus for me when it comes to breakfast food. Giant pancakes taste better when they're diner-priced, right?! No complaints here! read more

We drove up to Connecticut from Virginia for a little family reunion. Before our long drive back down, we stopped by here for a quick bite with the family and a little more together time. I was incredibly impressed with the service. From the moment we walked in, they seated us and flipped a high chair to make a sturdy sling for our baby carrier. We got the cozy corner that comfortably seated all of us. Our waitress struck up fun conversation with us while still managing to quickly take our orders and serve us our drinks and food. It was great seeing our family really enjoying themselves. The food was average diner food, good to eat and filling. The diner had a Greek influence to it, and you could see their spin on some of the dishes. If you're looking for a diner breakfast and you're in the are, give them a shot. read more

Effie's Place - Corned beef hash bene - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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great greek food and variety Their breakfast is always a good choice and on weekends they have a brunch menu Definitely family oriented

Not a fancy brunch hipster restaurant for sure but you won't be disappointed if you're looking for home comfort food. Been here for breakfast and is always packed. I have always had a thing for diners and they're not around as much, so when you find one that still offers good food you gotta go. Pancakes are good but what I been loving is their west coast egg Benedict. All the elements were cooked perfectly and the avocado was nice and fresh. Service is always friendly and quick even with a full house. I used to live near by and most say took it for granted now that I'm a few town over I come more when I was walking distance. I find their prices to be reasonable. I see a lot of bigger groups when I have been and is definitely a good affordable option for a large party. read more

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Shout out to what I've discovered to be the best corned beef hash. I've been a loyal fan of Olympia Diner on the Berlin Turnpike because of their hash but I realized when ordering the Irish Benedict (with over medium eggs) and requesting that the English muffin be grilled rather than toasted and finally, getting the home fries "well done" that I've got the BEST local breakfast around. Also, we keep having this fantastically salty waitress there who makes our day, every time we visit. I need to remember her name next time. Regardless, everyone who works there is super friendly and swift. read more

Sweet place with good coffee. You're sure to run into neighbors and friends. Breakfast is a must. Try the corned beef hash! read more

Small but cozy. Parking can be a challenge but it's worth it. The homemade hash is everything!! I will definitely be back!

Quaint little place. They do have patio seating out front but I opted for the dining room. Ordered the Irish Benedict with fruit cup instead of home fries, coffee and a small OJ. Ice water came automatically & she brought my coffee quickly. Was good coffee, drank the first cup black and for the refill just a little half and half. Homemade hash, a little crispy from the grill/skillet, was tasty with a nice corned beef to potato ratio. The hollandaise was creamy, right amount of salt and just an essence of lemon. Fruit cup was pretty good, flavorful if not completely ripe. All in all, I was very pleased with the food. Friendly waitress & good service. Only negative was it was on the pricey side, $27 before tip. I'd definitely go there again. read more

Great brunch and lunch place. I had the spanakopita which I thought the greens inside was a little chewy. It could be cooked further. Very bustling in a Sunday afternoon. Prices are reasonable. read more

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My family of 4 enjoyed our brunch on a Saturday in this family-run place. It's no-nonsense and cozy (not a large amount of space to walk around), and there seemed to be a bit of a wait for some arriving later in the morning. Parking is definitely limited, and it's in the back, as well as along the sides of the building. Our waitress was helpful and friendly, and the food was good. They have a HUGE menu, as well as specials. I can't say we had any complaints. My younger son ordered the Mushroom Swiss (burger), while the rest of us had breakfast dishes. My son ordered his burger medium rare, but it came medium, but he says it was good. The fries he had were steak fries. My older son had a Club Omelet, which came with breakfast potatoes and a choice of white, wheat, or rye toast. My husband and I each had a Big Breakfast platter with eggs, potatoes, 2 sausage, 2 bacon, and a choice of french toast (my choice) or pancakes (my husband's choice, plus the addition of blueberries). We also ordered real maple syrup, which comes in a 1.7 oz little bottle. And although not on the menu per se, we saw that there was a special lox benedict served with latkes; so we asked if we could have an order of latkes, which they did for us. It was all very tasty, and they were accommodating. What more could you ask for? read more

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