Effy's Cafe is great. A very local and friendly spot with an extensive menu to meet all cravings! Service is good, and the dishes come out fairly quickly. The ambiance is lovely, with decorations that really make the space feel like a true cafe/diner. I ordered the mozzarella grilled cheese with pesto and tomato (kind of like a caprese), and it was delicious. Super buttery and filling. It came with this coleslaw-esque salad that I loved as well. I also got the fried cauliflower, and while it was good, there were a ton of pecans compared to the cauliflower. I can't wait to go back! Such a great spot that gives you high quality food at a reasonable price. Love! read more

Effy's Cafe - Chermoula Cauliflower - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

See all

Visited Effy's Cafe on York Ave yesterday with my mom for a Yom HaShoah (holocaust rememberence) event. I had been wanting my mom to try Effy's food for sometime, and this was the perfect occassion. While everydish I have tried from Effy's has been wonderful, my mom was craving a tuna melt and suggested we split one. When I mentioned Effy's fried pickles, her eyes lit up- and thus our late lunch of a tuna melt and fried pickles was made. The sides for the sandwiches are fries or sweet potato fries. We asked our kind waitress if there might be a salad option- she said yes but warned us it was a small slaw of cabbage and greens- and confirmed if that was okay with us. It was, we had plenty of food. All of the produce was fresh. Effy's was a full house and their staff did a remarkable job of handling dine in and to-go orders without disprupting the talk in any way. I was amazed with such a full house and busy event, our waitstaff were still able to check on our table frequently to ensure everything was to taste, and provide refills on napkins and water I also want to acknowledge and thank Effy's for hosting this program, as there are fewer survivors of the Shoah each day, it is as critical as ever we bear witness. I am grateful for this chance to hear Survivor Olga Spiegel's story. P.S.: the desserts in the display case looked incredible!! read more

See all

My family and I got lucky and scored a 5-person table at around 1:45 on a Saturday. We sat on the upper level. It was loud with the constant blending sound. However, overall we had a good time. The menu is huge, and it includes something for everyone. I enjoyed my avocado salad, and my girls devoured the chocolate chip waffles. I wish the grilled cheese came with other bread types (though once we inquired, we learned there were other options even if not listed on the menu). The waiters and waitresses were pretty attentive and were a well-oiled machine. read more

Best place for a quick bite or weekend brunch/lunch. Their food is great and ambiance is very cute and friendly. Prices are so reasonable. Menu option are good. Service is amazing!! our goto place for friend's hangout in Yorkville. Their Shakshuka is the bestttt!! read more

Effy's Cafe - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

See all

I recently went for the first time. I love the ambiance and the vanilla iced latte should not be touched, it's great. The only thing is that they use a cleaner (or something that smells like a cleaner) that makes it hard for me to hang out inside. If the cleaner wasn't so strong I would probably be in weekly if not daily. If they switch to a more natural/less bleachy cleaner I will be there on the regular! read more

Very nice neighborhood place. V gd mid-eastern food mainly accommodating , terrific staff! In gd weather U can eat outside...Highly recommend it! C gordon read more

Stopped by Effy's Cafe at 1688 York Avenue for a late breakfast and ordered a cheese and mushroom omelette with home fries and wheat toast. The home fries, seasoned with rosemary, scallions and thyme, stole the show. Great flavor! The restaurant has numerous tables inside and a few outside. Service was prompt and friendly, and I would definitely return. read more

Effy's Cafe - Cheese and mushroom omelette with home fries and wheat toast. - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

This is actually my second review and the first one was also very positive but I just can't find it ha ha! I love the restaurant food here and my favorite among many is the vegetable couscous! The root vegetables are delicious! The couscous is made very well. They just need to offer harissa because that's traditional with Moroccan couscous. I think I always got pita bread with it when I was at the restaurant, but the delivery didn't come with it. Plenty to eat, however and I really enjoyed it! They need to get one of those black thermal bags For delivery so that the food stays hot but this time it did even though it was just in a plastic bag. Everybody is always so pleasant there. I normally always enjoyed going to the restaurant but lately I've been ordering up and will have to do that for the next few Months. I recommend their grilled cheese sandwich, luncheons, and their salads which I often enjoy, as well. I'm sure you would enjoy anything from the menu. read more

Had such a great experience at Effy's Cafe! We were looking for a new casual breakfast cafe in the neighborhood and came across Effy's. We must have walked in right on time on this Sunday morning, because the closer it got to noon, the more crowded the place became. First impression: The place is super cute and cozzy. The staff are so friendly. Looks like a lot of people from the neighborhood come here and love it! Portions were pretty big. Definitely did not leave hungry. The house coffee was SO yummy! I'm happy we found this place and am excited to come back! read more

Effy's Cafe - 1. Hot Coffee 2. Shakshuka w/ side of potatoes. 3. Effy's Breakfast - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

Cozy local spot, music on Thursdays. Fish special good choice. Friendly service. Recommend to all

We came here for brunch. Coffee was good. Overall, food was good. Servers were somewhat disconnected from customers, taking their time to return to the tables. Perhaps because they were too busy. The interior decor is clean and inviting. They had a few tables outside for those wanting to dine outdoors. read more

See all

Found ourselves in the Upper East Side and luckily, Yelp brought us to Effy's for a late breakfast. The goal was a casual diner-esque spot and the find was a casual middle Eastern gem with big portions, good coffee and very tasty bites. I opted for the Middle Eastern Breakfast. It comes with two Eggs (I got mine scrambled), hummus, cabbage salad, beet salad, labneh, feta, Israeli salad and pita bread. My plate was cleaned with not a morsel left. As not a big breakfast person, this is my ideal breakfast. I left full but in no way sluggish or heavy. I loved the sweetness from the beat salad, and the labneh was so tangy and creamy, I almost wish I got a double serving of it and left of the hummus. I tried a bite of the challah French toast as well and it was the perfect sweet bite. What else to love: The space has plenty of tables and a cozy vibe. The coffee and lattes were great. The waitresses were all friendly and kind. They are 100% kosher if that matters to you. A dream. I plan to return or maybe try their other location on the UWS. read more

Great place in UES! Lovely decor and huge portions-- all good. Reasonably priced for the area. Went there for lunch with a friend. Highly recommend. read more

Absolutely love Effy's Cafe! The coffee was excellent, the Avocado Toast Platter were delicious, and everything tasted incredibly fresh. The service was friendly and welcoming, and the relaxed vibe makes it a perfect neighborhood gem. Highly recommend! read more

Effy's Cafe - Avocado Toast Platter Side of Home Fries - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

Sometimes you finish dinner with a friend, but you don't want to go home. You don't want drinks, but you need a place to burn some time. This is the place my friend and I chose when in UES. Food: 3.5/5 The food here is not bad, just okay. The vegetable farro soup, beet salas, and spiced gauc were okay. They had a nice combo if you order 3 items so, we did. The food are prepared promptly and we were content. The vibe is pretty chill. Service: 5/5 Shout out to the servicer here because I appreciate when they are honest. We came close to closing and they made sure to make sure we knew. The kitchen closes before the doors do so, don't be that person. She was so kind to my friend and I, rushing us, as she should because we decided to stop by. Thank you a bunch! All in all, I am not coming here for a culinary experience. But, I do want to munch on some food while talking to a friend. The service here is super great and if I am around why not visit again? read more

See all

Expectations far exceeded. Only wanted a decent breakfast and instead received a memorably seasoned dish, the green shashuka. Had a little bit of heat, not enough to overwhelm the other seasonings which made the dish memorable. Partner had veggie omelette which was a very good veggie omelette...but there is only so much you can do. Service was friendly and efficient, coffee was good...would definitely return. read more

Effy's was a great Kosher Mediterranean establishment. It's a hidden gem in the upper east side with indoor and outdoor seating. I got the california omelette and it was exceptionally large and tasty. My wife got the challah french toast that she thoroughly enjoyed. My mother-in-law got the green shakshuka, which was a table favorite and my father-in-law got the bagel with smoked salmon that made him smile. The service was good but they only have a couple of servers so be patient. The ambience was intimate as it's a small place but they give you plenty of room in-between tables. Overall, we will be back as my wife can't stop talking about the french toast! read more

See all

Came to this UES brunch spot on a Saturday around noon after book club as a group of 10 girls. We got really lucky and they were thankfully able to seat us right away! The place was full shortly after. Everything looked yummy when it came to our table. I ordered the Energy Wrap, which was filling and came with delicious home fries! I recommend asking for hot sauce to give the wrap a lil somethin' more! I paired my meal with an ice coffee to top it off. The prices here are pretty affordable for NYC and the staff were fantastic. Lovely bright, neighborhood spot in the UES. Looking forward to returning again! read more

Effy's Cafe - (Top) Buttermilk Pancake + Veggie Omelette ; (Bottom) Energy Wrap + Shashuka - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

We had a fabulous lunch at Effy's Cafe thanks to our wonderful server, Valerie, who recommended wonderful dishes. Their French Toast is super delicious as sell as sll their salads. Effy's is a pet friendly restaurant with lots of outdoor seating. The interior is also very picturesque and even their bathroom is spotless with great photos. read more

See all

Cute and relaxing spot to grab breakfast. Lovely service! She was taking care of the whole restaurant herself with seven tables! Had the chai latte which was delightful and the power wrap which was filling! Never tried beyond meat before.. interesting. I didn't even get to my second half. Home fries were good. Would definitely like to return and try more! read more

See all

Loved loved loved. Went for breakfast and had the middle eastern breakfast. Tasted like Israel on a plate. As fresh and authentic Israeli food as it gets. Pita was fluffy and delicious. Hummus tasted like that from a cafe in Israel. Eggs were great -- labneh and all the salads delicious. Ambiance and service were both very cozy. Highly recommend. read more

Effy's Cafe - Middle Eastern Breakfast - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

We did not know what to expect in this neighborhood restaurant, but it was fabulous. The food was delicious and served in generous portions. The staff was really nice and the ambience is relaxed and beautiful. I had the yogurt which had all kinds of fruit and granola and honey. Also had a wonderful latte. read more

Great food. Great service. They don't have heat. Everyone was wearing coats and jackets in the restaurant. So if it's cold, maybe effys is not best choice. read more

My favorite cafe in New York so far! Super fast and friendly service, the cutest most intimate diner ambience, great prices, and the menu is amazing! I got the pure energy juice (carrot and apple juice) and it was SO good! For food, I got the energy wrap (eggs, spinach, hummus, and avocado) which was good and had great portions! It came with a delicious side salad. We also got the Middle Eastern breakfast which had large portions and was really flavorful! You won't wanna miss out on this place! There's something for everyone. read more

Effy's Cafe - Energy Wrap, Pure Energy Juice, and Middle Eastern Breakfast - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

See all

Pretty good brunch place. We sat down outside next to the restaurant and ambience is pretty plain and not impressive at all but not bad. Food is pretty good as well. Food neighborhood place. Would not go wrong while I don't feel "omg - I need to go back". The waiter forgot us for probably 12 min to take our order. read more

Effy's Cafe - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

See all

Came here on a Sunday as a group of three! Since the weather was nice, they were quite full and we had to wait a bit for a table. I got fish and chips as my entree while my friends got the grilled fish sandwich and egg and toast. I didn't really try the other two entrees but they looked great and my friends love them! The fish of my fish and chips was perfectly fried and it was still moist and flaky. The tartar sauce was so good that I had to ask for more! After we finished our entree, we felt like having some sweet so we also ordered a pancake to share. There was something wrong with their ordering system and it took around 30-45min for the pancakes to come. Because of the long wait, we were given free wine and the restaurant also gave the pancakes for us for free, along with another French toast that another table ordered but had left by the time it was ready. Overall, our experience here was pretty good! Even though we had to wait for a long time because of their system error, we weren't in a hurry anyway and I think they handled the situation very well! I really can't complain when we were given so much food for free! I also really love the food here! Highly recommend if you're ever in the neighborhood! read more

See all

This is a terrific locals place that you probably will not see any tourists at. Family who lives in NYC goes here 3 times a week on a regular basis. First, coffee was so good. Just put the whole pot down and give me a straw! There was 4 of us for breakfast so we did not get any of the lunch items, but my family guaranteed that the lunch and dinner items are all just as good. I had the green shakshuka which was just wonderful. Another had the Mediterranean breakfast, a breakfast sandwich, Avocado toast and an omelet. Everyone loved their food. The service was warm and friendly, the decor was playful and fun. Be sure to read all the signs in the place, very amusing! Although it was slamming busy (weekend) the waitstaff was on top of it making sure that everyone had what they needed and keeping the place wiped down and clean. Good value and portion sizes, you won't be hungry. I can understand why it is a staple of my family who lives here. If I lived here, it would be on my regular rotation too. If you are a tourist in the city and find yourself out this way, Effy's is a great place to go to NOT feel like a tourist and just part of a very cool community. I hope you enjoy it like we did. read more

See all

Brunch for two was delicious. My falafel platter was crisp, and the salads and condiments were perfectly on point. The soup is delicious, and the entire experience is like being in a café abroad. The place is clean, quiet, cheerful, and homey. read more

Came here for breakfast. Vibes were great but everything was just okay. The menu had HUGE potential in my eyes as it was hard to pick something and everything was fine. I would come give this place a chance for lunch or dinner. read more

Effy's Cafe - Shashuka Labneh Egg Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

LOVE Effy's! Friendly service, a lot of seating options either inside or outside and the food is great. They do not serve meat here and although I'm not a vegetarian, I really still enjoy the items on the menu. I've been here twice and it's such a great neighborhood gem for those that live locally. My boyfriend even purchased one of their mugs for only $4! I recently got their omelette and their hot coffee and it was the perfect meal. Reasonable prices, too. I'll be back! :) read more

Effy's Cafe - Omelette - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

See all

I was just passing by and saw this cafe and it surely 5 star. Service was fantastic and their home made desserts are amazing. Reading my book so peaceful. I will definitely come back again to try their other foods. read more

Effy's Cafe - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

Effy's Cafe is a solid place for brunch. Service is great, and food is good. French toast, shashuka, and wraps were good.

This restaurant wasn't my intended destination but should have been. The food here satisfies on multiple levels. The complete staff demonstrates warm attitudes. The savory selections were remarkable, beautifully arranged and thoughtfully matched. You'll want to return to this restaurant! read more

I've been to Effy's Kitchen on Lexington countless times but this was my first time visiting Effy's Cafe. It's owned by the same people but this location is kosher and therefore has a slightly different menu (more fish options and dairy but no meat). There's no chicken schnitzel here (my favorite thing at Effy's Kitchen) but the menu here has lots of options-- omeletes, sandwiches, salads, smoothies, platters, fish entrees. Ordered: Falafel platter- this was very good! The platter has 4 falafel balls, hummus, babaganoush, cabbage salad, Israeli salad, labneh and spicy eggplant. It comes with whole wheat pita too. Chermoula salmon- the portion is a very nice size and the sauce is quite flavorful and maybe a tad bit too salty. I think the sauce had parsley, garlic, cumin and other warm spices. It was served with roasted zucchini and red pepper. I'd say the fish was a very good deal at $19. I'll be back to Effy's Cafe and encourage you to give it a try! read more

Effy's Cafe - Falafel Platter - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing!! Everything I tried there is always delicious! The drinks are also delicious. I highly recommend it.

One of our favorite neighborhood brunch spots. The decor is very cute with Parisian paintings and an overall set up reminiscent of a true European coffee shop. Located on York Avenue, street traffic isn't heavy and you can easily sit outside without feeling like you're in the heart of Manhattan. You'll find plenty of families here with the little kids due to the nature of the restaurant. My favorite dishes here include the Shakshukha, both red and green types, and the smoked salmon wrap which comes with lettuce, cream cheese, egg, and smoked salmon wrapped in a fine tasting whole wheat wrap. Their iced cappuccino is also great. My only concern with this establishment is that more staff is needed. There's only one waiter who must facilitate everything both inside and outside which can be quite daunting especially on a busy weekend day. Apparently if you pay with cash, you'll get 10% off. read more

See all

A cute little spot with indoor & outdoor seating. I came on a Wednesday about an hour after opening & there wasn't any line or anything so I was seated immediately. Not sure if they have Wi-Fi but I did see a couple people using their laptops. For New York, this is definitely very reasonably priced! Most breakfast meals (from what I saw) ranged from $12-15, which is standard where I'm from. I got the Challah French Toast which was nice & soft + a iced latte (which doesn't come sweetened, so ask for simple syrup!) Overall, I enjoyed coming here for a meal on my own -- would recommend! read more

This review is for a weekday simple breakfast. What a deal!!!! Had the brioche egg sandwich and love it!! A great value for money, yummy huge sandwich for only $5? Please sign me in! Service is very friendly and very accommodating with the stroller. Sandwich plus coffee $8incl before tip. read more

See all

Effy's Cafe on the Upper East Side was a place I was excited about visiting. I wanted an Effy's close to home for the dine in experience and for the Avocado Toast. I have been to the Effy's in East Harlem and it looks like I'll be returning to that location. It really isn't that far but they don't open early. As far as this location, I was told it's the same owner. The difference is this location is kosher. For me, I just wasn't as comfortable here. It's a beautiful spacious restaurant. The second young lady that waited on me was really nice and smiling. Up to that point I didn't feel relaxed with the service. I'm glad the Avocado Toast was only $6.00 plus tax. I could toast a piece of multigrain bread myself and slice an avocado on it! No effort in preparing or seasoning. I love the decor the most about the visit. The painted mural on the one wall is very cool. I'm glad I had the opportunity to be waited on for a reasonable price. I think I'm going to return to give them another try. I'd probably enjoy it more if I was with someone. A lot of women in pairs were dining together. It is a popular place. read more

See all

Food was great and it is never too busy. However after 3 times there, I didn't return after seeing mice scurry around the dining area.