Effie's Cafe

Effy’s Cafe is such a hidden gem. The food is consistently delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. Everything from the brunch dishes to the coffee feels thoughtfully made. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the staff always make you feel at home. Definitely one of my go-to spots — highly recommend!

A wonderful breakfast. Everything is served neatly and with care: crispy, hot fritters with a soft texture inside, paired with fresh sauces that complement them perfectly. The portion is well balanced — filling but not heavy. The cozy atmosphere, with a small flower on the table, makes it an ideal start to the day.

We are early risers and were staying on the upper West side - having trouble finding a good breakfast (more than pastries) before 10 am. Then we found Effy’s Cafe and loved it! Staff are friendly and welcoming, cozy ambience and good food. The place has a constant flow of local customers. I had an everything bagel with cream cheese and lox - fresh and delicious, perfect NY bagel. Highly recommend!

Cozy little place, in the upper West Side, offering Israeli dishes, fresh Mediterranean food, from tasty shakshuka, brioche sandwiches, and vegetarian shawarma wraps. Last time we visited was for Brunch and we had the “Power Wrap,” Two Eggs, Cheddar, Beyond Sausage and Avocado and a “Middle Eastern Breakfast:” Two Eggs Any Style- Served With Hummus, Labneh, Feta, Isareli Salad and Whole Wheat Pita. Coffee with milk. The food was delicious, as usual however, service was slow. Had to wait for spoons to sweeten my coffee and in the end had to go to a waiter to get it. Coffee got cold. “Eat deliciously “

Nice cozy space. Good options on the menu. Got the shakshuka, it was really tasty and came in good quantity. Also got the labneh egg brioche sandwich. It was simple and good. Overall a nice brunch spot. Only issue would be the sofa seating plus table area, it is too high to dine at the table.