Cute café in east Harlem and very close to the UES. They have delicious breakfast all day as well as yummy lunch options. The portions are generous for their reasonable prices. My favorite part is the atmosphere. This is a small café with a few tables and a bar top, that’s it. Very cozy and the soft romantic music is an excellent touch. In the summer there is patio seating as well as an open window front. The food is delicious and they have a great assortment of breakfast, salads, sandwiches, and platters. Wine/champagne is available as well! Great mix of options for vegetarian, vegan, low carb, healthy dishes, and indulgences so there is something for everyone. Definitely a gem among some of the overpriced and underwhelming spots I’ve been to in the UES. Highly recommend for breakfast, lunch, or tea/coffee if you want a cozy place with yummy food!
M Gerard T.
Tu valoración: 5 Brooklyn, NY
My first eating adventure in East Harlem. What a great start! The spinach, tomato and goat cheese omelette was delicious. Although I would normally have ordered the home fries as a side, I tried to be a little more health conscious and got the salad and whole wheat toast. The salad was the perfect accompaniment and the toast was a treat with the perfectly served butter. Oh yeah, the iced coffee in the ball jar with just the right amount of ice was a big winner for me b/c lately, I cannot seem to find a good tasting coffee anywhere. Service was phenomenal. I didn’t want to leave b/c the music selection was so delightful.
Victoria H.
Tu valoración: 2 Manhattan, NY
Way over priced. Terrible chicken caesar salad– came with like two pieces of chicken. Would not go here again.
Kristen R.
Tu valoración: 5 Manhattan, NY
This review is for the exceptional customer service I received for a delivery issue. Sandy handled the situation with genuine concern. Not only was she courteous and apologetic that night, she was solution based and followed up to ensure the situation was properly handled. I was caught of guard and pleasantly surprised for this is unheard of in this day and age. She is a Rock Star! Based on the other Unilocal reviews, I look forward to visiting the location in person. Hopefully, Sandy will be working!
Rei V.
Tu valoración: 5 Manhattan, NY
UPDATE — I’ve probably eaten here over 10 times now as it’s super close to my apartment. Shoutout to Goldie and Gino for being great servers. I am forever a customer. I haven’t seen Effy in a while though, where are you?! haha. I love their sandwiches and appetizers. I am a vegetarian and there are a good handful of dishes I can consume here. See you guys next time…
Kaleigh Y.
Tu valoración: 5 New York, NY
Update! Gino is the best waiter around and has completely changed my opinion of and experience at Effy’s for the better. He’s the reason I’ll keep coming back!(As well as the amazing French toast)
Ash L.
Tu valoración: 5 Brooklyn, NY
Effys was great from their customer service, delivery and quality! 20% off on your first online order with them, you won’t be disappointed. We got the salmon salad, tuna melt with avocado, some coffees and a kale juice — all delicious !
Monique H.
Tu valoración: 3 Los Angeles, CA
Update: the business was very kind in sending me a private message and offering wine on the house. This is a very nice gesture, although I have to say that we have no plans of returning. Also would like to note that the waiter did take the fruit salad off the bill, but did apologize or offer to bring a new one.
Moshe M.
Tu valoración: 3 Astoria, NY
The first few times I ate here soon after they opened the food deserved a five star rating. I ordered their Italian omelette which came with fresh mozzarella(!!) for a really cheap price, wow! I week later I ordered the Mexican omelette which also had high quality ingredients. I thought I had finally found my breakfast/brunch place in East Harlem. Well unfortunately the food took a precipitous drop in quality. They no longer give you fresh mozzarella, the home fries have become inconsistent in quality. I’m not surprised they lowered the quality of the food, as the price was so inexpensive I wasn’t sure how they were turning a profit. The food is not bad by any means, but is no longer exceptional as it was when they first opened, SAD! I don’t really come here anymore due to the drop in quality. At least it’s still cheap. Also as others have mentioned the service is slow(although not unbearably so), even if you are the only table in the place.
Matt S.
Tu valoración: 1 Los Angeles, CA
I’m sure the food might be great, but ordering via Seamless for home delivery, not so much. 1−½ hours after ordering, and still no food arriving, I called… chatted with someone who confirmed order and said the driver had just left. Now, 3 hours later, still no food. Very poor home delivery service.
Jake O.
Tu valoración: 5 Manhattan, NY
I’ve had a great experience at Effy’s kitchen. Probably been there a few dozen times. Just wanted to give a shoutout to Gino. Always provides the best service to my girlfriend, Kaleigh, and I. Thanks Gino!
Samantha S.
Tu valoración: 5 New York, NY
The old Effy’s was literally around the corner from my apartment, so I took it for granted. Until it disappeared. I won’t make that mistake again. The«new» East Harlem outpost is even better – still low-key and relatively healthful but much more stylish – and well worth the stroll. We’ve only had brunch here, but it was pretty much the ideal brunch. The egg dishes are fluffy and fillings generous. The home fries are actually chunks of potato(i.e. not crispy at all) but still delicious, as was the side salad. My berry smoothie was good to the last drop, and the coffee is solid. Nice surprises: The service is SO kind and friendly; we asked a million questions, and our server, unflappable, got every detail right. There were no crowds, even on a weekend morning. Free wi-fi. Lastly, the check was very reasonable, and it’s even 10% more reasonable if you pay cash(!).
Katerina F.
Tu valoración: 5 London, United Kingdom
This is such a cute café! Comfortable seating, friendly staff, delicious food. And omg, their vanilla chai is to die for. Very reasonable prices too given that we’re in Manhattan. I definitely recommend!
Tiffany W.
Tu valoración: 5 Berkeley, CA
Loved this place. Super cute set up and the staff was very pleasant and hospitable. Food was fresh. I loved that they had smoothies , so that was a win. The food we big portions and came out with lovely presentation. It has the feel of a small café which is nice.
Martina V.
Tu valoración: 5 Manhattan, NY
I have tried a few things on their menu. I like the spinach pie with salad it was great. Reminds me what my sister in law made overseas. Their fruit bowl is a good price for the area. I love the mozzarella tomato sandwich with fries. The menu overall has good prices. I’ve gone here with a few friends … this is my go to lunch place
Crystal T.
Tu valoración: 2 New York, NY
I’ll start with the pros: — The food was very good. — The ambiance was small and cozy and lovely. Now for the cons: — The service was really excruciatingly slow. We saw almost every table around us get served first, whereas our orders — which, by the way, were wraps and sandwiches, which should hardly take a long time to make — took a full 30 minutes to arrive at our table. We also had to ask for the check a grand total of FOUR times. Four. No exaggerations. Apparently they prioritize delivery orders, because we were largely ignored. And again, it wasn’t that they were super busy — a lot of the time, one of the staff members was just sitting at the bar looking at his phone, and the other guy was tending to literally everybody but us. So thanks but no thanks.
Edward S.
Tu valoración: 4 New York, NY
I’m gonna be honest with you. I wanted to hate this restaurant. The owners first started this little spot as a sushi restaurant and it was awful. When I came in to try this new concept out, I wanted to hate it, but this time, I was pleasantly surprised. After my morning workout, I stopped in for breakfast and got the pastrami omelette. It comes with two sides, so I chose the chopped salad and home fries. Portions were large and I appreciated the value for a little spot in East Harlem. It came out to something like $ 8 or $ 9 bucks. I added an order of chicken sausage after I saw the table next to me order them(yum!) and the total bill was something like $ 12 + tip. Overall, it’s a great little place for standard diner food fare. They have a beer and wine license but didn’t notice mimosas or anything, mainly smoothies and juices. Just don’t charge me an arm and a leg for a drink and we’ll be good.
Jane K.
Tu valoración: 4 Flushing, NY
My friend and I were looking for a place to eat when we came across Effys ! It’s a cute place to eat. Not too busy at the time we were there. It was a little confusing when we walked in, there was no one at the counter. So we just grabbed menus and started walking towards the tables when someone comes up to us and leads us to a table. The food there was so good ! Definitely worth going back there. I got the chicken sandwich which was so good ! I got the French fries and omg definitely one of my favorites. My friend ordered the tuna melt which was good as well! Thumbs up for both the sandwiches. They had a variety of choices on the menu. I would say it’s also good for brunch too. If I’m in the neighborhood I would stop by again.
Ysatis B.
Tu valoración: 5 New York, NY
Could easily say that this is the best spot in the neighborhood! The décor is gorgeous! the atmosphere is just very comfortable. Service is exceptionally polite and courteous. Even the music is chill and relaxing. The owner is just fantastic! Goes out of his way to make sure the guests have an excellent meal. The tuna melt just hits the spot, so is all their wraps, perfect for breakfast on the go. Love having my morning coffee here since they have a wide selection from chai latte to iced coffees or if I’m in the mood for something healthy I’d get a juice or smoothie! When I get my lunch here I get the Chicken Schnitzel or the Roasted Butter Lemon Salmon both are really filling. For short, I’d gladly come back here again and again for the consistent good food and drinks.
Pauline A.
Tu valoración: 5 Brooklyn, NY
I had stuffed cabbage and salad. It was fantastic. The schnitzel is very moist and tender; have to be my favorite on the menu. Love the overall atmosphere and interior of the place. Very hip!