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Casual cafe, eatery and breakfast spot featuring Mediterranean fare, falafel, grilled cheese and omelets.
From Google Maps reviews.
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 f
Effy’s has the most delicious crispy breaded French fries, lattes, and pesto grilled cheese. This is the perfect affordable place to grab brunch in Yorkville, although sometimes there is a bit of a wait for a table.
Many people recommended this place to me, and I finally got a chance to come today. The servers were very nice and friendly. I had a “Taste of Tel Aviv” to start the meal. It was slightly sweet and minty. Very refreshing. It was very good! I also got a babaganoush with pita and fish and chips. Both items weren’t on the menu, but upon request. They do have it, but just not on their current menu. The babaganoush was very nice. It had a minor charred flavor, and balanced between sweetness and sa
From the Sep 23, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.