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(Now Closed)Café and Middle Eastern Restaurant$$$$
Yorkville, New York
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Arianna DanielleJune 5, 2014Great Cafe and very nice people! You can sit outside or enjoy the nice tables inside. They have good coffee and fresh juices! Only downfall is it is cash only.
AndyAugust 13, 2014Very good attention! If their coffee had better Quality they would be the best coffee shop of UES! Please improve your Baristas skills!!!!
Tom HosfordFebruary 1, 2014Upper east side gem. Great spot to grab a casual meal, have a conversation or just grab a coffee and crank out some work.
A good place to come to in the winter time, summer time, not so much. It's hot inside & their ceiling fans doesn't really do much. Go for take out or snag a seat by the open windows or outside area.
Eric ShineOctober 3, 2014Bagel with two eggs for under $4, and free refills! One of my new favorite spots.
Juliet ObodoOctober 13, 2012Their cappuccinos are excellent. I love coming here for breakfast. Reccomendations: breakfast wrap and chocolate croissants. Writer's Retreat Tip: Cash only!
Abram is definition of customer service - he will remember your name & order before you even reach the counter. Lots of UES morning locals. Cash only!
Great food and coffee and cute cosy ambiance. Fantastic bagels! Can sit outside. Love it.
EstyJuly 19, 2013Cute cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. Fresh food and fresh juices/smoothies daily. Cash only.
RobFebruary 27, 2013very cool coffee shop - great coffee, original menu and best of all the best baristas in NYC
New Wi-FI session ID of "effys cafe Guests". The password is the phone number. Just digits - no punctuation.
Matt MinkenMay 19, 2014The wifi password is their phone number. But don't expect to be able to do anything. The connection goes in and out and the speed is too slow. Web pages never load. The starbucks next door is faster.
Kelly AhearnAugust 16, 2013The Healthilicious, formerly known at Effylicious, salad is a hit! Add falafel balls on top.
The goat cheese omelette is really good, as well as the spicy chicken wrap. They just renovated and it seems to be under new management. It's taking some getting used to. Like waitress service? Weird.
Rise and shine wrap and falafel wrap are two of my favorites. Free wifi. Cash only!
lynn SperryMarch 21, 2010huge variety of mediterranean food. fresh and yummy israeli salads come w most meals. good price, good service, good atmosphere! check out their menu online. Read more
- WiFi SSID: EffisCafe Password: The phone number of the cafe on the cafe menu leaflet at the cash register.
Free wifi. Cheap drinks. Perfect outdoor internet cafe. And doesn't vibe UES-ish.- The powered seats are the four on the left hand wall bench as you enter.
Questionable cleanliness. 2 health closings in 3 years. Outdoor seating is awesome thou!
There is a bathroom--but you have to be pretty skinny and sure-footed to get down the tiny, winding staircase
Order a #5 (turkey, brie, honey mustard) with red onions on ciabatta. Delish
Ashley WashingtonAugust 29, 2013Chocolate muffin makes me feel a bit better about cheating on my diet
DizzleAugust 7, 2010My favorites is the Chicken Platter #7 (spicy chicken) or the Israeli Breakfast #3.
DON'T BUY ORANGE JUICE. IT'S NOT FRESH SEQUEEZED! Taste is definetly tropicana or something else but not fresh!
- Emily WestabyApril 20, 2010Posted before I could finish: WiFi pwd is their phone #, which is on their brochure.
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Effy’s Café is a cozy little coffee shop offering a variety of gourmet cuisine, desserts and beverages in Manhattan. Come enjoy our unique homemade flavors!
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 6:00 AM–10:00 PM
(212) 427-8900
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
No
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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"food and coffee are great as always. it can be crowded at times so come early or order takeout. Green eggs damn is my favourite!"
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"Pretty great macchiato! Moreover thumbs up for offering the coffee in a mug if you ask for it to stay!"
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