Effy's Cafe — Restaurant in New York

Review: Effy’s Cafe – A Cozy Ritual on the Way to the Park

Effy’s Cafe isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel—and thank goodness for that. It’s charming, dependable, and refreshingly unfussy, which is exactly why it’s become my go-to stop before a stroll through Central Park. Think of it as your neighborhood’s warm hug disguised as a café.

I keep it simple here: a coffee (always solid, never burnt or dramatic) and a classic cream cheese bagel. No gimmicks, no sourdough experiments—just the familiar comfort of a well-toasted bagel with a generous, unapologetic schmear. If that sounds boring to you, you’re clearly not in your breakfast era.

The outdoor seating is non-negotiable for me. It’s where I get to enjoy the real luxury of New York mornings: sipping my coffee slowly while my dog does their highly scientific sniff-review of the sidewalk. There’s something grounding about it—the clink of silverware, the occasional pigeon drama, the steady stream of regulars who also seem to love this little corner of calm.

Effy’s doesn’t try too hard to impress you. That’s its charm. The vibe is consistent, the service is friendly, and the whole place feels like it’s on a first-name basis with your routine.

In short: if you’re looking for a dependable, quietly delightful café to anchor your morning—and perhaps reflect on your life choices over a...

Unbelievable. Me and my partner sat down to eat and dine in for some breakfast. After sitting and waiting for over thirty minutes for French toast and pancakes, we see people order after us and still get their orders before us. Okay we understand it can get busy sometimes. But for a group of 10+ to walk in and the waiter to ask us to move to accommodate people that just walked in when we were already sitting in a corner because the other two tables were filthy is hilarious. We were already trying to take less space to help blend in since we obviously stood out. We asked to sit in the corner to ease the waiters job because of the dirty tables that we were told to sit at by the waiter. Obviously we were fine when we asked the waiter if we could sit by the corner .. so why would you ask us if we were “comfortable”when the group of people asked the same waiter if we could move somewhere else to accommodate them knowing we asked to sit there to begin with? What a way to start the New Year. Do not Recommend....

I can't believe I had not tried Effy's sooner- the food is SO delicious!

I have now ordered twice in one week- first from uber eats and then the 2nd time I just ordered on the website- super easy!

We wanted something healthy and satisfying for lunch- but also having a few monday indulgences (see amazing fried pickled and chocolate ESPRESSO milkshake)

Everything tasted So yummy ! I had the Tuna Melt Sandwich w side salad (so fresh) and my bf got the lentil soup, and espresso milkshake

Do NOT sleep on the INCREDIBLE Fried Pickles (incredible really even delivered they were crispy fresh tasty and hot!)

Tuna Melt was so satisfying. Had the most perfect tasting avocado as well!

My BF loved the flavorful lentil soup, later tried the zucchini soup (dairy free) - sooo delicious and a great deal for $5

Will definitely be ordering from...