Effy's Café Menu — Mediterranean Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Use the Effy’s Café menu to plan the kind of meal you’re in the mood for, then choose one of our three Manhattan locations. Each café prepares Mediterranean food from scratch in a 100% meatless, IKC-supervised kosher kitchen.

Order online for pickup or delivery, or dine in at the location that suits your day! West 96th Street and York Avenue are open daily from 8 AM to 9 PM and Columbus Avenue from 7 AM – 5 PM.

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OMELETTES

  • California Omelette 16

    Tomato, Avocado & Cheddar

  • Greek Omelette 16

    Spinach, Olive & Feta

  • Italian Omelette 16

    Pesto, Tomato & Mozzarella

  • Goat Cheese Omelette 17

    Spinach, Tomato & Goat Cheese

  • Veggie Omelette 17

    Spinach, Kale, Tomato, Olive & Avocado

  • Healthy Green Omelette 18

    Egg Whites, Kale, Spinach & Avocado

  • Smoked Salmon Omelette 18

    Cream Cheese & Red Onion

  • Cream Cheese & Red Onion 18

    Portobello Mushroom, Spinach & Cheddar

BREAKFAST PLATTER

  • Shakshuka ??

    Served with Hummus and Pita
    Add Spinach & Feta $17

  • Middle Eastern Breakfast 17

    Two Eggs Any Style - Served with Hummus, Beet, Labneh, Feta, House Salad & Pita

  • Avocado Toast Platter 16

    Two Eggs Any Style on Pita - Served with House Salad
    Smoked Salmon +6
    Feta – Goat Cheese +2

  • Smoked Fish Platter 18

    Two Eggs Any Style - Served with Cream Cheese, Smoked Salmon, White Fish, Baked Salmon, Red Onion and Capers, House Salad & Everything Bagel

  • Effy's Breakfast 18

    Two Eggs Any Style- Served with Hummus, Moroccan Eggplant, Tuna, Feta, House Salad & Pita

  • Yoga Breakfast 12

    Served with Berries, Seasonal Fruit, Granola & Honey

  • Challah French Toast 13

    Served with Berries and Banana

  • Pancake 13

    Served with Berries and Banana
    Blueberry +2
    Chocolate Chip +3

  • Classic Waffle 13

    Served with Berries and Banana
    Cheddar +2

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Soup of the day 

$6

Add Side of Bread $2

SANDWICHES

Served with House Salad OR French Fries OR Sweet Potato Fries +2
  • Falafel Wrap 13

    Hummus, Pickle, Tomato, Cucumber, Onion, Tahini on a 
Wheat Wrap or Pita

  • Fresh Mozzarella 14

    Pesto, Tomato, Roasted Peppers, Balsamic Vinegar on a Baguette

  • Sabich 14

    Fried Eggplant, Boiled Egg, Tomato, Cucumber, Onion, Pickle, Amba & Tahini on a Baguette or Pita

  • Tuna Melt 16

    Cheddar & Avocado on 7G

  • Vegan Shawarma 16

    Hummus, Pickle, Tomato, Cucumber, Onion, Beets, Tahini & Amba on a Wheat Wrap or Pita

  • Grilled Fish Sandwich 17

    Grilled Tilapia, Garlic Aioli, Avocado, Romaine & Tomato 
on a Baguette

  • Spicy Fish Sandwich 17

    Fried Tilapia, Chipotle Aioli, Pickle, Red Onion, Romaine, Tomato, Zhug on a Brioche Bun

  • Vegan Beyond Chicken Sandwich 17

    Avocado, Romaine, Tomato, Garlic Aioli on a Baguette

SALADS

  • Effy's Salad 15

    Kale, Roasted Sweet Potato, Almonds, Avocado, Beets with Honey Balsamic Vinegar

  • Greek Salad 14

    Romaine, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onions, Olive & Feta with 
House Dressing

  • Grilled Vegetable Salad 15

    Romaine, Sweet Potato, Red Peppers, Eggplant, Cauliflower, Zucchini with House Dressing & Tahini

  • Caesar Salad 12

    Romaine, Croutons & Parmesan
    Vegan Chicken Tender +8
    Grilled Halloumi +8

  • Tel Aviv Salad 16

    Spinach, Tomato, Cucumber, Roasted Red Peppers, Chickpeas, Boiled Egg, Portobello Mushroom with House Dressing & Tahini

  • Tuna Salad 17

    Spinach, Tomato, Cucumber, Chickpeas with Pesto & 
House Dressing

  • Goat Cheese Salad 16

    Spinach, Tomato, Cucumber, Almonds, Cranberry with 
House Dressing

  • Falafel Platter 17

    Moroccan Eggplant, Babaganoush, Hummus, Avocado, Beets, Pickles, Cabbage & House Salad with Pita

  • Grilled Salmon Sesame Salad 20

    Spinach, Tomato, Cucumber, Olive, Feta with Asian Sesame Dressing

FRESH PRESSED JUICES

  • Fresh OJ 10
  • Just Apple 8
  • Daily Detox 8

    Carrot, Ginger & Celery

  • Super Green 8

    Spinach, Kale, Apple, Cucumber & Celery

  • Pure Energy 8

    Carrot & Apple

SMOOTHIES

Made with Whole or Almond Milk
Protein Powder +3
  • Smooth Strawberry 8

    Banana & Strawberry

  • Very Berry 8

    Blueberry, Strawberry & Banana

  • Tropical Breeze 8

    Pineapple, Mango & OJ

  • Mucho Mango 8

    Mucho Mango

  • Supercharged 8

    Peanut Butter & Banana

  • Almond Coco Protein 10

    Protein Powder, Banana & Chocolate

COLD DRINKS

  • Iced Coffee 4
  • Iced Latte/Cappuccino 6
  • Iced Tea 4

    Seasonal Iced Tea $5

  • Iced Vanilla Chai 5.5
  • Iced Matcha 6
  • Iced Mocha 5.5
  • House Mint Lemonade 5

BEERS

  • Corona 8
  • Blue Moon 8
  • Heineken 8
  • Goldstar 8
  • Coney Island Pilsner 8
  • Brooklyn East IPA 8

BREAKFAST WRAPS

On Whole Wheat Wrap - Served with House Salad OR Home Fries
  • Power Wrap 16

    Eggs, Cheddar, Beyond Vegan Sausage & Avocado

  • Rise and Shine Wrap 14

    Eggs Whites, Mozzarella, Tomato & Avocado

  • Energy Wrap 14

    Eggs, Hummus, Spinach & Avocado

  • Smoked Salmon Wrap 17

    Eggs, Romaine, Tomato, Red Onion, Capers & Cream Cheese

GRILLED CHEESE

Served on 7G Bread with House Salad
Add Soup +3
Add French Fries +3
  • Grilled Cheddar 9

    Spinach and Roasted Pepper

  • Grilled Mozzarella 9

    Pesto and Tomato

  • Grilled Halloumi 12

    Grilled Halloumi

  • Plain Grilled Cheese 6

    Cheddar/Mozzarella

AVOCADO TOAST

  • Classic Veggie Burger 15

    Romaine Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle, Garlic Aioli 
on Brioche Bun

  • Salmon Burger 18

    Romaine Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle, Garlic Aioli 
on Brioche Bun

  • Beyond Cheese Burger 18

    Cheddar, Romaine Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle, Garlic Aioli on Brioche Bun

ENTRÉES

  • Roasted Butter Lemon Salmon 22

    Served with Sautéed Kale & Mashed Sweet Potato

Grilled 
Chermoula Fish
Served with Grilled Vegetables
Salmon $22
Branzino - MP
Moroccan 
Paprika Fish
Served with Roasted Potatoes 
& Carrot
Tilapia $19
Salmon $22
Branzino - MP
  • Fish and Chips 18

    Beer Battered Cod Fillet & French Fries

  • Vegan Shawarma Entrée 18

    Hummus, Beets, House Salad, French Fries with Wheat Pita

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LUNCH SPECIALS

Weekdays 11-2
LUNCH SPECIALS DINE IN ONLY
$15

SMALL PLATES

  • Eggs, Toast & Home Fries 10

    Avocado +2
    Vegan Sausage +8
    Vegan Chicken Tender +8

  • Classic Egg Sandwich 9

    Two Eggs, Tomato, Cheddar, & Avocado on Brioche Bun or Bagel

  • Oatmeal 7

    With Berries & Banana

  • Seasonal Fruit Salad 7
  • Side of Home Fries 6
  • Side of French Fries 6
  • Side of Sweet Potato Fries 7
  • Side of Vegan Breakfast Sausage 8
  • Side of Vegan Chicken Tender 8
  • With Berries & Banana 3

    Cream Cheese +2
    White Fish +8
    Baked Salmon +8
    Cream Cheese and Smoked Salmon +10

STARTERS

  • Hummus 7
  • Labneh 7
  • Babaganoush 7
  • Moroccan Eggplant 7
  • Guacamole 7
  • Beet Salad 7
  • Falafel & Tahini 7
  • Fried Pickles 7
  • Mesemen Bread & Honey 8
  • Fish / Cauliflower / Vegan Shawarma Taco 8

    Guacamole, Tomato, Cucumber, Onion, Chipotle Aioli on a 
Corn Tortilla

  • Chermoula Cauliflower 8

    With Almond & Cranberry

  • Grilled Halloumi 9

    With Honey

  • Fried Halloumi 9

    With Tahini

HOT DRINKS

  • House Blend 3
  • Organic Tea 3
  • Latte/Cappuccino 5
  • Vanilla Chai 5
  • Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream 6
  • Mocha 5.5
  • Matcha 5.5

WINE

Glass $10 - Bottle $40
  • RED 10/40

    Barkan Classic Pinot Noir
    Barkan Classic Cabernet Sauvignon
    Le Blanc La Ferme Rouge Morocco

  • WHITE 10/40

    Baron Herzog Chenin Blanc
    Barkan Classic Chardonnay
    Pacifica California Riesling
    Le Blanc Le Ferme Rouge Morocco

  • ROSÉ 10/40

    Baron Herzog California Rose

  • SPARKLING 10/40

    Barrera Prosecco
    Ma Maison Champagne

Why Effy’s – Meatless, Kosher & Made Fresh Daily

100% Meatless – Every Dish, 
Every Day

The Effy’s Café menu comes from a 100% meatless kitchen. No meat is prepared 
at any location.
Not every dish is vegetarian, however. Effy’s also serves fish and dairy options, while offering vegan and plant-based choices across the menu. For someone looking for a vegetarian breakfast on the Upper West Side or a kosher vegetarian café in NYC, our kitchen is meatless, with options for different dietary preferences.

Kosher Certified at All Locations

Every Effy’s Café location is kosher certified. The cafés operate as dairy kitchens, with current certification available to view by location. Effy’s works well for anyone looking for a kosher café in NYC that doesn’t make kosher dining feel limited. The menu is built around everyday café food with delicious Mediterranean influence.

Scratch-Made Fresh Daily

The food at Effy’s is prepared fresh daily from scratch. The Mediterranean café menu in NYC is designed to fit busy routines, whether you’re grabbing a quick breakfast before work, ordering takeout or delivery, or dining in for a relaxed brunch. The menu gives you the flexible, fresh, delicious, kosher options!

Fried eggs with avocado toast and arugula salad at Effy’s Café
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Order Online or Dine In

Order for Delivery or Pickup

Choose your preferred café through the Order Online button, then browse the current menu for that location. Direct ordering makes it simple to arrange pickup or delivery without relying on a third-party app to tell you 
what is available.

The online menu also shows current pricing and location-specific items, which is useful when planning ahead.

Find a Location Near You

Effy’s has three Manhattan cafés to choose from!

The Effy’s Café UWS menu is available at 104 West 96th Street, close to Central Park and the 1/2/3 subway lines. The Columbus Avenue café sits near the American Museum of Natural History, while the York Avenue café serves Yorkville and the Upper East Side.

Choose the location that makes sense for your day, then check its page for current opening hours, directions, and online ordering options.

Effy’s Menu: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Effy’s Café Kosher Certified?

Yes. Every Effy’s Café location is kosher certified. The cafés operate as dairy kitchens, and current certificates are available by location for guests who want to review the relevant details before visiting.

Yes. Effy’s offers vegan and plant-based options alongside its wider meatless menu. Check the live menu for your chosen café to see what is currently available.

Each Effy’s Café location opens at 8 AM. The UWS and York Avenue cafés are open until 9 PM, while Columbus Avenue has shorter hours. Check the relevant location page before visiting, especially around holidays.

Yes. You can order Effy’s Café online for pickup or delivery by choosing your preferred location through the Order Online button. The direct ordering page shows the current menu, pricing, and availability for that café.

Is There a Gluten-Free Menu?

Effy’s offers gluten-free options, but there is not a separate gluten-free menu. Review the location-specific menu before ordering and speak to the team if you have an allergy, celiac disease, or concerns about cross-contact.

Shakshuka is a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dish made with eggs cooked in a spiced tomato sauce.

Yes. Effy’s can assist with catering and larger group orders. Contact your preferred café directly to discuss the size of your order or table.

Effy’s offers breakfast and brunch choices as part of its all-day menu. The exact selection can vary by location, so check the live menu before visiting when you are planning a later Mediterranean breakfast in NYC.