Effy’s Café in the UES is a Yorkville restaurant in NYC at 1688 York Avenue, near Carl Schurz Park and the East River Esplanade. Since 2002, Effy’s has served New York City from a kosher, meatless kitchen with an all-day Mediterranean menu.
The York Ave location includes fish and dairy, with plenty of scrumptious vegetarian food and vegan options.
Sun–Sat: 8 AM – 9 PM
Yorkville in Manhattan holds onto its busy city charm, and Effy’s is a neighborhood café built for that atmosphere, with food made from scratch and a menu shaped by Mediterranean and Middle Eastern comforts. The York Ave café is rooted in the Upper East Side, close to the park and to the river.
Effy’s serves a 100% meatless menu. No meat is prepared in the kitchen, but the menu does include fish and dairy. You’ll find vegetarian dishes, including vegan, plant-based options. Food is prepared daily from fresh ingredients.
The Effy’s Café on York menu is built for all-day indulging. Take a look at the full menu for current choices and prices.
Breakfast starts at 8 AM, with all-day brunch options available when you’re ready for something more substantial. Order shakshuka with hummus and pita, or settle into one of the omelets made with vegetables or goat cheese. The smoked fish platter is a classic café breakfast, while French toast brings a sweeter option to the table.
Delicious coffee is available from open to close, whether you want something hot or iced. Fresh-pressed juice and smoothies are there when you are after something lighter. Grab one for the walk to the river or take a seat and enjoy the view.
The café is near Carl Schurz Park, making it an easy stop before a walk along the East River or after some fresh air by the water. The 86th Street stop on the 6 train is within walking distance, so it is easy to reach from elsewhere in the city.
Walk-ins are welcome for dine-in meals. Outdoor tables are available when the weather allows. For food to go, order pickup or delivery. Planning a larger group? Call the café at (646) 490-6751 so the team can help you work out the best time to come by.
Yes. Effy’s Café on York Ave is kosher certified under IKC supervision. The current certificate identifies the café as dairy and cholov stam, valid through July 31, 2026, excluding Passover.
The Upper East Side café is open daily from 8 AM to 9 PM.
That includes weekends, so all-day breakfast and brunch are not limited to any specific day.
Yes. Effy’s offers pickup and delivery from its UES location through the York Ave Order Now page. You can place an order ahead for a time that suits you.
The kitchen is 100% meatless, with no chicken or red meat, but the menu is not fully vegetarian because it includes fish and dairy products. There are plenty of vegetarian dishes, as well as vegan options.
Reservations can be made for a specific table or a larger group.
Walk-ins are welcome.
Yes. Effy’s has outdoor seating at the York Ave location when the weather permits. NYC sunshine can be fickle, so availability can change.
Effy’s is priced as a local neighborhood café. Our breakfast and brunch dishes on the current menu sit between $12 and $18. Check the online menu of each location for up-to-date pricing.
Effy’s is at 1688 York Avenue, New York, NY 10128, between 88th and 89th Streets in Yorkville.
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