Effy’s Café is a UWS café at 104 West 96th Street, a short walk from Central Park and the 96 St station. Since 2002, Effy’s has served the Upper West Side with a meatless Mediterranean menu made with authentic ingredients. This neighborhood café offers fish and dairy items alongside vegetarian dishes and vegan options – all prepped in a kosher-supervised kitchen. Come by for breakfast or all-day brunch before visiting the park, or settle in later for a relaxed meal.
Sun–Sat: 8 AM – 9 PM
Effy’s has been part of the Upper West Side since 2002, offering a relaxed stop between the subway and Central Park. The kitchen keeps things simple with a meatless Mediterranean menu prepared daily, whether you are stopping in for breakfast or a slower lunch.
It is a neighborhood café people return to for its exceptional kosher food!
Effy’s on West 96th Street is a kosher-certified dairy café under IKC supervision. Guests looking for a kosher café in NYC can view the current certificate before visiting.
The menu at Effy’s Café on West 96th Street is made for all-day dining from breakfast to brunch and beyond.
Browse the full Mediterranean menu for current dishes and prices.
Breakfast starts at 8 AM, with all-day brunch available for a later start. For something savory, shakshuka with hummus and pita is a tasty brunch option, or choose an omelet filled with feta, goat cheese, or vegetables. Challah French toast is a delicious option to satisfy your sweet tooth!
The menu is based on Mediterranean food with Middle Eastern flavor. Start with hummus or falafel, then choose a wrap or a fresh salad. The falafel platter is served with pita and Effy’s accompaniments, while chermoula fish offers a more substantial lunch option.
Effy’s serves espresso, iced coffee, and hot drinks throughout the day. You can also choose a smoothie or fresh-pressed juice for a boost! To accompany your brunch, we also offer an unlimited mimosas option for $25.
Effy’s is a Mediterranean restaurant on the Upper West Side that suits the rhythm of the neighborhood. It is easy to find, clear about its kosher certification, with a full menu, and flexible whether you want to eat in or order out.
The café is about two blocks from Central Park, making it a useful stop before a walk through the park or when you’re heading around the city afterward. The 96 St station for the 1/2/3 trains is nearby, so Effy’s is easy to reach from around Manhattan.
Walk-ins are welcome for dine-in meals. Outdoor tables near the red French doors are available when the weather cooperates. For food on the go, place an order through GetSauce for pickup or delivery. Larger groups can call (212) 280-6200 before visiting.
Yes. Effy’s Café on West 96th Street is kosher certified under IKC supervision. The current certificate identifies the café as dairy and cholov stam, valid through July 31, 2026, excluding Passover.
Effy’s Café UWS is open daily from 8 AM to 9 PM.
Yes. Effy’s offers daily pickup and delivery from the West 96th Street location. Call us to order direct!
The kitchen is 100% meatless, but the menu is not fully vegetarian because it includes fish and dairy. There are many vegetarian dishes, along with vegan options.
Walk-ins are welcome. For a larger group or a planned lunch booking, please call ahead at (212) 280-6200.
Yes. Effy’s has outdoor tables at the West 96th Street location when the weather permits.
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