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Effy's Cafe
jewish, kosher, cafe · cafe · 104 West 96th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025
Beer and wine license (NY State Liquor Authority 0240-26-141312, valid until 2028-03-31). NYC Health grade A (since 2026-04-16). Outdoor dining permit: sidewalk (valid until 2030-05-08). Last recorded change: 2026-05-08.
Key facts
- Health grade
- A (current status since 2026-04-16; last inspected 2026-04-16, 2 critical violation(s) at last inspection) [official record]
- Alcohol
- Beer and wine license [official record: licensed to serve; not proof of what's on the menu]
- Outdoor dining
- City permit: sidewalk [official record: permission, not proof tables are out today]
- Reservations
- unknown
- Online ordering
- unknown
- Price range
- unknown
- Phone
- (212) 280-6200
- Website
- http://www.effyscafe.com/
- Menu
- menu
Dietary
- vegan
- yes [business claim, website]
- vegetarian
- yes [business claim, website]
- gluten free
- yes [business claim, website]
- halal
- unknown
- kosher
- yes [business claim, website]
Features
- private dining
- unknown
- happy hour
- unknown
- brunch
- yes [business claim, website]
- live music
- unknown
- kids menu
- unknown
- wheelchair accessible
- unknown
- dog friendly
- unknown
- byob
- unknown
- cash only
- unknown
- walk ins
- unknown
- catering
- yes [business claim, website]
- gift cards
- unknown
All facts and evidence
| Fact | Value | Evidence type | Evidence | Source | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| alcohol | beer_wine | official record | Restaurant license 0240-26-141312 (Effy's Cafe), expires 03/31/2028 | nys_sla | source date 2026-04-28 valid until 2028-03-31 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
| brunch | True | business claim | …of tasty vegan restaurant options. Scratch-Made Plates and Salads Stop by for breakfast, brunch, lunch, fresh plates, salads, sandwiches, coffee, espresso, and pastries, all prepared fr… | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| category | {"hierarchy": ["food_and_drink", "casual_eatery", "cafe"], "primary": "cafe"} | directory category | Overture place 5fde60e5-ef3f-4963-bbdf-fc32e0311e82 (Effy's Cafe), match score 3.00, 10m | overture | source date 2026-09-26 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
| catering | True | business claim | …nean and Middle Eastern dish made with eggs cooked in a spiced tomato sauce. Do You Offer Catering? Yes. Effy’s can assist with catering and larger group orders. Contact your preferred caf… | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| cuisine dohmh | Jewish/Kosher | directory category | Cuisine category as registered with NYC Health Dept | dohmh | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
| gluten free options | True | business claim | …Fresh Mozzarella Sandwich, Goat Cheese Salad, and Green Shakshuka. We also have vegan and gluten-free meals available. How do I order online from Effy’s Café? You can place an order online th… | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| health grade | A | official record | Letter grade A issued 2026-04-16 | dohmh | source date 2026-04-16 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
| health status | {"critical_violations_last_inspection": 2, "last_inspection": "2026-04-16", "last_score": 12, "status": "A", "status_date": "2026-04-16"} | official record | Last inspected 2026-04-16, score 12; latest grade status A (grade A) on 2026-04-16; critical: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. | Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. | dohmh | source date 2026-04-16 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
| kosher | True | business claim | …ean food NYC locals can count on for fresh, feel-good meals in Manhattan. Since 2002, our kosher certified vegetarian cafés have served a healthy menu inspired by Mediterranean cuisine,… | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| menu url | https://effyscafe.com/menu/ | business claim | Link 'Menu' on site | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| outdoor seating | ["sidewalk"] | official record | Sidewalk cafe license issued 2026-05-08, expires 2030-05-08 (EFFY'S CAFE, 104 WEST 96 STREET) | dining_out_nyc | source date 2026-05-08 valid until 2030-05-08 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
| vegan options | True | business claim | …cafés have served a healthy menu inspired by Mediterranean cuisine, with plenty of tasty vegan restaurant options. Scratch-Made Plates and Salads Stop by for breakfast, brunch, lunch,… | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| vegetarian options | True | business claim | …alad & Everything Bagel Healthy Green Omelette $18.00 Egg Whites, Kale, Spinach & Avocado Vegetarian Shawarma Entrée $18.00 Seitan, Hummus, Beet Salad, French Fries, and Whole Wheat Pita Bey… | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| website | http://www.effyscafe.com/ | directory category | Overture place 5fde60e5-ef3f-4963-bbdf-fc32e0311e82 (Effy's Cafe), match score 3.00, 10m | overture | source date 2026-09-26 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
History
| Date | What changed | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | Outdoor dining permit added: ['sidewalk'] Sidewalk cafe license issued 2026-05-08, expires 2030-05-08 (EFFY'S CAFE, 104 WEST 96 STREET) | dining_out_nyc |
| 2026-04-28 | Liquor license added: beer_wine License 0240-26-141312 originally issued 2026-04-28 | nys_sla |
| 2023-09-13 | Health grade added: A Graded A by NYC Health Dept on 2023-09-13 | dohmh |
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Last recorded change 2026-05-08 · page generated 2026-09-26 (sources are re-checked weekly; see each fact's dates) · id nyc-50131861 · JSON