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Effies is a relaxed cafe and dinner spot on Sydney Road in Balgowlah, open daily for breakfast and lunch and until 9:30pm on Thursday to Saturday. It suits brunch and dinner with a glass of wine, and reviewers describe the evening room as romantic.
About Effies
Food at Effies
Effies serves breakfast, lunch and dinner from a short menu. One reviewer says the meals pack a punch for the size of the menu. One had the chilli scramble at breakfast and another a Nicoise salad at lunch. Dinner reviews name a truffle stracciatella, broccolini, olives, oysters and Lima beans. Vegetarian options are available.
What to order: Vongole frites (clams and fries)
Coffee and drinks
One reviewer says the coffee was smooth with no bitterness, and that the cafe uses Mecca beans. The same reviewer praised the dirty chai and a pistachio and lemon cookie.
Facilities at Effies
What visitors say about Effies?Summarised from recent Google reviews.
- 💬Attentive service that staff keep up through the meal, praised across several visits.
- 💬Food reviewers say is full of flavour, at breakfast and at dinner.
- 💬Wine and an evening atmosphere that suit a night out.
Near Effies
Visitor tips for Effies
- ✓Larger groups are catered for: one reviewer's party of 16 had split bills and extra orders handled.
- ✓Friday mornings are busy with people working from laptops, one reviewer says.
- ✓Dinner service runs until 9.30pm on Thursday to Saturday.
Getting to Effies
281 Sydney Road, Balgowlah NSW 2093. Parking is available, and North Harbour Reserve is about a 6-minute walk away.
FAQ
Is Effies the same cafe as Effie's in Balgowlah?
Yes. It was listed as Effie's before the name changed to Effies.
Does Effies have outdoor seating?
Yes, there are tables outside, and there is also seating inside.
Are there vegetarian dishes at Effies?
Yes, vegetarian options are available.
What time does Effies close?
It closes at 2pm on Sunday to Wednesday and at 9.30pm on Thursday to Saturday.