Effy's Cafe
Effy's Cafe on York serves affordable kosher Mediterranean fare including housemade seitan shawarma, falafel, and vegan-friendly fries with tahini. The casual spot is spacious with outdoor seating and wheelchair accessibility, popular for breakfast through dinner; notable dishes include the vegan shawarma wrap and portabello mushroom burger. Vegan options are thoughtfully prepared but coexist with fish and dairy dishes, so vegans should inquire about cross-contamination concerns before ordering.
Vegan Friendliness
iLimited vegan options
- VEGAN OPTIONS Some · 3–5 dishes
- MENU Clearly marked
- STAFF Friendly
- PROTEIN seitan, portabello mushroom, falafel
Some users reported cross-contamination — worth asking about sauces before ordering.
Others mentioned staff aren't always sure about ingredients.
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