Effie's Place Menu
Effie's Place in West Hartford, CT is a cozy American breakfast and brunch spot that caters to a wide range of dietary preferences, including many vegetarian options. The restaurant offers a variety of amenities such as outdoor seating, wheelchair accessibility, and free Wi-Fi. You can enjoy your meal in a relaxed atmosphere with moderate noise levels, along with the convenience of street and private lot parking. Effie's Place is women-owned and prides itself on being open to all guests. The menu features delicious breakfast, brunch, and lunch options, with beer and wine available. With friendly waiter service, happy hour specials, and the option for catering, Effie's Place is a versatile dining destination suitable for groups, families, and individuals alike.
Breakfast - Pancakes
Full Stack ( Pcs)
Short Stack ( Pcs)
Whole Grain Pancakes
Gluten Free Pancakes - Full Stack ( Pcs)
Gluten Free Pancakes - Short Stack ( Pcs)
Add Extra Goodies
Add: Apples & cinnamon, banana, raisins, walnuts, blueberries, chocolate chips, craisins for $. per item
Full Stack ( Pcs)
Short Stack ( Pcs)
Cinnamon Raisin - Full Stack ( Pcs)
Cinnamon Raisin - Short Stack ( Pcs)
Texas Style - Full Stack ( Pcs)
Texas Style - Short Stack ( Pcs)
Challah French Toast ( Pcs)
Gluten Free French Toast - Full Stack ( Pcs)
Gluten Free French Toast - Short Stack ( Pcs)
Breakfast - French Toast
Breakfast - Benedicts
Served W/ Home Fries & Toast
Substitute fruit instead of home fries for $.
Classic Benedict
poached eggs served on an English muffin with Canadian bacon. Topped with hollandaise sauce.
Greek Benedict
poached eggs, gyro meat, grilled tomato & spinach served on a croissant. Topped with cheddar sauce.
Irish Benedict
poached eggs served on an English muffin with our own corned beef hash. Topped with hollandaise sauce.
Veggie Benedict
poached eggs served on an English muffin with spinach, tomato & mushrooms. Topped with hollandaise sauce.
West Coast Benedict
poached eggs served on an English muffin with grilled tomato & avocado. Topped with hollandaise sauce.
Served W/ Home Fries & Toast
Substitute fruit instead of home fries for $.
Cheese Omelette
Start with any of these cheeses (American, Swiss, cheddar, feta or mozzarella). Add: Ham, bacon, gyro meat, sausage for $.. Add: Mushrooms, onions, peppers, tomatoes, spinach for $. each.
Breakfast - Build Your Own Omelette
Breakfast - Special Omellets
Served W/ Home Fries & Toast
Substitute fruit instead of home fries for $.
Corned Beef Hash Omelette
Filled with our own corned beef hash & Swiss cheese
Greek Omelette
Beef or chicken gyro, fresh spinach, tomato, black olives & feta cheese
Club Omelette
Filled with turkey breast, bacon, tomato, avocado & Swiss cheese
Philly Steak Omelette
Filled with shaved steak & mozzarella
Served W/ Home Fries & Toast
Substitute fruit instead of home fries for $.
Spinach, Tomato & Feta
Bacon, Sausage & Blue Cheese
Broccoli, Mushrooms & Cheddar Cheese
Italian Sausage, Peppers, Onions & Mozzarella
Lox, Sauteed Onion & Goat Cheese
Mexican Scramble
Sauted Onion, Pepper, Jalapeno, Tomato & Pepper Jack Cheese. Served with salsa & sour cream.
Breakfast - Special Scrambles
Breakfast - Eggs
Egg
Egg & Toast
Eggs & Toast
Pancakes, strips of bacon or sausage links & hot beverage
Breakfast - $. Specials
Breakfast - Other Specials
Hungry John
eggs, home fries, toast, strips of bacon or sausage links. Substitute: Fruit for Home Fries $., Ham $., Corned Beef Hash $., Effie’s Homemade Hash $.
Big Breakfast
eggs, pancakes or French toast, strips of bacon & sausage links, & home fries. Substitute: Fruit for Home Fries $., Ham $., Corned Beef Hash $., Effie’s Homemade Hash $.
Egg & Cheese
Egg & cheese with your choice of meat on a hard roll, croissant, or English muffin. Add home fries $.
Bacon, Sausage, Sausage Patty, Ham, Or Canadian Bacon
Egg & cheese with your choice of meat on a hard roll, croissant, or English muffin. Add home fries $.
Western
Egg & cheese with your choice of meat on a hard roll, croissant, or English muffin. Add home fries $.
Bagel, Lox & Cream Cheese
Egg & cheese with your choice of meat on a hard roll, croissant, or English muffin. Add home fries $.
Breakfast - Breakfast Sandwiches
Breakfast - Specialty Sandwiches
Served W/ Home Fries
Substitute fruit instead of home fries for $.
Pastrami, Egg & Swiss Cheese
Topped with tomato on an everything bagel
Veggie Omelette, Bacon & Cheddar Cheese
Topped with hollandaise sauce on an everything bagel
Hot Or Cold Cereal
Top it with fruit choice for $.. Top it with fruit choices for $.
Greek Yogurt, Granola & Fruit
Bowl Of Fruit
Breakfast - Lighter Side
Breakfast - On The Side
Pure Maple Syrup
Home Fries
Bacon
Sausage Links
Sausage Patty
Ham
Canadian Bacon
Homemade Corned Beef Hash
Corned Beef Hash
Toast
Gluten Free Toast
Hard Roll
Raisin Toast
English Muffin
Bagel
Bagel With Cream Cheese
Effie's Own Muffins
Carrot with walnuts & raisins, corn, or blueberry
Breakfast - From The Breadbasket
Breakfast - Beverages
Coffee Or Tea
Flavored Coffee Or Tea
Hot Chocolate
Milk - Small
Milk - Large
Chocolate Milk - Small
Chocolate Mike - Large
Small Juice
Orange, apple, V, cranberry
Large Juice
Orange, apple, V, cranberry
Appetizer Sampler
Chicken tenders, chicken wings, potato skins, mozzarella sticks
Garlic Bread
With melted mozzarella cheese
Butterfly Buffalo Shrimp ( Pcs)
French Fries
Curly Fries
Cheese Fries
Disco Fries
Cheddar & gravy
Chili Cheese Fries
Greek Fries
Hand cut chips with Greek seasonings & feta cheese
Greek Nachos
Hand cut chips, topped with gyro meat, onions, olives,tomatoes & feta, served with a side of tzatziki
Spanakopita
A mixture of spinach & feta cheese wrapped in filo &baked until golden brown
Tiropita
A delicate mixture of cheeses wrapped in filo & baked until golden brown
Greek Sampler
Tiropita, spanakopita, hummus, pita, feta & olives
Hummus And Pita
Our own served with warm pita wedges
Onion Rings
Chicken Tenders ( Pcs)
Buffalo Tenders ( Pcs)
Boneless chicken tenders with spicy buffalo sauce
Chicken Wings ( Pcs)
Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Stuffed with seasoned breadcrumbs & mushroom
Crab Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Stuffed with seasoned breadcrumbs & crab morsels
Mozzarella Sticks
Cheese Quesadilla
Warm tortilla filled with cheddar & jack cheeses served with salsa & sour cream. Add Grilled Chicken for $.. Add Grilled Shrimp for $.. Add Steak for $.
Potato Skins
Topped with bacon & cheddar cheese
Effie's Meatballs And Sauce
Three house-made meatballs in our own sauce topped with mozzarella cheese
Lunch/Dinner - Starters
Lunch/Dinner - Soups & Sides
Bowl Of Chili With Cheddar Cheese
Cup Of Soup
Bowl Of Soup
Jumbo Bowl Of Soup
Bowl Of Soup - Take Out
Jumbo Bowl Of Soup - Quart To Go
Side Salad
Mashed Potatoes
Baked Potato
Potato Salad
Coleslaw
Vegetable Of The Day
Dressings
Homemade Greek, Homemade Blue Cheese add . cents, Island, Honey Mustard, Creamy Peppercorn, Low-Fat Zinfandel Vinaigrette
Salad Add-Ons
oz. Grilled Salmon $. / Grilled Chicken $. / oz. Steak $. / Grilled Shrimp $. / Falafel $. / Burger $. / Gyro Meat $.
Greek Salad - Small
Garden vegetables, feta cheese and black olives served over our salad mix
Greek Salad - Large
Garden vegetables, feta cheese and black olives served over our salad mix
Black And Blue
Blackened chicken breast, bleu cheese crumbles, dried cranberries, roasted walnuts served over our salad mix
Spinach Apple Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken breast atop fresh spinach, garden vegetables, apple slices and cheddar cheese
Spinach Salad - Small
Fresh spinach and garden vegetables topped with crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese and boiled egg
Spinach Salad - Large
Fresh spinach and garden vegetables topped with crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese and boiled egg
Chef Salad
Ham, turkey, cheddar cheese, hard boiled egg and garden vegetables, served over our salad mix
Cobb Salad
Grilled chicken, feta, bacon, tomato, olives, egg, onion and cucumber over our salad mix
Caesar Salad - Small
Crisp romaine, parmesan cheese and croutons with our Caesar dressing
Caesar Salad - Large
Crisp romaine, parmesan cheese and croutons with our Caesar dressing
Caesar Of Athens
Greek marinated chicken, feta and olives, served over our traditional Caesar salad, with tzatziki and pita
Chop House Salad
Carrots, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, croutons, & cheddar cheese over our salad mix
Stuffed Tomato
Stuffed with your choice of tuna, egg or chicken salad, served with potato salad and coleslaw
Salad Sampler
Scoops of chicken, tuna and egg salad, served with coleslaw and potato salad
Lunch/Dinner - Salads
Lunch/Dinner - A Taste Of Greece
Spanakopita
A mixture of spinach, mushrooms, rice and feta cheese wrapped in filo and baked golden brown, served with Greek salad
Chicken Gyro
Slices of seasoned chicken gyro meat served in a pita with chopped onions, lettuce, tomatoes, & tzatziki sauce. Served with salad or fries.
Beef Gyro
Slices of seasoned beef gyro meat served in a pita with chopped onions, lettuce, tomatoes, & tzatziki sauce. Served with salad or fries.
Pork Souvlaki
Grilled, marinated pork medallions served in a pita with chopped onions, lettuce, tomatoes, & tzatziki sauce. Served with salad or fries.
Chicken Souvlaki
Grilled, marinated chicken medallions served in a pita with chopped onions, lettuce, tomatoes, & tzatziki sauce. Served with salad or fries.
Pork Souvlaki Platter
Pork kabobs served on a bed of rice with vegetables. Served with your choice of soup or salad.
Chicken Souvlaki Platter
Grilled marinated chicken medallions served on a bed of rice with vegetables. Served with your choice of soup or salad.
Moussaka
Layers of eggplant and potato with meat sauce, topped with a bechamel sauce. Served with your choice of soup or salad.
Filo Wrapped Lamb
A mixture of tender lamb, vegetables, & feta cheese wrapped in filo & baked golden brown. Served with your choice of soup or salad.
Greek Sampler
Lamb chops, moussaka, chicken souvlaki and vegetable. Served with your choice of soup or salad.
Chicken Saganaki
Tender chicken medallions in marinara sauce with diced tomatoes, onions, black olives and feta cheese, served over pasta. Served with your choice of soup or salad.
Shrimp Saganaki
Tender shrimp in marinara sauce with diced tomatoes, peppers, onions, black olives and feta cheese, served over pasta. Served with your choice of soup or salad.
Served On White, Wheat, Or Rye Bread
Gluten free bread add $.. Choice of potato salad, chips, or coleslaw. Substitute seasonal Fruit $., Fries $., or Onion Rings $.
Turkey Breast
House cooked and hand sliced
Ham And Cheese
Oven baked ham, sliced thin with American cheese
Pastrami
Extra lean and sliced thin
Corned Beef
House cooked and sliced thin
Chicken Salad
Egg Salad
Tuna Salad
BLT On Toast
Grilled Cheese
Add Ham or Bacon for $.
Triple Grilled Cheese
American, Swiss and cheddar cheese on Texas toast
Lunch/Dinner - Classic Sandwiches
Lunch/Dinner - Specialty Sandwiches
Turkey And Bacon Club
Served on white, wheat, or rye. Gluten free bread add $.. Served with fries. Substitute curly fries or onion rings for $.
Cheesburger And Bacon Club
Served on white, wheat, or rye. Gluten free bread add $.. Served with fries. Substitute curly fries or onion rings for $.
Baked Ham And Cheese Club
Served on white, wheat, or rye. Gluten free bread add $.. Served with fries. Substitute curly fries or onion rings for $.
Pastrami And Swiss Club
Served on white, wheat, or rye. Gluten free bread add $.. Served with fries. Substitute curly fries or onion rings for $.
Falafel Wrap
Home made falafal, with lettuce, tomato, red onion, hummus and tzatziki. Served with choice of salad, fries, or seasonal fruit. Substitute curly fries or onion rings for $.
Reuben
Choice of Corned Beef or Pastrami on grilled rye with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Island dressing. Served with choice of salad, fries, or seasonal fruit. Substitute curly fries or onion rings for $.
Philly Cheese Steak
Shaved sirloin grilled with peppers and onions, topped with mozzarella cheese on a sub roll. Served with choice of salad, fries, or seasonal fruit. Substitute curly fries or onion rings for $.
Chicken Philly
Strips of chicken grilled with peppers and onions, topped with mozzarella cheese on a sub roll. Served with choice of salad, fries, or seasonal fruit. Substitute curly fries or onion rings for $.
Tuna Melt
On grilled rye with American cheese. Served with choice of salad, fries, or seasonal fruit. Substitute curly fries or onion rings for $.
Allyson's Delight
Open faced tuna melt on an English muffin with tomato and Swiss. Served with choice of salad, fries, or seasonal fruit. Substitute curly fries or onion rings for $.
Turkey Wrap
Our house cooked turkey, with lettuce, tomato, avocado and mayonnaise. Served with choice of salad, fries, or seasonal fruit. Substitute curly fries or onion rings for $.
Veggie Wrap
Crispy eggplant, spinach, roasted peppers, hummus and feta. Served with choice of salad, fries, or seasonal fruit. Substitute curly fries or onion rings for $.
Chicken Parmigiana
Battered and fried golden brown, topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, served on a roll. Served with choice of salad, fries, or seasonal fruit. Substitute curly fries or onion rings for $.
California Grilled Chicken
Marinated grilled chicken breast served on a roll with lettuce, tomato, avocado and chipolte mayo. Served with choice of salad, fries, or seasonal fruit. Substitute curly fries or onion rings for $.
Fish Filet
Fresh scrod filet, battered and fried golden. Served with choice of salad, fries, or seasonal fruit. Substitute curly fries or onion rings for $.
Build Your Own Burger
Step - Select a Burger. Step - Top it with: American, Swiss, Mozzarella, Cheddar, or Cheese for $. each. Tomato, Mushrooms, Roasted Peppers, Spinach, Onions, or Sauerkraut for $. each. Cajun Spice, BBQ, Honey Mustard, Island, or Tzaziki for $. each. Avocado, Bacon, Chili, or Fried Egg for $.
Served On A Roll
Gluten free bread add $.. Choice of potato salad, chips, or coleslaw. Substitute with seasonal fries $., curly fries $., or onions rings $.
Hamburger ( Oz)
Special Burger ( Oz)
Made with ground short rib, brisket, and chuck
Turkey Burger
House made
Veggie Burger
House made
Falafel Burger
House made
Salmon Burger
House made
The Burgers Below
Can be done with our oz. fresh ground beef patty or our oz. special patty made with short rib, brisket, and ground beef. Served with fries. Substitute with curly fries or onion rings for $.
Classic Burger ( Oz)
Fresh burger with American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion
Classic Burger ( Oz Special Burger)
Short rib, brisket and ground beef burger with American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion
BBQ Burger ( Oz)
Bacon, caramelized onions, BBQ sauce and blue cheese crumbles
BBQ Burger ( Oz Special Burger)
Short rib, brisket and ground beef burger with bacon, caramelized onions, BBQ sauce and blue cheese crumbles
Greek Burger ( Oz)
Spinach and feta cheese
Greek Burger ( Oz Special Burger)
Short rib, brisket and ground beef burger with spinach and feta cheese
Mushroom Swiss Burger ( Oz)
Sauteed mushrooms, Swiss cheese and bacon
Mushroom Swiss Burger ( Oz Special Burger)
Short rib, brisket and ground beef with sauteed mushrooms, Swiss cheese and bacon
Mediterranean Burger
House made Falafel Patty with tzaziki sauce, lettuce, tomato and onion
/ Pound Hot Dog
Chili Cheddar Dog
Chili and cheddar cheese
Lunch/Dinner - Burgers & Hot Dogs
Lunch/Dinner - Just Like Mom's
Baked Meatload (Small)
Effie’s own recipe, topped with gravy, served with mashed potato and vegetable
Baked Meatload (Large)
Effie’s own recipe, topped with gravy, served with mashed potato and vegetable. Served with choice of soup or salad.
Liver And Onions
Sauteed with onions, served with mashed potato and vegetable. Served with choice of soup or salad.
Chopped Beef Pepper Steak
Charbroiled, topped with roasted peppers and gravy, served with mashed potato and vegetable. Served with choice of soup or salad.
Turkey Dinner (Small)
Hand carved, house cooked turkey breast with stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potato and vegetable
Turkey Dinner (Large)
Hand carved, house cooked turkey breast with stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potato and vegetable. Served with choice of soup or salad.
Mac And Cheese
Creamy cheese sauce, topped with breadcrumbs and baked in the oven
Chicken Tenders
Fried golden brown and served with french fries and coleslaw
Chicken Marsala (Small)
Sauteed in marsala wine sauce with garlic and fresh mushrooms, served over pasta
Chicken Marsala (Large)
Sauteed in marsala wine sauce with garlic and fresh mushrooms, served over pasta. Served with choice of soup or salad.
Chicken Piccata (Small)
Sauteed with lemon, sherry, capers and black olives, served with potato and vegetable
Chicken Piccata (Large)
Sauteed with lemon, sherry, capers and black olives, served with potato and vegetable. Served with choice of soup or salad.
Chicken Dijon (Small)
Medallions of chicken breast sauteed with mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, finished in a creamy dijon sauce, served over pasta
Chicken Dijon (Large)
Medallions of chicken breast sauteed with mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, finished in a creamy dijon sauce, served over pasta. Served with choice of soup or salad.
Grilled Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken (Small)
Grilled and served with pineapple rings, potato and vegetable
Grilled Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken (Large)
Grilled and served with pineapple rings, potato and vegetable. Served with choice of soup or salad.
Steak & Chops Served With
Potato, vegetable, and your choice of soup or salad
New York Strip Steak ( Oz)
Make it surf-n-turf with two stuffed shrimp for an extra $.
Grilled Lamb Chops
Marinated and grilled
French Cut Pork Chop ( Oz)
Center cut, bone-in
Pork Chop Marsala ( Oz)
Center cut, bone-in topped with mushrooms and marsala wine sauce
Lunch/Dinner - Steaks and Chops
Lunch/Dinner - From The Sea
Fish And Chips (Small)
Battered and fried, served with coleslaw and homemade chips
Fish And Chips (Large)
Battered and fried, served with coleslaw and homemade chips. Served with choice of soup or salad.
Butterfly Shrimp
Fried golden brown, served with fries and coleslaw
Baked Stuffed Shrimp
Three jumbo shrimp stuffed with seasoned breadcrumbs and crab, served with rice and vegetable. Served with choice of soup or salad.
Baked Scrod (Small)
Topped with butter and breadcrumbs, served with potato and vegetable
Baked Scrod (Large)
Topped with butter and breadcrumbs, served with potato and vegetable. Served with choice of soup or salad.
Flounder Piccata (Small)
Sautéed with lemon, white wine and garlic, topped with capers and black olives, served with potato and vegetable
Flounder Piccata (Large)
Sautéed with lemon, white wine and garlic, topped with capers and black olives, served with potato and vegetable. Served with choice of soup or salad.
Grilled Salmon
Served with potato and vegetable. Served with choice of soup or salad.
Baked Scrod Mediterranean (Small)
Topped with chopped onions, peppers, tomatoes and a creamy peppercorn sauce
Baked Scrod Mediterranean (Large)
Topped with chopped onions, peppers, tomatoes and a creamy peppercorn sauce. Served with choice of soup or salad.
Flounder Casino (Small)
Bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and crumbled bacon
Flounder Casino (Large)
Bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and crumbled bacon. Served with choice of soup or salad.
Baked Flounder (Small)
Topped with seasoned breadcrumbs
Baked Flounder (Large)
Topped with seasoned breadcrumbs. Served with choice of soup or salad.
Choice Of Spaghetti, Shells, Penne, Or Linguini
Gluten free pasta add $.
Pasta With Effie's Homemade Meatballs (Small)
Pasta With Effie's Homemade Meatballs (Large)
Pasta With Effie's Homemade Meat Sauce (Small)
Pasta With Effie's Homemade Meat Sauce (Large)
Eggplant Parmesan (Small)
Breaded, fried golden brown, topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella
Eggplant Parmesan (Large)
Breaded, fried golden brown, topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella
Pasta With Feta And Garlic Sauce (Small)
White wine, olive oil and lemon juice, oregano, parsley and black olives. Add Grilled Chicken for $., Add Grilled Shrimp for $.
Pasta With Feat And Garlic Sauce (Large)
White wine, olive oil and lemon juice, oregano, parsley and black olives. Add Grilled Chicken for $., Add Grilled Shrimp for $.
Pasta Primavera (Small)
Fresh seasonal vegetables, sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan cheese in a lemon, white wine, garlic sauce. Add Grilled Chicken for $., Add Grilled Shrimp for $.
Pasta Primavera (Large)
Fresh seasonal vegetables, sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan cheese in a lemon, white wine, garlic sauce. Add Grilled Chicken for $., Add Grilled Shrimp for $.
Pasta With Creamy Pesto Sauce (Small)
House made pesto, cream, mushrooms, & sun-dried tomatoes. Add Grilled Chicken for $., Add Grilled Shrimp for $.
Pasta With Creamy Pesto Sauce (Large)
House made pesto, cream, mushrooms, & sun-dried tomatoes. Add Grilled Chicken for $., Add Grilled Shrimp for $.
Veal Parmesan (Small)
House breaded veal cutlet, sautéed, topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella
Veal Parmesan (Large)
House breaded veal cutlet, sautéed, topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella
Chicken Parmesan (Small)
Battered and fried golden brown topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella
Chicken Parmesan (Large)
Battered and fried golden brown topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella
Lasagna
Layers & layers of wide noodles, our own meat sauce & cheeses
Lunch/Dinner - Pasta
Lunch/Dinner - Children's Menu
For Children And Under
Includes a small drink
Shells And Meatballs
Meatloaf
With mashed potatoes & vegetables
Mac And Cheese
Grilled Chicken
With mashed potatoes & vegetables
Pita Cheese Pizza
Below Children's Meals Served With
Choice or French fries, apple sauce, veggies, or side of mac & cheese
