Effe cafe

Very! Very!! Disappointing!!! I came to check it out because of the 5 stars ⭐️ reviews but I don’t know who is reviewing this place because it doesn’t deserve 5 star yet! I noticed that most reviews were based on their pastries 🥐 and yes!! I’m agreeing with those reviews because the pastries were delicious 😋 unfortunately they are a coffee shop and they are not serving good coffee. My wife ice coffee was just ice and water xx barely coffee in it and my latte was just milk :(. I didn’t taste the coffee in my latte. I know coffee is more expensive now cuz of the tariffs but you are charging about $4 dollars plus tax for one cup of “coffee “ that tastes like hot 🥛 hot milk!! Very disappointing, doesn’t deserve the five stars for the coffee but “yes” five stars for the pastries only. Please put more coffee in your drinks that way you can actually say that you are selling coffee.

Great cafe for coffee and pastries. The pistachio pinwheel was the star and highly recommended. Don’t expect comfortable chairs to lounge. Effe is in a gas station with take away option only. Don’t let that deter you, the great food and service is worth the trip.

There is no reason a cafe of this caliber should be in a gas station. The food is incredible and the staff is very friendly. I hope this place blows up and expands to some stand alone locations.

Effe Cafe is an absolute must try.. and keep coming back, because it is truly addictive! From their fresh buttery croissants to their ever-changing savory specials- Effe Cafe is a true local find. My mom and I have introduced their food to so many people, and it is always a hit. I’d encourage anyone to go in, try something new, and have a nice chat while you wait for some super delicious treats!

The establishment is truly exceptional. Their bakery and cuisine are of exquisite quality. Highly recommended. ⭐

The place is so unique! Their bakery and food are actually delicious. The Lopez family (owners) are friendly! Love thst place

Hidden Treasure!! This little bakery and coffee spot is an absolute gem, tucked beside a gas station so don’t miss it! Run by a husband and wife who are both chefs, everything they make is incredible! From the perfectly baked pastries to the rich, smooth coffee, and savory sandwiches. We even buy our sour dough from here! It has that cozy bodega feel, but with the heart and flavor of an authentic Italian café. You can taste the love and skill in every bite. I stumbled upon it, and now it’s become one of our regular spots!

great coffee and food, the man that took care of us was super kind and made sure we were happy with our order, definitely coming back

Effe Cafe is the epitome of a hidden gem. It's hidden inside of a gas station's store, but you would never know it because of the quality. Everything is handmade, in-house and it tastes it! This was my second time going and it does not disappoint. The pastries are so fresh and buttery and the coffee is a great touch. Service is always great and friendly.

I was in the area and starving, so I turned to my most trusted app--Yelp--to point me in the right direction. It led me to this hidden gem tucked inside a gas station. At first glance, it looked like your typical convenience stop, but then I spotted a cozy little café tucked inside. I decided to try the turkey BLT, the passion fruit lemonade, and a Dulce de leche cruffin. The passion fruit lemonade was a bit tart for my taste--I would've loved a touch more sweetness--but still refreshing. The turkey BLT? Absolutely delicious. Perfectly toasted, flavorful, and satisfying. But the star of the show was the Dulce de leche cruffin. WOW. Flaky, rich, and melt-in-your-mouth good. It completely stole the spotlight. Absolutely recommend this place. I'll definitely be back!

An easy five stars at this family owned and operated cafe offering sandwiches and gourmet coffee based inside of the Marathon convenience store. The Italian espresso coffee was priced right and made right in front of me providing a great experience.

Wow what a great find! We found this lil whole in the wall in a gas station shop We hesitated going in as we don't usually see great food in a gas station shop but this blew our minds. Great food and coffe with fresh OJ and great variety of pastries. The guy was very friendly and quick. Will definitely stop by again when in the area.

As many other reviews have stated, don't let the location of this cafe (tucked into a Marathon gas station) deter you from stopping by for the tastiest pastries around! I was looking for a locally owned alternative for some breakfast treats and this little gem came through! Photos show a Pistachio Swirl - flaky, crispy, and soft at the same time! Not too sugary sweet, just delicious! Also tried a chocolate croissant, which had so many flaky layers and was overall delightful. Can't wait to return to try more items. There seemed to be several regulars stopping by while I was there and although the customer line was steady, the wait was almost nonexistent. Effe Cafe is clean and cute and you won't regret making a stop here.

Soooo gooood!!!!!! Grilled cheese and tomato soup. Effe cafe has all kinds of pastries, breads, and coffee. It is a must try.

A truly hidden spot! I've been meaning to stop there and finally did it. What a surprise! I am eating as a type! Yum!

The food was great! The turkey BLT is my go to! What really has me coming back is the passion fruit green tea lemonade . So good I am trying to make it at home, right now. Lol The place is small but the owner (I think) made everyone feel welcome). Great customer service.

Yes it's in a gas station but don't let that detour you from checking this place out. It's clean and has a cute set up. I got an americano, which is average in taste. The food on the other hand was really good. I got a double sausage breakfast sandwich (scarfed it down without taking a pic ‍) and banana bread. Both are very good! Sandwich was made fresh on the grill. Service was good. They helped me pick something from the menu and I'm not disappointed

My little slice of Napoli in Cooper City. Chefs Nunzio and Patty are serving up heaven in a gas station. Give it a chance, you won't regret it.

I have been meaning to come back here for a while now. I was buying gas at and decided to pop in here for some treats. I ordered avocado toast and a cinnamon bun. I brought them home and ate most of each one. They were scrumptious. The avocado toast has the freshest avocado. The bread had a great sourdough flavor. The cinnamon bun was so fresh. I loves the level of cinnamon. They have a rotating menu so it does not get dull. They also have some good pizza choices as well. Most if not all are sold by the slice. Pricing is reasonable here.

This place is inside a gas station ... But it honestly deserves its own little spot! Everything on the menu looks and sounds very yummee! They have iced coffee and all kinds of delicious home made pastries, I order a salmon toast and it has been the best salmon toast I've had thus far! Highly recommend!

Man. Today we tried several items from this little spot and we couldn't be happier. Let me first say that the owner? Was extremely friendly and helpful. I tried the Patty's Toast, The Burrata and Prosciutto with pesto sandwich, a slice of truffle pizza, and the leek potato soup. Everything was excellent, the bread was fresh... nice presentation and great flavor. Quality ingredients. Can't wait to go back and sample several other options. Going to tell everyone about it.

This place is a secret in a gas station. They have a following for their baked goods and breakfast sandwiches. Everything is made fresh and they sell out fast so go early. I like their bagels and croissants. There is not much for ambiance however the owners dedication to excellence will wow you. Everything is served quickly here so you can get back on the road and on with your day.

This place is just way too good! Almost scared writing this review because it's already getting packed but I've been eating here on a regular since I discovered it in June. There's not a single thing you can buy and be disappointed and that says everything. Always excited to be back and get some weekly special. Nuncio is the best chef and the baker. Shamefully have to admit I don't have any photos of the food because it's being eaten before I even think of taking one (no jokes)

An inconspicuous cafe inside a gas station on stirling. When you walk in, the cafe is on the left. You order at the counter and wait for you food for take out. There's only about two seats at a high top that you can sit and eat but the space is small. We ordered the Sam special, a bacon egg and cheese bagel, a s'mores brownie, a donut, a cafe latte and an iced cold brew. Everything was freshly made to order. The donut was freshly fried while we were ordering. The sandwiches were very good. The bread was too much for me but that's just my preference. They didn't offer anything other than a brioche but that's ok bc I just took the bottom off and made it an upside down open face sandwich. The bagel was so big. My kids shared it and still couldn't finish. My coffees were in point. Strong enough for my liking. My husband couldn't get enough of the s'mores brownie, he said it was delicious. My kids didn't complain about the donut so I'm sure they like it. They have so many fresh baked goods. I wished I could've tried everything. Will definitely come back to try more.

Seriously people, I have never been here before! But how?!? Effe Cafe is a total hidden gem tucked away in a Marathon gas station. You can easily miss it. Probably explains how I have never stepped foot here before. I love a good spot with good eats and fresh food. We try to support local businesses when we can. Effe Cafe may be my new fave little spot. I want to try everything on the menu. When you walk into the gas station, Effe Cafe is located to your left. Literally tucked in a tiny space. But it works. No tables inside or outside to sit at. You order and you get outta there. Quick and efficient. We arrived early and there was only one person ahead of us waiting on their order. Another couple came in behind us. Once we ordered and were waiting, a slew of people were rolling in here for the cafe. Not for the gas or the convenience store. For the CAFE!!! It's obvious they are popular with the locals. They also have a glass case display with fresh pastries and bread. Oh man, next time we will try some of these. I'm a sucker for pastries! The cafe has a unique menu of breakfast and lunch items. That was what caught my attention when we were looking for a place for a quick breakfast. Don't even get me started on the prices, totally fair and reasonable. Affordable!!! This goes for the food and coffee. Cheap coffee. Everything is made fresh to order. The chef hustled like nobody's business! I got the lentil hummus, butternut squash, alfalfa sprouts on sourdough. My daughter got the bagel with bacon, egg and cheese. The bagel is homemade! Dude! Also ordered a large cappuccino and fresh squeezed orange juice. What can I say, everything we ordered was divine. Super fresh and incredibly delicious! My sourdough was perfectly crispy and tasty, butternut squash was cooked just right and the lentil hummus was interesting but I didn't dislike it, honestly, it grew on me. The flavors worked together. I'm not a huge fan of alfalfa sprouts so I removed most of it, left some but not a lot, The bagel sandwich was quite amazing actually. You can definitely tell the bagel was homemade and fresh! Soft and chewy and toasted to perfection. The bite hit just right. I had to take a bite and try it, the fresh squeezed orange juice was the perfect sweetness with no added sugar. Cappuccino was hot and on point. Chef was super accommodating and so nice. I asked questions about the cafe and how long they've been around. They had to close shop for a bit, not because of the pandemic but due to the gas station making changes. Luckily, Effe Cafe reopened and back in business. Thank goodness too because everyone needs to come try this place! Loved everything about it.

Decided to check out Effe Cafe with my daughter while out shopping the other day. It's in a quirky location tucked in the corner of a gas station. My GPS missed it at first, but alas we found it. We got in line and salivated just looking at the fresh-baked goodies in the display case. The banana bread was immediately on our radar. Daughter really wanted a guava pastry which they didn't have, but the owner did tell us about their yummy Guava Lemonade... it was delish!!! I opted for a Patty's Chicken Salad sandwich (made with apples, walnuts, curry, and raisins and chicken breast) also suggested by owner. Daughter got the Bacon, Egg & Cheese which comes on their homemade bagel. There's not much to offer as far as dine-in seating- a counter and an outside high-top table. We decided to take our goodies outside to eat at the high top. Overall was an enjoyable experience, and you can definitely tell the food was prepared with love. A nice little hidden gem of a place to return to and try other items from on my next trip to Cooper City.

My husband has been wanting to come here for a while now and check it out since it had great reviews. It is located inside of a gas station. There is only 1 person working there who will take your order and also prepare your meal. He took our order and we waited not too long for the food. Unfortunately has no seating that is truly the reason why I'm not giving it a 5. It would be great to be able to sit there and enjoy the food instead of having to take it to go. Once we got home we enjoyed our dishes. Everything was really yummy. I enjoyed my bagel but ended up removing the top bread to be able to finish it. The meals were very filling. They also had different coffees and teas and freshly squeezed orange juice (my favorite). Will be coming back but most like for a drink or to eat something on the go.

Food - excellent Service - excellent Ambiance- Nuncio and Patty create a family friendly atmosphere with good food and service. I enjoy that there is a variety when I go there for lunch regularly. The baked goods are excellent and I make sure that I share them with my friends. I strongly recommend Effe Cafe for breakfast and lunch as well as the baked goods.

If I could afford to eat here everyday I would! Located in a gas station. It's delicious! Service was fast and owner was super friendly and very polite. I ordered a stuffed croissant. It was stuffed with cheddar and bacon. The bacon was cooked perfectly and still crispy! The cheddar was melted perfectly and the croissant was buttery and fluffy! Prices were super reasonable. I've also tried the rum cake and it was super moist and dense! I'll definitely try this place again. Follow on instagram for specials and to see how items are prepared! This place gets busy but worth the wait!

This place is amazing, the family that owns and runs it are just give that small town feel and as personal as the food. Now the food omg made with passion and love, ya it's grab and go things but they take pride in what they make. From there lobster roles, Sam special or croissants. Amazing local gem and a must

I first heard about Effe Cafe from a relative who told me that they had recently discovered it and after several visits, had loved everything they had ordered from them. It's located on Stirling Rd., just west of Palm Ave. on the north side of the street in the Marathon gas station. It's actually located inside the store of the gas station. As soon as you walk in, they occupy the left side. It's a small location with an extensive menu. I've been here several times for breakfast and it's always delicious! Everything is made fresh by the very nice couple that owns and runs it. I've had the breakfast burrito a couple of times, as well as 'The Sam Special,' which is a double sausage patty breakfast sandwich with eggs, cheddar cheese and tomato jam. Everything is excellent! The meals are all prepared fresh and fast! I also love the Cafe Latte and the almond croissants! They do serve lunch as well, but as of now, I've only had the breakfast. I highly recommend this place! It's mainly a 'to go' place, but they do have a small counter where you can stand and eat at if you are in a rush. Do yourselves a favor and come here! This place deserves your business! Believe me, you won't be disappointed!

Please excuse the fact that this review has no photos. The food is too good here and sometimes I forget to take them. All I can say is that this place is absolutely a hidden gem that everyone is now getting to know! Chefs, Nunzio and Patty are absolute culinary geniuses! Although the bakery is situated in a silly a little gas station, you've never tried anything this phenomenal. Every opportunity I got a run here. I make no bones about the fact that I have a gluten intolerance, and I definitely should not be eating most of the things that they prepare but the great thing is that when food items are prepared with actual care and high-end ingredients, you don't get a sick. You must try their s'mores brownie, the hand rolled and stuffed croissants no matter what they are. I am dying to try their pizzas and tostadas!

Totally obsessed with these pastries and sandwiches! I discovered this cafe a few weeks ago and I've already almost tried everything in their pastry case. You cant go wrong! Some of my favorites are their chocolate croissant, almond orange cake, and white chocolate banana bread. If I could come everyday, I would !

Delicious breakfast options! I love the Sam's special, almond croissant, and coffee. I have to come back to try the lunch options because it looks incredible. Also, I highly recommend trying the brie and guava croissant on one of the Friday's specials...so good! Love this small family owned cafe. The owners are incredibly sweet and they deserve all the business!

The coffee and pastries were very good as was the ambiance and food. I had avocado toast and a croissant--both were excellent! The ambiance is cozy and the service wonderful.

This place is truly a hidden GEM! The owners are so incredibly nice. You can tell they are passionate about quality food and service. The menu options are incredible. They switch it up literally every week. I've had breakfast, lunch, coffee and seasonal items and I have never been disappointed. I bought one of their pies for Thanksgiving and my entire family asked if I could bring the same pie again for Christmas. Even though it wasn't part of the holiday menu, they did it for me anyways and it was just as delicious the second time around. I highly recommend this place. I could eat here every day!

Everything I have had at Effe Cafe has been absolutely amazing! And to top the taste the food is fresh, like a homemade meal fresh...AND, and they are a healthy choice. It is an absolute blessing to have them in our community and I am extremely grateful to experience their masterpieces. A few of my favs....their coffee is amazing, their pistachio pinwheel and mocha almond cake is amazing, their Tuscan Chickpea Minetrone with Garlic is WOW amazing, their Brown Butter Rolls are delightful.

WOW WOW WOW!!! Over the top delicious homemade food in a gas station. Don't let the modest beginnings fool you. This place is LEGIT. The avocado toast on homemade sourdough is amazing!! Guava-Brie croissant is fantastic. As I write this review I'm just waiting to get hungry again to go back for lunch. I like my coffee strong and asked for a strong cafe con leche but it was weak for my personal tastes. Adding an extra shot would have fixed it. The guy told me there is no freezer in the kitchen, like I said LEGIT!!! JUST GO!!!

One of the best coffees in town! One morning I was looking for a coffee shop in Cooper City, little did I know I was going to find it at a Marathon gas station. Not only do they have coffee but food that looks amazing. I have yet to try it, but I've read and been told it's awesome and when I spoke to, who I believe was the owner , he told me that they cater, as well. Definitely a place that deserves its own spot!

Effe Cafe has the best Americana coffee around! It is my "liquid gold". They also have a large selection of baked goods and food. Their "stuffed croissants" are fabulous! Really wonderful owners! I will be a customer for life.

This cafe is located on the corner of a marathon gas station and it is the perfect depiction of not judging a book by its cover. WOW! Not only is everything freshly made in house each morning but it taste absolutely delicious and fresh. We had the special of the day ( sausage broccoli rabe ) , the burrito, the banana bread & the rum cake. We also had the tamarin ice tea and the guava lemonade. EVERY item was absolutely delicious. The owner is very attentive, friendly and he is also the cook. I love to follow him on instagram and watching him wake up every early morning rolling his doughs. Must stop and taste. Highly recommend.

The first time my wife and I came here we left because it's in a gas station - BIG MISTAKE! Now we've been here ten times and have never had a bad sandwich / salad. Also, the owners are great people. If you want a great breakfast / lunch that's also a good value, come here!

AMAZING! My girlfriend told me about this little hidden gem on stirling that I just had to try. After being closed for a bit they just reopened to share with us their handcrafted pastries, breads, breakfast and lunch delights, and so much more! Their homemade breads and pastries are worth the visit alone but if you have time to come in to try some of their breakfast and lunch items you won't be disappointed. Pictured you'll find their burrito which is packed with eggs, chorizo, potatoes, and mozzarella cheese. The bacon, egg, and cheese made on a homemade bagel and a box of delicious treats. Chocolate and almond croissants and white chocolate banana bread. When you bite into these treats you know they were made fresh and crafted by amazing talent. If you're in the area, don't hesitate, stop in. It's worth it!

I never bought pizza at a gas station until today. I heard so many good things about this place so I had to try it. The husband and wife are very cordial. I ordered one slice of the mushroom and 3 cheese and then went to my SUV. Turned around and went back and bought a slice of breakfast pizza. It just caught my eye. I am glad I did. I brought them both home and heated them up. I really liked them both and don't even know which to say I liked better. These slices are filling and I left about half of each over for a snack later or tomorrow. The husband is from Naples, Italy. So this pizza is truly authentic Italian. They use high quality ingredients.

Effe Café is back as of February 2023 and better than ever! Where do I begin? Croissants, brownies, homemade breads, tomato, jam, bagels, rum, cake, muffins, banana bread the list goes on and on and on and that's just a baked items. Sandwiches are phenomenal, my personal favorite is the Moho pork sandwich with homemade kimchi, the Effe burger, and the turkey BLT. Breakfast is a must have, bacon, egg, and cheese on their homemade bagel the same special with their unbelievable tomato jam, it's all great! They're new hours are Tuesday though Saturday 6:30am to 3:30pm closed Sunday's and Monday. Run!

I had coffee here a couple time, a double espresso and a cortadito , and both were excellent and made to order. Decided to try lunch and had the Mojo Pork sandwich with homemade kimchi and it was very good! This place is more take out than dine in. There no chairs, but a standing counter area if you do want to dine in. Definitely worth a visit for coffee, pastries, breads, and breakfast/lunch. All made in house and fresh!

the toast i had was so good. i will definitely go back there next time i am in the area. i am from SF Bay area and i have never had toast set up like this. 5 star in my book

Sooo glad i found this gem!! Def a must try! The white chocolate banana bread wowwwwwww and the coffee is perfect!

Husband loves this place. The extra star is based on his feelings about the place. There is nowhere to sit, and it is inside a messy gas station, but he loves the food. For me, it is good, but they put onions / scallions on things without including them on the menu, so it has been annoying that they show up when I didn't know to ask them to leave them off my order. It is not fast, so people end up waiting a bit for their food. Some will say it is really worth it. I could skip it, but others truly love the food and the quirkiness of the whole setup.

Too bad I don't live around the corner so it's easier to pop in here. Great pastries and baked goods and enjoyed their curry chicken salad sandwich and fresh orange juice. Didn't expect to find this kind of quality tucked into a gas station, but it works and I'll be back!

Visited this coffee shop on a Thursday morning between clients. Quick service with a friendly greeting, and I only had one person ahead of me. Ordered and got my food in less than 15 minutes. The food was excellent, especially the to-die-for banana bread. However, the downside was that my food was prepared without gloves, and there was direct hand contact with the items - a hygiene concern to consider.

Finally made it after wanting to go for a couple of years - yay!. I had the ham and cheese croissant and banana white chip loaf. Both were soooooooooooo delicious. I didn't realize this bakery was in a gas station - would love to see seating in the future if it's possible. I will certainly be back to try their other pastry and breakfast options. I was bummed that they didn't have Matcha. The service was good and the overall ambiance was good.

Cute little place located on the inside of a Marathon gas station. This is not a restaurant where you can actually sit down and eat, it is more of a pick up and go kind of place. I ordered a roasted veggie wrap and a roast beef sandwich with no mustard, and a chocolate croissant. I wasn't a fan of the roast beef sandwich because it was a little overcooked for my liking and there was mustard on the sandwich. The roasted veggie wrap ended up coming on a kaiser roll but my husband said it was very good. The chocolate croissant was delicious. Filled with chocolate and layers of flaky pastry. The man who took my order was very nice and thanked me for coming in and since it's a fairly new establishment I'm chalking up the mistakes to growing pains. You can bet I will be returning for some of their other pastries and coffee.

Giving Effe a little grace with the rating, as this is a new small local business, and the guys were super nice. Hopefully this feedback will help them provide a better customer experience. I ordered a bowl for me and a roast beef sandwich for Husband. The bowl comes with brown rice, three veggies, and i added chicken as a protein. I believe I paid for the protein, but as you can see from the picture, the chicken was not added. The dish just looked very sad. The veggies were tasty, but minuscule in size, more like a large garnish. There was supposed to be yellow squash, eggplant, and cauliflower, but o could barely distinguish these brown vegetables from one another. The rice was clumpy and tasteless. It seemed old. Husband's sandwich was a disaster as well. I distinctly told them "no pickles or mustard. If it has either, he will not eat the sandwich". Sure enough, the sandwich had pickles and mustard. The roast beef was also burnt. The only palatable item was the coffee. I could not resist a small cafe con leche, which was made to order with the perfect amount of sugar. I love finds in gas stations. My favorite taco and pizza places are in gas stations. Looking at the reviews, perhaps Effe was a having bad day.

Two chefs in a cute concession cafe within a gas station?!? YES!! And they're serving up some fresh tasty breakfast, lunch & pastry eats. Fresh juices, smoothies & coffees too. As I mentioned, they are located within a gas station, which has plenty of parking. The service was friendly & helpful. Their menu is concise but based on my eats solid. And they'll be adding some more items to their current menu in the coming weeks. You order at the Effe Cafe counter, pay at the gas station convenience store register. I ordered: Chicken Salad Wrap with roasted chicken breast, apples, walnuts, raisins, mayo with a dash of curry. Tasty, light and delicious. White Chocolate Banana Loaf moist, mildly sweet, nice banana flavor perfect with some coffee. Guava Cinnamon Roll with guava & cream cheese icing between every yummy swirl. Genius idea of you ask me :)) Currently in addition to their regular pastry line up, they are also featuring some pies from other local bakers. Buy by the slice, like it, you can order a whole pie. Each week they offer a new flavor (this week apple pie) you can order for the holidays. Stop by for a quick made to order fresh breakfast, lunch or at the very least pick up some pastries yummm.

This place is a hidden gem in a gas station. Make sure you follow the owners Instagram account so you can see exactly what he is making each day. Great bakery and excellent lunches.

Still loving Effe 2 years later!! Some of my favorites are the sourdough, hummus toast, desserts and pastries and all their pickled veggies