Effie's Kitchen

I can safely say that I am an expert in fast street food. I ordered Gyros from this place. And I want to declare with full responsibility that this is the best Gyros of my life!!! While I was eating it, I was in seventh heaven! It's sooooo tasty and fast. I recommend to all lovers of fast food to try this masterpiece of culinary art at least once.

Looks appealing but it was anything but. Unfortunately, I’m sick so my friend was kind enough to get me some chicken soup and it was probably one of the worst chicken soups I’ve ever had. It was extremely salty, bitter, and I don’t think there’s chicken in there…would not recommend soup. And it was nearly $6 for such a small portion at that.. again would not recommend this meal but looks like their gyros are popular

Now this is The Best Gyros and Souvlakia in the Area. The Chicken Souvlakia 😋are so Tender and Flavorful just as if you were in Greece at a Taverna. The Pork Gyros 😋are Straight OG (Original Greek) so Good 😋. The Spanakopita is Fresh and Homemade as is the Tzatziki Dip. The Village Salad is so Delicious especially if you add some of that Pork Gyros Meat or Grilled Chicken on Top 😋. The Service was Great and The Owners Effie and Stavros are Absolutely Amazing. 👉FYI They are Closed for the Month of August for Vacation 👈 I Highly Recommend Effie's Kitchen!👍👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Great spot for a fast lunch. The gyro was well seasoned and flavorful, the chicken is juicy and perfectly cooked, and the veggies were very fresh. The warm pitas were amazing as well. The portions are huge and prices extremely affordable. 5/5

I was staying at an Airbnb nearby and was looking for a good place for lunch. I decided to try this because of the good reviews. I got the gyro Sandwich. I have had them with lamb, beef, and chicken but never with pork. The sandwich came with everything you would expect plus a few french fries, which was a nice touch. The french fries and the sandwich did not overtake the taste or the flavor and was a nice complement. A service was fast and the price was very reasonable at about $9 out the door.

Bomb Greek food lives here! This place was awesome, as soon as you walk in you can tell the food is going to be good. Very friendly service but above all else the food is amazing. The Greek salad was massive and the fresh pita is out of this world. Definitely coming back!

The authentic Greek food with great options. The owners are from Greece and so welcoming.

Great food, no nonsense atmosphere. Love the gyros. I used to go there all the time back around 2005. My job took me far away. I recently came back & stopped in for a gyro. Great memories in the flavors of my youth. Thanks Effie, glad your still going strong!

My go to for Greek food. Last summer I went to some Greek festivals, and I think only one had a better gyro than I get at Effie's. I usually just go with the standard pork gyro. But also great to grab and go is the spinach pie.

I should have known better when I saw her got to a tin box on the griddle to grab the meat. No flavor, no juice, dry dry dry. The gyro needs a Gatorade it's so dehydrated! Horrible and $18 at that.

Effie is the best. The souvlaki never disappoints. This family owned business is a true gem.

Stopped by for the first time and had the most fantastic lunch and Greek food I've had in a long time! We wanted an avogolemono soup for this cold weather we've been having (boo), but they only make it seasonally so not until Oct. So we quickly adapted our order to get a chicken souvlaki on pita, and a feta cheese pie. We added on a slice of orange cake which doesn't appear on their menu but calls you from a corner of the restaurant and you just have to answer that call! It took about 15 mins for the food to be ready but it was the afternoon rush. Overall, everything was flavorful and served hot. I've never had a chicken souvlaki that's so juicy and tasty, melt in your mouth. The toppings - fries, crunchy red onion, tomato, and tzatziki all added to the taste. That tzatziki was amazing. The feta cheese pie had a flaky crunchy covering and just the right amount of feta so that it wasn't overly salty. Thumbs up for the last min order of the cake. Sweet, moist, and fresh. Can't wait to try their avogolemono next time!

One of the few lunch places in Roslindale and Effie's is top on the list. I leave happy, service is great, and I probably go there at least once a week. Get their Biftiki or chicken sandwiches! Their salads are good too and portions are very generous.

Insanity for anyone who loves Greek salads & perfectly prepared chicken & gyros. The Greek Salad w chicken is so good that my wife & daughter were doing their omfg thing as they ate. Legit perfection: you will not get a better salad at the Ritz or Four Seasons. As for the gyros, iykyk: a great gyro is so hard to find, and this place makes them flawlessly. A+++++

Pita: I didn't know it could be this good. It's commonly dry with a sandy residue on the hands. The way it's prepared here makes all the difference. Chicken: moist, flavorful, with the slightest char. Tzatziki: garlicky and savory Spinach pie: flavor was excellent, although oily through the wrapper. That's the nature of fillo Be patient. To get everything just right takes 15 min or so.

Food is always great! We get pork gyros and spanakopita every time, as long as they haven't run out of pies!

Authentic Greek food excellently prepared. Varied lunch/dinner menu. Delicious Greek salad, souvlaki in pita, spinach pies, and even the French Fries!!!!!! Fantastic homemade tzatziki sauce. Not much seating as most people are picking up / taking out.

Effie's hits the spot for a tasty Greek lunch- the menu is focused (just the basics, please), the food is cooked fresh (so prepare to wait a bit after order- no preemptive online ordering here, seems like?), and the flavors and quality is solid and just as expected. Special shoutout to the delicious warm fluffy pita and feta-filled salad dressing, but everything else was good as well: the pork gyro that's actually cooked in the 'real' way (no pre-sliced/pre-formed meat here), the souvlaki skewers which were well-marinaded and juicy, the ginormous pieces of baklava/kataifi. Seems like a family-run spot too, folks who are friendly with the regulars and take pride in their food. Note: the avgolemono wasn't ready for the day yet when we were there (~12:30 PMish), so plan accordingly- and they're not really open for dinner, so it's more of a lunch spot.

Come here for the best authentic Greek food in the area! 10/10 You can't go wrong with anything on the menu! My top picks are the village salad (with chicken), the traditional gyro, and spanakopita. Don't forget the tzatziki and anything with feta! For my sweet tooth cravings, I can't go wrong with either option: the kataifi and baklava. Don't miss out on this gem!

I live close to this place & went YEARS ago when they first opened and never again. Recently I decided to give them a try because the Square doesn't have many options anymore but it made me remember why I never went back. Service is not friendly. Don't expect to be greeted or even smiled at when you walk in if you're not a regular there. While I waited for my food I observed mold on many of the baklavas there..at first I thought it was pistachio but upon looking closer saw the fuzz. When it was time to pay, the owner charged me more than what the register said because I paid with a credit card. It's illegal in MA. When I politely said something I got a snarky response. The chicken gyro was edible but very dry but the pork gyro was gross. Not flavored well and had so much fat. Obviously wouldn't go there again. $26 for two small gyros that aren't good is asinine.

A small Greek restaurant with just a couple of tables for seating. I came here to grab a quick dinner and decided on getting the pork souvlaki and I requested with no onions and they said that's fine. They said it would take about 10-15 minutes since they cook the meat on the grill after you order. It took about 10 minutes for the meat to cook and to assemble my pita and I was out shortly after. Overall, the souvlaki was great, except I was disappointed that they added in so many onions and didn't honor my request. The pork was cooked well, not too dry and the tomatoes, french fries, and sauce went together well. The pita was soft and was a great wrap that was able to hold everything together. I would like to go back and try some of their other wraps and baklava, so hopefully next time they'll remember to forgo the onions.

Some of the best Greek food I've ever had. I had a gyro, it was delicious. Lots of food and a great price. They take the time making it, but it's well worth the price. My wife had a salad with chicken that was freshly grilled. Loved Effie's

I love this place. Our first time here and we tried salad with souvelaki, gyro sandwich and a platter. Can't wait to go back to try all the other things on the menu. The meat is made to order, so tasty and fresh. Love the personal service, you ask what you should try and they will help you decide. Clean and efficient, mostly takeout but has 2-3 tables there.

I stopped in for first time as reviews said delicious gyro. I will not stop in again. Ordered pork gyro and was waiting her to shave some fresh pork off the rotisserie. Instead she had a pan of shavings I guess on stovetop. The gyro meat was as pretty much inedible... dry scraps probably from the last of a previous roast as there was a new one cooking. Serving a customer that and especially a new customer was enough for me.... Pita nothing to write home about. Only a few onion shavings, 2 tomato pieces and few soggy French fries.... I have Eaten gyros at many local Greek restaurants... Kourzinas inDedham , Fiesty Greek in Norwood and others... this was the worst... shouldn't serve that to anyone... most ended in their garbage pail by front door with sign saying they are closing July 30th and returning September 6th... ? Stay closed to December if you want... I won't darken your doormat again serving me trash scraps that should have been put in dumpster out back for animals to find and eat.

One of the best Greek gyros in the Boston area...good price, good portions, and very friendly staff!

Nice spot in Roslindale square. Really enjoyed their Greek salad with the gyro meat on top. Portions are huge and well worth the money. My coworkers have also enjoyed their veggie burger and gyro pitas.

Effie's is a must go to restaurant. It is authentic Greek food. My daughter made us drive from down town Boston all the way to Effie's to get one more Gyro before we left to go home. We ate there 3 time during our 1 week stay.

Best greek salad ever. Very fresh food. Excellent spinach pie and souvlaki. Small place and mostly take out. So glad that I found it.

this is by far the best Greek food I've ever had in my life. I stayed in Boston for a little under two weeks and traveled over an hour from my differing hotels to get a gyro from Effie's kitchen 3 times. I can't recommend it enough. thank you miss Effie! - huntingtons from Utah

I ordered a pork gyro with extra onions. The pita was soft and warm, packed with extra onions, but the pork gyro was so incredibly dry and needed more tzatziki sauce. I would probably order a salad if I come back.

Stopped in here late afternoon for lunch before an appointment. I was greeted warmly by the woman in front. I ordered a Greek salad with Gyro meat and WOW. The salad was fresh and well constructed. The pita bread that came with it was *chef's kiss*. I recommend this place to anyone for a nice lunch or meal.

Amazing gyro. The place is a mom and pop shop. Food is excellent. And the place is super clean. It's a must try and I highly recommend it

Great food. The salads are always fresh, generous portions and very tasty. The warm pita is a terrific complement.

This was my first time having them. I called to place and order over the phone (they don't have an online option) and my food was ready in about 15-20 minutes. I got the Greek salad and chicken gyro dinner. Everything was fresh and tasted good. Good portion sizes. The Greek salad is $8.50 and it was on the smaller side. The chicken gyro was large and a good portion of fries and salad comes with it. I would order from there again.

Having lived in Greece for a while, I've been searching endlessly for authentic, Greek food since coming to Boston. After coming to Effie's I can finally say that I've found what I was looking for, for so many months! For the lower price of $7.50 (usually get gyros/souvlaki pitas for $9-$10 at other places) I got fresh chicken souvlaki seasoned with the right amount of oregano and lemon juice, wrapped in a crisp pita bread with homemade tzatziki sauce, onion, tomato, greens, AND they put the French fries IN the pita. My Greek taste buds were 100% satisfied- tasted just like what you would get in Greece! The prices were reasonably cheap (Effie's was featured in a Boston's Top 20 Cheap Eats article). Space to eat inside is limited, but there's a cute little green area in Roslindale square right by Effie's where you can indulge in your awesome Greek food! I can't say much for the Greek cheese and spinach pies, as they were sold out when I came in around 6, so I'll take that as a good sign and have to come in earlier for lunch! I will definitely be back at Effie's- the atmosphere has a homey, Greek feel to it and the people working there are so friendly and nice! I'm glad my long search for an authentic Greek gyro is over!

Fabulous Greek Salads topped with grilled chicken and gyros. Fresh warm pita bread. They were so nice. This is the type of place that anchors a neighborhood. Cute park across the street to eat and enjoy.

Unbelievable!! We popped in and ordered a chicken gyro and gyro plate with fries. Came back in 7 minutes and it was pipping hot ready to go. I threw in an extra side order of pita and tzaziki. For $1 each you can't go wrong. Effie insisted on warming the pita up.... I couldn't say no. Just as I checked out I spotted baklava and thought why not further support a small business through eating all they had to offer. All in all it came out to $30 and by the time we got home to eat we devoured it all and were incredibly satisfied. This is a must try for all who are looking for something fulfilling !

I haven't even had my food yet but this place is awesome! A very clean family owned and operated take out place. Rozzie needed some new and different restaurants and I'm glad we have been lucky enough to get a family run Greek joint Edit The baklava is out of this world! I got the chicken souvlaki sandwich and it was delish! A little hard to eat the chicken was cut pretty large but still amazing. The tzatziki was so amazing, I want to buy some by the quart please :)

Omg! The gyro was perfect!!! I felt like I was in Greece, that's how delicious it was. It was fresh, the tzaziki had just the right amount of garlic, the onions were sliced thin, perfect amount of tomatoes... Generous with the meat and the few French fries inside!! . I ate the entire thing in less than five minutes! Can not wait to have another

The fries are AMAZING! Fresh, crispy and hot out the fryer! The chicken gyro was well seasoned, soft pita bread and creamy tzatziki sauce was fresh and delicious

The Gyros meal was amazing. The downside was the cashier correcting my pronunciation of Gyro, but that's not there fault ;) I will report back later on the Baklava cus I couldn't anymore after the huge portions.

I absolutely adore this place. The food is amazing and serving sizes are always generous. Best gyro this American has ever had. Filled with meat, delicious toppings, and french fries INSIDE the wrap. My vegetarian fiance adores the Horiatiki salad. It's a large serving with huge chunks of feta, fresh cucumber, tomatoes, and no space wasted on lettuce. The owner and employees are very kind and attentive. If you choose to eat in at one of their two small tables, they'll serve the food directly to you which is just a nice touch in a small takeout place. Whether takeout or eat in, the food always comes out quickly and quality never disappoints.

The pork gyro was really good and tender. Nicely seasoned, they carve it in front of you. Really sweet family business, and the wait for food wasn't too bad. The pitas they make from scratch I believe. Will go again

A small yet delicious Greek resto in downtown Roslindale. If driving, parking can be tricky but not too bad. The gyro was delicious. It was stuffed full if meat, vegetables and fries, but not too many. Their desserts are a big yes. Just shut up and get one. I also really enjoyed the spanikopita. Very flavorful and just delicious.

First time coming to this place for dinner with my family, and it did not disappoint! The food was delicious and the staff were friendly and welcoming. They even gave my daughter a toy from their desk display! Amazing quality of food; the rice pilaf was moist and fluffy, the meat was flavorful and juicy, and the homemade salad dressing is to die for! We will definitely be back again.

The only item I've ever ordered is the Greek salad because it was so good I want it every time I went back. Beautiful little hole in the wall.

Hands down, the best gyro I've ever had. I walked into the place after seeing its high reviews on yelp, but immediately began to second guess myself. It was about 11:40am and no one was in there. I saw the pork shawarma rotating on the side, and decided to get whatever had that on it. I got the gyro to go and walked off. I sat down in another restaurant down the road with my friend and open the styrofoam container and tinfoil wrap to reveal the gyro. The pita was unable to fully wrap around due to the massive amount of pork. After a few glorious bites of juicy, perfectly rotisseried pork I reached the topping (more like bottomings). The fries, onions, tomatoes, and glory sauce perfectly complimented the meat. I was overwhelmed by the flavor. Even the pita carried the perfectly soft texture that I experienced living in the Middle East. Overall, it was amazing. If you want the best gyro in the greater Boston area, this may be it.

I want to give a 5 recommendation to Effie's Kitchen. Once day I had a dayoff and I was just walking around Roslindale. I always walked by this place but went in maybe once to peep the menu. I actually got Greek Burger from there I got to say it was absolutely delicious . I was surprised and happy about how fresh and good quality the burger tasted. And the customer service was excellent. Definitely want to say when I am out and about I always pass by that place and will be definitely trying different foods there.

I'm a HUGE fan of this place. The place is very simple and is essentially a takeout spot. There are only 3 tables inside next to the window. I oder the chicken (half a dozen plump strips) greek salad ($6.50 + $2 for chicken) every time I go. It is layered with lettuce, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and LOTS of fresh feta, and it comes with a light vinaigrette-style dressing. I'm not a fan of dressings on my salad, only if the dressing is really good, which happens to be the case for Effie. All the vegetables are top quality and the pita bread is griddled, so it's crisp on top and warm. In fact, it's the best pita I've ever had). Their chicken entree is also amazing. Their rice is flavorful and both, the salad and the entree, are big portions. I always eat half and save the other half for the next day. I'm so happy when I know I'll have Effie's leftover. As soon as it started getting colder I'll try the famous Avgolemono (the classic Greek soup of broth, eggs, lemon juice, and rice. Effie's Kitchen doesn't have a website, so it's sort of a hidden gem. But if you happen to be in Rozzie square do yourself a favor and try Effie's food. It's a must! :)

I regret not trying this place sooner because it's close to my house and I usually have to drive far to get decent food. Went there for the first time and had a pork gyro & chicken souvlaki plate. The plate was $13.50 and came with rice pilaf, a greek salad, pita bread & 2 chicken kabobs. Pita was grilled and absolutely delicious. Kabobs were smaller than most places but tasted good. Greek salad & dressing were good and I was impressed at the freshness because most places I go to give me wilted lettuce or dried up cukes/onions. The rice pilaf was the only thing I was not a fan of. It tasted like the Middle East one they sell at grocery store..under seasoned. The gyro I thought was really good..overflowed with pork (a little greasy but good) tomatoes, onions, tzatziki & fries (normally I hate fries in my gyro but these were good.) Overall, I liked the food and will be returning..probably to try a chicken souvlaki gyro. The prices are high in my opinion especially for the dinner plate. I considered trying a baklava but it was $3.75+ tax for a very small piece. Their menu is small but has most Greek staples. Service here was not particularly welcoming..it was obvious it was our first time there but the lady was short with us and only took our order. We were the only 2 people in there and not a word was spoken the whole 20 minutes which I find unusual for mom & pops places. Maybe next time..

Great authentic Greek food. Something most towns are lacking Effie's is there to fill the void. Family owned and run. You can't go wrong eating here

They have great gyros here, nice and hot and fresh! The woman who rang me up was also nice, which is always a plus. :)

I don't like leaving bad reviews for Mom and pop shops but this place was utterly underwhelming. The much hyped gyro meat literally tasted like nothing - no seasoning at all. The only saving grace was the homemade tzatziki sauce but since there wasn't enough on the gyro to give it flavor had to shell out extra $1 for side of it. Plus they raised the price of their gyros to $8.50 so for $9.50 definitely not worth it even though I like supporting small businesses. Hoping it was an off day since everyone else seems to love this place...

The best Greek food I have ever had. My parents came to visit from out of town six months ago and we took them here. They still talk about how good it was.

I came here with my mom for the first time. I got her the gyro and I got my self a suvlaki. I ended I eating her gyro because I fell in love with it! The marinated meat was PERFECT. The blend of the meat, tzatziki, tomato, fries and red onions in a soft warm pita was the best gyro I've had in the US. I also have some of the suvlaki and the meat was amazing as well but the gyro won me over. The woman that owns this place is cute and greets you in Greek! It doesn't have too much space to sit down, like a restaurant but I don't care! I am going to tell every one about this place!!

I'm a huge fan of Greek food and quite discerning, if I do say so myself! Today was my first visit to this bright, crisply appointed new place. I ordered the egg lemon (avgolemono) soup which is, for me, the yard stick for Greek restaurants. The broth is rich and redolent of real chicken stock; the tartness of the lemon is just right. There are a few little morsels of carrot which add color and sweetness. The chicken is in generous shreds and in just the right amount. I can't wait to have a full lunch and dinner here. So happy to welcome this great new eatery to #Rozzie Village! P.S. Yelp's description states "Greek, Mexican" which is inaccurate. There used to be a Mexican restaurant at this location, perhaps the source of the error.

Here's one a couple of doors down from Diane's Bakery in Roslindale Square . Effie's Kitchen, Its Greek owned and operated and worth the trip. Not really a sit down joint , it only has 3 tables. The first thing you'll notice about the place is the elephant leg of thinly sliced stacked marinated pork spinning on a rotisserie sweating succulent juices that continually baste the mound left behind after they slice off morsels. It's tender in the middle crispy on the outside perfection personified. You can get that any number of ways. I got it on the Gyro pronounced " yee- ro ". They warm up a PITA on the griddle after painting the sides with olive oil so it will get nice and crispy. Then they slather the tzatsiki sauce which is Greek yogurt cucumbers onion and lemon on the PITA then they throw a couple of sliced red onions with a half dozen or so French fries. A shovel full of pork , a half wrap and blah-dow.... In under a minute it pulled a Kaiser soze and was gone. Thanks Effie's, I now have post pardem gyro depression. I almost forgot , the baklava was homemade and finger licking contentment in triangular form. I had a food baby bulge from the portion and it only cost 7.50.