Effie Tavern - Lewiston

I tried a simple Effie 1/2 lbs and it was anything but simple. The massive size, the bun, down to a very light horse radish I believe? That plus some curly fries and a fry sauce only ran me $10. The bun is very airy/fluffy, with an incredible taste with a butter taste to it. All the toppings were fresh and delicious, and as stated previously, there's a little flair to it with a very mild horse radish sauce. Finally the patty, while not out of this world, it has that local cooked taste, like a fair burger or a Hudson's patty but nestled in an incredible sandwich. Curly fries were pretty damn good too. Just one young fella back in the kitchen who was killing it. Don't know if he's the only cook but he's a damn good one. Environment is a little retro, I'd say mid 80s NW. All in all, absolutely loved it, that classic hole in the wall burger shop that will probably be haunting my dreams when I'm hungry for burgers. Please give them your business.

I walked in off the street not knowing how fun a place this is. Victoria was a fun server and the burger was great. Be sure to only get a half unless you are real hungry or sharing. Will definitely visit here again if I am in town.

Effies is Effen fantastic My dad and I ate there and we had a half of burger between us...it was enough to fill us for the drive back to Spokane The waitres and cook are wonderful folks Will visit again ??

It hard to post a bad review on a place you have fond memories of growing up around and enjoying the original owner foods. I get to the point that the interior is outdated and worn out, no handicap access really but that seen to a problem around here so that not the point. The food was over cooked and lack flavor the drinks need help as well. But when you walk into effie you not the poor building need some care and cleaning. Don't get me wrong I will always love effie but it a shadow what it could be and what it was with some time and love put back into this place. I recommend the new owners to take a step back and look at the place and remember why they wanted to run the place. And don't let be forgotten like other places in valley had been.

I wanted to like it. Honestly. But I was just left with meh. How was the burger? Meh. How was the atmosphere? Ugh. A lot of people love Effie's, you get absolutely huge burgers at a reasonable price. I can overlook restaurants that look like they're stuck in the 70s if the food is good. Not meh. At least my wife liked the burger. In conclusion, will we be back? I just don't see it happening.