Want a honkin' sized burger-photo that will give you the best Facebook status update ever??? Then Effie's is it. The place itself is unassuming, older and comfy, so atmosphere snobs should just stay away or plan on not complaining - just deal with it. (think of it as a 1950's diner-time-capsule) Besides huge burgers that measure easily 10-12" in diameter - they taste pretty darn good, too. Not the best burger in the world, but respectably good - they exceeded my expectations. Cooked fresh, and craftid with artison love (we sat at the bar and enjoyed watching the grill cook do his thing) its clear there's a lot of pride put into each and every burger. You can also order 1/2 burgers for those that still want a huge meal, but not the full experience. Burgers can be ordered with single or double patties (warning, am guessing each burger pattie has a good 1-2 poundsof beef in it) - buns tasted great, too - perfectly toasted and fresh. Effies is packed with local villagers, many who seemed to know the waitstaff well - clearly frequent loyalists. Effies offer onion rings, fries, and the hard to find fried gizzards (love those things!!!). Good luck - plan to go in hungry, you'll definatley come out full. read more

Took my boys here as a surprise. They ordered the burger with ham, onion rings, cheese and bbq sauce. It was of course HUGE. It had a perfect mix of sweet relish and dill pickles. They cut the burger in 1/4 and could only eat a 1/4 each. Erroneously we ordered a medium seasoned fry and onion rings. They were delicious, but too much food with the burger. read more

Large portion Mom and Pop kind of place. I had the double. Fluffy face sized buns, 2 lbs of local ground beef, and piled high with fresh veggies. We went in on a Thursday evening, and there was one waitress running around. Their menu can fit on the back of a post-it note, so the decision making process didn't take too long. This place is a dive with friendly people and a large flat top. The only sad part about this place was that there was no Effie Tavern Challenge like you see on the TV shows. I killed a 2 pounder, super seasoned fries (Next time I'm up here, it's tots for me), Mountain Dew, a beer, and 2 glasses of water. read more

Effie Tavern - Got to cut it up into fourths to fit. - Burgers Near Me - Lewiston, Idaho

The Effie's burger and fries are what they are known for. Sometimes their fries are great, other times they're cool for too long. The dine in service here is terrible though. Carry out is "hit and miss". Still better than dining in though. read more

Great and huge burgers. They also have cold beer, jukebox, dart board, and pool table

I thought that I had an understanding about what a perfect burger was until this afternoon. As my parents were visiting today, we went to Effie's to try something new. I was deterred at first by the humble appearance of the place from the street and that was a mistake. We were greeted as we entered by a friendly voice and an invitation to sit where we wanted. We sat at a booth and the server brought us menus. I was pleased to note that there were more than burgers and my dad and I decided to split a half order of chicken gizzards. We then ordered our burgers. Dad ordered the cheeseburger, Mom chose the Hot Effie, and I opted for the New Effie. I cannot express in a strong enough sense that, unless you are ravenously hungry, a half burger is plenty! The regular burgers measure 8 inches in diameter and weigh in at 1 pound. The burgers all come with the standard toppings: lettuce, tomato, pickle, and mayonaise. The Hot Effie comes with jalapeños, bacon, and pepper jack cheese. The New Effie has ham, grilled onions, and grilled mushrooms. I added pepper jack cheese as well. Dad chose American cheese for his cheeseburger. We also ordered a medium basket of tater tots to share. Dad and I also ordered iced tea to drink. The drinks came first and I was so happy with the iced tea. They brew it fresh every day and served it au natural and it is perfect! They are generous with refills as well. The gizzards were perfectly cooked. Too often gizzards are overcooked and become chewy and inedible. These were just right with just the right amount of breading. The only drawback was that there was no hot mustard available for dipping but the honey mustard was a suitable substitute. The burgers came and we were all happy that we had ordered half burgers. The burgers were cooked beautifully; juicy and well-seasoned. The toppings were fresh and the hot toppings were nicely done. What impressed me, though, was the bun! They are made locally at Rosauers and were light and tasty while supporting the weight and thickness of the burger. The tots were nicely fried and just right in crispness. A medium size order was plenty for three middle-aged adults or a perfect half order for a teenager. In all, I recommend Effie Tavern to anyone looking for a great burger and friendly atmosphere. I'll be back but only when I am hungry again in two months. read more

The food is so amazing, great place to eat for a party. They have one pound burgers hey have about everything you would want on a burger. They're gizzards are amazing. They have a jukebox for all the music you want and they have a place to play pool and darts. This place is amazing. The servers check on you from time to time. Anyway you should go to Effies Tavern would reccomend read more

Food is good as are prices. Burgers are huge. Staff are pleasent and easy to get along with. Love stopping in for my 34 downs. Only draw back is parking. Not sure if the lot across from Effies is where you park or not street parking is available and limited. Onion rings are the best I have had in years thank you! read more

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I was passing thru Lewiston Idaho and remember my previous stop at Effie Tavern some 5 years before. I had my mom and sisters along with my wife and I told them be prepared for the biggest and most delicious hamburgers around. The portions of fries is also huge. Nothing done small here at Effies tavern and the service is great. I understand Effies changed owners but the food is incredible and the size is worth trying once, or maybe twice, or three times. Ha! read more

Today I stopped by Effie's to have a beer. I have been customer for years and always had nothing but good experiences. There was a couple who did not complain about their order until they came to pay. They were incredibly rude to the waitress, who tried her best to correct the problem. What is wrong with people? If you do not let someone know you need to have a problem corrected, how can you expect them to be able to provide good service? These people obviously did not want a resolution, they just wanted to bitch! Long story short. If you don't like your food, send it back when it can be fixed. I love Effie's and have never been disappointed in their customer service. read more

It's a cute little place; very clean and well kept. I felt bad for the waitress though as she was the only one and had to take care of all of the tables by herself. Still she passed by our table multiple times and never once checked with us on how our food was or if we needed more drinks (which we did). I got a half burger which was sufficient enough since their burgers are humongous! Burger was pretty good; a little burned but I didn't mind. The service just needs help is all in checking on their tables. All in all it was an okay place. read more

I told my wife i was going to get her the biggest cheeseburger she had ever seen. So i took her here. When i mean big think a burger 6 inches tall and the size of a frisbee. No I'm not joking. And its not just big... its good. The service is gruff barmaid style. The fries are just ok but the mushrooms are out of this world. Come with a friend and share. read more

Huge burgers, that are surprisingly delicious! Old, worn dive, like a favorite pair of jeans.

The burgers are HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE and delicious. One of the things I wish I did before I tried out this place was to fast. It's definitely a meal that will take a couple of days for you to finish. Not only are the burgers amazing, their fries and tater tots were also very nice and crispy. As an occasionally meat-lusting vegetarian, I had to give in to the reasonably priced and sinfully delicious, humongous monster burger. It was worth the guilt. In terms of the atmosphere and service, this place has a local small town divey vibe that I enjoyed. The staff were super friendly and attentive to our needs. I would definitely go ahead next year once I have forgotten about my guilt ;) read more

I love this place. I make it a point to visit at least once a year (I'm 330 miles away). The food is great, the service is good. My favorite is the single burger and the tator tots. read more

Effie Tavern - Burgers Near Me - Lewiston, Idaho

Burgers are delicious! Went twice in one week! Fresh ingredients too. Different varieties of fries!

Great service in this tiny place. I decided to eat here for the experience (saw pictures on Yelp), and the burgers are great! Of course I ordered the big hamburger (1 lbs patty) because who wouldn't!?! Seemed like everyone was sharing the giant burger, but I was all by my lonesome, so I gave my leftovers to some teens walking by. Tater gems were great! Effie Cheeseburger was tremendous! And the service was amazing! I would go back next time I'm in Lewiston! read more

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BEST EFFING BURGER EVER!!! Split the burger three ways with guys from work. It was the best three way ever!!! Get the new EFFING burger. 1 lb 12" burger With Rick Reel and Josh Cantlin #ECS # McLovin read more

No B.S. here. Simple, big, delicious burgers, fries, onion rings (to die for)! Prices are very fair if you can appreciate great quality food. We rarely "go out" for burgers, and when we dine out, I appreciate food I can't make at home...and I'm a good cook. Compared to Effie's, everything just seems like fast food. You can get fancier burgers at some local places, but this is the most incredible, purist burger around. I did boycott them when they had the genius plan to get rid of fry sauce (stupid, stupid), but they learned their lesson and brought it back. read more

One of the best burgers I've ever had! The large basket of fries was huge, and the service was spot on. I'll be back!

A true dive bar with a burger that it deserves respect make sure you stop in here and have an Effie burger.

If you're just in the mood for a great burger and fries, no frills, then this iconic spot in Lewiston is the place to go. Nothing fancy just good food. read more

Excellent we had the NEW Effie burger. The server is amazing and and the atmosphere very friendly read more

Effie Tavern - Our server is extremely nice. Look at how classy she made my coffee and creamer. Burger is is excellent and the fries are hot and fresh! - Burgers Near Me - Lewiston, Idaho

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Wow! Talk about a big hamburger!! Omg I have never seen one of such gigantic proportion. I had 4 meals from one burger and I am not even kidding. And it was delicious. Food service is great too. Highly recommended!! read more

The best hamburgers I have ever had and they don't skimp on portion size. We will absolutely go back.

If all you want is a large burger, then sure this may be an ok place to visit. Just know there is nothing spectacular about the food. Burger is simple and not seasoned. However this is not the reason for the low star rating. The customer service is awful. Expect to spend a very long time here. Especially if you are in a group. Don't expect to be greeted with a smiling or even remotely happy server. The elderly gal who waited on my small group of area managers was not pleasant. I could go on and on about her rude manner .... read more

Yah, so what that the decor is '70s dive and half the ads on the wall are about Coors. Their hamburger is as big as your face! Great value, awesome hamburgers and very nice staff. Total thumbs up. read more

This is the Only "big food" place I have ever eaten were the food is as good as it is big. I may have been drawn in because the size of the burgers is novel but the quality and taste of the burgers is why I always go back. Great food, great service and a quaint atmosphere. read more

Described by others as a "Dive", but in a good way. That's how I'd describe it as well. Not the most desirable part of Lewiston, and parking is only available along the sidewalk. We parked in the Fastenal parking lot across the street as it was a weekend and their parking lot was empty. Upon entering this tavern, you'll most likely find the relatively small establishment brimming with patrons. Old tables, old chairs, and a bar that seats 6. Our group was 8 people so we ended up seated in the billiards section and splitting up. You walk right past the grill where the burgers are being prepared. Once seeing the colossal beef patties you'll quickly decide to split a burger with your friends. We split on 3 ways and it was plenty. The prices are extremely reasonable. Draft beer is $2. Soft drinks (available in cans only) are $1. Best part was, the burger was absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly. A great experience for all and we'll be back. Vivian, our server was a sweetheart. The chef was camera shy and standoffish. Who cares! Food was great. read more

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Always a pleasant place to eat food is good and service is prompt And the Effie burger is famous for miles around

I just moved to the valley and my buddy was raving about this place. I am a foodie, so I was super stoked to try this place that sounded like it was straight off the food channel on one of those hole-in-the-wall shows. When I walked in, I was immediately stoked by the old-school decorations and furniture and honkey-tonk tunes. Skip to the food... This burger is enormous. It is legendary. I figured it would be a fun novelty, but its only $10 for a massive burger that 4 people can split. That's simple economics. The thing is... this BURGER IS THE BOMB!!! Cheap, fun, delicious, friendly service, not crowded... #WINNING! Go here. read more

the place is so much greater than it appears at first glance. It is an amazing little dive with not only a big burger, but a Delicious burger. To many places try to be big for the sake of being big and sacrifice flavor but at Effies it is perfect. I usually get a double with both cheeses, and take 1/4th or 1/2 home for later read more

I had heard they have great burger but didn't realize it would be the best burger I have ever had. It is huge too! Ordered Tater tots and they were crispy and awesome. I can't wait to come back. I'm going to try the onion rings. read more

HUGE burgers that are as good as they are HUGE... I like the chicken sandwhich (equally huge, just order a half. The chicken gizzards are a treat. read more

Well, my husband & I were very excited to try this place for what we had heard were great burgers: we're always looking for our next diner, drive-in, or dive when we travel. Unfortunately, we were sorely disappointed here. Not only were the novelty, giant size burgers not very flavorful, but the giant size bad attitude of our server was a huge turn off! I think her scowling and impatience was supposed to be part of the dive experience, but she just took it too far. As well, we had to wait about 40 minutes for those big, run of the mill burgers. read more

Awesome old school burger joint. Very friendly staff and the largest burger in the world!! Jk that is not true but the burgers are the size of a dinner plate. Usually get a double cheeseburger and split it with someone. Fire. Don't come here super often but need to make it a regular thing when I'm in town (live in SF now). That is if my health is permitting because these burgers taste really really really good and that can mean only one thing.... they aren't healthy. Recommend for anyone looking for a fun low key lunch or dinner. read more

Large portions of mediocre food. Poor service. Building is a run down hole in the wall. Exceptionally poor beer selection. Lucky for them, not much competition nearby. read more

Huge burger from a cozy, diner/bar near historic downtown Lewiston. We went here many years ago for dinner right before Hot August Nights started up. Great local hang out to relax in with no fuss food and beer! read more

Absolutely terrible customer service. Eaten here twice and will never go back. Older woman who "served" us made us wait 20 minutes to take our orders, 20 to serve, and 20 to try and get a check. Got frustrated when we asked her to keep our party checks seperate (there are 2 of us), then couldn't do basic math to divide the bill up (Kids, stay in school and pay attention so you don't have to work a crap job like this). Told me to "just sit down and wait" when I approached her to get our check after 20 minutes of waiting. Want a big burger? Make one yourself, save yourself some crap customer service from a woman who clearly doesn't like her job. read more

Small family owned place with friendly staff. Nothing too fancy. Just freshly made GIANT hamburgers.