Effies of Perth in Perth & Kinross

Very quaint. Loved the decor. Silver teapots, china cups and fabulous food. What’s not to like. The staff were lovely and very accommodating. I wouldn’t hesitate to return. Recommended. 👍

Lovely independent cafe. Lovely atmosphere and surroundings. Gorgeous home cooked food and baking. Staff were very attentive.

So we go about 4 times a year as we love it so much. Gorgeous china tea cups & saucers with a wonderful shiny teapot. Amazing soups, sandwiches, pies & much more. It’s like going back in time to your nanna’s. Wonderful friendly staff too

This may be an old-fashioned tea shop, with silver-plated teapots and old Victorian type crockery, but the service and the food are excellent. Well worth a visit. The cullen skink is strongly recommended!

Great breakfast! 👍 Really enjoyed this wee unusual place! Totally unique which really sets it apart from the norm in Perth! We were welcomed with a smile as soon as we walked through the door and the place was spotless! I wouldn't usually order a full breakfast when eating out however I'm so glad I did! The food was amazing and all locally sourced. We all ordered the cooked breakfast and our plates were clear! Teapot was massive! They also had a great selection of cakes that I spotted when we came in but I was way to full after the breakfast to even think about ordering one! Will 100% be back and looking forward go trying their lunch menu. 10/10!

Came for tea time with my family, and had felt so well taken care of. We were seated immediately and served quickly as well. They went above and beyond to make sure my toddler and baby were comfortable, our server Carli offered her strawberries and cold water for my toddlers tea to help cool it down. She was so sweet and attentive. Would highly recommend paying a visit, not to mention the decor is adorable!!

Upmarket but nicely old style silver ware quaint cafe with fine china crockery. Great food, friendly staff and outstanding carrot cake. Exceptional service and the cafe has an interesting history. Recommendable for visitors to the Perth area.

Took my mum today for afternoon tea. Food and atmosphere is fantastic I cannot rate this wee place high enough. If you are ever in Perth, Scotland and fancy a cuppa and cake, this is the place for you. I love it.

I've been a few visits to Effies, but this was the first with my Grandson River. All staff were amazing front and back of house. Always great to the fabulous hard working Amy in the kitchen ♥️ I will always be back

This was our first visit to Effies and it wont be our last. Staff were amazing and coped really well as the cafe was extremely busy. The food was delicious. My friend had the soup ( Lentil & Bacon) which she said was superb. I had a cheese and colslaw sandwich which was delicious.

What a lovely place! We visited for breakfast and both the full Scottish breakfast and salmon with scrambled eggs were exceptional. Decor and atmosphere are first class, would highly recommend a visit!

Easily the highlight of our week in Perth. George, Edna and the whole team were so wonderful. Cullen skink was delicious and the carrot cake more than lives up the hype - Best we’d ever had! Came back a third time for a wonderful breakfast too. Thanks so much!

We visited to experience an old fashioned tea room and have afternoon tea. Positives: Food was nice, all homemade. We had coffees and hot chocolates which were good. The staff were lovely and very pleasant. The tea room decor itself is very original and dedicated to the history of Perth. The crockery and cutlery is fancy and traditional. Negatives: Menu is slightly different than it is online, with a price increase of £1 per person and is cash only. We were located opposite the counter with people walking past every time someone came in with no space. On left hand table was a regular watching us constantly and on the right there was staff eating. This would not of been an issue if it was busy but there was lots of other tables with privacy. One last thing the jam seemed cheap and cream was not clotted for the price of an afternoon tea.

Such a unique place. Excellent Scottish touches to the Cafe. Well work a visit and food is great...and you can have a lovely glass of wine to complement your meal.

Very tasty afternoon tea and lovely friendly staff. No rush to leave the table which was great as we were old friends having a catchup. Highly recommended.

Had afternoon tea here today 20/1/2024 absolutely amazing, staff were lovely and friendly, food was superb. Although we had booked for afternoon tea we discovered they served Cullen Skink so we ordered a bowl each amd it was THE best Cullen Skink i have ever had. The afternoon tea itself was brilliant, lovely sandwiches, lovely scone jam and clotted cream and a beautifully moist slice of Victoria Sponge to finish off. Would highly recommend to anyone

Booked for lunch to treat a friend and we felt proper spoilt! Lovely attentive staff .Great value tasty food in a lovely retro setting . Love a proper teapot n China cup .We had steak pie and chicken goujons which my friend said were delicious and obviously home made .Steak pie was awfy good (and I've sampled a few) Cake n a scone to follow just to test them you understand 😉 We will be back to sample an afternoon tea soon .Thank you Effies

Effie’s is a an absolute gem of a place which never fails to impress. The staff are welcoming and knowledgeable, and a great range of super-tasty wholesome food awaits, including the best Cullen skink I have had anywhere - every time! The decor is magnificent, displaying scenes of Perth down the years and the opulent silverware service is an added delight. I cannot recommend Effie’s highly enough.

Effie’s tearoom is quirky and really lovely! The service was friendly and welcoming and they managed to fit us in despite being well booked up. The food was delicious…we recommend the Cullen skink and the mince and tatties. Thank you all.

Lovely afternoon tea served by wonderful staff. Blueberry scone was delicious as were the sandwiches and carrot cake. Highly recommend.

Love love this little restaurant. Friendly staff. Breakfast was delicious. Can’t wait to visit again.

This is a lovely traditional tearoom with fine china, silverware and beautiful paintings and an old rocking horse in the window. It is like stepping back in time and makes for a very pleasant dining experience. The staff are pleasant and the service is very good. The cullen skink soup was delicious. It is well worth a visit.

We had a lovely lunch here - English Tea. Smiling and helpful staff, great food and plenty. Very nice oldfashioned surroundings with proper china, silver and cutlery. Can highly recommend it.

A charming place, it feels a little bit like you have stepped back in time when you walk through the door. With old paintings on the wall doilies on the silver sugar pots and old ceramics around. I can honestly say one of the best breakfast experiences I have had. Excellent friendly attentive service. A perfectly cooked Scottish breakfast (really good black pudding) all with the relaxing background of gentle classical music. If you are looking for breakfast in Perth you would be foolish not to give this place a try.

Never tried breakfast before, and it was definitely worth trying. The cutlery crockery, and China added to the unique ambience in staff are friendly and helpful. Food is fresh and sourced as possible. Nicely presented. Definitely worth a visit if you are in Perth— It...

Absolutely wonderful, perfect decor & table settings and all our food was really delicious & homemade. Can’t wait to go back.

The decor of the place was great, with lovely vintage tableware that felt 'authentic'. However, having the promise of Grandma's food, was a bit of a disappointment. The mushroom soup was good and felt homemade, but my half-sandwich was fully made with industrial ingredients. The...

Superb wee place! Always good service, fast and friendly, can't ask for more. I'm not much of a tea drinker (so maybe not the best reviewer here...) but they do a good coffee, and the soup and sandwiches are great! I've attached a picture of...

Absolutely fantastic! Cant wait to visit again! Popped in for breakfast before ladies day at Perth Races and didnt regret it! Everything was absolutely lovely and the staff very welcoming.

Loved everything the owner, staff, atmosphere and food. Effies felt like home. Don’t miss out on there beef sausage roll’s.

From the minute I went into effies I felt as if I was going back in time when I was a child The beautiful decoration,the lovely settings ,the pictures and the china plates flowery mugs and beautifuly clean silver tea set When you come to...

Gem of a place! Atmosphere is quiet and gentle. Fantastic decor and great food served on beautiful china dishes. Superb service from the young waitresses. Cannot wait to go back here. Highly recommended 👌

Popped into Effies with my wife for Lunch at the end of a 2 day visit to Perth. Didn’t think it would be for me but we both loved, loved, loved this Tea Room/Cafe. Everything about this gem is excellent, the atmosphere, decor, soft music,...

We often have lunch or just coffee and scone/cake, never been disappointed yet. Wonderful charming real old fashioned tea room with beautiful china, takes you back in time. Staff are all very polite and efficient. The owners too. We love everything about it but the...

Traditional tea room , sliver service, food is always delicious, staff very welcoming If you’re having a visit to Perth don’t miss out You will not be disappointed

First visit to this cracking wee tearoom and won’t be the last. Cullen skink which is often done badly was absolutely delicious. Fresh sandwiches and lovely cakes with efficient and friendly service at reasonable prices. Superb

First time at Effie's and it didn't disappoint. Lovely quirky restaurant and delicious food. The omelette were great and the scones were the lightest we've ever had. We'll be back.

Dropped in for an early evening meal. Wonderful traditional decor, efficient services and lovely, fresh food. My wife discovered the delights of Cullen skink soup (she is Chinese) and the oxtail soup was a delight. Heart warming mains and a friendly service and the pot...

We visited Effies, last Saturday, the fab reviews were bang on. The two gents in our party were going to the rugby, and they managed to squeeze us in they were extremely busy , and no wonder, the place is perfect, great food, atmosphere and...

Great Eaterie in heart of Perth, never miss it when visiting, lovely fresh cooked food with great variety of soups to keep us warm in winter days. Good ambience and quirky decor and friendly and attentive staff. Luv it!!!

Took my granddaughter for delicious Victoria sponge and tea in a silver teapot. After seeing the macaroni, we ordered that as well. The macaroni with melted cheese on top was delicious, served with tasty home made chips and salad. The staff were so friendly and...

Although pleasant and quaint atmosphere, was overall quite average experience! After reading lots of great reviews about the fantastic carrot cake - was sorely disappointed. Tasted slightly 'synthetic' and certainly not the best I'd ever tasted - in fact far from it. Mushroom soup was...

Went along for breakfast after staying in Perth overnight . Lovely cafe with a good filled roll and excellent service . Would definitely recommend . Thanks to all .

What a welcome at a busy time, helped quickly to get a table for the six of us. Great service and very personable- you felt welcome in their restaurant. Food was great- 6 clean plates and everyone was happy with their food. Great menu with...

Five start welcome, five star service from everyone serving. Fantastic coffee, cakes and meals. Scones to die for. An absolute pleasure to visit. A must visit when in Perth.

Have visited Effies on a few occasions & have always been made very welcome. The menu is varied to suit all ages & wallets. Would reccomend.

Arrived before opening but invited in and served tea and then a very generous breakfast. Great hosts and offered extra tea and toast. Very friendly staff and lovely old style decor. Well worth a visit.

Lovely wee find. Beautiful antique silverware and good quality homemade food! Cullen skink was delicious. The owner had an obvious passion for classic tableware and good service

My wife and I walked in and were greeted straight away. We sat down and the service was excellent. We throughly enjoyed the food and would happily go again when in Perth. Highly recommend.

We visited for our lunch, really nice atmosphere and staff, the food was exceptionally nice, we had the salmon and cream cheese sandwich, lentil soup, chicken & ham pie and veg all of it was really tasty. We would recommend this cafe experience to anyone,...

First time I’ve tried Effies and I will certainly be back. Lovely welcome, I liked the plush setting in an era where clinical minimalist is all the rage. Breakfast menu was interesting and varied. I went for Eggs Benedict which was superb and pot of...

Victorian layout with period pictures, china and a nice touch with old postcards and pictures of Perth over the last century under the glass table top Locally sourced produce with a selection of daily specials that you can tell is freshly made served with prompt...

My friends and I had such a great time at Effie’s. The afternoon tea was a gem, especially the carrot cake. The staff is incredibly nice. Must do when you are in Perth.

Had a lovely late lunch with friends from Belfast today. Food was excellent and staff were so polite and helpful. Will definately be back

Three of us had an excellent lunch here. Very good selection of hot dishes, homemade soup or freshly made sandwiches. Friendly and courteous service. Couldn't fault it.

I love a good tearoom, and this one was absolutely top tier. How is it their food is so tasty? I had the cullen skink with sandwich and crisps, while my friend had the oxtail soup. We later shared the famous carrot cake, as well...

We intended to stop here on our drive from Edinburgh but missed the exit. We turned around and went back and it was a wonderful experience from the time we walked in the door. George, Effie’s son, and the rest of the family and crew...

I adore this place! It’s a traditional tea room with real china and beautiful table accessories . The food is delicious and reasonably priced with attentive friendly professional staff never too busy to stop and blether. Nothing is too much trouble and they will cater...

I can not praise this place enough! There was a couple of options that I really wanted to try, but went with the mince and tatties, a dubious choice because nothing compares to my grannies and I was worried I was setting myself up for...

We happened upon this unpretentious “traditional tea room” by accident as we browsed around the uninspiring centre of Perth…….and it quite made our day!! A warm welcome and tea from antique silver teapots restored our spirits as we set off to visit the Black Watch...

We were in Scotland for a family get together and found this place on Trip Advisor so took the chance of just dropping in. We were not disappointed! Myself and my brother both had the mince and tatties, my husband had the lasagne, my son...

Effie’s Tea Room is a Scottish teahouse located in the centre of unimpressive Perth. It is popular with locals, by-passers and the few tourists that visit Perth. Effie’s offers breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. Service is efficient and very friendly. Visiting Pert we were surprised...

We went to Effies for brunch as a big group. The cafe were extremely accommodating. Service was lovely and food was great. Fair value for money.

The staff have wonderful personalities with attitudes that are positively infectious. Loved it! If you are near Perth you have to stop for a meal. The restaurant is whimsical with a quaint flare for the old times.

I can't remember the last time I had such tasty sandwiches; beautiful fresh granary loaf, very full luscious filling and served with a smile. Even though we were clearly the only non- locals and hadn't booked. A real jewel on the High st

Dropped in 10.00 for breakfast ,staff were friendly and helpful ,we took the Dutch eggs and the Eggs Victoria with a large pot of tea absolutely superb . The portions are generous and tasty . By the time we left the place was filling up...

Good just lovely as usual…. Beautiful , home made, lovely staff and great service.. my family love visiting Owner always welcoming

Have the best carrot cake in Perth it’s amazing all the cakes and food are amazing with the carrot cake all the best in Perth I really recommend it xxx

Visited for one of our great pleasures, afternoon tea. We were not disappointed, a real afternoon tea but unlike many others not an overwhelming amount of food. Fresh sandwiches, home scones and cake. Tea served in the proper way, three tier plate, silver tea pot...

Effie's tea room and restaurant offers an elegant step back in time, with beautiful decor, crockery, and careful attention to detail. The food is of the highest standard and mouth wateringly delicious. I ordered a full breakfast and my host was more than happy to...

We travel from Burntisland to eat here. Chicken soup is absolutely my favourite. They obviously use the finest ingredients for the selection of meals, soups and sandwiches. Cakes and desserts lovely too, and tea served in an old fashioned pot. Staff very friendly as is...

Lovely cups of coffee - however scone and Victoria sponge were disappointing - very surprised that staff were not wearing masks as it is a legal requirement in cafes when serving customers, especially the elderly.

Great experience from the start Very welcoming and efficient staff Lovely atmosphere with lots of old photographs and "nick nacks" Breakfast choices were very good I had their specialty Dutch Eggs which were excellent Our first visit but will definitely return

Just simply outstanding. Wonderful welcome. Great service. Marvellous food. If you are in Perth it is a must go. Great value for money as well

Back in the Game at Effie's, it's been a long wait.  Not a lot to say except that this fine place to eat big or small is a find and a half. Go there. You will love its novel experience. Staff: A1.. Food:  A1.. Ambience:...

This great little tea room was absolutely first class. We stopped in for a late lunch and from the second we entered we were glad we did. It has an old fashioned feel to it and has lots of photos and postcards of old Perth...

Strolling through Perth, looking for somewhere, other than the usual, for coffee and a bite to eat and came across this beautiful little gem. Service and food was excellent and the ambiance very pleasant. Prices not bad either and no riff-raff. Highly recommended.

We had planned a day out in Perth to celebrate my friend's 50th birthday, and other reviews told us that Effie's was the place to try for an afternoon tea. We were NOT disappointed! Although we turned up without a reservation, we were accommodated without...

We were down in Blairgowrie at Altamount Manor for a family weekend for my 50th birthday. Effie’s provided the most amazing afternoon tea and barbecue Her and her staff were very attentive and the food was absolutely delicious. We can’t praise them enough! X

We found this beautiful place and was greeted by Edna and her husband John, the place was beautiful and the food was amazing homemade soups, lunches and cakes, and felt so welcome by all their staff and wonderful chef too, would recommend it to visit...

Visited for afternoon tea and what a lovely experience ! Like being in a time warp such a cute atmosphere. The staff were all super friendly. The carrot cake is to die for!

On visiting Perth we popped into Effies for something to eat, it was a nice old fashioned looking establishment. We ordered our food then realised that apart from one member of staff all others were not wearing masks, we would not have stayed if we...

Thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Effies. When we arrived we were a bit early for lunch so enjoyed a lovely coffee before ordering the soup and sandwich meal. Excellent value for money and it was delicious. Would highly recommend and I will return.

Met friends here for a long overdue catch up and will definitely be back. Service was quick, friendly and efficient, food was lovely homemade and tasty, I had steak pie, then sticky toffee pudding. The quirkiness of the old fashion style tearoom just added to...

Quirky but without any trace of hipster. An absolute joy. We were served by Kylie who was a star, very attentive and helpful. The food was rib-sticking goodness after a bit of a ‘heavy night’ before. Top notch!

Disappointed that none of the staff were wearing facemasks. I had placed my order before realising otherwise I would have left

My daughter booked Effies for lunch . The food was superb with great service. It was like sitting in an antique shop with loads of nick backs about the place. Very relaxed atmosphere and great value. My steak pie was filled with succulent tender chunks...

Family run restaurant with Lovely food and lovely people! Food was fresh and staff (especially George) were very willing to help- even giving us tips on planning the rest of our holiday.

Our family of 5 enjoyed a great breakfast at Effies. Such a sweet place, full of history and a lovely host. Good menu to choose from and could not fault in anyway. Fully recommend.

Good menu options and great value for money! Staff are very attentive and friendly. Great place for lunch or afternoon tea. Only downside was not being able to pay with card - cash only payments.

Fabulous- great fresh food, lovely ambience and friendly staff. I organised a surprise 75th afternoon tea for my mum by email with George and they made it the most wonderful afternoon. Great value for money as delicious freshly made sandwiches, best scones we have had...

We stopped off here on our way to Inverness. It is a must, such an interesting little place with tonnes of character, lots of local people and a lovely menu. It was busy and we were lucky that a table was available when we arrived...

First time visit to the wonderful little cafe for a spot of breakfast. First impressions when you walk through the door was like a step back in time into yer granny's house , decor was of an antique style and a slightly cluttered feel which...

What a fantastic restaurant, full of yesterday. Feel like your back in your grandmother's house. With her antique cups and plates, the personal friendly service and of course the home cooking. Always great food, this place never misses!!!! You must try the cheesecake OMG

Yet again another superb lunch at Effies . Cannot praise this restaurant enough. Sister in law reckons its the best Cullen Skink soup she has ever tasted. Steak pie was excellent as were the Gammon steaks. Thanks again.

Beautiful little gem of a restaurant, a bit old fashion to look at but the food speaks for itself, I had smoked salmon salad, and I think it's the best salad I've ever had, staff are really helpful and polite, nothing was to much trouble....

We have just returned from driving the North Coast 500 and stayed overnight in Perth on the way up. We went to Effies for breakfast and it was wonderful. Although they are essentially a quirky Victorian style tea shop they also serve meals all day....

I visited for afternoon tea with my 18 month old daughter. There was a very warm, informal family atmosphere. We were made to feel at home by the staff and some of the regular customers. It felt like we'd been welcomed into someone's home and...

Lovely spot for breakfast. Nice service and tasty food. Central in Perth and easy to get to. Would definitely recommend for a meal while visiting the city!

Fantastic lunch yesterday! Have visited a few times and can never fault the food or service. Could not recommend more. The staff are so friendly and go out of their way to help you. The food is just amazing. Can’t wait to go back.