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The Friendly Toast

The Friendly Toast

(Now Closed)
Breakfast Spot and Diner$$$$
Cambridge
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  • Naiara
    NaiaraAugust 1, 2015
    This is my favourite place for brunch in Boston. Everything you order is going to be great!! Now you don't have to wait anymore. Download the app and get a text when your table is ready!
  • Isha G.heart icon on user image
    Isha GujaratiDecember 4, 2016
    Not into food presentation, but they probably don't need to! Guy's scramble and chocolate chip pancake are so amazing! Their Bloody Mary, Hot Maria, is to die for! Love this place.
  • Jaclynheart icon on user image
    JaclynFebruary 2, 2020
    Great weekend brunch spot! We had the Chicken Waffles and Biscuits & Gravy and it was really great. Definitely sitting high on my recommended list for a Boston brunch spot.
  • David W.
    David WJuly 22, 2013
    Long wait for a table, but it was fantastic once we got in. The cheese fries with strawberry habanero sauce were off the hook and the goat cheese grilled cheese was yummy. Highly recommend!
  • Meg B.
    Meg BermanDecember 5, 2018
    Offers breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday-Sunday. The Taco After Party may be my favorite dish on the breakfast menu. Note: Weekends are super busy for breakfast. Make a reservation ahead of time.
  • Joyce L.heart icon on user image
    Joyce LeeJanuary 23, 2016
    Chicken and Waffles is really good. The pancakes were a lot bigger than I expected, they basically fill up the entire plate (but they're still good... kinda sweet for breakfast)
  • Yousif D.heart icon on user image
    Yousif DApril 28, 2017
    Go for Greek scramble with a side of turkey bacons!! I loved it!! Waffle of the Caribbean was super sweet!! It was more like a dessert.
  • T B.heart icon on user image
    T BSeptember 11, 2016
    Plenty of your favorite breakfast options! Large portions. Lots of morning burrito/taco choices. Be prepared to wait for a looong time--it is always slammed on weekends. Free snack while you wait.
  • Meg B.
    Meg BermanNovember 8, 2018
    Offers breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday - Sunday. The Taco After Party may be my favorite dish on the breakfast menu. Weekends are super busy for breakfast. Make a reservation ahead of time on Yelp
  • Patriciaheart icon on user image
    PatriciaOctober 15, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The best (all day!) brunch spot in the city. The Guy Scramble is my go-to, the Ole Miss is my current favorite, and the pancakes are always a good choice.
  • Magdalena M.heart icon on user image
    Magdalena MagdalenaMarch 21, 2016
    Waffles! Oh my good sooosoo good! And service wonderful! I love this place! You have to wait, but is worth it!
  • Kellie B.
    Kellie BeaupreSeptember 18, 2012
    I love getting the king cakes and my husband loves the Mexican mash. many good items. Service could be better but who cares when you can get pancakes with peanut butter, chocolate chips, and bananas
  • Juanita
    JuanitaApril 30, 2016
    The Taco After Party is new on the menu and it's AMAZING (and vegetarian)
  • Naiara
    NaiaraMay 1, 2015
    Favorite place for brunch.Guy scramble,costa rican are all great choices. The staff is the best! Get there early because the waiting time is long but totally worth it!!
  • Trevor A.
    Trevor ArnebergAugust 19, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Breakfast all day. Specials on toast and other items. Great shakes and soda pop. Outdoor and bar seating. Gets busy at lunch, especially during the week
  • Lillian C.
    Lillian ChenDecember 2, 2013
    Skarmageddon is a yummy meat lovers omelet. Pancakes are huge and delicious. I Love the tofu scramble and willmosa (mimosa with grapefruit juice instead). Portions ate generous.
  • Mandy K.heart icon on user image
    Mandy KidneyNovember 6, 2014
    Nice staff and great food at a decent price. Definitely trendy with weird decorations. Get the Orleans fries, they're amazing (especially cold the next day... trust me).
  • Vanessa Y.
    Vanessa YipOctober 6, 2013
    Egg sandwich on cayenne cheddar toast. I could eat that bread all day. Sunday brunch lines = my nightmare. Showed up at 930am, waited maybe ten minutes. Left at 1030am, the line was out the door.
  • Eric
    EricMarch 19, 2011
    Came here from out of town and I must say this place is awesome. From the decor to the food, everything is unique. Try the sunrise scramble! Eggs with salsa on a bed of chips. Tasty! homemade bread 2!
  • Todd K.heart icon on user image
    Todd KunaSeptember 2, 2013
    Awesome place for a casual breakfast. The Sklarmaggedon was amazing. I was surprised how good chile pecans and maple sour cream could be. Totally worth it.
  • Thrillist
    ThrillistJuly 11, 2011
    There's usually a bit of a wait at the Toast for brunch, but it's well worth it for the bomb Drunkard’s French Toast, crazy vintage decoration, and a rousing game of "what did THEY do last night?" Read more
  • Jake S.
    Jake SmithNovember 23, 2012
    Sit at the bar (no wait!), order something with home fries (I suggest a breakfast sandwich), and enjoy the Garbage Pail Kids fake advertisements that decorate the bar (LIFESERVERS! Get it?).
  • Minnie K.
    Minnie KimNovember 23, 2014
    Very busy during brunch. You will probably have some amount of wait time. Great for a quick and casual bite!
  • Renzi
    RenziMay 26, 2014
    get there before 11am and you cannot go wrong ordering anything from the menu. definitely will come back next time we visit cambridge.
  • Erin C.
    Erin ClarkeMarch 13, 2012
    Seriously good food! It was busy but we were seated within 25 minutes. Also, you gotta love any place that hands you a cocktail menu before 11am! We opted for smoothies, though ;-)
  • Kaitlinheart icon on user image
    KaitlinJune 27, 2017
    Huge portions, reasonably priced, and pretty good food. Especially loved the cayenne cheddar toast. My server was awesome!
  • Jennifer P.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer PoreNovember 9, 2017
    I got the " it vegan?" Breakfast. It had everything I want in a delicious vegan breakfast, go here!
  • Amandaheart icon on user image
    AmandaJanuary 6, 2015
    This place looks like Cracker Barrel ate green eggs and ham and threw up. (That's a compliment.) Delicious pumpkin pancakes!
  • Alex K.heart icon on user image
    Alex KasemirMay 10, 2016
    The range of creative options here is amazing. I'm a big fan of any of their Mexican themed meals. Get dat fresh loaf tho
  • Dave R.
    Dave RandSeptember 23, 2012
    The Orleans fries are the BEST!! For entrees I love the Peasant and the Vegan Valhalla. The Friendly Toast is so much more than just a breakfast joint!
  • Leenah D.heart icon on user image
    Leenah DavisJune 16, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    brunch is crowded - so i never go then. have breakfast at dinnertime after work, knock back some drinks, have amiable chatter w/ the bartender. comfy, tasty, love it.
  • Social N.
    Social News NetworkJune 23, 2012
    Big fan of breakfast for dinner. The sklarmageddon is a whopper of an omelet but fun to say and eat. Quirky vibe + breakfast reminds me of Kerbey Lane in Austin, TX
  • BU Today
    BU TodayMarch 20, 2012
    Some favorites from our review: Hansel and Gretel waffles, and the Mexican Mashed Meal. Whether you want salty or sweet, lunch or breakfast, The Friendly Toast is sure to hit the spot. Read more
  • William H.heart icon on user image
    William HoffmanJuly 18, 2015
    Great tasting, creative and affordable breakfast items. Try the Huevos Rancheros, they practically put a whole avacado on it.
  • Boston Phoenix
    Boston PhoenixJuly 20, 2010
    This quirky reader fave has yummy French toast and the best sweet potato fries we've had. Cheesy fries with strawberry habanero sauce are great too, especially paired with a pop-rock cocktail. Read more
  • Vambah S.heart icon on user image
    Vambah SillahDecember 20, 2014
    Caribbean waffles are incredible. Caramelized pecans encrusted into a homemade waffle. Also, try the cayenne cheese bread.
  • Jessica M.heart icon on user image
    Jessica McIntireJuly 9, 2015
    Don't be afraid to venture into the more creative menu items! The New Orleans fries are crazy spicy and just as delicious.
  • AskMen
    AskMenAugust 19, 2011
    Try the drunkard's french toast topped with Grand Marnier and raspberry sauce, or a Caribbean waffle, filled with pecans and topped with caramelized bananas. Read more
  • Euniheart icon on user image
    EuniNovember 16, 2014
    HUGE pancakes, delicious and unique flavor combinations
  • Patrick M.
    Patrick MahoneyMay 29, 2011
    Some of the best home fries around. And the sheer kitschiness of the place is not to be outdone, with the counter being a personal favorite for its playful top.
  • The Feast
    The FeastJune 14, 2011
    Go for the breakfast dishes. The Ole Miss, featuring a piece of housemade cayenne cheddar bread topped with sausage and mashed sweet potatoes, is our favorite. Read more
  • Barra Ó.
    Barra Ó BriainSeptember 3, 2012
    Come down here on a full stomach because by the time you get a table you will be hungry again. Add an hour onto the time they say to wait for a table. Friendly toast? More like cold toast.
  • Boston.com
    Boston.comDecember 10, 2010
    Stick to breakfast, which is offered all day, at this retro-outfitted spot. There are a variety of egg dishes -- we recommend Ole Miss -- or you can make your own. But watch out for the weekend wait. Read more
  • Jason L.
    Jason LeibowitzAugust 4, 2019
    Not the healthiest, but very good weekend brunch spot. There's usually a long wait, so book a place on line via Yelp ahead of time.
  • Cristina R.
    Cristina RuizMay 14, 2015
    Coconut cakes. Get an order for the table as dessert!
  • David C.
    David CarberryOctober 30, 2016
    The Chicken and Waffles are exceptionally good!
  • Jason B.
    Jason BednarAugust 3, 2014
    The eggs were perfect, the home fries just spicy enough and the anadama toast was excellent.
  • CityRover M.
    CityRover MediaJanuary 6, 2011
    Give the hula-hoop a rest and try the “Ol Miss Breakfast” – thick-cut toast topped with sausage (real or veg.), mashed chipotle sweet potatoes, scrambled eggs, and mango sour cream. Read more
  • Xavier S.heart icon on user image
    Xavier Solé AchaMay 10, 2015
    Great place for brunch!! You might have to wait a little bit to be seated so go early!
  • Lily B.
    Lily BNovember 10, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Home to the only bloody Mary I've ever enjoyed and the best bigger-than-your-face pumpkin pancakes in Cambridge.
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