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The Friendly Toast
(Now Closed)Breakfast Spot and Diner$$$$
Cambridge
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NaiaraAugust 1, 2015This 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 GujaratiDecember 4, 2016Not 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.
JaclynFebruary 2, 2020Great 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 WJuly 22, 2013Long 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 BermanDecember 5, 2018Offers 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 LeeJanuary 23, 2016Chicken 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 DApril 28, 2017Go 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 BSeptember 11, 2016Plenty 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 BermanNovember 8, 2018Offers 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
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 MagdalenaMarch 21, 2016Waffles! Oh my good sooosoo good! And service wonderful! I love this place! You have to wait, but is worth it!
Kellie BeaupreSeptember 18, 2012I 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
- NaiaraMay 1, 2015Favorite 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!!
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 ChenDecember 2, 2013Skarmageddon 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 KidneyNovember 6, 2014Nice 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 YipOctober 6, 2013Egg 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.
EricMarch 19, 2011Came 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 KunaSeptember 2, 2013Awesome 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.
Jake SmithNovember 23, 2012Sit 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 KimNovember 23, 2014Very busy during brunch. You will probably have some amount of wait time. Great for a quick and casual bite!
RenziMay 26, 2014get there before 11am and you cannot go wrong ordering anything from the menu. definitely will come back next time we visit cambridge.
Erin ClarkeMarch 13, 2012Seriously 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 ;-)
KaitlinJune 27, 2017Huge portions, reasonably priced, and pretty good food. Especially loved the cayenne cheddar toast. My server was awesome!
Jennifer PoreNovember 9, 2017I got the " it vegan?" Breakfast. It had everything I want in a delicious vegan breakfast, go here!
Alex KasemirMay 10, 2016The range of creative options here is amazing. I'm a big fan of any of their Mexican themed meals. Get dat fresh loaf tho
AmandaJanuary 6, 2015This place looks like Cracker Barrel ate green eggs and ham and threw up. (That's a compliment.) Delicious pumpkin pancakes!
Dave RandSeptember 23, 2012The 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!
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 News NetworkJune 23, 2012Big 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
William HoffmanJuly 18, 2015Great tasting, creative and affordable breakfast items. Try the Huevos Rancheros, they practically put a whole avacado on it.
Boston PhoenixJuly 20, 2010This 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 SillahDecember 20, 2014Caribbean waffles are incredible. Caramelized pecans encrusted into a homemade waffle. Also, try the cayenne cheese bread.
Jessica McIntireJuly 9, 2015Don't be afraid to venture into the more creative menu items! The New Orleans fries are crazy spicy and just as delicious.
Patrick MahoneyMay 29, 2011Some 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.
Barra Ó BriainSeptember 3, 2012Come 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.
Jason LeibowitzAugust 4, 2019Not 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.
Boston.comDecember 10, 2010Stick 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
Xavier Solé AchaMay 10, 2015Great place for brunch!! You might have to wait a little bit to be seated so go early!
CityRover MediaJanuary 6, 2011Give 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
Jason BednarAugust 3, 2014The eggs were perfect, the home fries just spicy enough and the anadama toast was excellent.
when you come here make sure you're hungry!!! portions are huge and the drinks are great, perfect post night shift at the hospital . Enjoy!
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The Friendly Toast
1 Hampshire St (at Cardinal Medeiros Ave.)
Cambridge, MA 02139
United States
Cambridge, MA 02139
United States
The Friendly Toast serves up creative meals in a truly unique atmosphere and offers a fun and exciting dining experience morning, noon and night. We use the freshest ingredients (locally sourced whenever possible) and we’re environmentally friendly.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
(617) 621-1200
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar
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