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The Friendly Toast
(Now Closed)Breakfast Spot and Diner$$$$
Cambridge
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Home to the only bloody Mary I've ever enjoyed and the best bigger-than-your-face pumpkin pancakes in Cambridge.
Amazing brunch! Great bloodies. Super kitsch. My go to hangover spot
Carli VelocciOctober 11, 2012The wait can be ridiculous on weekends but it is so worth it for the obscene amounts of original and delicious dishes.
All the food is excellent and, since my last tip, service quality has gone way up.
Awesome breakfast place, but don't overlook the cocktails if you come later in the day—or in the morning, if that's your thing.
Amy DavidsonSeptember 4, 2014Booze milkshakes and the cayenne cheddar toast! Be careful of the line on weekends- usually at least an hour long
Philip LeeApril 28, 2013Amazing everytime. Hipsters in service roles are sometimes surly but cool if you add it as part of the experince.
Kate LJuly 20, 2014Google Maps gets the location completely wrong. It's located in the complex near Tommy Doyle's, not the one with the movie theater- Patrick HaneyMarch 26, 2012The food is pretty fantastic, but avoid the Friendly Toast like the plague on Sundays for brunch. There's almost always an hour plus wait for a table.
Conner CharleboisDecember 7, 2015Cheddar cayenne bread is heavenly. Mexican mash is a nice kick in the morning 👌
Rachel MercerMay 15, 2012There is a RedBull milkshake and a Pop-Rocks cocktail. Sugar fiends need search no more. Also one of the *musts* if you're visiting from out of town.
Not as great as the late-night original location in Portsmouth, but I still love their Guy Scramble more than words can say - this sentence is me trying and failing gloriously.
Great atmosphere, delicious food and fun, colorful and tasty drinks! Hard not to have a good time.
Mano KatsompenakisMarch 14, 2014Awesome... from the food to the service to the ambiance, this place rocks!
The Orleans Fries define sweet & spicy: crazy good, spicy, and huge serving! Perfect to share with a group
Stephen PurcellMay 18, 2016The most American breakfast food, including pancakes, sandwiches and eggs
Ben O'ConnorMarch 16, 2010Full of awesome and made of win. Try the mojito frappe. The King Cakes are a delicious challenge (pancakes, peanut butter, whipped cream, bacon) to finish an entire serving of.
marshall moutenotJuly 7, 2013Get there before 11 or the wait is wild. I got the guy scramble which was delicious!- Wow! Ole Miss is a tangy breakfast dish but you can get it for any meal…even includes sweet potatoes!
raul gutierrezNovember 15, 2019Long waits. Worth it? Not really for me. While the food is fine (big sloppy omelettes, sandwiches, burritos and other breakfasty foods, I'm not really a fan of this kind of crowded tourist attraction.
Alex T.July 7, 2012Get the King Cake!! You won't be disappointed! I'm not that big a pancake fan and I think it's awesome
M WootonNovember 3, 2013Get there EARLY for Sunday brunch. The wait can be tough. Hope it is worth it.
Anna & Emily are the best, most fun bartenders I've every encountered in all of the Boston area!
The Ad ClubJanuary 29, 2011Best breakfast in Greater Boston/Cambridge. Get the New Hampshire omelet. Toast is homemade and incredible. Lines can get long
If you like mojitos, try the mojito milkshake. No, seriously. It's awesome!
Quinton MaFebruary 20, 2016Weekend wait was just over an hour for table for two. Don't see what all the hype is about. Ole Miss plate was way sweeter (and filling) than I had hoped. Decent pricing and service though!
Christine LeeOctober 13, 2012Slow service but good food. HUGE portions I'll order a half size next time. Salmon benedict good but not crazy about all the sauce. The bread here is great!
Adam DAugust 17, 2014Margarita & a breakfast burrito is the best way to start your Saturday or Sunday
Great breakfast! And then when you're finished, enjoy a nice morning beer. 🍻
Zellikk KkillezAugust 25, 2017Maybe I made a wrong choice but I did not like my toast : Egg, zucchini, salmon and sauce on two pieces of big slices of bread. Side home potatoes too salty and too spicy.
The ole miss is where it's at. Do yourself a favor and wait for a seat. It's worth it.
Danielle CMarch 24, 2011I love that they do breakfast all the time!But you definitely have to get the Orleans Fries. SOOOOO Good!
dynamiteFebruary 17, 2012Appreciate their Hitchcocktails! And their gluten-free pumpkin pancakes w/ PB & homemade whipped creamMMM.
Rebecca SpiewakAugust 25, 2011Yummy eggs,salsa.avacado,poached eggs,cheese and home made bread.Also they did a man vs food at the one in portsmouth.
AlfieNovember 12, 2011Food is good, the mojito milkshake is delicious. Get there early though because the wait is absolutely miserable.
Shannon VosslerApril 16, 2012Best Cheese Fries EVER--especially with the strawberry dipping sauce, with a teenie tiny kick!
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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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