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The Friendly Toast

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Breakfast Spot and Diner$$$$

Cambridge

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The Friendly Toast

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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 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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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 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
JuanitaApril 30, 2016
The Taco After Party is new on the menu and it's AMAZING (and vegetarian)
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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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!
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 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 KimNovember 23, 2014
Very busy during brunch. You will probably have some amount of wait time. Great for a quick and casual bite!
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 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 ;-)
KaitlinJune 27, 2017
Huge portions, reasonably priced, and pretty good food. Especially loved the cayenne cheddar toast. My server was awesome!
Jennifer PoreNovember 9, 2017
I got the " it vegan?" Breakfast. It had everything I want in a delicious vegan breakfast, go here!
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 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 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 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 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
William HoffmanJuly 18, 2015
Great tasting, creative and affordable breakfast items. Try the Huevos Rancheros, they practically put a whole avacado on it.
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
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
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.
Vambah SillahDecember 20, 2014
Caribbean waffles are incredible. Caramelized pecans encrusted into a homemade waffle. Also, try the cayenne cheese bread.
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
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.
EuniNovember 16, 2014
HUGE pancakes, delicious and unique flavor combinations
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 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.
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.
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
Cristina RuizMay 14, 2015
Coconut cakes. Get an order for the table as dessert!
David CarberryOctober 30, 2016
The Chicken and Waffles are exceptionally good!
Xavier Solé AchaMay 10, 2015
Great place for brunch!! You might have to wait a little bit to be seated so go early!
Jason BednarAugust 3, 2014
The eggs were perfect, the home fries just spicy enough and the anadama toast was excellent.
Julian FApril 23, 2013
Been here 5+ times
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!
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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