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    Friendly's

    3.6 (79 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Bacon cheeseburger with French fries & and Arnold Palmer iced tea
    Nathan H.

    The atmosphere is a cafe/diner and the waitstaff were friendly (lives up to the name). The food was good, not great, but overall I still enjoyed it.

    Bacon Cheeseburger $10.99 deal (comes w/fries + sundae) American cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, + mayo, on brioche- YUMMY!

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    Clean and inviting. Staff very friendly. Kids love coming here. Love that they get ice cram at the end of their meal.

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    Our waitress was very good and attentive. Our food was hot and tasted good. I loved seeing the servers deep cleaning the restaurant.

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    2 years ago

    Friendly's is very clean with nice staff and good food. A great spot to take the kids for a fun meal!

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    2 years ago

    Excellent service, perfectly prepared food, nice presentation, good atmosphere, and ample parking

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    3 years ago

    I have not been to this Friendly's in Clark nj in a long while. I have to say the food taste better. I will order from there again.

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    Delicious and fresh. Clean interior and friendly staff. Wish they were still available back in Ohio. Always stop by when I'm in the area.

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    3 years ago

    Very clean, very friendly and everything was wonderful. Isabella was awesome! Our food was perfect! We were greeted and seated immediately.

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    3 years ago

    Really great service, the food was very good and fresh. The setting of the restaurant is very homey.

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    3 years ago

    Ordered two kids meals to go. Meals were ready quickly. Staff is friendly. Orders were correct. Kids loved the food and ice cream of course!

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    4 years ago

    Super nice wait staff! This Friendly's has been around since I was a little kid and is still as good as I remember!

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    I've always loved Friendlys! The food , ice cream. The atmosphere it's very family oriented and so good.

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    3 years ago

    food was great service excellent first time here with my daughter she love it here

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