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Friendly's

3.1 (141 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Moderate noise
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Good for kids
Good for groups

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Emani A.

Probably the worse service I've experienced at Friendly's, and I've been going for over 15 years. My family and I came here after a very long sad day of grieving the loss of my grandma. My Dad was excited about coming here because they don't have Friendly's in GA, so he makes it a point to stop here before going home. As we walked in we weren't greeted initially (there was a person cleaning the table in the front, they didn't even acknowledge us), until one person walked by and said welcome. We were seated and it just felt like the server wasn't warm, or inviting. It felt like we weren't important and they didn't seem like they wanted to engage with us at all. The place also had a weird odor which I noticed when I walked in. They were wiping down tables which is good. So it was fairly clean, but didn't smell good. We just came for dessert, which was actually good. Overall, disappointing experience. Hoping others will have a better experience, but this will be my last time at this location.

Rah D.

I am trying to figure out a way to explain what the Friendly's experience is for those who have never been. The best I can come up with is imagine if a diner and Denny's had a love child. Friendly's has been around for years. I used to love going to it as a kid. I arrived at this one at about 5:00 on a Saturday. It was pretty crowded. The parking lot was full. As I look around, I see a lot of middle school, high school and families with children there. So it seems like the tradition of an attracting younger taste buds still holds true. A big part of that is they are known for their ice cream, although I used to love their burgers. With that in mind, I ordered the fish and chips. I know, who orders fish and chips at a Friendly's? ME! . The other order at the table was a kid's meal. I think it was a great value. For $7.99 a grilled cheese sandwich, french fries, a drink and an ice cream hot fudge sundae was all covered for that price. Keep in mind those items are interchangeable because the child can pick from a menu of what they want. For example instead of french fries, broccoli could have been chosen. Are instead of grilled cheese, a quesadilla could be ordered. It is also kind of cool that the child menu comes in "sizes". They have one for smaller children and one for bigger ones. That's pretty cool The fish and chips were not the highlight of my visit. The fish came out very hot which is great. However, the texture is a little hard to explain. I was expecting a light and flaky bite. The fish was more "chewy" and it was salty. I put generous amounts of the provided tartar sauce on it. I also ask for extra lemon. I did eat it all, mainly because it was $17. But I will probably not ever order it again. Speaking of the price. I expected a higher grade of fish for that price. Additionally I recall the french fries being better when I was younger. These french fries are the thinner variety almost shoestring like. Unfortunately they get cold rather fast because of the small mass. The kid's plate seemed fine. That makes me happy because this is the kind of place that belongs in your childhood memory. Eating with your parent and just having a good time. The meal came with an activity book and a spoon that changes colors based on the temperature of the food you put it into. Not sure if I'm putting that into my child's mouth, but we may use it for science fun. Keeping in mind that this establishment isn't known for the meals more than it is for the ice cream, let's talk dessert. The kid's meal allows a choice of three different ice cream creations. The classic hot fudge was chosen. And I was told it was very good. I ordered the large sundae. Came with three scoops and three toppings. I had a hard time choosing. I ended up with a mocha ice cream, cookies and cream and chocolate chip. I topped it with hot fudge, cookie dough and marshmallow. At almost $10, it definitely filled me up. It was very sweet and satisfying. I definitely enjoyed the dessert and would come back for that. I definitely still see this as a place for the high school and college crowd. I also think it's a great option for parents who want a simple establishment to take there children to. The charm of Friendly's is its still very old school. No fuss. It's not fancy and you can get a good value on a child's meal. And I don't know any child who's going to complain after eating ice cream! Slight Update: I returned to Friendly's with my son. I ordered the tuna fish melt. I know, again with the fish from friendly's . I don't eat red meat give me a break. Anyhow, that sandwich is the bomb. I bet it's a sleeper on the menu. I enjoyed the tuna fish and fries. If you want to kick it up a notch, get a side of coleslaw with it!

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Marsha E.

I haven't visited friendly's in over 15 years, and It felt great to be back. I was in the area, and couldn't believe I stumbled across friendly's so close to Brooklyn. Nothing has changed (in a great way). Upon arrival I still got that old school diner feel. There is plenty of seating and fast service. They also have lots of weekly meal deals , in which I'll be coming back to try . I ordered the m&m and Butterfinger friend z for my husband and I . They were soooo good, and still tasted the same as from my childhood. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this friendly's and will be visiting more often .

Parvinder K.

Took my daughter to Friendly's as a little treat after her first day of kindergarten. The service was good and the lady helping us was very nice. I'm not really an ice cream person myself, and the ambiance isn't my favorite, so I probably wouldn't come here on my own. But my daughter loves their ice cream -- it's usually very good -- and she was happy and enjoyed herself. That's all that really matters, and for that reason, it was a nice visit.

Ready for our ice cream.
Joel H.

Is there anyone out there who is not familier with Friendly's? Year's ago they littered the neighborhoods and today there is just a few of them. The good thing is that they still serve 'awesome' in a ice cream glass. We were six people coming off off of a great sushi dinner. When we finished a friend suggested Friendly's. The perfect combo. We went to one of the few remaining shops in the area and were greeted with a great smile and escorted right to our table. The waitress greeted us in seconds brought water and took our order. I will only speak for myself here. It was a double scoop of chocolate walnut ice cream with swiss chocolate sauce and whipped cream. It's been years since I ordered this at a Friendly's Here is the complete summation of the sundae: AWESOME-AWESOME. Make sure you visit Friendly's when your in East Meadow. Pay no attention to those crazy one star reviews.... Someone had a bad day. KUDO's to the team at Friendly's.

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Joe P.

Stopped in for a late lunch with Mom. Friendly service from Sam. We enjoyed our Vanilla Fribble with a triple combo appetizer (mini mozzarella sticks, chicken quesadilla and chicken tenders) while we waited for our main course. I enjoyed my favorite, the Fishamajig platter. My wife liked her double Cheeseburger with bacon platter. Mom thought her hot lobster roll was lacking in flavor. We all split a Caramel Fudge Brownie Sundae dessert. Overall, it was a nice experience thanks to quality service and food. We will be back.

JUSTIN!!!!
Nicholas M.

This place was fantastic!!! I only have one word for this establishment... Mustard! It was flat out delicious. From the first infliction of the condiment upon my taste buds. Some may say I have found a new love. For any newcomers just know the munchies are the BEST and so is Justin. #Waiter of the Year!!!

Mindy M.

There are now 2 Friendly's In Nassau County Ny. 1 in East Meadow not far from Eisenhower Park on Hempstead Turnt. The other in Massapequa on Sunrise Highway. Kids meals, Sr.meals lunch meals, Fribbles, ice cream and happy ending desserts including Monster Mash. Hours show open late. Sunday till 11pm , Friday and Saturday till midnight. A place to go to get a snack.

Lobster Bisque, Cup
Cindy J.

I came out with my family for lunch. The menu was extensive. They had a lobster special. The lobster and shrimp quesadilla was filling and delicious. I substituted the rice for waffle fries ($1.99 extra). Substitutions are usually ($1.99 more).. I didn't know that until the bill came. Everyone enjoyed their meals and sundaes. The waitress was pleasant and accommodating. Plenty of parking available. We also had the lobster bisque, mozzarella sticks, double cheeseburger , and cheesy cavatappi pasta.

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20 days ago

Waitress was very attentive to detail. Food was served warm and order was fulfilled perfectly. Friendly was clean. Checkout was easy too.

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9 months ago

The food and the service was great. I love love eating here.There always very friendly and you don't wait to long for your food.

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8 months ago

Food is great service is awesome waitress and waitress are very nice ambiance great I recommend this place 100%

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2 years ago

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11 months ago

We love eating and having ice cream at the Friendly's on Hempstead Tpke in East Meadow. P

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2 years ago

A great place to eat. Food is great.!I do like their ice cream a lot. It's a comfortable restaurant to eat in.

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1 year ago

Amazing service very nice. Food was amazing. Ambiance was good views were great. Loved the decorations around me

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1 year ago

Terrible!! Not allergy Accommodating. This is why most of them went out of business. The food was also very bad and had bad service.

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2 years ago

Service was great. Food was good. And the ambiance was good. The waiter was excellent.

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1 year ago

Great customer service. They have amazing ice cream sundae choices. Never an issue at this location.

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1 year ago

Always quick service & staff is very friendly. Restaurant is always busy & everyone seems happy.

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1 year ago

Great service. Food is always great. Never a long wait. Alma is always a pleasure. My daughter enjoys her.

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1 year ago

Great service as always. Nice to still be able to get a great meal filled with nostalgia.

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2 years ago

Food is always great and comes out perfect every time. Kid friendly. The servers are so nice and food comes out very quickly.

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2 years ago

Great service! Waitress always takes care of us and remembers our favorite orders and especially the ice cream orders!

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