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If you are not already familiar with what a Friendly's is, you can expect a simple menu with food that's just fine. Prices are affordable to boot. The kids were happy with the burgers, which is really all that mattered. This particular location was quite slow, although our waitress was so pleasant she kinda made up for it. Also this location is big, lots space between tables. And yes, of course you should get the ice cream. read more

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Stephanie G.

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5 months ago

Definitely a good ice cream joint, and the interior is great like an old shop. There are even old photos of the town inside, so it's a vibe. I do have to say, the dinner options are only okay. The chicken tenders were pretty basic, the broccoli bland, and the grilled chicken wrap was plain (but to be fair I asked for it without sauce which was a mistake on my part). There aren't really a lot of low cal options and what they do have are not very exciting. But oh man, the dessert was great. Come for just that. The Hunka Chunka PB Fudge Lava Cake was spectacular, plenty for sharing, and a really reasonable price. The peanut butter lava cake was unique and oozing with salty sweet goodness, piled on with ice cream, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce. All the food was promptly delivered as were drink refills. So to sum up: come for the desserts, take or leave the entrees. read more

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Kris V.

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Food: 7.5/10 : TUNA melt with fries Service: 6/10 I only ranked it as a 6 because it felt like, per server was only designated to their own area. The server that was tending to me was nowhere to be found. read more

Friendly's - Happy Ending Sundae with dirty spoon ,yikes!! Gotta do better. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Elmwood Park, New Jersey

Friendly's - Server Grabbed it right away and gave me new utensils. Gotta check the silverware - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Elmwood Park, New Jersey

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Adam S.

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Jamie A.

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10 months ago

Friendly's - What I ordered - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Elmwood Park, New Jersey

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Richard N.

3 months ago

I haven't neem to a friendlys since 1994. Food and service was great..our server Esther was on point and very sweet. We came all the way from Rockland County, NY and this Elmwood park location was the closest. We will be back!!! read more

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Tara S.

3 months ago

Food is great service is on point . Restaurant is clean and when I order for delivery they always ask how I liked the order.

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Jeanette S.

8 months ago

Great food and wonderful service! The chicken tenders and fries were crunchy and just delicious! Our server Jacqueline was very nice and attentive. read more

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Mary C.

3 months ago

Good food at reasonable prices. Very nice server Black raspberry ice cream Yum!! Great senior meal with ice cream included on Sundays read more

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Friendly's - Fribbles made from soft serve ice cream. A Friendly invention from ancient times - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Elmwood Park, New Jersey

Friendly's - A senior citizen special: fried clam roll and fries. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Elmwood Park, New Jersey

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Lauren W.

11 months ago

We came here for ice cream. So delicious. Played great music. Our waitress was veRey friendly.

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Irene Z.

10 months ago

Our experience here was very disappointing. Despite the restaurant being nearly empty when we arrived, we still had to wait to be seated while the entire staff remained in the kitchen. Once we were finally served, our meals arrived at noticeably different times, leaving some of us eating while others waited for their food. When it came time to leave, I took our kids to the car so they wouldn't have to wait around while my husband went to the register to pay. Even though the waiter clearly saw him inside, he ran out to the parking lot after me, apparently assuming we were leaving without paying. It was uncomfortable, unnecessary, and quite unprofessional. Unfortunately, this experience left a very negative impression, and we won't be returning. read more

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Christine M.

1 year ago

No stars for this place. It made me put at least one star. I arrived @ around 7pm and was promptly seated to wait over 10 mins but no one came to the table to even bring water. Meanwhile 3 to 4 employees were standing in the kitchen shooting the breeze. Worth ethics sucks here. Went next store to Parkway Diner where they found me to be valuable. read more

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John S.

9 months ago

Love the clam strips. Senior special is plenty for me. Plus the price is right. Also the free sundae is nice

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Daniel P.

4 months ago

great food and great customer service highly recommend for the friendlys in elmwood park.

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Kiko

9 months ago

I went here and the waiters were horrible, they tried to jump me and take all my money i feel brutalized and sexualized and victimized and what the fuck not i will be coming back tho the ice cream is good... read more

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Etnie H.

10 months ago

the honey burger was delish. the fries are amazing. I could have another one!! We didn't have time to get their ice cream but their ice cream looked amazing I was drooling the service was great. They gave us our food pretty fast. I'm impressed!! read more

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Mike W.

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Greg H.

1 year ago

Great tasting comfort food. Love the old time comfortable atmosphere. Server was very attentive and able to answer all our questions about the menu. read more

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Lisette P.

1 year ago

Ambiance was very clean, and kid friendly. Service by Naloni at the. 240 Rte 46 East Elmwood Park, NJ 074077 with a smile and patient. everyone enjoyer their food, especially the cheeseburger. My Banana split was amazing and the ice. Team that came for the seniors was very delicious. We will be back. read more

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Agustin D.

6 months ago

greatest service ever very perfect food nice staff very helpful been come here for a few years now still good place for family and kids to come eat in a Sunday or any day of the week read more

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Ralph K.

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2 years ago

I loved the place, but they closed the one in Bloomfield nj. The food was ok,the ice cream was off the hook The place was clean but very rundown. If one opened locally I would love to go read more

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Crystal O.

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3 years ago

Delicious but bring back the old mozz sticks! :) something about the soda makes it better than anywhere else. read more

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Denise O.

1 year ago

Friendly's always lives up to it's name. Staff, food, and ice scream is always good. Thank you.

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Kevin W.

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5 years ago

I actually really like this location. A lot of the Friendly's I've been to in the past had their share of problems ... bad service, not clean, etc. This one actually has no issue with either. The restaurant itself is extremely clean and the folks working here are all super nice. Really had no issue on either front. Our server in particular was extremely nice and friendly, no pun intended. Food-wise we all know we are here for the ice cream, but I will say the A1 burger that I ordered was actually really well made. It was perfectly juicy and very well prepared all around. The fries were just average but I was impressed by how well cooked the burger was. As always, their ice cream options are gargantuan and I enjoyed the small sundae that came with my burger. I opted for a mint chocolate chip scoop with some hot fudge. Can't go wrong with Friendly's ice cream. All in all the experience here was great. There's also plenty of parking in the lot. The bathroom here was also very clean. Generally speaking it's nice to visit a Friendly's that is well-run, which I can't say the same for many other locations I've visited in the past. read more

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eti l.

1 year ago

Excited to find a Friendly's not too far. Had our all-time favorites. Having a great server was the cherry on our delicious Happy Ending sundae!! read more

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Sean M.

2 years ago

My food was great and my service was amazing. Haven't been here in a long time and I gotta say I will definitely be back.

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Nina A.

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7 years ago

I've been coming here since I was in elementary school. Servers vary from very nice to very rude, but food is what you'd expect from a Friendly's. Friday & Saturday nights are extremrmy loud. I usually get the Honey BBQ Chicken Sandwich. I love the mozzarella sticks for an app. The ice cream rocks too. read more

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Michael V.

2 years ago

Emily was the best, will come back. I love coming here with my family. Thankkkkkkkk youuuuuuu

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Carlos C.

2 years ago

My sever Nick was excellent and very helpful Food was good and nice environment Love the music read more

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John W.

2 years ago

Friendly's are disappearing now so I try not to be critical when I don't need to but whoever is making the ice cream at the Garfield location, you need to be retrained on how to make a sundae, especially when the customer is spending $10-$12 on one. I ordered a 3-scoop via DoorDash and I got more like two scoops with meager toppings including hot fudge which looked like only 1 tbsp was used. You can go cheap like that but you just ruin it for the customer. There used to be a Friendly's by me but it shut its doors after COVID and they used to get it right with the ice cream and eating a well-made sundae is always an enjoyable experience. read more

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Tina K.

3 years ago

Not really worth your money. It used to be pretty good, I don't know what happened. Although it was during the weekend, the place was pretty much empty ( which should've been a warning). I ordered a hot chocolate with a sandwich & fries. None of the food was hot (the hot chocolate wasn't either) & the fries were shoestring fries (kind of like McDonald's). I thought they served steak fries. Either way, I won't be going back. read more

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Pretty Lady T.

4 years ago

No help Cold food Melted ice cream Coffee burned Lava cake cold Food took hr too come out And it was COLD STAY AWAY FROM HERE read more

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Mark L.

2 years ago

Friendly server, tasty food, generous ice cream portion, lively dining room, clean restaurant.

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Kristen M.

2 years ago

attentive service by Kate Continuance asking if everything was good Clean restaurant read more

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Tim W.

3 years ago

Service, food, ice cream all a Grand Slam!!!!! Thank you Crystal for your excellent service!!! I can't wait to for my next NJ visit from Wisconsin!!! read more

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Nercy R.

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5 years ago

First of all the only reason I even gave a star is because it would not let me continue without a star review. We wanted to give a better tip but felt no accommodations were given or consideration for a special birthday request. My girlfriend and I were out with her nieces for her birthday. Since having her nieces with us and the girls wanting to sing happy birthday to her; you know embarrass her a little. However, this waitress KATE even after getting the youngest to be taken to the bathroom and KATE agreeing to do the birthday thing. She still chose not to. No the restaurant was not super busy, and no she did not have a crazy amount of tables. She came by asked us for our desserts etc and me reminding her still nothing. But no ice cream no candle nothing, no type of celebration. SHE HAD ONE JOB....!!! I am very disappointed...!" read more

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Miranda W.

2 years ago

The service was phenomenal. The grilled cheese was not the best in America. As advertised but it was close. Kelvin was the GOAT. Reeces peices super sundae was gas. GIVE KELVIN A RAISE! read more

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Dana P.

3 years ago

Great place to come with family food is great nice and fast. The bacon cheeseburger is my favorite. Got the cheese bites fried pickles and onion rings for appetizers. To top it off for the brownie sundae for dessert. Great place server was sweet and fast. Definitely coming again. read more

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Nicole M.

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4 years ago

This place is SO good. The food is great, but the ice cream is the BEST around. It's always clean and updated. The service has been great and consistent each time I've gone. Friendlys is definitely a hidden gem in Bergen County! read more

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240 Rte 46 E
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
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(201) 797-5353
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Hours

What time does Friendly's open?

Friendly's opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Friendly's opens at 9:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Friendly's close?

Friendly's closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 11:00 AM - 10:00 PMSat-Sun 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Friendly's take credit cards?

Yes, Friendly's takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Friendly's have catering options?

No, Friendly's does not have catering options.

Does Friendly's have a happy hour?

No, Friendly's does not have a happy hour.

Does Friendly's serve alcohol?

No, Friendly's does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Friendly's allow dogs?

Yes, Friendly's allows dogs.

Does Friendly's have TVs?

Yes, Friendly's has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Friendly's have bike parking?

Yes, Friendly's has bike parking.

Does Friendly's have outdoor seating?

No, Friendly's does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Friendly's have parking?

Yes, Friendly's has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Does Friendly's have free WiFi?

Yes, Friendly's has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Friendly's is a classic American restaurant and ice cream parlor that has been serving families since 1935. Known for its delicious comfort food and signature ice cream creations, Friendly's offers a welcoming atmosphere where guests can enjoy burgers, sandwiches, melts, and a variety of breakfast options. The menu also features handcrafted sundaes, rich milkshakes, and classic ice cream flavors that have delighted generations. Whether stopping in for a meal or a sweet treat, Friendly's provides a nostalgic dining experience perfect for families, friends, and ice cream lovers of all ages.

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Ordered double burger and crispy chicken sandwich. Juicy burger, chicken is perfect, loved the herb…read moresauce, much better than Dave's. This place is a gem!

The name implies German style food! It's just a gimmick to market the restaurant! ambience was not…read moregreat!

Terrible chicken sandwich!!!

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Double patty with bacon and sunny side up egg with a side of Cheese Fries

Slap Burger

Locally owned & operated

There's a lot of positive hype surrounding Slap Burger. So much so that I was concerned that it…read morecouldn't possibly live up to it. I am happy to say that it did in spades. The burgers are spectacular. Far and away the best "smash" type burgers I have ever had. High quality beef smashed to perfection with just the right amount of caramelization and char. Moist and incredibly flavorful. Served with meted American cheese pickles on a perfectly toasted bun. I chose to go with mac and cheese for my side and it was excellent. Tasted home made. I plan to try the fries next time as they look pretty good as well. The service was on point. I waited about 10 minutes for the prep and it was worth the small wait. The dining area appears to have been inspired by Five Guys. Red, white and black. Almost identical. The prices are very fair. I will definitely be adding Slap Burger into my regular rotation.

I placed an online order and it was ready in a timely manner. This was my first time and it was…read moreimmaculate. I got a burger, tender and a hotdog with fries. The seasoning kind of give old bay which I have no complaint about. Their special sauce is also tasty. I suggest grab a little more if you like sauce.

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McCrum's Bakery

Came here after my first positive experience with our gender reveal cake and ordered our daughter's…read morebaptism cake. They once again gave me exactly what I wanted and made an amazing cake! When I ordered the cake they were very thorough to confirm they were making the exact cake I wanted. Not only was it a beautiful cake (as you can tell) it tasted delicious! It was buttercream frosting and chocolate pudding center. This will continue to be our go-to bakery

The cakes are really fresh and taste delicious. The morning cheese danish and cheese crumb danish…read moreare amazing! The bakery is clean and really sweet. Service is excellent.

Birthday Cake (candles added on by restaurant).

Filling: funfetti with fresh strawberries!

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The Spice Room

4.7

(38 reviews)

0.4 mi

Service was great. We were a party of 10 and they were very accomodating. Ordered a bunch of…read moreappetizers and the standout was the Gobi Chilli (spicy cauliflower). For dinner we ordered a bunch of different entrees to share and loved the szechaun veggie noodles (if you like spicy- get these). The palak paneer was very good as well. definitely give this place a try. you won't be disappointed.

My wife and I went here last weekend even though it was a bit outside our normal Saturday night…read morerestaurant radius. It was worth it! We were greeted immediately and given a great table. We were quickly given papadum and water. For an appetizer, we ordered the crispy corn. We've never had that at any other Indian restaurant. It was delicious with multiple spices and moderate heat. For mains, my wife ordered the lamb chops. The serving was four nice sized pieces perfectly cooked. I had the Kadai Chicken which was also excellent. It was a little different from other places I've been too, and in fact was better. It had a decent level of heat, which I like. The servings were large (no room for dessert) and the service was excellent. We will definitely be going back!

Garlic naan

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Eat My Balls NJ Gourmet Café/ Food Truck

3.8

(38 reviews)

0.7 mi

The name works! We…read morestopped by this food truck as part of a farmers market at it did not disappoint. There was a number of options and we went with the Soprano. While it normally comes topped with sauce we asked for it on the side for allergy related issues leaving us to try just the riceballs at they were super crispy on the outside, warm and soft on the inside and all the salty and savory flavors went well together. It was also one of the few trucks that had its own eating area that was a bonus, and the owner was wonderful to chat with. We will definitely be eating these balls in the future.

Wow, these are great. Tried almost all of them and they were all really good. Tastes very fresh and…read morenothings dry. Highly recommend trying them out. The lady in the truck was very nice as well.

Famous Original Sicilian Style, Two mini Soprano, Mac and Cheese Ball

3 flavor rice balls

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Vicario's Market Gourmet

Had their cheese steak special, it was delicious. They didn't advertise this but they brought it…read moreout with some cooked broccoli rabe which was awesome. Food came out quick, and the guy running it was very friendly.

Just basing off the vibe and menu. Place seemed cool…read more Workers seeemed friendly. They are geared towards body building and fitness for sure. They had these HUGE delicious looking cinnamon rolls. Should have gotten one. The prepared foods in the glass display case looked a little old and dry. Not very appealing. I'll definitely be back to try some sandwiches and one of thise cinnamon rolls.

Sandwiches here are all awesome... All of them

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Reign T.

4 years ago

The manager Monica monteagudo is a slob who acts like a child she hangs out with all her little servers but doesn't even have custody of her own son it's so sad ! I've called corporate several times at this location they are a complete mess some nasty girl Michelle gave me an attitude right at the front door she claimed to be manager but was high out of her mind no one gives you good service except for Harvey and Connie they were sweet, the day I was there you had to pay only cash when I went everything was broken or out of stock ! Like be for real this place is a joke who is the owner Iyad get him on the phone ASAP !! They use old expired food, dirty water, I know this because I've worked there and it was disgusting!! The manager lets atrocities happen ! read more

Ginger L.

1 year ago

This Friendly's restaurant the front parking lot should only be for the two managers one in the morning and one for the night and this parking lot should also be parking lot for the employees we need professional older employees workers who is responsible for this job and we need professional waitress employees worker and for this back window we need something to cover this back window the manger should put a shade for this little window and for the trash bin the employees should clean up the trash bins if it full this restaurant need professional mangers and professional waitress employees to make this restaurant more better in the future. read more

Connie K.

2 years ago

Servers Michelle & Aileen is so cruel and ignorant ! Kate hates it there but she's trying to get her citizenship so she has an attitude with everyone. Monica M and Anthony are big selfish and lazy recovering addicts! Give me a name I'll tell you how they work plus their lives. So sad to see my family all managed this restaurant about 2 decades ago and I should've known it had all gone to sh*t when I was hired on the spot as soon as I asked. Bring back Angie L and Angelo G !!!! It's like highschool read more

Ronald W.

8 months ago

I used to work at the Friendly's in Park and they their refrigerator mats and their mop heads in the dishwasher!!! if I were you, I wouldn't eat there unless you eat food off of dishes that have been washed with mop heads your last day. read more

Yaniesa A.

8 years ago

Great place my kids love it!!!!! The waitress was great and very sweet. The salads taste very good and of course the ice cream is great!!!!!! read more

Robert A.

168

11 years ago

Its Friendly's. Not glamorous but ok food for the price. I usually go for breakfast and find it ok, not memorable but ok.

Gwen C.

3 years ago

It has been years we haven't been to Friendly's. We are so happy and grateful we came here today with our granddaughter

Once U.

5 years ago

Clean fast delicious Clean fast delicious Clean fast delicious Clean fast delicious Clean fast delicious

Ethan R.

2 years ago

One of the waiters made a threat to kill my family DO NOT come here especially with kids

Mitch L.

3 years ago

Fantastic, great experience nice service and delicious food. Definitely would go back

China F.

3 years ago

The service was great. Food was delicious. I will be coming back!

Tj W.

3 years ago

do not come here ever in you life never come here

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