A shell of what Friendly's once was. This location is absolutely just a tourist trap. Dirty tables, , dirty floors, non-existent service/servers. Table next to mine was just the "drop" zone for the restaurant... a bunch of extra table advertisements tossed and stored on it, a water pitcher so the servers do not have to go in back somewhere, a bunch junk like that. Food was acceptable, but nothing to get excited about. Although their ice cream at a bit seems expensive at first glance, similar ice cream down the street at Disney Springs makes this place seem like an extreme value for the price in comparison! read more

This is a good place for a fast casual meal, especially if you like ice cream. I came here for lunch with my kids. They have amazing kid meal deals, 7.99 or 8.99 for drink, food, and ice cream dessert. The food is fairly standard, but it was nice that there were fruit and vegetable options as sides. My son did choose broccoli so that he could feel less guilty about his sundae! I had their version of a Philly cheesesteak. It was served on Texas toast, and the meat was chopped hamburger, not shaved ribeye. Nonetheless, it was tasty with nice pieces of bell pepper and onion to show this was made of real things. Our server was an angel, and I felt for her, overwhelmed by the number of tables. At one point, I saw her break into a run to try to keep up with everything. Thankfully, at some point, other servers showed up, but I do think this place is understaffed for the capacity. Food was quickly prepared, but with few servers, the plates could sit on the counter for a while before getting delivered. Plenty of parking, and the location is convenient to I-4 and most of the theme parks, not that I'd leave a theme park for a meal here. read more

I enjoyed the new location. It had a new, clean feeling. The restaurant is large and can hold a large party. Perfect spot for a large group visiting Orlando (saying that because of the location of the restaurant). We visited just for dessert. My family enjoyed it and ate it all up. They love that you can select different flavors of ice cream for your sundae. You can also change the flavors from what is listed on the menu for the sundae that you're selecting. The waitress was friendly. She only brought us 3 waters for the 4 of us to share. (Kinda weird) We ordered 4 desserts (2 pictured here) read more

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I have always heard about Friendly's but this was my first time trying it! I wasn't super hungry so I got the mac & cheese, which was a small portion but perfect for what I wanted. The top was already cold when I got it, but it was still hot at the bottom. It was creamy and tasty, just wish it was hotter throughout. I got the monster mash sundae for dessert and it was very cute. The ice cream was creamy and there was a good amount of hot fudge (though I still ordered a side of extra!) The ambiance was really cute and reminded me of a diner. Overall it was a fun experience and the food was pretty good. read more

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We love Friendly's for a quick and delicious meal. I usually get the burger with onion rings and round out the meal with a sundae or a milkshake of course. This location is close to WDW so it attracts a lot of tourists and the wait to be seated can vary but they are usually very quick. The servers are friendly and personable. They are also very busy waiting on other tables so patience is key. Restaurant is clean and spacious and you never feel like you're cramped, which I appreciate. read more

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I just ran the Disney Marathon and stumbled across Friendly's located 10 min away from Disney's property!!! Post-race treats from Friendly's could not be more ideal. If you know me, you know I love Friendly's. I had NO clue there was one in Florida?! I really thought they were just a Northeast thing. I got a Royal razz and a peanut butter friend-z. Heaven. So so good. This friendlys is also huge! There was also a good amount of people dining in too! We love to see it. The service was quick and friendly (pun intended). I'm so glad I found this location. read more

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Came to Orlando for the week we to go to sea world and was looking for a place to eat on the way home and Friendly's came up on the map and said w just had to go! They were super packed and understaffed but that didn't stop us as we haven't seen one in FOREVER! Our server was Antonio E and he was absolutely WONDERFUL the entire time even with how busy he was. He was super friendly and didn't get overwhelmed once, our order was perfect and he even had to make our ice cream for us and that was perfect as well!! The food was also delicious, compliments to the chef! Definitely was worth the wait I would definitely recommend for lunch/dinner/dessert! read more

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Havnt been to this one but it looks new. Right down the street from our hotel so good spot on our way out. Food was really good. Had a BELT with a nice runny egg. Nice portion size. Potatoes were nice as well Deb had the 222 with 2 pancakes, bacon and eggs. Pancakes were yummy!! John Our server was awesome. Friendly and helpful. Loved the vibe and music. Will probably make this our go to on our way out or if we want a late night snack when we are over. read more

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We no longer have these where we live so we had to stop by. Everything inside looked exactly the same as we remembered but the menu was larger than expected. We ordered some sandwiches and soup which were nice but honestly we were most excited for the ice cream. It was delicious as ever and we loved the presentation of the three sample ice cream cone. read more

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This is the cleanest Friendly's I've ever been to. Friendly's was one of my favorite places as a kid and it was fun to share that with my daughter. I ordered the pastrami super melt. It was good. My daughter got kids Mac n cheese. The sundae was obviously the best part! I LOVE peanut butter, so our amazing server helped me create a very peanut buttery sundae, which was delicious! My daughter got a banana split. She doesn't usually finish her food (even dessert!), but she finished that sundae! I had coupons and my server made sure to use the one the gave us the best discount, which I appreciate! read more

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Went last night after a long day at Disney. Wait wasn't too long! The host was also bussing tables, taking names and serving food. He was such a hard worker! When we were seated, our server Alicia (I could be spelling this wrong) was amazing! I don't say that often, but it's true. She was so attentive, kind and brought our whole table all the drinks we ask for as we were so thirsty from a hot day! Food was just like I remember! Good quality food at good prices! And the ice cream! Yumm!!! Lots of seating and a carry out station for food or ice cream! We will 100% go back, even if just for carry out when we are in Orlando. read more

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This place was amazing all the way around. We came off of a very long flight, and stopped in just an hour before closing, and it was game changer. We still had a two hour drive and needed to get to our destination asap. The service was exceptional, Alicea was our server, and she was phenomenal making sure that all of our orders were correct, getting things out as soon as possible. She made sure that everything was thought of and we didn't really need to worry about anything. Additionally, the food was great. We tried several of the Late Night Appetizers, which tasted great. The Mini Motts Sticks were by far our favorite, with all of the kids mentioning how great of a cheese pull these had, something that's all the rave. We all tried different things, and really these dishes had an elevated palette, for instance the bacon Mac and Cheese Burger had Savory, Salty, and a variety of textures that really broke up the dish. The overall experience was 10/10, we loved the overall vibe and atmosphere of the joint, the people working, and the quality of the food. If you are looking for somewhere to take the family after arriving in Orlando, highly recommend Friendly's. read more

Date night at friendlys. Two delicious banana splits choose your fave ice cream and toppings. In love read more

Friendly's - Date Night @ Friendlys with two delicious banana splits. Your choice of ice cream and toppings - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We came in at 10:10 p.m. When we asked to be seated, the waitress walked up to the hostess stand, groaned, and threw her hands in the air. She then walked away and left us standing there for about 15 minutes before finally seating us, even though there were only three tables with customers. Once we were seated, I ordered a tea, and the waitress told us she had already thrown the tea out because they close at 11:00 p.m. We asked if she didn't want us to eat there, and she said no. At that point, we decided to leave. I live in Tampa and regularly stop at Friendly's on my way home from the Orlando theme parks, and this is the first time I've ever had an experience like this. If they weren't willing to serve us, they should have told us when we arrived at 10:10 instead of making us wait 25 minutes and leaving us with less time to find another restaurant that was still open. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I probably won't be returning. read more

We recently tried Friendly's in Orlando after my sister-in-law told us they're popular in New York and totally worth it. We ended up going pretty late, around 9 at night, and it turned out to be the perfect time to go. They had a nighttime deal where appetizers were half off, so of course we had to take advantage of that. We ordered a bunch of appetizers for the table, and everyone got ice cream. Between my two nieces, my brother, his wife, and me, we had plenty of food and sundaes to go around, and I believe I spent less than $50 for all of us. That was honestly impressive for the amount we ordered. The food was delicious, and the sundaes were so yummy. Everyone got something different, and every single one looked amazing and tasted just as good. It really felt like a classic, fun ice cream experience. The service was quick, too. Our server was handling the whole section by himself, and you could tell he was busy, but every time we needed something, he was right there. Super attentive despite juggling multiple tables. Overall, I absolutely loved it. Great experience, great prices, and such a fun spot for families, especially at night when they have deals. I would definitely recommend trying it and I'm already planning to go again. read more

I do it to myself at this point with back to back to back to back bad visits, but it's so hard not to come when it's my favorite flavor ice cream of all time. The service here is bad. Like BAD bad. The restaurant was empty - it was 9:30pm with a single table inside. The guy who approached me at the to-go counter looked like he didn't want to be there. I got an email that if I downloaded the app I'd get a free sundae so I did just that. I showed the worker my coupon, he put my order in then told me "oh if you download the app the same day then you can't use the coupon it's because they want you to come back" .....on the app it doesn't have a start date only that it expires 30 days after earning. I had to pay for my sundae and let me tell you, the MEASLIEST scoops in a medium sundae and the peanut butter sauce was so thin and he only did one pump (other workers have given more than 1 pump and I've never seen it this watery). I got about 8 spoonfuls of ice cream out of my whole ice cream, NOT worth the +$6 they charge. Like I said earlier, it's a miracle I come back but man does this place keep disappointing me EVERY time. read more

Friendly's - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We went to this Friendly's and when we arrived there was a sign that said wait to be seated we waited a while as staff looked at us over and over but never approached us or said anything. There were only about a quarter of the tables occupied when we arrived. Finally got the attention of someone and asked her if we should seat our selves and she told us no and she would be over in a moment. She then proceeded to stop at three different tables and then went in the back. I then asked a man if he could help us. He did walk over to the desk and asked us to put in our names and we asked why if most of the tables were not occupied. Asked if we could be seated and brought water (I was very thirsty and I was also walking with a cane) and he became very angry and was speaking in an angry loud tone. Another person also asked him a question in a calm voice and he again was very angry, rude with voice raised and told them he was having to cook and wait tables and they should just leave. They were a family with children. He then also told us to leave multiple times. None of the customers were being unreasonable and they were all treated horribly by this man. He was acting incredibly hostile towards us all yelling for us to just leave. The Friendly's corporate and management really needs to look into this restaurant because the staff need to be re-trained or better managed because this is not a reasonable way to treat anyone!!! And with children present it was even worse. read more

As a family we went to Friendly's when the kids were young, however ours no longer exists in town. So, when we saw the one in Orlando we had to go! It was a trip down memory lane with the kids meals and great food. The Cobb salad was tops! The service was superb and the meals came out fast. The ambiance is that of a 50s style diner, but not as decorated as others. Good dependable restaurant. Enjoy! read more

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sandwich was good but ice cream was not presented well. the order was rushed out even though it was placed online. everything has an upcharge here now and it is kind of crazy how whipped cream and a cherry are separately a dollar each to order. very disappointing. the employees working were not very helpful and unpleasant. read more

It is so good to have a Friendly's here in Florida, that we can occasionally get to when we are in Orlando. We had two dinners here this past weekend, and the same waitress who was very attentive and responsive. They are clearly understaffed as empty tables sat there with people waiting to be seated. The kitchen was clearly the bottleneck. Food took forever to come out of the kitchen on both nights. On one of them, the waitress apologized and said the manager had gone back to work there to help out. It is a nice clean, modern Friendly's. Work on the wait and speed and you've got a great place. read more

Nostalgic and brought back sp many memories. Friendly's closed in NY by my location so I was excited when we found one in Orlando. I've cream was delicious. The food was good. Casual and relaxed restaurant. Service was a little slow. read more

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This place is so good! It's normally had good ambiance and they play nice music too, that fit the comforting theme of the restaurant. The service is great! Everyone is so nice! read more

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While Friendly's may be fondly remembered for their family friendly food and fun deserts, they current incarnation is more all over the place with a generic "American" menu, generally not great service and an odd problem of frequently being out of items. This location has really struggled since opening and while it is still an OK option in an area completely full of every chain restaurant known to man, nostalgia and not the food or service is why most will choose to return. read more

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Our server Tony was great, friendly, quick, and professional! Brings back old memories and the kids love the experience still not all black and gray and dark and gloomy like everything else has become! Still let's kids build their own Sundays, fun kids ice cream selections etc! Restaurant was decently clean. We will be back too bad there are not more around still! read more

We parked out front at 10:15 am and waited for them to open. After seeing activities of coming and going at 10:23 am we entered and where seeing alot of folks (employees) moving about for deliveries. That is when an employee told us "I am sorry but we are not officially open yet..." So coming in from Chumuckla too early with my disabled husband is not what they want to see as they open at 10:30 am and it is a good thing he did not need at that time to use a restroom. read more

I always come here for the ice cream! Admittedly I've never had their regular food and that's ok! I have a lot of family from the eastern seaboard, and Friendly's has always been a staple for them! I always get a Jim Dandy since I don't get to go often. A Jim Dandy is a hand crafted sundae tailored to any and everything you could ever want! Service here is always friendly and fast! I hope this chain continues to thrive, and this location is an excellent reflection of the best in the Friendly's franchise! read more

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Great service, very attentive. Good food and amazing ice cream. Get the Reese's peanut butter cup sundae, the peanut butter topping is delicious. read more

I came here with a group of friends and it was a strange experience. The staff seemed very young and inexperienced. They started off by telling us what they were out of on the menu, which seemed to be about 1/3 of the options. We all ordered the combo meals which came with a drink and soup. I ordered the quesadilla and was pretty disappointed by the quality of it. I had also started with water and decided to opt for the combo and ordered a soda. The server seemed to forget about it until I reminded her when she came by with our soups. My brother ordered the club sandwich which seemed to be the better option. The soup was decent and the sundaes were great. Overall a mediocre experience. read more

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Came here for the nostalgia, the whole experience from the food to the service was just meh. Just average. I wanted the mini mozzarella sticks, but they were mostly breading and barely any cheese. read more

Restaurant was clean and nicely decorated, the food was great and the service was top-notch. A big improvement over some of the previous Friendly's locations in this area. read more

Ice cream was subpar at best. But what really was unenjoyable was the service; the servers were not kind at all. Make sure you do not say you're ordering to go, because you aren't welcome to sit down in the restaurant while waiting (for a long time) for your ice cream. I will give it 2 stars because ultimately you can't ruin ice cream! read more

Food is good, Poole are nice. Food is overpriced. You get 2 slices of ground beef. Slices because they smash them so thin to make it the right size. Paid 13.62. Double patty look at the pic read more

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No one ever came to seat us. We waited at the door for almost ten minutes before just leaving. Very understaffed.

So excited they are open. They are still in a soft opening so we kept that in mind as we dined so we were extremely patient and understanding but will share our experience. Even though there were some challenges we will return as we know they are all still learning. We went for breakfast. We were greeted and sat as soon as we walked in the door. It was pretty empty just two other tables and a ton of staff. All of which were amazing btw they do a great job helping each other out and are super friendly. Everything is brand new and super clean of course. Breakfast menu is small but plenty to choose from at great prices. Kids menu is incredible. Great variety and of course the value is fantastic. Service was slow. Our food took longer than normal and it was cold. But like I said above they are all still learning. Items were forgotten but as soon as we said something our server went to get them. It was odd two of us ordered a side of breakfast potatoes and my portion was huge and my sister's was tiny. We will definitely be back to give lunch/dinner a try and we know in a few more weeks everything will be amazing. read more

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Food was pretty good for being a diner. I ordered chicken tenders which came with fries and coleslaw. The chicken was crispy, the fries were decent, and the coleslaw was good. My rating is solely on the food; the staff were fake friendly and personally I think the colors are ugly inside. The old decor was a lot nicer. read more

This was my first time at friendly's and the experience was great. The service was good the food was great and the interior was also good. I would recommend this for the people who love ice cream. read more

Not "Friendly" at all, the cashier was a greasy heroine addict that has the personality of a s*** sandwich and told us we couldn't eat the ice we just purchased there in the restaurant. There was 2 tables occupied and there was more than 50 tables empty. Its a typical HOT Orlando night and we were rudely escorted to the front door and the gutless Manager refused to address this me and told scary looking cashier to tell me it's company policy, like that means anything. I have visited Friendly's since 1972 and I will can see why they are on the verge of bankruptcy. Go to Freddy's, or Handel's, or Cold Stone. This place is an absolute no go. Disgusting! read more

Many tables open and told we had to wait 10 minutes to be seated. We left and ate at Tropical Smoothie and had great lunch. Kids had crazy bread at Marcos and was great too. read more

If I could give no stars I would. Last night we tried going in for dinner. The manager told us he sat a big party so he would not seat another party for at least 30-40 minutes. The big party had a back section. Only 2 other tables had customers. At least 10 tables were waiting to be bussed. We left. Tonight we returned. There were only 8 tables with customers. It took over 20 minutes for an employee to come to the hostess stand. She announced there was going to be a 30-40 minutes wait. Once again tables were waiting to be bussed. This is a management issue. If you have 30 tables, you should have enough staff to be able to serve 30 tables. We will not be back. read more

So excited to find a Friendly's while on vacation in Orlando. We went to Friendly's weekly when we lived in Massachusetts but 12 years ago we moved to Florida west coast and I have missed this favorite of ours. The food is good American fare. Our waitress was darling; a great public service personality and the price was great. Always love the ice cream sundaes, a great treat. read more