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    3.0 (149 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Example of inconsistent portions between two large sundaes.

    I was so excited to enjoy my ice cream sundae from Friendly's when I open the bag and notice that my large cookies and cream Sunday with hot fudge, peanut butter sauce, peanut butter cup and cherries was only half full compared to the other sundae we bought. I'm very disappointed with how little attention is made in the quality and quantity of their food. The portions are always inconsistent which is extremely frustrating, especially because I'm paying for a large sundae, I should receive what I'm paying for. Very upsetting and will most likely cause me to question going here ever again and instead will go to other places where portions are more consistent like Holy Cow, or Ben and Jerrys.

    Hunka Chunka PB Fudge Sundae
    Jeff M.

    Before I start, let me say that I rate places based on their peers. A McDonalds that was great will still get five stars over a poor experience. Everyone should know Friendly's isn't a high end steak house in Boston. But dang, if this place doesn't get just about everything right in one of the last standing Friendleez this side of Worcester. We all grew up going here, right? Sometimes we crave that nostalgia of our youth and attempt to pass it along to our children. I WANT Friendlys around long after I'm gone and my kids are grandparents themselves. Will it happen? Probably not. But at least we get to experience it in the here and now. We entered towards the hostess stand next to the to-go ice cream area. Once quickly greeted, a clean and inviting booth led us to the back of the restaurant. It was maybe half full on a weeknight, and that's fine too. The place overall is very well kept, with some really fun ice cream artwork around. What I love the most about Friendleez is the straightforward menu. You know what you are going to get. A greasy sandwich with fries, maybe a salad if you're on a diet. It's as Americana as it comes. I went with the Philly cheesesteak melt and it was exactly what I was expecting. Not the highest quality beef ever but the well cooked vegetables along side it complimented the perfectly grilled bread. The fries were also perfectly crispy, albeit a bit under seasoned. The kids menu is just awesome because they not only get a meal, but a drink and dessert thrown in alongside everything. Now, the only thing I don't like about Friendleez in general is what they do to the bill for the anticipated tip. They "deduct" the free dessert from the bill so -$5.99 comes off, but the calculated tip is still including that $5.99. I find the practice very odd and someone with a keen eye for math will pick it up right away, many others will miss it. You could be tipping 25% (also calculated post tax). Our server was spectacular, attentive, and jovial. She certainly earned a good tip, don't get me wrong.....but like why do you have to do that? While it's sad a massive amount of the locations have closed over the years, it's obvious why this one remains open and thriving. They are doing a ton of things right and we can still hold out that tiny sliver of hope that our grandkid's will get to also experience the throwback style sit down restaurant some day.

    Chicken came like this

    Came after a long soccer game but for some reason the wait took even longer it took at least seven minutes for them to come over here and then wait on us. We were waiting outside the wait right here area and it took at least three minutes for that as you know from my previous ratings I'm a very time conscious person so of course I timed that for the drinks it took less than six minutes so that was good. it took two minutes matter of fact, two minutes and 37 seconds so that wasn't that bad but when I tasted my drink, I thought it was Coca-Cola and I ordered Sprite. Everybody else at the table complained just as much as me cherry Coke it isn't cherry. What is this flavor Sprite not Sprite this lemonade did you put citrus in it actually that's not the point sugar is all that's in lemonade but I'm still waiting for my food right now so I will have to update you when they come back. It is taking them forever though and nobody is here Right now, they have been prioritizing cleaning all the other tables that no one is gonna set up because no one comes to this Friendly's, which is just stupid because obviously you're not gonna get customers if you clean tables I gave them 15 minutes to deliver my food for five people most of them children so the orders were small. There's basically nobody in this restaurant and you know how long it took 19 minutes and 24 seconds I am mad this is disgraceful my fries taste like chemicals and my friend found a fry in her burger My very small child he's nine but he weighs as much as a six-year-old could finish this grilled cheese in about seven seconds that's how small it was. He needs no more nutrients right now. He is on a bulk. according to this review checklist thing, I have to talk about the ambience in here. It's pretty OK but all I can see right now is a boy looking at another boy is a painting eating ice cream not very interesting but it does feel like I'm back in the 1900s you know I mean it's OK. I will update if necessary, but I'm going to end my order now.

    Sugar Cone Nachos
    Chau L.

    When it comes to fast food/chain restaurants, people tend to look down and took bad about them. I had an amazing experience at this friendly today. The service was quick and staff were very helpful and friendly. The food tasted great, my table was very clean and stocked up. The restaurant was also clean, same with the bathrooms. I only had good things to say about this place. Definitely will come back.

    Cheddar Jack Chicken Dinner

    The food was nicely cooked. Service was friendly and courteous. Leisurely atmosphere. I like that there were healthy options on the menu to choose from

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    awesome food friendly environment they have one at tge northshore mall as well mad toppings smooth ice cream

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    Great experience got what we wanted quick service kind and good food kids got extra cherry. A three small free sundaes

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    Love the tuna roll, burgers are good too, and their happy ending sundae..and the staff is great..

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    Clean floors, yummy food, and the nicest waiter. Beware of the old lady waiter she can be a bit grumpy

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    2 years ago

    Always enjoy Friendly's ! Great food and ice cream ! Just wish they'd bring back breakfast!!!

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    1 year ago

    Im person was great. Service was great. Trying delivery to my hotel for the first time now so I'll see how that works out.

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    Service was great! The staff was very fast with my pick up order. Both of the cashiers at the front were kind and helpful.

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    Went on a busy Saturday night, though the wait was not too long. Good place for a simple burger and some ice cream.

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    Best ice cream and apps my kids lobe it here would def recommend coming

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