I happened to spot a Friendly's while driving along Sunrise Highway and decided to stop in. When I walked inside, it was packed, which wasn't surprising since Friendly's has become somewhat of a rare find these days. I ordered the mozzarella sticks and fries. The mozzarella sticks were actually really good crispy, hot, and definitely the highlight of the meal. The fries were just average, nothing particularly memorable. The staff was friendly and provided good service. My only concern was that I noticed a few employees were not wearing gloves. Fortunately, the employees handling my food were wearing them, so it didn't directly affect my experience, but it's something management should address. As for the ambiance, it was the typical Friendly's atmosphere comfortable and familiar. Overall, it was a good experience, and I'd stop by again, especially for the mozzarella sticks. read more

Friendly's - Outside - American Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Came in here because the Ronkonkoma location closed down. Typical Friendly's themed decor. Restaurant was empty at lunchtime. The hostess/waitress was friendly but service was sooooo slow. I've noticed at many friendly locations across the island that the quality of the food has declined! I bring my 10-year-old niece to eat there so I'm not expecting anything amazing but my first job was at Friendly's and the food used to be really good! If my 10-year-old niece says it's too greasy to eat then what's the point of going there if they can't even please as a child? She got the shark ice cream and that was legit! I want to support Friendly's because I grew up on them, but with the slow service and low quality food, it's hard to do so! It's a shame that many of these LI staple chains are closing due to quality issues :( read more

Friendly's has always been our local ice cream place, and it continues to be after all these years! Some of my best memories were stopping in after baseball games, getting dropped off when we were kids, grabbing dinner after a movie, or just getting ice cream on a hot summer day. Waitresses are amazing. Everyone is friendly, attentive, and care about making a good experience. Service is prompt, and on point. The restaurant itself is also very clean and well-maintained. Friendly's isn't just a restaurant, it's true Americana, and tied to years of family memories and traditions. Now as an adult, I'm taking my kids to Friendly's and making new memories. This spot delivers a positive experience time and time again. read more

At my best friends house and our kids were running amuck. She asked, should we just take them to Friendly's. They all perked up at the thought of ice cream and off we went. It was quiet. A Friday at 3pm and it was us and an older couple in the restaurant. They didn't mind our loud children, which we apologetically tried to calm over the course of our early dinner. But that's the great thing about Friendly's. You know walking in it's about loud families and being comfortable in your surroundings. Think Ground Round or Okey Dokey from back in the day. So my friend and I weren't as modified as we would usually be and a place with a different atmosphere. The food was generic, American diner like food and it held up to it. You come here for the ice cream, period. It's really some of the best around and hit different from the restaurant. A sundae comes with a kids meal so I got to have some of Bubs' banana split (one of the reasons why we call him Brucie Bananas is because he lovessss bananas). Finally, shout out to our sever who was the most patient and kind with our rowdy kids. It wasn't easy, and she made it seem effortless. read more

Friendly's - American Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Very clean. Excellent waitress. Fishamajig was so much better than last time we got one. Cooked well, hot and firm fish. Better experience than when we ordered pick up a few months ago. read more

I placed an order for delivery. Once i received my food i noticed a problem and called. A gentle man answered i said "hi my name is Tania and i had placed a delivery order" he said "ok". Then i said "i was calling because i received my food and had a problem" instantly he raised his voice and yelled at me "What's your problem because I made the food" I proceeded and said first my chicken wrap was only a tortilla wrap and lettuce no chicken nothing else. He hardly let me finish and being very rude yelling and telling me i was lying. I had a picture and he said i can have a picture all i want . I couldn't believe how he was talking to me so I asked to speak with the manager he then proceeded to tell me he was the manager. I told him for a manager he had horrible customer service skills and i couldn't believe he was the manager. He then said i am the manager and the owner. He then continued yelling and speaking over me saying that i could do what i want and hung up. I have been going to friendlys for years when i was younger my mom took me and now i take my kids. I have never experienced something like this. My 17 year old was even annoyed how he was speaking to me and wanted to go speak with "John" herself. That was the name he gave me when i asked his name. Attached is the "chicken"wrap I received that he made. Both halfs opened up so you see all lettuce with tiny crumbs of tomato thats it read more

food was good and our waiter mike h was great but the whole time we were sitting all we heard was the workers talking crap about customers especially one woman inparticular who was doing most of the talking and you could hear it through the whole restaurant. read more

What's better than a classic spot. Nostalgia at its best. The turkey stack was great! And oh my I love a Reese's pieces sundae. And they have the best Coke ever. read more

Friendly's - Reese's Pieces Sundae - American Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

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Visiting family and was driving back to the hotel when we had to do a turn around to come here. Thought they pretty much were all closed... First time ever using the take out window. It was almost 10 PM in the summer and the girl at the counter was polite, and quickly made our items. My husband had a black raspberry Fribble, which he said was very good (He said Graeter's in Ohio and Kentucky' have better black raspberry). I had a Happy Ending Sundae, made with cookies and cream and topped with marshmallow topping, peanut butter topping, and whipped cream and sprinkled with Reese's Pieces ( a throw back to my younger days eating Reese's Pieces sundaes when they first came out and had5 scoops).... I devoured it, it was delicious, but honestly it seemed smaller being shoved in a takeout cup than the metal serving bowl I was used to . 5/5 for pure nostalgia, taste and "ambience" when I checked out the dining room... read more

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This Friendly's location consistently delivers with their solid food/ice cream. Depending on how busy they are the wait can either be quick or a little while but service is always friendly. As expected, casual and kid friendly place. Crispy chicken wrap is my favorite and I ask for extra honey mustard for the fries. The waffle fries are worth the upgrade. Kids meals have good portions and options! Love the ice cream choices! Hope Friendly's continues to stay in business. read more

Friendly's - Kids Monster Mash Sundae Kid's Cone Head - American Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

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We called ahead a week ago and said like 40 people were coming, but when we got there an hour wait. Would not go there again.

Went to the bathroom in this establishment was nasty. There was pee on both toilet bowl seats. I was scared to look at the rest.

Food was hot and fresh. And the ice cream was delicious. The staff was very friendly and the store is very clean

Our server was very accommodating to all our crazy kids. She went out of her way to make sure everyone was satisified

it was friendly and very helpful customer service 10/10 everyone was amazing felt very friendly

we used to love coming here. but I have family coming in from out of state and wanted to reserve the back room for 25 on an upcoming Monday at 12p. I was told.by the manager they dont have enough people as no one comes in on a Monday at that time and its only 1 server and the manager so they cant possibly accommodate. I said to clarify I shouldn't even bring people in to your restaurant at that time? we need to go elsewhere? thats correct, I was told by manager. I instantly called coram friendlys and was told.by a very nice girl "of course! no problem bring them in!" so apparently its just stonybrook friendlys that cant handle people coming there and tell you to go elsewhere. how bizarre. read more

Had a delicious meal with my husband at Friendly's. Had not been in awhile and of course I had ice cream, Reeves peanut butter cup sundae. The service was also excellent. Claire, our waitress was very attentive and pleasant. read more

Excellent service, no wait, kid friendly. Knowledgeable staff. Made our visit a good one!

Our sever Donna at the Stonybrook location (347) was pleasant and the meal was better than I expected. The area was clean. We will be back again. read more

food was so good, service is so good, everything is good and as usual. Used to bring kids come. They still likes it since 2005, especially ice cream. read more

The staff is always amazing at the stony Brook friendlys. The food is great. Always a nice time with good food and ice cream.

My pick up order was prompt and hot. The food was very good too. I'll definitely order out from there again.

great food & service , love this place a classic of American foo. The food is always good and if your an ice cream lover dare to do the Reese Pieces sundae read more

Caleb our waiter was amazing. food was excellent. kids had a great time. Shrimp was prepared perfectly.

the food was good the service was very friendly my kids love eating there love that the points system came back read more

Delicious ice cream yummy also love their chicken tendies tossed in buffalo. Gotta play the crane machine but you guys gotta stop stuffing them in there bc we never win read more

I had a exceptionally good experience. The waitress was very friendly and informative on the types of food that was good. The ambiance was pleasant and the food was We are seniors so the senior menu was a good economical choice. And free ice cream on senior menu.....who does not like ice cream and free to boot....a must try next time you are around Nesconset . read more

had possibly the friendliest waitress of all time the other day, i've been coming here since i was a kid and the staff here is really above and beyond the standard for customer service. Just really nice people and it helps that the food is great too. they have disposable menus now and have gone to great lengths to comply with all the new regulations which i know are really difficult to navigate but they still managed to make my night. my only tip is if you're getting ice cream and it's not included in your meal go big!! a single scoop dish is 3.49 but a jim dandy (like 4 scoops +) is 7.99 read more

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EVERYTHING AMAZING ! I come to Friendlys all the time service on point !!!! ambience its amazing ! love it read more

The restaurant was nice and our waitress was friendly. My quesadillas was tasty. On and my mint chocolate chip Sundae was everything.

Bad food. I ordered a BLT with fries and my wife had an appetizer combo with quesadilla, chicken tenders and onion rings. The chicken tenders were over done and the server was reluctant to take them back. She then found something unusual in the quesadilla (foreign object) and the fries on my plate were old. I have had good food there before but they should have ashamed to have plated that food. The manager (possibly owner) came out, I explained the problem with food. He told us that if we didn't like his food, we could leave. Health Department referral is pending. read more

I'm finding it difficult to understand why it is your store policy to no longer write HAPPY BIRTHDAY on the ice cream cakes you offer for sale. I purchased an ice cream cake this morning at the Stony Brook location and requested that Happy Birthday be written on it. I was informed by their employee that it was their store policy to no longer offer this service. I asked why, and was told that many people like things written in SCRIPT. This is the most ridiculous thing I've heard in quite some time. I am wondering if this is just their store policy or if it is corporate policy. If this is true, I would suggest you change your corporate logo, because it is WRITTEN IN SCRIPT............ read more

It was my grand daughters birthday and she chose Friendly's in Stony Brook...I hadn't been there in years..thought they were out of business...and I'm happy to report they are alive and very well. Four people chose the Cob Salad- which drew rave reviews, my two grand daughters had mac'n'cheese. I had a burger with a kind of giant melted cheese skirt..tasty. Everyone went for the included Friendly's sundaes... just as good as I remembered. The place was clean, the service was prompt & friendly. And the bill was less than expected. All in all - a great time. I recommend you check it out. read more

Went there late at night and waitress was lovely and ice cream hit the spot. They used to have toasted almonds to go one a sundae but now it is walnuts...it has been over 25 years since I had a sundae there and that was the only change I noticed. Not quite the same place I went to 30 years ago, but will definitely go back for ice cream! read more

Loved coming here as a kid. A lot different but still tasty and fun! Always a good place to take people who come to visit who used to live here read more

Great service love the black raspberry ice cream sundae and bright and cheery atmosphere.

Very friendly staff no pun intended. Food was great and the ice cream was delicious. Very clean location!

Great place to visit with family/friends. Quick friendly service, good food fair prices. Terrific ice cream arrangements! Also want to have food after movie for birthday party celebrations! Luke was our server and is funny and fast! read more

Went here with my family, we had a nice time for diner food. Service was quick. The restaurant could have been a little cleaner. read more

Friendly's - Turkey Club SuperMelt Sandwich - American Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

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Waitresses were very nice and efficient. Good menu and fresh food. Nice atmosphere and friendly.