Love this place delicious clean and friendly food was delicious clean restaurant, including the restrooms bar could be a little bigger

A disappointment. The burgers were dry and kind of tasteless. The service was poor and at $10.50 for a small beer it was overpriced.

I ordered the fish and chips lunch special and it was yummy! I highly recommend it. Service was great.

My family and I got here and sat down. Table for 4, we got our menus and ordered our drinks . So far so good , 15min later the owner comes to us for the 2rd time and asks if our order has been taken. Nope he said ok she will be right here . 5 more minutes gone by now it's been 20 minutes . He came back again and said nothing yet , we said nope. We're going to leave and we'll just pay for our drinks. He said don't worry about it and said sorry. This place is really bad customer service . I've lived in Glendora for over 20 years and will no longer support this business. Stay away read more

I ordered the baby back ribs to go and what a terrible disappointment! No rub, no smoky flavor, no barbecue sauce, and the flavorless meat was completely dry. For a barbecue restaurant, this was a culinary train wreck! read more

Super disappointed with our take out order tonight. 1) Their website says the sugar baked sweet potato is a Side. But they won't let you order it as a side. When I called to place my order, I was told the website hasn't been updated in years. When I went in to pick up my order, the manager defended the inaccuracy saying it is one of a side because for $8 you could order it on the side of anything else, but it no's not an entree side. Unnecessarily confusing. Please update your website. 2) They didn't give me my green bean side that I ended up ordering. Missing food completely in a take out ordering a big no-no Frisella's. You owe me $5 and an apology. 3) Management was unable/unwilling to make a gluten-free accommodation to the Chicken Tostada Salad to swap out the flour tortilla shell for corn tortilla chips. (Yes, they have and sell both). Fail. 4) I asked for a second dressing on the side and didn't get it. This is seemingly one of those restaurants that can't figure out to-go orders, or how to accommodate food allergies. Too bad because the proteins tasted good. Consider dining in to ensure you get your food, or go elsewhere. read more

DESERVING OF 10 STARS- WOW! This restaurant was just amazing! The decor is very inviting with one entire side in brick and they have hung up empty picture frames, completing a rustic look.( see photos) I ordered the 1/2 Turkey Sandwich and Vegetable Soup ( see photo). It was the best soup I have ever tasted. And the sandwich was also delicious. Serving sizes very large, so you get a lot for your money. There is both inside and outside seating available. This restaurant has their act together in every way. They do everything so well, including the little things like keeping your beverages filled at all times. It was very busy while I was there, and the servers handled it like champions. TRY THIS RESTAURANT! YOU WON'T REGRET IT read more

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Good and service were horrible. I so miss as the original owners. Fried zucchini was burnt and was obviously the frozen type. Not fresh and amazing like before. The ranch dressing was so watery and served in those plastic type of to-go containers with a lid. Upon asking for an additional dressing, it was revealed that there was an additional charge. What! Like the first container was little and half full. Food was just nasty and I will not be going back. read more

Me and My Lady Love This Place For Date Night and Family Gathering's. Chicken and Tri-Tip Taste Delicious, Especially With The Bbq Sauce. Sunday Live Music Was Cool. read more

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Entertainment on point, wait staff amazing and personable & food always delicious! Come for a good time and great service along with delicious BBQ. read more

Frisella's Roastery - Ask for Tiffany! - Barbeque Near Me - Glendora, California

Our experience at Frisellas was less than stellar tonight. The ambiance in the place has definitely changed. From the Easter decorations that are still cluttered on the wait station, to the advertised shirt sale plastered on the wall to the cleanliness of the place...our beloved BBQ shop has definitely changed. Even the wait staff has changed. My husband's Memphis BBQ burger came without bbq sauce on it (or even on the size). My bbq bowl came without the French bread side (it usually comes with) and very fatty chicken. One thing we love about Frisella's is the tropical tea and getting a cup to go. When we asked about this we're told that this doesn't happen unless we buy an additional cup to go (there are free refills & we had already bought two cups). Overall, our impression of this loved place has diminished greatly. It's sad because we have many great memories at this restaurant. read more

Service was fine but food was meh. Ordered a couple of salads, pulled pork sandwich, side of mac & cheese and sweet potato fries. The pulled pork was mushy and nearly flavorless, while the mac and cheese tasted horrible. Definitely don't need to return. read more

Have been to Frisella's a few times in the past and it was really good. Not sure if ownership changed, but food was terrible and place was dirty! Menu was very limited. I ordered Tri-tip Benedict. Bread at bottom was so hard (like they microwaved it too long), it was difficult to cut with a knife. There was a piece of cheese inside that wasn't melted or warm. The poached egg on top was cold. They forgot the hollandaise sauce w brought out a small cup of it that was cold and had the consistency of mayonnaise. Yuck. The tri-tip tasted fine. It took a long time to get the food even though the place was empty. Also, table was dirty, hard dried food stuck on it, so it had been there awhile. S&P grinders were filthy. Looking around, the place needs a deep cleaning. Fans near the table, the furniture, floor and the window sills need to be cleaned. Will not be going back. Worst meal I have had in a long time! read more

Don't waste your time or money. Service is SLOW, AND THERE'S NO in HERE!!! The server was horrible. Workers standing around chit chatting were waiting 15 minutes to just get out of here.. the only guy who actually works is the bus boy, and he's the only one... Waitress at the last second before we pay our bill asking if we want another drink??? NO, WE WANT TO LEAVE... I WILL NOT BE BACK BOO THIS IS RIDICULOUS... read more

Frisella's Roastery - Barbeque Near Me - Glendora, California

They make pretty good food. I ordered the hand breaded chicken strips and subbed fries for their homemade chips. The chicken was good. It didn't taste frozen at all. Love their freshly made potato chips. My meal was $13. Not bad compared to most places and honestly even at many fast food places it's easy to spend this much on a combo meal and they snow way better. Definitely recommend and the service was excellent. read more

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My dad was craving for smoked BBQ and he wanted something like Phil's BBQ in San Diego... we searched and found this local Roastery ... it was a hit, and both my parents love this place! We ordered the Smoked Angus Choice Trio-Tip Salad, chicken wings, carnitas taco, and baby back ribs. The server brought us a butter dinner roll which was overcooked and the bottom was hard like a rock... we told her and she immediately took care of it, hers and the remaining of the servers are friendly and helpful... there were families gatherings while we were dining and the welcoming environment provides comfortable ambiance. There is also a small game area right by the restaurant... and both indoor and outdoor dinning are available! read more

Frisella's Roastery - Baby Back Pork Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Glendora, California

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Stopped in for an amazing dinner. Reasonably priced, high quality food. Ambiance was great and our waitress was very attentive and sweet. read more

Frisella's Roastery - Would recommend the Fish n Chips. Perfect and my husband loved the tri tip and chicken combo - Barbeque Near Me - Glendora, California

The burgers here are out of this world and they're so tall, the chef must hold them up with a knife! A friendly server delivers your food quickly as you dine inside an historic Glendora building. read more

Large portions. Very tasty foods. Salads are amazing too! Always happy and friendly service! Fantastic outside sitting area in downtown Glendora. read more

A bit of a rocky start, but service really picked up and food was very good. It was the first week of dine in and they still have outdoor seating so was confusing where to check in. I asked a passing waiter and he said we can take a seat, who we do. A few minutes later, I see another server asking others if they had checked in and would get them a table and looked our way. After a while I realize no one knows we sat ourselves, per instruction, so I went inside to talk to the waitress I saw attending to others. She might have been the hostess, but was also waiting tables so it was a bit confusing. Once I let her know what happened, she told me she would send out a waitress with menus. From that point on, I think things went much better service wise. As for the food, it was mostly delish and portions were huge! We ordered the House specialty Chicken, rib and brisket combo with chicken tortilla soup and red cabbage. We also ordered the mozzarella sticks. First off, they split our meal without letting us know and then they brought out the first tray. I commented how much food that was ad she pointed at the tray and said she would bring one more. I assumed it was an extra "plate" but found out it was another tray with my half of the food!!! Crazy. The mozzarella stick order was huge too! Delish too. Crisp on the outside and sheet goodness inside. The marinara dipping sauce was awesome too. As for the rest of the meal, chicken and ribs were on point with chicken as the standout of the entire meal. BBQ sauce a perfect compliment. The brisket was a little dry but had great flavors. Cabbage salad on point. Tortilla soup had promise. Was outside and cold, so the soup got cold very fast which didn't help but it needed a kick of some kind. They don't have salsa or tapatio (just tobacco), so we decided to pack it to go along with the ton of leftovers to enjoy later, which we did. Definitely worth another visit, but I do have to admit I did go for the hope of roast turkey with mashed potato's and gravy, which was no longer on the menu. I guess I'll wait until the menu gets back to normal or I crave that chicken. read more

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Three visits. Bland Dry & Dry It's more of a bbq restaurant that sells dressed dry meats. read more

Every time my mom & I have gone for lunch here we've had great service & big portions, that's why we keep going back

First time at Frisella's and will definitely be back. Thank you Allison for the great service . read more

Frisella's Roastery - Tri - tip Sandwich Smoked Tri - tip - Barbeque Near Me - Glendora, California

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We've been coming here for the last 3 years of living in Glendora and it's always been my favorite. Today's visit was disappointing, although the Bloody Mary and food was great. The service was less than expected and the norm for this place. Considering the circumstances I get it but it's still expected that waiters are friendly and attentive. Service was 1, while food was a 4.5 so overall a 3. I look forward to our next visit and a updated positive review. read more

Frisella's Roastery - Bloody Mary - Barbeque Near Me - Glendora, California

Yeah, no. We came on Friday after work because we've never been here before. The service was ok, and the food was bland. The chips and pico... the pico was good, but the chips were WAY overcooked. The fish in the fish and chips tasted like nothing. The bbq pork sandwich was too sweet and didn't taste like pork. We ordered a burger to go, for the kid at home. It was a hockey puck. The man person decided to come back today (Sunday). The place is less than half full and no one seems to care for the customer. We sat for a while and no one paid us any mind. We had to call out to have someone get our drink orders. Today, the food was better, but the service was non-existent. I counted... 11 tables have people, about 15 were empty. We had to ask for water, we got up and got our own napkins, and we had to cancel the salad because EVERYTGING came out before the garden salad. The Mac and cheese is equal to Kraft Mac n cheese from a box. The red cabbage salad is red cabbage and vinegar and nothing else. We were never asked how I food was, if we needed anything else... like ketchup for your fries. Nada. We gave the joint a second try and it was a waste. I hat when this happens with a local joint that you want to like. read more

i give this place five stars, not only for the service but for the food. this place has definitely upgraded since last owners. heard about the new ownership and had to try it for myself. wow, just wow. FOOD: i had the tri tip salad w ranch dressing. yea salad, boringZz i know. but no! this salad was amazing! haven't had a good salad like this in a long time. the tri tip was sooo tender, and the salad was so fresh. from lettuce, down to the home made croutons. delicious! i definitely recommend. mom had the cilantro lime chicken salad, and wow that looks amazing. the chicken for being breast was very flavorful. the salad was just as fresh as mine. my husband had a burger, don't remember which one but it was sooo good it was gone in less than a minute. FOOD IS FRESH, and DELICIOUS! SERVICE: for our server we had an older gentleman! very kind, and full of life. he made our experience great! nothing bad to say about anything or anyone. RESTAURANT ITSELF: very clean and very nice! read more

Frisella's never disappoints! The BBQ Pork sandwich is just delicious! The pork is so tender and the bread, yum! Add a side of coleslaw and put it in your sandwich and it's amazing! read more

Frisella's Roastery - Yummy BBQ pork sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Glendora, California

I had lunch with a couple co workers. We were greeted by the friendly host! There was plenty of options where to sit .. there was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating ! My co workers ordered a chicken salad and a tri tip salad and a fish taco each.. not thinking the salad would be as big as it was... omg when their salads came out our mouths dropped with how much meat and crisp fresh salad was there. Not to mention their fish taco was a huge crispy piece fish loaded with cabbage and their sauce ! They were not disappointed with their portions and food ! They even leftovers for dinner. My other co worker got the tri tip sandwich with their house made chips ! Her meat was cooked perfectly and the chips were tasty and seasoned well! I got the western cheeseburger and tried to be healthy with a garden salad. And when my food came out I was in awe! Not only was it huge but everything about the cheeseburger was excellent! Perfectly cooked medium, nice crispy sweet onion ring, cheese, sauce ,lettuce, bacon ! I could finish my salad or my burger that's how big it was ! Definitely a great place and great place for large groups ! Next time I'm going to try their bbq. read more

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We had a fantastic lunch on Sunday. Our waiter was Noah and he was great. Went with the blt, chips and potato salad and hubby had the tri tip sandwich with chips and Mac n cheese. Both were excellent. Their tropical tea was refreshing. read more

Great food and great prices. Staff are friendly... Just feels a little understaffed. Aside from that, will go back again and eat here. read more

I enjoy coming here with family because the portions are pretty large. My family really loves in during lent when they are only eating fish. I know they've been pretty short staffed but sometimes I feel like the servers do not want to be working. They visit once or twice and then you never see them until it's time to leave. Sometimes the food is greasy or oversalted but not bad. I do love a good happy hour here and enjoy their burgers and fries. Their fries and ranch are the best on the block. read more

Frisella's Roastery - Olympic burger, Bryan Clay - Barbeque Near Me - Glendora, California

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NO flavor, my chicken had not an ounce of seasoning, it looks like boiled chicken. Horrible, the only good thing here is the French fries--gave it another chance but not again, our family won't come back here again because of the lack of flavor/ seasoning in everything read more

Frisella's Roastery - Pear salad - Barbeque Near Me - Glendora, California

Was very good. Really enjoyed the service and the food. The servings were big! Beware of the appetizers! Lol

My favorite thing on the menu is the fish tacos. I usually get two and two to go. My husband enjoys the burgers and sandwiches. Anything with pulled pork is very good read more

I order the lunch special quarter chicken with salad. It was more than I expected. The salad was well chop/cut fresh with cucumbers and croutons. The. Chicken is above expectations with little BBQ sauce with extra on the side. The service was excellent with window view of downtown shops & restaurants. read more

Overall: 10 Food: 10 Service: 10 Cleanliness: 9 Atmosphere: 9 Excellent bbq and service. Live this place. read more

Man, I consider myself pretty hard to upset or make unhappy when eating out, but tonight, I don't know what happened here. I have to have less than 10 reviews here on Yelp. I just don't find it worth it to type much after the fact, usually. My wife and I took our almost 2yr old out for dinner, like we do every so often. Got a table outside, ordered our food, and it came fairly quickly. That's about where the happiness ended. I got the fried chicken breast salad. Wife got the 1/4 chicken meal and a side salad. She had no complaints about the food. She never does. I may complain about service every so often, but rarely the food. My salad was wet and full of mixed romaine greens (cmon). I ate the dry chicken and skipped the rest. It reminded me of a kids meal my nephew would get. Or a meal at some old folks diner. I'm still betting it was a bag of lettuce and croutons purchased down the street at Albertson's. Nothing about this seemed fresh. I could be wrong, who knows. Our waiter delivered our food, came back to fill up my iced tea, and finally to give us the bill and a box for my wife. At this point I told our waiter that I would have liked to have ordered a new meal, but we hadn't seen him more than once. I got a non chalant answer of "oh ok sorry," and no offer to take a new order. We had waited and looked around for our waiter for a while so I could at least get some food to go. By the time he came around, it was way too late. I can't remember the last time I ordered something and didn't like it, or didn't get what I expected. Things happened, I just would have really liked to see our waiter so I could have ordered something else and had food when my wife and kid did. When that didn't happen, and our waiter is taking away a whole full plate of my dinner that I barely touched, something's up man. At least the kids at cheap chain restaurants ask those same memorized lines of "how's everything here?" Or "how's the food?" I shouldn't have had to say that "I wanted to order something else, but you were never around." My wife had made a comment when we first arrived that it "looked slow." That wasn't the case when we left, but it was hardly a full house when we did. My iced tea sat empty for the longest time after the refill. I wasn't looking to have anymore, but to have a drink sit empty for that long seems like a no no. We live down the street. So do our mothers. My wife and myself have been here plenty of times with our relatives. I've had some great meals here. I had the batter-less fried chicken last time (great btw). Burgers and fries are ok. Obviously the meat selections are good and yummy. I've had a couple experiences where the food and was just ok as well. The service seems to be hit or miss, too. I recommended this place to a coworker recently because he moved to the area. I don't know if he has made it here yet, but I'm kind of wishing I hadn't said anything. There's only a couple options in the area, and this place can be awesome on the right night. I just don't think we're going to give it another go. Maybe it was just our waiter combined with my horrible salad. I wanted to leave a $0 tip (would have been the first time ever if that says anything) but my wife said not to, as she eats here with her mom more often than I do with mine. She said to "leave $2 or something." So I did, with a :( on the receipt. Ok rant over. I really shouldn't be writing this much, but I'm hungry at home and my dinner is cooking. I'm doing this between cooking and watching my kid and wife run around all happy and full. Grrrr 2 stars because 1 seems unfair. They're not horrible, just popular due to lack of other options and familiarity I guess. Edit: it's now been brought to my attention that the menu says "mixed greens" in the salad description. What the hell guys.... read more

Frisella's Roastery - Fried chicken breast salad - do not order - Barbeque Near Me - Glendora, California

Food - 5 stars. Food was great. Had the ribs and the tortilla chicken soup. The quality of ingredients used in the food stood out. Is it worthy of another visit? Yes. Service - 5 stars for Lowell, who helped save the day in the service department. Was here on a Friday night after work and got seated outside. For some reason, the person assigned to us seemed to forget about us right after they delivered our water. Either that or there were so many other people or things that had to be attended to inside. In any case, even the people who got seated after we did got their order taken and food delivered way before ours were. So more than once Lowell helped us out by getting our wait staff for us so we can get our order taken, he refilled our water, and turned on the heat lamp outside for us. Hard working citizens of America go the extra mile, and Lowell is one of them. read more

I used to come here a lot it was always good but , every since they have new management it hasn't been the same Food is bland and salty . The staff is friendly and place is clean tho . read more

We used to frequent Frisella's but since the ownership changed, it has gone downhill. We loved the old Frisella's. Something has changed in the quality of the food and the prices went up. It's too bad because this used to be a favorite. read more