The food is great. I especially like their fish & chips. A few weeks ago we decided to try their new brunch. The server directed us to a table, we asked if we could sit at a booth instead. She showed us to a booth and slapped the menus on the table and walked away. We left, went to The Vault and had a lovely brunch. This is not the first time we've had an issue with this server. I once wrote a note on the receipt saying that "her tip would have been more if she wasn't so rude". I guess it was still too much bc her attitude didn't improved. read more

Food is good and the portions are good for the price. Service can be a hit or miss sometimes but usually pretty decent

Went to dinner for my mom's birthday and my aunt almost choked on a chicken bone. We told Noah the "manager " about the bone found in her sandwich and he didn't care. We didn't even finish all of our food and they still charged us for the food. The owner, Anna was called and nothing was fixed. Never ever going back and letting everyone we know not to go there, either. read more

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Seated without menus or place settings. Waitress impatiently asked us if we were ready to order after 5 minutes of no contact, then rolled her eyes when we asked for menus. This was the same person who seated us. Food was less than good. Wish this was only the first or second time we've had this experience because the location is so convenient, but we won't be returning here... three strikes, we're gone. read more

This place made me ill, and I hardly write bad reviews I ordered chicken and ribs and the cole slaw was literally rotten. The color was gone and it tasted sour and fermented The second dish was their salsa and chips. The salsa that they provided was also rotten, looked brown and putrid and had an awful taste like it was left out so long it all fermented The server even gave me attitude when I complained. She asked me what do I want to do ? I just simply asked for it to be replaced and she gave me attitude saying it's going to taste the same. I told her just take it off then in which she did. Later she came back saying oh sorry the dish really did have something wrong since we tasted it Long story short I've been sick with GI symptoms for two days now having diarrhea Please for the sake of others don't serve rotten food, what the hell is wrong with this restaurant. She came back apologized and gave me 10% off WOW Anyways u guys knowingly gave me rotten food and it almost felt that way because it didn't happen once but twice in the same sitting I'm still recovering from the ordeal, but the game this establishment is playing is dangerous An elderly person could be hospitalized read more

I've never left a review on Yelp, but felt compelled to leave one for Frisella's. My family and I have been coming here for years, but ever since the ownership changed hands, it has gone downhill severely. When we were there a few months ago, late 2024, our server was a very nice young lady but simply did not pay attention to our table at all. Took her 25 minutes just to come to our table. A young busser named Noah ended up taking care of us for most of the night and was very attentive, (bringing us drinks and even our food after our waitress eventually took the order, on top of his normal responsibilities) while the actual waitress left us unattended most of the meal. We decided to give the place another try last night, and the place seemed to have gone downhill even further. The floor was filthy, and plates were left on our table for 10 minutes before someone came to clear them. We asked about the young busser Noah who had helped us before, and it turns out they couldn't keep their best employee around. The wait staff, a different waitress this time, was just as slow as before. The food was undercooked, the fish and chips i ordered; (previously my favorite dish) was almost raw and the coleslaw my wife got with her meal was rotten and smelt rancid. She didn't eat it. The place just no longer seems clean and the service is just not the same. I'm very disappointed that a once well known and well respected establishment in the Glendora community has been ruined by new ownership! read more

Great service ! Great margaritas! Great Food ! A friend invited me to eat here. I order the Fish & Chips ,incredible....... The batter is so delicious and perfectly crispy ,your served big pieces and there waffle fries ,very good. Can't wait to go back and explore there menu and have more margaritas read more

Frisella's Roastery - Fish & Chips - Barbeque Near Me - Glendora, California

Ambiance is very relaxing. We sat outside. I had family in from France and they wanted some American food. We had some smoked pulled pork. One had a huge burger. I had the bbq chicken sandwich. It all was Booooooomb! Service was great. This kid named Noah was great. I'll be back. I highly recommend it. read more

Horrible experience, would not recommend this restaurant!! Service: While I can understand restaurants are short staffed and can be busy, to be completely ignored for 30min and waited for food for over 1hr was ridiculous. We were a party of 7 that walked in and sat when it was not busy. We had to get our own utensils and menu and had to flag the waiter (older gentleman) many times during our visit. 3 parties had walked in after us and all got served before us. The only reason the waiter finally came over was because the busboy called him. Food: Calamari was over cooked and the amount we got in basket looked more like leftovers. The Olympic burger was also overcooked and chicken salad was dry. I will say, the zucchini fries and tortilla soup was delicious, but not enough to come back. Overall the service alone gave this place a 1 star. You would think seeing how upset my family was we would have gotten a apology, but nothing. Only the busboy was nice. read more

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The staff at Frisellas is fantastic! I love the family friendly environment. Every time I walk through their doors, I feel at home. The Tri tip and also rbe fish and chips are bomb! read more

Went on a Sunday for late lunch/early dinner, not busy at all. Inside was nice and cool, cute tables outside. Three of us ordered 3 sandwiches and ice teas bill was $93. Tri tip was ok a little dry. Each side came with a small side and homemade potato chips, when food was brought out we were told they were out of potato chips. We were not offered any other choice so I asked the server if another side could be substituted and she politely said no. For the price I find that crazy and poor service. The table behind us was ordering and they were out of something else on the menu . As we were leaving another couple walked in and asked if the could sit at a table and were told that side of the (small) restaurant was closed and they couldn't sit there. After working many years in the restaurant business these are all small free things that could have been done to promote customer service. For a small restaurant you would think they would go out of their way to accommodate guests. Most likely won't be back. read more

Most of us have a few friends who we only see but once or twice a year; the testament to those friendships is that the time apart does not ever seem to detract from time together, and may even enhance it. It's that feeling like you sort of just pick up where you left off, and celebrate those brief moments together without worry of the next long-term separation. Yesterday, I found myself in that situation with three of my oldest friends from middle and high school... after our annual round of golf we've played for the last 21 years, we all had the idea of extending our time together by grabbing a bite to eat. Since we were fairly close to Glendora, one buddy suggested this restaurant... and since I had never been there (and have not sat down in a restaurant since February 2020 anyway), I was happy to try something new. We were seated outside in the tent, near the heater, by a young lady in a mask and face shield. Other diners were casually sitting at their designated and widely-separated tables, no masks and no worries. I ordered the Smoked Tri-Tip Sandwich, and added cheese and onions, side of criss-cut fries-- this is a great sandwich! BBQ sauce on the side made it really pop, and the slow cooked meat was melt in your mouth good! Our server kept drinks full, extra napkins at the ready, and made sure we were happy. When I went inside to use the restroom, I got that little pang of sadness: the booths inside--like so many other hard working and beloved restaurants--are being used for to-go container storage instead of serving as cozy little enclaves for people to enjoy great food and company. But I can only hope that as we find our way back to normal, I can come here another time in the future, find a comfortable place inside, and enjoy the world's triumphant return to the little things we all took for granted... like sharing a meal with old friends. One way or another, I'll see you again Frissela's. I need another crack at your menu-- that pulled pork on a burger looks like my next victim. read more

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

Hello to all of the foodies that are reading this review. Well this is our third time at this location. I feel before we write off a location my husband and I will give you 3 times and then you have a STRIKE OUT .... The first recent time was great, the second was questionable, however this is our third time and I will NOW SHARE THAT THIS PLACE IS A 5 STAR AND ON POINT. Shout out to Alfredo the service, the Chief, The Team members and the owner Anne/Ann. This is definitely a place you all should check out. The food was on point, the energy was amazing and they even had live music, this was way beyond what we expected. Please Note: this round was dinner time. This time, our favorites were definitely the fish and chips, mozzarella sticks, pear salad, and finally dessert carrot cake... We even had food left over to take home for our lunch for tomorrow. Well in closing to all of you foodies despite a review or 2 from others that didn't give this place a really good chance.... you might reconsider the return. Ohhhh did I mention the prices are pretty reasonable. Well until we I write another Foodie Experience ... Stay Healthy and Blessed. M&M read more

We enjoyed a wonderful outdoor evening dinner. Ambiance was lovely and the service was great! Our group had the brisket dinner and fish and chips. The brisket was perfectly cooked and the BBQ sauce was the absolute star of the dinner - perfect blend of sweet and tangy. The side dishes we had were the mashed potatoes with gravy, Mac-n-cheese, and green beans. The green beans were wonderful but the potatoes and Mac-n-cheese were under-seasoned which was solved by adding our own salt and pepper. Both the gravy for the mashed potatoes and the sauce for the fish-n-chips were too thin for our liking but the overall dinner was great. We would definitely return for the brisket and sauce - it was truly delightful. read more

Frisella's Roastery - Fish & Chips - Barbeque Near Me - Glendora, California

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Awful location, filthy tables, incompetent wait staff and sub standard food. Save yourself the trouble until the location completely changes to a new location. read more

The food quality is pretty good, and the servers are very nice, but for what you pay for I think it's a little much, I got an order of mozzarella sticks, the bbq chicken sandwich with the chips and side subbed for fries, and an order of the white cut corn on top of that. When I say all of this was 50 dollars for one person I'm not joking, my biggest overall gripe about that is that I have to sacrifice the side and pay extra if I still want it, just because I don't really think the chips here are good, for all the restaurants in downtown Glendora that have insanely good value frisellas is a wallet trap, good food but boujie prices, also a 6 dollar soft drink is just highway robbery, take me to Costco any day of the week over that inflated price. read more

Frisella's Roastery - Bbq Chicken Or Bbq Pork Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Glendora, California

I had a poor experience picking up takeout at this establishment . To begin, the setup of the restaurant is a bit strange. There isn't a hostess stand or place to check in at the front of the restaurant. It was late Monday night. There were not many patrons at the restaurant. Upon entering, I had to walk through the restaurant to the back to get some help. There were two staff members working the registers. I stood right in front of them for over 10 minutes before I was acknowledged. I waited to pay for my takeout order that I saw was ready on the counter. While one of the staff members began to help me, my interaction was interrupted by the other worker, who was having trouble entering a ticket in. This proceeded to happen several more times. After my payment was processed, I had to wait for the person who had taken my card, to finish attending the other staff member before I got my card back. If I was solely rating this experience on the service, I would give it a 1 star. I ordered a brisket sandwich. It was a little on the greasy side. The home style chips were nice though. The chips were thicker cut and had a satisfying crunchy texture. I am giving this place a 2 star rating because the food was alright. read more

We did want ti dine outside but it was drizzling cold so we opted to dine inside. A cozy rustic dining area with brick walls and the rest with fine woodwork. We were seated right away and placed our orders. My daughter Karen had the same dish as mine. We had their "Quarter chicken with spare ribs combo with two sides" The meat was tender, seasoned just right, not too salty or too spicy. Big portions which I finished, I also had their cole slaw and baked potatoes, the gravy was delicious. I also had the strawberry limeade. Everything was delicious, nothing special. I noticed the staff were friendly and attentive. Henry was our server, and we figured out later on that he was the manager, lol! He was awesome and checked on us several times. And the way he treated us was like family with all smiles. I really didn't care how the food was but if you have good service like this, I would keep coming back. People are talking about how good their salad is, so I'm coming back for that. The restaurant is spacious, clean, lighting is not too bright, not too dim, just enough so you can see what you're eating, lol! Bathrooms are clean, noise level is moderate, and service is fast. If parking gets challenging, there's a parking area a few steps to the left. I would come back to try out the other dishes. Shout out to Henry, thanks for the warm welcome, the smiles, the kindness and attentiveness. My daughter and I had a wonderful experience. read more

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Oh, boy, I really wish I didn't have to write this review. We've been coming here for 20 years and since our daughter was home for a visit we decided to come for Valentine's Day. We looked forward to it all week. My husband and I had last been around August - it never occurred to me to check to see if it has changed hands. The service was friendly and quick, the r&b singer had a beautiful voice, and the cocktail was alright. Unfortunately, the food was terrible. The pork sparerib meat was red. I know what it's supposed to look like - pink, not red. They were hard to cut apart - normally they are tender and you can pull them apart. We all stopped eating them. The Mac and cheese was dry, the French fries were no longer handcut and tasted reheated. The baked sweet potato had a spoonful of brown sugar and a little butter. It used to be covered in butter and sugar and was a real treat. Oh, and no wet wipes anymore either. At a rib place. So for two hundred dollars we have a bunch of baby backs we have to cook (doubt we can get them tender by recooking, though), and a sweet potato to doctor up. We really loved this place and the former owner and his family, and always had a delicious meal here. It's sad it's over. read more

This was my first time trying this place. I've seen this place on Yelp many times and today I mustard up to give this place a try. I placed an order for pickup the friendliness over the phone with Brandi and greeting as I walked in was very welcoming. I ordered the western bacon burger, no bacon, no BBQ no cheese or anything western about this burger at all and found out when I arrived at home. I called and spoke with Brandi and asked if this can be resolved at a later day and will be taking care of me on my next return. I'm perfectly fine with that. I will say this there burgers are no joke and HUGE! I can't even finish the burger and the fresh bun is a great added touch. Favorable Despite the mix up I will definitely be returning, I appreciate the service and how quickly they fix mistakes. I would definitely recommend Frisella's Roastery to people for the best burger ever. I can't wait to try the western bacon cheese burger next time. read more

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Great little restaurant. I do wish they had more vegetarian options, like a vegetarian burger patty (like garden burger or something - and hopefully not something homemade and squishy )? We usually do sides and salads and still enjoy a lot. Great atmosphere. Fabulous friendly service, tasty, just a great overall experience. read more

Enjoyed the Smoked Angus Tri Tip Salad with blue cheese dressing. Experienced excellent customer service. Very quaint and quiet dining experienced. Will definitely return again as it was our first time. read more

We've been here several times in the last few years. Barbecue restaurants are generally a little more expensive but I just don't feel the overall experience at Frisella's Roastery is worth the price compared to places like Gus's Barbecue and Jakes Roadhouse and they are not necessarily five stars in their own right. But at least when I leave those places I feel satisfied and I have leftovers to take home. Service is like most restaurants these days depending on how busy and the individual servers you happen to get. read more

I'm not a huge BBQ fan so most of the time I'm disappointed by it; usually because it's dry or overcooked. That is definitely NOT the case at Frisella's. I ordered a chicken/ribs combo and I will tell you that it was AMAZING. Frankly, I now realize that maybe I've just never had authentic BBQ. Both the chicken and meat were cooked to perfection. I was dreading having to eat the ribs because it's always so messy but I needn't worry; the meat literally fell off the bone. I just used my fork to pull off the meat and I was able to eat it all without barely needing a napkin. I took leftovers home and my husband said that was the best chicken he'd ever had. The whole meal was well prepared and super tasty. I'm so happy I discovered this place. I'll definitely be back! Wait staff was great too! read more

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

Came here for lunch on a random Wednesday. Overall was pretty quiet for lunch but no complaints as food came fast and service was attentive. We ordered the tri tip sandwich off the lunch menu and got a side of soup. Overall the tri tip was definitely delicious but kinda wish there was more to the sandwich than just bread and meat. The chicken tortilla soup was alright. The chips unfortunately were t that great. Some were a bit too crisped and some were a bit oily. Overall it was an alright place for lunch with decent menu offering. read more

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Went here to celebrate a birthday. Food was very bland and service was terrible. Ordered one of the Valentine's Day specials which came with short ribs. Ended up getting a small dry chunk of meat with no flavor and unseasoned mashed potatoes with pitiful gravy. The green beans it came with were the best part of the plate. Would never come here again, I feel sick to my stomach. No wonder it was so empty. read more

Their salads are HUGE! I ordered the Sweet Kale Chopped Salad and it was definitely filling. The poppyseed dressing was yummy, and the perfect complement to the salad's ingredients. I will say, though, that it lacked something -- possibly cheese and/or some sort of grain. The service was good and the overall vibe of the restaurant was chill, which I liked very much. read more

The food is amazing ! Are you looking for a good time and delicious BBQ? Look no further. They have live music , a bar, and a restaurant. The quality of food is way better than Lucille's because every single item is made fresh. I recommend the BBQ chicken with tri tip sides and for starters the fried shrimp ! So delicious. read more

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I enjoy the burgers here! They are juicy, loaded and delicious. The service is always top notch and the ambiance is reflective of the historic 1900 building which houses the eatery. read more

Ate here with my youngest son and my daughter in law, the moment we walked in I felt a great ambiance. Service is great, attentive and friendly. Food is delicious. Will definitely return. read more

I order delivery from this restaurant via door dash somewhat frequently. I like the food here when they remember to include things like dressing for the salads, which is hit and miss if I actually receive it. Tonight, I ordered a "fruit cup" for $7 and they gave me 4 very thin slices of red apple and 14 grapes. I will not order this again - I'm kind of confused why they valued this food that's extremely easy to prepare and very inexpensive to purchase from a distributor at this cost to their customer. It's grossly overpriced. read more

I like this place, though my last 2 visits have been less than great. Both times it took a bit too long for anyone to greet us when we entered the restaurant. This most recent visit one employee or another walked right past us 4 times. They did not make eye contact, acknowledge or welcome us in any way. Our previous visit we saw a couple come in and also have to stand unassisted for a while, they eventually gave up and left. There were several tables that needed to be cleared. They must have had a rush before we arrived. It gave an untidy appearance at first, but to their credit, the tables were cleared pretty quickly thereafter. My previous visit I got the tuna sandwich, which I enjoyed very much. This time it was not very good. Not much tuna, too much onion and mayo. Some of the diced onion was cut quite large making bites that tasted only of onion. For this reason I'll not order the tuna again. Overall the food is good and fresh. They seem to be having some consistency, staffing and service issues of late. These are newer problems for the restaurant that we never experienced in prior years (I know the restaurant changed ownership not too long ago). Hoping they can get things together. I was tempted to leave only 3 stars based on my most recent 2 visits, but I feel that is unfair given the many times I have eaten here before and been quite pleased. read more

So delicious. Where do I begin. Buffalo wings, cheeseburger, lava cake with vanilla ice cream. My mouth is watering as I type. Pricey, but definitely worth it. And of course, I have to mention our server Anna. She was so amazing and made us feel right at home. A phenomenal dining experience. read more

Good food, good service. Good location. Very satisfied. The server was a bit off putting, but he still did a decent job. The bbq was decent (not amazing) but my kids love the location. read more

This place a gem in downtown Glendora! 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. All tasted great! Atmosphere and great customer service given by waitress Jessica. Highly recommend to all!! read more

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Absolutely love Fricella's! Great barbecue place with a lot of salad options as well. Very accommodating service and kind servers. Great place to take the family and almost never a long wait. Quick to fix any mistakes and overall very clean. The lights on the outside patio make sitting outside for dinner a great ambiance for dates as well. 10/10 recommend!! read more

Frisella's Roastery - Burgers, fish, Tri - tip Beef Dinners, Chicken dinners, rib plate dinners, house specials, sides, beverages and desserts - Barbeque Near Me - Glendora, California

My friends and I ate here for lunch. It was our first time. We seated ourselves as we were told them sat for 15 min being ignored by a waitress who walked by us several times not taking our order. Teo different parties sat down after us and they were served before us. I had to get up and ask for help. After a waiter finally took out orders. I ordered tortilla soup which was not hot. It was luke warm. The chicken and ribs was ok. I expected better quality since they are known for their rotisserie BBQ. The only thing worth eating was the baked beans. This place is too pricey and they don't even offer refills on their lemonade. read more

Thank you Yelpers! It's raining so looking for a place with good soup and sandwich. We were greeted with friendly welcome and smile from Henry, server. Hubby and friend ordered hamburger... they love it! Cooked right and fresh. I had their tortilla chicken soup and half sandwich of beef brisket with fresh cooked potato chips. Definitely coming back to this place. Good food and great service from Henry. read more

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

We went there for Father's Day. We thought it might be busy but the service was SLOOOOOOW. Our waitress disappeared after taking our order and we waited forever to pay our tab. The burger medium was WAY overcooked and there was no sauce of any kind so it was beyond bland. My wife was looking for a new happy hour place to go for her and her friends...based upon this day, it's a hard pass. read more

I have been here several times in the past but it had been at least 3 years since I had visited. Now that they have reopened after Covid I decided to try them again. It had been a while since I had ribs so I ordered a half rack to see what I had missed. Wow! They were delicious! Meaty, juicy, and rich with flavors from the fat and marinate. I could only eat 2 or 3 and packed the rest to take home. They lasted for a couple of meals so I was happy for the next 2 days. Menu has changed a bit since I last visited and they no longer are open for breakfast. They also no longer serve the massive chicken wings that they used to have. I don't miss them. They were very dry from what I remember so overall I think they have improved. I will be back to try other menu items! read more

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