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    The Friendly Toast

    3.9 (759 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 2:30 pm

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    Gloria L.

    This place is absolutely delicious! I love the decor and service was amazing. I think it's pretty on par with what you'd pay at any of the restaurants in the mall, but it's a little pricey. I think it was worth it though! The Snap, Crackle, Cluck was juicy and flavorful, and definitely ask for their hot sauce. It was actually spicy and their house made tumeric sauce. And my fiance loved the pastrami sandwich (it was a special), but personally I found it extremely salty, I was happy with my choice. The espresso flight was cute, but next time I'd just get a regular espresso martini

    Susan R.

    I've been here often. Today, a group of retired teachers met for brunch. Our server, Audrey, was attentive and welcoming. We shared loaded tots, which were tasty and made a nice breakfast appetizer. I ordered breakfast egg rolls and I loved the garlicky aioli. We shared a side of French toast--very tasty but a little too nutmeg-forward for me. Everyone else had some version of eggs. I'd love to see them add some more elevated hot beverages: cappuccino, tea lattes, etc. Good luck at Boston University, Audrey!

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    Liv W.

    We are so glad that we made reservations for The Friendly Toast because the wait otherwise would've been over an hour! We made our reservation on Yelp the night before and were sat a few minutes after we arrived. We always come here after Black Friday shopping and every year we are happy! Our waitress was awesome and wore the funniest Danny Devito graphic t shirt. It was iconic. The food came out so fast and we were in and out (which after getting up at 4:30 am, I was not mad about!). The food was probably the least memorable unfortunately. It was good, don't get me wrong, but nothing special. The breakfast burrito was kind of bland and I wish there was more cheese! The potatoes could've been crispier. But my aunt liked the omelet and said it was very good. And the eggs Benedict was fine too! The tots were the best for sure, but again, could've used more flavor! The restaurant was crowded as usual and the vibes were good--very high energy! Plus the Christmas decorations were so cute. All in all, you can't go wrong going here and I'd say the prices are worth it as well. We'll be back next year!

    Mimosas!

    This is my go to place all because of the fabulous bartender Amanda! She remembers my favorite items and always is a pleasure. Thanks Amanda

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    Cindy L.

    This place is so cute, vintage decoration with alot to look at. I got the rainbow sherbet mocktail which was absolutely fantastic and the eggs Benedict was good too, I just would've liked a little more buttery-ness to the hollandaise personally. Very great service and would like to come back soon cuz there were so many fun menu options.

    Fun, esp. on St. Patrick's Day!
    David K.

    Outstanding decor, clean bathroom. Super service people! I don't love the menu, it's hard to read, not as many choices as there could be. But decent vegan options. The coffee is excellent, the toast is very good, the potatoes are very good, and the omelette was very good. If I'm being picky, the broccoli was unevenly cooked. Solid four stars.

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    Phuong Anh V.

    Love coming to Friendly Toast everytime I visit Boston! The portion is huge and so tasty like homemade meal. Love the vibe inside, so cozy and so cute! There is usually a wait on the weekend, but the mall is next to the restaurant so we spend sometimes while waiting for the table. Food is amazing!! Staffs are fast and so friendly, will come back here for sure!

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    One of my favorite breakfast places. Love the food and the decor. The servers are always pleasant and attentive.

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    Great quality and great food for a great value. Have yet to have something that I wasn't satisfied with. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

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    Always bomb, wait time is crazy BUT you can jump in line online and it's the best invention ever

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    Meh. You wait forever for barely average food. Seating is very tight. You feel like you are seated communally with strangers.

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    Is there a certain time that you are allowed to order the alcoholic drinks mimosas /bloody Mary's? Someone told me they don't serve them before 11am? Just wondering if this is true because it says they have a full bar service!!…

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    Halal Eatz

    Halal Eatz

    4.1
    (68 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    Consistently excellent. One of my favorite spots around the area. Whenever I feel like a great,…read moreindulgent meal, I tend to go for Halal Eatz. High-effort, well-executed and conceived takes on middle eastern and American food - lamb over rice, falafel, burgers, hot chicken sandwiches, hummus. Chicken is their strongest suit, in my estimation. They do amazing chicken tenders and chicken wings, paired with a tasty sauce and breaded for a really killer crunch. I love em. Same goes for their chicken burgers, chicken over rice combos, and chicken wraps. Lamb here is great, as is the falafel. I haven't had a bad meal with either. I tried their hummus on a recent trip and thought it was good. Nothing mind-blowing but better than the average. Also want to call out their waffle fries and onion rings, which are perfectly done. I love em to death. Whatever my main is, my side will typically be either the chicken tends or the waffle fries. For the negatives, their non-burger beef offerings suffer from the beef having lots of chewy bits in them. For example, their steak and cheese should be a sure thing, but every bite had a bit chewy bit I had to stop eating to pull out. They also overdo it on the mayo/sauce for that sandwich. So yeah, avoid their steak bomb and steak and cheese. I haven't tried their milkshakes but I am very sure they do a great job. Halal Eatz is one of those places you can usually trust to do a new item very well.

    We were craving burgers and found Halal Eatz on Yelp when I was in the Burlington, MA area. I…read moreplaced an online order for their smash burger, a classic cheeseburger, waffle fries, and a cookies n cream milkshake. The burgers were juicy and cooked perfectly and weren't overly salty either. There was a nice amount of grilled onions in my smash burger too. I love waffle fries and couldn't resist when I saw them on their menu. I was greeted with a warm welcome walking in and the cashier seemed genuinely appreciative of my business. Went back a second time a few days later for a double classic cheeseburger and another cookies n cream milkshake. The restaurant is small but has a few dining tables and clean. The free hot tea is a nice touch! Halal Eats is located just a few miles from the Burlington Mall and is well worth the short drive!

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    Chicken and rice plate extra sauces
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    Common Craft

    Common Craft

    3.8
    (103 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    I really enjoyed my visit here over this past weekend with one of my daughters. It was so pleasant…read moreto sit outside in the patio enjoying a "Hugo Berry Spritz" from the Summer Cocktail specials while my daughter loved her Spicy Margarita! Both of our drinks were spot on made by Monique! She was super sweet and friendly and served us our drinks, then the Garlic Fries and Quesadillas for appetizers and then the fish tacos! Everything was delicious! Monique paced the timing of everything perfectly! We will most definitely be back!

    Well...fun concept for a place and I can see how it would be popular for groups. Different themed…read morebar areas, some games, live music on given nights. Interesting local beer on tap and other local sourced drinks. The food however, was disappointing. Chicken and Waffles: waffles were incredibly sweet. Like dessert sweet. Made worse by hot honey topping and a sweet breading on the chicken. First bites were good but you get over sweeted pretty quick. OG chicken sandwich was so, so, dry. Same very sweet fried chicken, dry slaw that didn't add any flavor, a few pickles that helped a bit, but no real flavor. The chicken (on the waffles too) was hammered...fried till super dry. Comes with a side of potato chips but they weren't hot or seasoned. The big pretzel app was good. Beer cheese was ok, honey mustard was better. Sorry we didn't enjoy ourselves more. Nice people and very good service.

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    Sign with beautiful skyline
    Country Brined Grilled Chicken Sandwich
    Country Brined Grilled Chicken Sandwich
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    The Bancroft

    The Bancroft

    4.0
    (951 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$$

    Another 5 star for the Bancroft. This place has such high quality, perfectly executed food with…read moreexquisite service. This is our 2nd anniversary coming by and they just make you feel like royalty. There is plenty of free self parking available. The inside is more masculine but beautiful. I've never been to a place that makes me feel like I am important like they do. We got the fried clams to start. They were sweet and well fried. Tender and paired with a nice sauce. We shared the 48oz cowboy ribeye. It was massive and presented so nicely. Last year I had the regular ribeye and prefer it but there was nothing wrong with this. You get to choose sauce or salt. We love the smoked salt and also went with a horseradish cream. We got fries on the side which were good but nothing compared to this massive meat.

    My mom and I like to have a nice meat dinner from time to time. A few years back we stumbled upon…read moreThe Bancroft and it was excellent - so, she came into town this past weekend, wanted to do our fancy big meat dinner, and we knew The Bancroft was the place to go. I made a reservation for a Saturday night at 7:00 for two. Note: I originally went to make the reservation online from their website but the availability was not good, so I called instead. Online it pretty much looked booked between 4:30 and 8:00 - I called and was able to get 7:00 without hesitation. So, make note to call if you don't see the time or range listed online. We were greeted as we entered and checked in with the host/hostess. They were friendly and polite and told us it would just be a few minutes. They brought us back to our table and had us seated shortly there after. Our waitress was great; she told us about the specials, checked in on us, and made sure everything was as expected. We ordered some bevs that were very tasty and had great presentations. Speaking of presentation, let's get on to the food. We ordered the Tomahawk, which if you don't know, is a MASSIVE piece of meat. It's a steak meant to serve two people - in reality, it serves way more than two. The presentation of the tomahawk steak plate alone was beautiful! It had a whole bunch of stuff (see pic). They bring it out for you to see, and then they take it back to the kitchen to slice. We ordered medium rare, and probably should have gone more medium but it was not too rare so it was fine. Now, at The Bancroft, it is an à la carte style meal, meaning you order sides separately and usually a few for the table. We had the carrots (one of the specials), roasted potatoes, and creamed spinach. Forgot to say when you order meat, you also get to pick two sauces - and before anything while you wait they bring you some rolls and butter. The rolls started us off on the right foot knowing the meal was going to be phenomenal. They were warm with some sea salt on top and baked to perfection. The steak was mouth watering, juicy, and flavorful. The sauces added a great touch, and the sides were wonderful. It is safe to say, we did not leave hungry! As mentioned, while tomahawk is said to serve two, we had a lot of leftovers so of course we got those packed up to go. They were very considerate with the packaging, putting items in different boxes that made sense. We unfortunately did not have room for dessert but I'm sure it would've been awesome. The Bancroft is definitely a higher scale restaurant so it is on the pricer side, but it is justified. The food tastes great, presentation is there, and service is excellent. It's a great place for special occasions, celebrations, or just because as long as you know what to expect... but with prices today, I'd rather pay this and have it be worth it than what a crappy meal is costing today!

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    Prime at Butcher Cut Salt  Pepper Tomahawk Rib Steak for 2, Bag of French Fries, Sautéed Local Mushrooms
    Prime at Butcher Cut Salt Pepper Tomahawk Rib Steak for 2, Bag of French Fries, Sautéed Local Mushrooms
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    Yard House

    Yard House

    3.7
    (250 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    We've been coming to this location for over 5 years and have recommended it to countless friends…read moreand family members. Funny enough, we discovered Yard House completely by accident. We had gone to see Encanto at AMC Burlington and planned to grab Buffalo wings afterward. It happened to be Women's Day, and the wait at the restaurant near the theater was incredibly long. We started looking for another option and ended up at Yard House. We've been coming back ever since. What has always stood out to us is the great service, family-friendly menu, and the quality of the food. The staff has consistently been welcoming and attentive, and that's a big reason we've remained loyal customers for so long. That said, over the last few years we've noticed a significant decline in the food quality. The service is still excellent, but the food just isn't at the same level it used to be. It's disappointing because this place set such a high standard for us. Personally, I'd rather pay a little more and see the restaurant maintain both its outstanding service and the food quality that made us fall in love with it in the first place.

    Service, staff and food are awesome Never a long wait time…read moreand great menu options Really enjoy the music as well.

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    Lobster Garlic Noodles - Maine lobster, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, spinach and parmesan.
    Lobster Garlic Noodles - Maine lobster, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, spinach and parmesan.
    Enjoy a variety of appetizers, like our Chicken Nachos, while watching your favorite sports games.
    Enjoy a variety of appetizers, like our Chicken Nachos, while watching your favorite sports games.
    Mac + Cheese]² - With white truffle, bacon, chicken, crimini, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, parmesan and panko cheddar crust.

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    Mac + Cheese]² - With white truffle, bacon, chicken, crimini, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, parmesan and panko cheddar crust.
    Smith & Wollensky - Burlington

    Smith & Wollensky - Burlington

    3.8
    (114 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    We had an amazing time for our anniversary with Christin! He was super personable and had great…read morerecommendations for menu items and dessert. Highly recommend asking for him personally :) We will be back!

    We went as part of their Dine Out Boston promotion and because of their great reviews. They are…read moreconveniently located in a place with plenty of free parking so that was a bonus. Our server Nick was a very friendly and charming person. He earned his tip at the end. Place has an elegant vibe that would be good for a special occasion. I started with the Wollensky Salad. I found the potato croutons to be interesting and the bacon lardons somewhat tough. My filet mignon should have been the highlight and ended up being a total disappointment. I ordered it medium but was instead served almost rare. Nick asked me to cut into it and he himself said that it was somewhat rare so he took it back. Someone else brought the same steak back a few minutes later and parts were overcooked and parts were still medium rare. I also noticed that the table next to me sent one of their steaks back and also leaving it on their plates after it was brought back. For dessert, I had the coconut creme cake that was really good. I'm unlikely to go back to this restaurant even with a $55 promotion before taxes and tip. I guess that I should feel lucky that is all I paid.

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    TRUFFLED MAC & CHEESE - excellent!
    TRUFFLED MAC & CHEESE - excellent!
    ANGRY SHRIMP appetizer. Batter on this was delicious!
    ANGRY SHRIMP appetizer. Batter on this was delicious!
    Smith & Wollensky - Burlington

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