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    The Friendly Toast

    4.2 (185 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 2:30 pm

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    Meg M.

    I have been to another location of the friendly toast a few years back and had a great experience. When my friend suggested we go to the one in Cambridge, I was very excited because I remembered loving my previous experience. This lived up to my memory! It was so so so good! We each got a flight and I really loved my mimosa one. It was aesthetically pleasing, but also super tasty! We split the Megs breakfast burrito and the cinnamon French toast and wow! I think we chose right! What a great spot! I look forward to going back!

    Kristen G.

    While this restaurant was cute, the food was not good at all. The eggs were burnt and covered in grease. The pancakes were also flavorless.

    Phil K.

    4 stars. The Friendly Toast is still hands down the best location by far and definitely has the coolest decor out of all of them. The vibe inside is awesome and the food was really good overall. Only reason I'm giving 4 instead of 5 is because the service was a bit slow and I actually had to go looking for our server twice. Besides that though, it was still a great experience and I'd definitely come back.

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    Alex T.

    We had to wait to be seated (great sign) and once inside we found out why! Finally, some good food around Harvard square.... They did seem to be short staffed but made it work. The restaurant is lively inside in both decoration and patrons.

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    Connie L.

    Such a fun brunch spot! I'm a huge fan of all day brunch spots (after all, isn't that the best meal of the day)? Parking can be a nightmare, but they're pretty accessible via the T. We definitely loved The Friendly Toast's creativity and quality dishes. We came on the weekend and it was easy to get a walk-in spot for two. Would definitely say their Chicken & Waffles is a must-try! Each component was already so delicious on its own it didn't need additional syrup to carry it. My boyfriend got one of their breakfast burritos and it was eggie, cheesy goodness. The only dish that didn't hit the mark for me was their Cinna Swirl French Toast. It only tasted good in the first couple bites then quickly became overwhelmingly sweet. In terms of service, our waitress was helpful & kind. She even gave me a mini syrup bottle to take home which made a really cute memento. Will definitely need to make a trip back.

    Gluten friendly blueberry pancake with a side of corned beef hash! /Dec 2025
    Emily L.

    Thank you for staying in Cambridge, Friendly Toast! I miss the old location in Kendall Square, but the Harvard location is a pretty convenient and upgraded spot, with still many of the fun retro touches of the original restaurant. I've been here many times with groups, and often come here with out of town guests (or folks coming back to Boston who want something tasty and nostalgic). I don't think I've ever eaten anything but breakfast/brunch foods, here, though. Why would you, when there is just so much to try? I've had various omelettes and scrambles, but my go-to is their enormous gluten free pancakes (gluten free pancakes!!) with blueberries with a side of eggs or corned beef hash for protein. The gluten free pancakes can also be made vegan, which is another rarity. So nice and fluffy! One pancake is enough for me (it fills the entire plate). Their corned beef hash is all minced and fried pressed flat like old school shredded hash browns. Just yum. They're very kid friendly, as evidenced by the many many children present. They've got bendy straws! If you've got a stroller, though, be prepared to fold it up and leave it by the door (or under your table if you can). The front part of the restaurant is at street level and accessible. Parking is pretty tricky around Harvard Square, but we've usually had luck finding parking on a side street or down on Brattle or Mount Auburn Streets. I can't count the number of meals I've had at the Friendly Toast. Even in the middle of the increasingly touristy Square, it's retained its charm and hearty goodness.

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    Winston L.

    A filling and satisfying brunch. I got the Hash Quiche. It didn't look like much food upon first glance, but turned out to be a hefty meal. Nicely flavored protein and carbs balanced by the refreshing fruit at the end. It's definitely a popular spot, make sure to waitlist early if you can

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    Ronald S.

    We had a great server and I have to say the food was really good. Tons of choices and it was able to fit everybody's hunger for breakfast brunch. I will say that you absolutely need to get the churros in a dish.... great colorful atmosphere

    Andrea R.

    Always my favorite brunch spot when I'm in Boston. This is a franchise and offer several locations in the area. The service is great and friendly, but the vegan options are the real star. The locations provide a classic diner decor down to the chairs. Very retro and cool! Most locations only offer street parking so plan accordingly.

    Monika B.

    Please note...parking is a nightmare! I suggest getting here using public transportation. After trying to park for about 1/2 an hour, we were famished and wanted breakfast quickly lol. My son and I both got egg Benedict's. Mine classic and his the cordon bleu. Both were phenomenal. Our cinnamon toast lattes were good, not great, but good. Our service was fantastic. Our waitress was friendly and had such a warm smile. Which, honestly isn't necessary in my book (the service industry is tough!) but when it does happen, it's so nice. The prices are a bit steep, but it's Cambridge. So it's to be expected.

    Jomar A.

    Located on a very busy street with little parking. The restaurant is decorated very hip and hypebeast like. We were greater by staff and sat down almost immediately. Their selection of drinks and food were large so there's always something for everyone. The food and drinks were okay but they have their own sauce that elevated the food. The prices were similar to other brunch spots but it seems like a good place to hang out and chill in the future. They have a bar with entertainment so potentially you can go here to watch sports.

    Kendall R.

    This place was great! We came with a large group and had perfect service. They have an extensive, very fun menu with a cute diner setting. I loved the Aperol mimosa! I had their take on a croque madam, and I feel like the bread should've been crunchier, but otherwise it was a great meal. Everyone was happy here!

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    Joy R.

    Great brunch. Wonderful mimosas. Sensational service. I found this spot while in town for the New Balance Indoor Nationals and I might have to go back before we leave. We went on a Saturday and parking was insane. I would also suggest getting on the Yelp waitlist because the line was just as insane. But it was worth the parking hassle and any wait. We were greeted quickly and the Yelp wait time was pretty accurate. Our server was lovely. The decor was eclectic and fun so we anticipated a treat. I started with the traditional mimosa flight. I was concerned because there are no substitutions and I just knew I would not like maybe one of the four. I could not have been more wrong. Every mimosa was amazing so definitely try a flight. I built my own omelette with spinach, jalapeño jack cheese and turkey sausage. Omelettes come with toast and I chose a seven grain one. The plate arrived (quickly) and to my surprise had potatoes, too. Forget trying to skip my carbs because my potatoes were too good to pass. My omelette was fluffy and tasty. I left nothing in a glass or on my plate. Seriously try this spot. It's staying on my short list.

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    2 months ago

    Great food, good atmosphere! Service was good and everyone in our party enjoyed their meal

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    2 months ago

    Good food and one of the best ambiance I have seen in Boston. Wait times can be way longer though at times

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    Fun place and fun food. Not cheap but not crazy for the location. Jshdjdjshsdjdnshshfkfj

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    Love any The Friendly Toast when we are in the area. Food is great and the service is always 'friendly'.

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    Is there parking available?

    Street parking only if you can find it, which in Cambridge is rare since the recent installation of bike lanes.

    When is the least busy time for Sunday brunch at Mass Ave Cambridge please?

    The best times would be between 8am and 10am or 1pm to 3pm.

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    We had a great Valentine's Day dinner here. Took us a minute to find the entrance because you have…read moreto go through the brewery and it's at the very end. We had a reservation so we were seated pretty quickly. The restaurant (and the brewery) were buzzing on a Friday night. We ordered the roasted broccoli salad, the fried shrimp, and the mabo dofu along with a side of rice. The broccoli salad wasn't a favorite because it turned out to be a cold dish (not even room temp, like just out of the refrigerator cold) and eating big chunks of cold broccoli didn't feel appetizing. The mabo dofu was excellent with a hint of spice. It honestly should come with rice because I don't think you can eat it as is. With our shrimp dish, it turned out that our order didn't go through their system and they had limited dishes and the last one went to another table that arrived after us. Our server was super apologetic and very nice about it. So we ended up ordering the chicken karaage which was good (but our heat was set on the shrimp lol). Our server, by way of an apology, also got us the fried veggie gyoza which turned out to be the dish of the night for us. So crispy, so tasty! To round out our meal we also ordered a couple of cocktails and then butter mochi for dessert and they were lovely too. Overall, a great meal, great service all around.

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