Been driving by Friendly Stop twice a day for 4 years. Literally on my way to and from work. Finally the boss took me there a couple of months ago. Wow, what is wrong with me? It's pure comfort food. Sandwiches, meat loaf, fries, etc. My ruben was delish and onion rings perfectly crunchy. Needless to say I've been back and won't drive by every time from now on. read more

Tiny spot. Great food. Great for a lunch or a few drinks. I had a BLT and it was just like I would want it to be. Nothing fancy just a damn good sandwich! read more

Still waiting on the food but this drink is amazing. Very friendly staff . Nice ambiance. This drink alone has me knowing I'll be back ! read more

Friendly Stop Bar and Grill - Something Fruity (IDK) - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Tucked away in Glendale. This pub style restaurant is known for great lunches. If you're looking for fancy you at the wrong place. The place is a converted house with wooden floors and walls adorned with license plates. Like stepping back in time in the movie "Back to the future." Home-cooked meals and burgers make up the majority of their menu. My waitress Kathy recommended the meatloaf. Which was homemade and delicious. Something my mom would be proud to call her own. Nothing fancy just good old-fashioned cooking. The place is nice. They treat you like family. I had to laugh as I walked out the door and read the sign that said : " Welcome back to the grim reality". read more

Friendly Stop Bar and Grill - Meatloaf with mashed potatoes - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

A definite locals bar. The bartenders made me feel welcomed but with limited seating at the bar, I had some old timers seat and I could tell he wasn't too happy. Since I'm no spring chicken it was my seat until I left. A lot of hamburgers being served and other food fare. I had a cup of bean and ham soup. I like mine better but it held its own. More of a white bean and clear broth. That was followed up with a delux cheeseburger and chips. It was good but not g special. It was reasonably priced. Decent bar food but no stand outs. It is a busy bar for locals. read more

Friendly Stop Bar and Grill - customers sitting at the bar - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Outstanding Garlic burger!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love places like Friendly Stop. When entering it's obvious this neighborhood bar and grill has been around for a long long time. I would describe the ambiance as visually interesting, and a bit noisy. The food was all excellent and the menu was very simple. Our table ordered the meatloaf sandwich, Cod sandwich, and the Reuben. Side substitution was simple. Everything came out quickly and properly prepared and presented. Prices are very reasonable. Service was great... very friendly people working here and they seem genuinely happy that we stopped in for lunch. read more

This is your typical dive place just that it opened over a century ago (est. 1907!). The burger was pretty darn good. The onion rings were also good. The cheese sticks are most like frozen cheese sticks from Costco. The place has a great vibe. Loved the classic Brroke Burke poster in the bathroom. The waitress was very friendly and the service was fast. Would definitely eat a burger here again! read more

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A classic to stop by for lunch or a quick drink. Love the whiskey bbq burger! They also have touch tunes which is fun.

Amazing food ! Staff is welcoming and quick to help you ! Will definitely be eating there again !

I found this place on a trip to the area to visit my MIL. I was warmly greeted and felt right at home. I ordered the garlic burger and loved it! The burger itself was cooked perfectly and then topped with whole roasted garlic cloves just put it over the top! If you find yourself in the area, do not hesitate to stop in and enjoy the warm hospitality and great food! read more

Friendly Stop Bar and Grill - Garlic burger with fries - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Food was great drinks were cold Will come back to try other food Waitress was helpful read more

I have been to the Friendly Stop before and from what I remember it was pretty tasty and the service was good. First, place is small so I kept that in mind when we came in with four adults and three kids. It's for sure a local spot. When we got there they were pretty busy there was one table left and we were able to sit there. We sat down and about a few minutes later our server came over to us to take our drink order. Several minutes later she came back to us without our drinks and said she is running ten minutes behind so she will be with us shortly, about twenty minutes later we got our drinks. We ordered shortly after that and we waited an additional probably 40 minutes for our food. When we did get our food it was hot, it was good and everyone seemed to enjoy it. Maybe it was a bad day for service. I would visit again. However, I wouldn't wait if the same situation occurred again. read more

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Fantastic service and the food was excellent. Great home cooked meal for those traveling for business or pleasure. The ambiance is quaint and local.My kind of place. read more

The ambience is great. Old neighborhood tavern started in 1907. Originally was a house, turned into barber shop turned into tavern. The staff is friendly fast and efficient. Sat at the bar that later filled up with friendly regulars. Now the food. IT WAD ON POINT. I've been craving a good beef Manhattan and this was probably the best I've had. Except they call it open face roast beef. In any event it was a lot of food, but I'm a bit of a fatso so I finished it. I've heard from fellow patrons the garbage nachos, Cajun fries and garlic burger are all must try. Next time people. Parking is a bit janky but I'm telling you it's worth whatever drive or hassle you have to endure to get there. read more

Friendly Stop Bar and Grill - Front of menu - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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This place has good salads, burgers, and the Cajun cheese fries were terrific. Service was a bit slow. read more

Friendly stop is a staple for us. With the rugby team we are here a lot and it's so close. Food is always good no matter what you get. I love the small area for seating and this is just a cozy little bar. We are here 1-2 times a month. It's always on our radar read more

This was my first time there and the atmosphere was very homie and the service was stellar along with the food

I have ordered from here twice so far. I was looking for a place with a good salad but happened upon their burgers instead! The first time I had just a regular cheeseburger with the cajun fries and it was amazing!! Today I had the roasted garlic burger and it did NOT disappoint!! One of the best burgers I have ever had and those cajun fries hit the spot once again! Staff is friendly and the food is great! Don't miss out! read more

I wish I could upgrade to more than 5 stars, because Friendly Stop has brought back soup of the day (well, soup of the few days, because they make a big batch). I'm a big fan of their three menu soups, but I like variety. So, as the sign says, "Get in here." read more

Stopped in for lunch on our way through the area. Definitely a nice saloon type place with good eats. You could tell there were a lot of regulars so there was something good that kept people coming back. Service was fast and friendly, food was good and what you would expect for pub grub and portions were appropriate. Would definitely eat here again when I'm the area. read more

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Found this place on a family trip to Cincy. Food was great and our server was so friendly! They gave great recommendations. I had the garlic burger and it was delicious! read more

Stopped in for the first time last Thursday around 2:30 PM for a late lunch. At first I thought I walked into a gay bar, because everyone was drinking that LGBLT type beer called Bud. But now I think not, no one hit on me. Waitress was timely, polite and helpful. I had a draft Miller Lite beer, it was very cold and refreshing. The wife had ice water and the ice was fine, no problem. I had the Ruben and it was excellent, real rye bread, toasted perfectly, good sour kraut, but should have a little more corn beef. Wife had an American cheeseburger she said it was very good and we shared a side of onion rings which very outstanding. We enjoyed the bars character and ambience via the vintage license plated. We would highly recommend this establishment if you're looking for quality home cooked food. read more

Used to love coming to this place way back in the day but it's changed. Definitely not as "friendly" as they claim to be.

Great dive bar vibe with really homey inexpensive food. Great burgers and wings, but I go for the meatloaf or the open faced hot turkey

Great place . Great people. Great burgers. Been going there for years. Got interrupted by covid!! (that could have been handled better). Rediscovered a couple of weeks ago. Well it was the hippiest rediscovery!! On all levels!!! read more

Love the place! Best burger in town and cold beer. Good atmosphere with lots of locals! read more

Friendly Stop Bar and Grill - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

First timer here. We met some friends for lunch and came across this place on Yelp when another place we had planned on going to was closed on Sunday. Good reviews on Yelp so we gave it a whirl. So glad we did! Great service,, fantastic food, and the place has a cool atmosphere with all the license plates from across the nation on the walls. My buddy and I both got the Adams double burger. Wow it was good. My wife got the triple meat grilled cheese - she loved it. His wife got a patty melt which she also enjoyed. Fantastic all the way around and I'll definitely be back for another round! read more

A hidden gem. Aubrey is the sweetest. All food is amazing and cooked to perfection. Strongly recommend the tots. Will be back

Very small local joint. A place that the locals hang out. Friendly and nice service. I do have to say my bbq sandwich was really nit at all that good. The gooey cheesestick not that gooey and not that good. So do go and hope you find a better item. Enjoy read more

I live in NKY and my parents live in Dayton (Ohio). Whenever we make weekend lunch plans, we often try to find somewhere in between us to meet. I'm always trying to steer us away from big chain restaurants during these lunches and thus am always looking for great affordable grub for us to try out. Friendly Stop was a great place to suggest to my parents who are definitely meat & potato kind of people and would rather have a good burger than a trendy meal. From my first glance at their menu I could tell that Friendly stop definitely has a great burger game. Our server, who I believe was also behind the bar most of the time too had lots of personality and was quick to make a joke with us. She was great- you can tell why this place has so many regulars. One thing to note was that I think there maybe something funky with the ice that they're putting in the drinks. I ordered a diet coke and everyone at our table noticed a freezer-burnt/metallic flavor to their drinks (we suspected the ice was the culprit). For my meal, I ordered the salmon burger. This was a salmon patty with some typical fixins'. I was trying to aim healthier than a typical burger. I think their typical burgers are probably a stronger menu choice, but it tasted fine. The tots were a great side (to compensate for any healthier decisions I had made. Overall, I think the menu was strong dive bar fare. read more

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Damn I love this place. Awesome atmosphere and great food. Get your a$$ in here! Eamus catuli!

Good drink specials. Food is okay. I'm not a regular and sometimes feel that way when I go in. Still a nice little stop.

I found Friendly Stop while looking online for somewhere to eat near my mother-in-law's nursing home. I needed a place that had the average American fare, as she's never been an adventurous eater. This place fit the bill. It's just over 1/2 mile from where she's living and had good reviews. It's a typical, small dive bar with a funky decor of license plates covering the walls. There's only about 10-12 tables, including the tables that are up in a small room behind the bar. You have to walk behind the bar, up a few steps, and go to a little room behind the bar. There's also a back balcony patio for the warmer months. Our server was also the bartender. She took our drink orders while we looked over the menu. On a whim, I decided to order a Bloody Mary. I saw several reviews saying that it was really good. I concur, it is delicious! My husband had a Beer and Ice-Tea and my mother-in-law also had an Ice-Tea. They both liked the tea and said it had a good flavor. My mother-in-law ordered a half order of the Open Faced Roast Beef, served with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy. My husband ordered the Jumbo Chicken Wings. He ordered 5 of them with Buffalo Sauce and 5 of them with the Friendly Fire Sauce. The Friendly Fire Sauce was described as their absolute hottest sauce and is a secret recipe that the chef won't even share with the staff. I ordered the CD burger. It's a deluxe cheeseburger. It's served with potato chips with the option to upgrade the side for a charge. I ordered Onion Rings instead of the chips. We all thought our meals were really good for bar food. My mother-in-law enjoyed the open-faced roast beef with potatoes. I tasted some of the Friendly Fire sauce after my husband said that he didn't think it was that hot. I agreed that it wasn't nearly as hot as expected. But we both agreed that the sauces were really yummy. My husband said they were some of his favorite wings that he's had. My burger was good. Not the best burger I've had but definitely good for bar food. The onion rings were really tasty. They were fried perfectly and the onion had a slightly sweet flavor. My husband liked them also. If I had any complaint it was the $2.99 for an upgrade to onion rings. There was only 6 onion rings. While it was plenty for me with the size of the burger, I thought it was over-priced for the size of the order. In my opinion this place rates a solid 3.5 stars but the delicious Bloody Mary and homemade wing sauces, plus the friendly service bring it up to a 4 star. The service was really friendly and fairly quick for how busy they were with all the regulars there to watch the Bengals game. We enjoyed the food and the funky decor. And I got quite a chuckle at the restroom decor. It had picture frames filled with cut out magazine pictures of men celebrities, many of them shirtless. We'll return the next time we take our mother out for quick bite to eat. read more

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Nice local spot- service is good- staff really is friendly. Decor is quirky and Ohio themed.

Went here for a late lunch with my husband, his Mom & brother. We found a table quickly & our server got our drink order soon after. I ordered a cup of soup w/half a sandwich which came with potato chips. My vegetable beef soup was bland & tasted like it had been reheated a few times. On the other hand, my 1/2 Reuben sandwich was piled high with corn beef & was fantastic. My husband got the shrimp & fries and it was good. My brother-in-law ordered the Buffalo wings & they were spicy & delicious. My mother-in-law had the chicken sandwich but I didn't taste it so I can't judge that. We ordered a basket of onion rings to share & they were served hot & tasted great. I would definitely come here again. The service was good & the menu has a nice variety so there's something for everyone. read more

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Good food and friendly bar! Glendale favorite. Interesting little place! Nothing more to say

Love the hometown feel, and all the old license plates. Food always good. Order the chicken tenders.

My husband and I were out for a ride and decided to stop in to a new restaurant bar that we have never been in but seen on our route several times we of course yelped it and that also helped in the decision making. Walked in very homey local hangout kinda place which was great! Our waitress was amazing on top of it when it came to table side service she was pretty amazing while the food was typical bar food with a few other choices i decided to go with the barbecue and coleslaw i must say it was average i would not order it again my husband had their wings and onion rings he was in heaven I'm glad that he enjoyed his meal the next time i will definitely make a different choice. While the food was a typical bar food my husband weighed in on the 5 stars based on the service waitress bartender and atmosphere so that is what i went with....well deserved we'll be back!!! read more

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Had considered this place a 'real find' after moving to the area a year ago. Great prices, wonderful onion rings, and good meatloaf. Staff always courteous, any delays in service easily explained by how busy the bar gets. All in all, very good. Recently, however, another customer, clearly a regular, and I had a heated exchange over his loud talking. First he started in on teachers and schools and then he moved to how the U.S. is falling apart--essentially mouthing his bullshit so that he was impossible to ignore. At one point he told me 'your kind' aren't welcome here. I will never forget that. Just hope that if you plan to eat here, you are the 'right kind.' read more