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    Friendly's

    3.2 (106 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Happy Ending Sundae with dirty spoon ,yikes!! Gotta do better.
    Kris V.

    Food: 7.5/10 : TUNA melt with fries Service: 6/10 I only ranked it as a 6 because it felt like, per server was only designated to their own area. The server that was tending to me was nowhere to be found.

    Happy ending
    Adam S.

    Omg after a long day just wanted to get something fast and good. Greeted very friendly pun intended Since I am 60 and so was my date and we both ordered off senior menu 13 bucks got clam roll French fries and a sundae are you kidding me so darn good and cheap Not a place I would go often as those who read me knows but so hit the spot

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    Jamie A.

    Second week in a row my GrubHub order was completely wrong. Large Reese's pieces Sunday showed up with no Marshmallow, peanut butter or chocolate sauce, no whipped cream cherry or Reese's pieces! SECOND TIME IN 2 WEEKS Epic fail

    Jeanette S.

    Great food and wonderful service! The chicken tenders and fries were crunchy and just delicious! Our server Jacqueline was very nice and attentive.

    Mint chip ice cream cone
    Priscilla O.

    Last time I dined at Frendly's was in the late 1970's. I am delighted to report that nothing has changed except that I qualify now for the senior citizen menu. I ordered my favorite clam roll and it is the same clam roll: a lot of fried batter and no sign of a clam. Still yummy from a nostalgia viewpoint. And my dessert was the mint chip ice cream cone, still looking the same and delicious!

    Mike W.

    Opha Friendly's. I grew up on Friendly's so it's not like I didn't know what to expect. I would say the quality of the food has stayed pretty consistent from what one would expect add ad from a friendly. But what I would say dramatically changed is the prices. You can no longer go for a cheap meal at Friendly's. If you're looking for a night out with family, I would say it's still an okay option but do add up your bill before you go. It may be more expensive than you're willing to pay for this kind of dining experience.

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    great food and great customer service highly recommend for the friendlys in elmwood park.

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    8 months ago

    We came here for ice cream. So delicious. Played great music. Our waitress was veRey friendly.

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    6 months ago

    Love the clam strips. Senior special is plenty for me. Plus the price is right. Also the free sundae is nice

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    Friendly's always lives up to it's name. Staff, food, and ice scream ​is always good. Thank you.

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    My food was great and my service was amazing. Haven't been here in a long time and I gotta say I will definitely be back.

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    Emily was the best, will come back. I love coming here with my family. Thankkkkkkkk youuuuuuu

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    Friendly server, tasty food, generous ice cream portion, lively dining room, clean restaurant.

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