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    3.5 (70 reviews)
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    Monster Mash Sundae
    Alyssa M.

    I have always heard about Friendly's but this was my first time trying it! I wasn't super hungry so I got the mac & cheese, which was a small portion but perfect for what I wanted. The top was already cold when I got it, but it was still hot at the bottom. It was creamy and tasty, just wish it was hotter throughout. I got the monster mash sundae for dessert and it was very cute. The ice cream was creamy and there was a good amount of hot fudge (though I still ordered a side of extra!) The ambiance was really cute and reminded me of a diner. Overall it was a fun experience and the food was pretty good.

    Kristine L.

    We love Friendly's for a quick and delicious meal. I usually get the burger with onion rings and round out the meal with a sundae or a milkshake of course. This location is close to WDW so it attracts a lot of tourists and the wait to be seated can vary but they are usually very quick. The servers are friendly and personable. They are also very busy waiting on other tables so patience is key. Restaurant is clean and spacious and you never feel like you're cramped, which I appreciate.

    Came to Orlando for the week we to go to sea world and was looking for a place to eat on the way home and Friendly's came up on the map and said w just had to go! They were super packed and understaffed but that didn't stop us as we haven't seen one in FOREVER! Our server was Antonio E and he was absolutely WONDERFUL the entire time even with how busy he was. He was super friendly and didn't get overwhelmed once, our order was perfect and he even had to make our ice cream for us and that was perfect as well!! The food was also delicious, compliments to the chef! Definitely was worth the wait I would definitely recommend for lunch/dinner/dessert!

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    Sophie T.

    I just ran the Disney Marathon and stumbled across Friendly's located 10 min away from Disney's property!!! Post-race treats from Friendly's could not be more ideal. If you know me, you know I love Friendly's. I had NO clue there was one in Florida?! I really thought they were just a Northeast thing. I got a Royal razz and a peanut butter friend-z. Heaven. So so good. This friendlys is also huge! There was also a good amount of people dining in too! We love to see it. The service was quick and friendly (pun intended). I'm so glad I found this location.

    Bill M.

    Havnt been to this one but it looks new. Right down the street from our hotel so good spot on our way out. Food was really good. Had a BELT with a nice runny egg. Nice portion size. Potatoes were nice as well Deb had the 222 with 2 pancakes, bacon and eggs. Pancakes were yummy!! John Our server was awesome. Friendly and helpful. Loved the vibe and music. Will probably make this our go to on our way out or if we want a late night snack when we are over.

    Peppermint ice cream
    Aubrie H.

    We no longer have these where we live so we had to stop by. Everything inside looked exactly the same as we remembered but the menu was larger than expected. We ordered some sandwiches and soup which were nice but honestly we were most excited for the ice cream. It was delicious as ever and we loved the presentation of the three sample ice cream cone.

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    Sara L.

    This is the cleanest Friendly's I've ever been to. Friendly's was one of my favorite places as a kid and it was fun to share that with my daughter. I ordered the pastrami super melt. It was good. My daughter got kids Mac n cheese. The sundae was obviously the best part! I LOVE peanut butter, so our amazing server helped me create a very peanut buttery sundae, which was delicious! My daughter got a banana split. She doesn't usually finish her food (even dessert!), but she finished that sundae! I had coupons and my server made sure to use the one the gave us the best discount, which I appreciate!

    Reese's PB Cup Sundae
    Jaime O.

    Went last night after a long day at Disney. Wait wasn't too long! The host was also bussing tables, taking names and serving food. He was such a hard worker! When we were seated, our server Alicia (I could be spelling this wrong) was amazing! I don't say that often, but it's true. She was so attentive, kind and brought our whole table all the drinks we ask for as we were so thirsty from a hot day! Food was just like I remember! Good quality food at good prices! And the ice cream! Yumm!!! Lots of seating and a carry out station for food or ice cream! We will 100% go back, even if just for carry out when we are in Orlando.

    Date Night @ Friendlys with two delicious banana splits.  Your choice of ice cream and toppings
    Phaedra T.

    Date night at friendlys. Two delicious banana splits choose your fave ice cream and toppings. In love

    Victoria S.

    I do it to myself at this point with back to back to back to back bad visits, but it's so hard not to come when it's my favorite flavor ice cream of all time. The service here is bad. Like BAD bad. The restaurant was empty - it was 9:30pm with a single table inside. The guy who approached me at the to-go counter looked like he didn't want to be there. I got an email that if I downloaded the app I'd get a free sundae so I did just that. I showed the worker my coupon, he put my order in then told me "oh if you download the app the same day then you can't use the coupon it's because they want you to come back" .....on the app it doesn't have a start date only that it expires 30 days after earning. I had to pay for my sundae and let me tell you, the MEASLIEST scoops in a medium sundae and the peanut butter sauce was so thin and he only did one pump (other workers have given more than 1 pump and I've never seen it this watery). I got about 8 spoonfuls of ice cream out of my whole ice cream, NOT worth the +$6 they charge. Like I said earlier, it's a miracle I come back but man does this place keep disappointing me EVERY time.

    Honey BBQ Chicken SuperMelt
    Matt R.

    As a family we went to Friendly's when the kids were young, however ours no longer exists in town. So, when we saw the one in Orlando we had to go! It was a trip down memory lane with the kids meals and great food. The Cobb salad was tops! The service was superb and the meals came out fast. The ambiance is that of a 50s style diner, but not as decorated as others. Good dependable restaurant. Enjoy!

    Jennifer D.

    Nostalgic and brought back sp many memories. Friendly's closed in NY by my location so I was excited when we found one in Orlando. I've cream was delicious. The food was good. Casual and relaxed restaurant. Service was a little slow.

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    Awesome service, food, ice cream and they sat all 12 of us together! Very accommodating and friendly staff! Restaurant was clean also!

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    Food fine. waiter good. water was water. ice cream yum. atmosphere friendly. flyyyyyyyyy :(((

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    my server was tony and he put me on the honey chicken sandwich and I really enjoyed my meal and the service great guy !

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    Very clean inside. Got 3 small sundaes and they were all delicious! Ordered online and picked up inside. Recommend!

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    So nostalgic to stop and eat here today! The location is just getting started but food was good and refreshing.

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    Beef N' Buns - B&B Classic
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    Beef N' Buns

    4.4(197 reviews)
    4.6 miSouth Orange Blossom Trail / OBT

    I had an amazing experience. I love the staff Alex and Ryan. very helpful and communicative and…read moreinteractive. The food was also amazing. Ambiance is nice overall I love the experience I've had at this restaurant for the past years and I will be coming back again as usual.

    $80 for 3 burgers, 2 fries, 3 drinks, & some sauces to try…read more **$14 burgers are burger only, no sides. Want a combo? $4+ more for fries too. Then $4+ more for a drink. ***Cheesesteak was $17, just the sandwich. Burgers weren't horrible, but for the price... def should have been meatier. Brisket was juicy & delicious. "Cheesesteak" was served on some type a harder/denser hoagie roll, like Italian bread idk... but def not on the bread a cheesesteak should be on. & it was about 5-6 inches long, which is way smaller than we imagined considering the picture on the menu or compared to cheesesteaks served in other restaurants. Sandwiches overall were good flavor-wise. Sauces needed a stronger flavor profile, all very similar and hard to distinguish the differences. Restaurant was way bigger than we expected it to be inside. Decor was cute. Looked nice and clean in the dining room. The bathrooms were disgusting and unkept. Service was lacking. Cashier seemed new (which is fine) but the other coworkers seemed annoyed they had to assist her or that she didn't know everything. She was helpful and nice to us. Cutlery, napkins, and ketchup were hiding near the soda fountain and we weren't aware of this. Accidentally took some of the togo ketchup packets to use with our fries since we didn't know there was a ketchup dispenser. These items need to be in a better spot or the food runner should direct the customers to that area so they can get the things they need for their meals. Won't be back, but I guess we're glad we tried it. Halal certified restaurant

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    Papi Smash'd Burger - Pappi Chulo on the left and Pappi OG on the right

    Papi Smash'd Burger

    4.1(209 reviews)
    13.3 miDowntown / Central Business District / CBD
    $$

    Came here after an Orlando Magic game. Late night comfort food joints are a staple of Downtown…read moreOrlando, and they are desperately needed. Looking around after the game, a smash burger sounded like just the thing we needed. Ambiance was nice. Good, chill vibes, a random door to a random next-door bar. Plenty of viable seating for my party of six. Service was pretty ok. The front counter worker was nice enough, but the food took forever to come out. Much longer than I would expect for the products we ordered. The food itself was dynamite. I got the Papi Big Mak (Two Florida-raised beef patties, smashed onions, lettuce, American cheese, sweet-heat pickles, tostone "Middle Bun" , Papi Mak sauce, Sesame Martin Potato Roll). This was a fun thing. The patties had a good crisp to them. The totstone did not, though, so it got a little lost in the bite and chew. Needed more sauce. And that sesame seed bun really helped out a lot, too. A little extra texture in every bite. I was a fan. I also got the chance to try the Umami Papi (Two Florida-raised beef patties, crispy bacon, white cheese, sweet-heat pickles, crispy onion, raspberry jam, Uuuumami truffle sauce, sesame buns). This one was a better topping combination. The pickles had a nice pop of acid, the raspberry jam really stood out, adding a nice sweetness, and the truffle sauce, never thought I needed it on a burger. I did. Standout burger. I also got the Papis Loco Fries. I forget exactly what these fries were topped with, but the cheese, just look at it. Congealed just perfectly. A good side item, for sure. Overall, this greasy meal is out there doing the good work for the people. Maybe this was a four star meal overall, but I'm not sitting, that Umami Papi was a standout for me, and the reason I now give five stars.

    Pros: Ambiance was typical downtown hustle and bustle…read more Attached to other businesses with mystery doors. Good vibes. Food was good. Nice, crispy edges on the patties, and I loved how many sesame seeds were on the buns. Great flavor. Cons: The only thing was that they waited for our whole party's order to be ready before calling names, instead of just serving them as they came. This lead to cold burgers. Tips: Make sure you arrive early! If you wait too long, they switch to a smaller, less interesting menu.

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    Build My Burgers - Coming Soon. BMB Build My Burgers. Near UCF

    Build My Burgers

    4.1(216 reviews)
    22.7 miEast Orlando

    Taste: 4/5 Value:…read more4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Pretty solid burger spot that, as the name suggests, lets you fully customize your burger. They offer beef, chicken, Impossible, and veggie patties, along with a wide variety of cheeses and buns to choose from. My Impossible Burger was tasty, but I'm not sure it quite justified the price. On our first visit, I got a very impressive looking shake loaded with toppings, unfortunately it wasn't on the menu this time around. It's not my top pick for burgers, but it's definitely not a bad option either.

    I remember seeing this establishment and it's owner featured on CNBC's YouTube channel. Since then,…read moreit's been on my list of places to try out to support local businesses. To my surprise, I was disappointed by the food. I got the loaded frings and a 5 x 5 burger. I believe the burger is relatively new, since it wasn't on any of the pictures of their menu on Google. Ambiance: The staff was friendly enough and I do like the fact that you can see them cooking the burgers in front of you. However, looking around at the restaurant, it looks like there was no upkeep. There were broken tiles, tables weren't cleaned, and I believe there might have been mold when I was filling my water cup at the ice machine, like visibly on the spout. Food: Loaded frings- I'm not sure how you mess this one up, but they somehow did it. The fries were overcooked and the bacon was fried to hell. I think you can actually see how burnt the bacon was in the pictures. It tasted like charcoal. Lastly, the fries were completely soaked in cheese sauce, which I'm guessing was from a can. It tasted like the cheese you'd have at state fairs, except more watery. There was more sauce than fries and onion rings! I should have taken a picture after eating half of the fries. I could not eat the bottom half of the frings because it was all soggy Burger- the same cooked-to-hell bacon was used on the burger. Not much else need to say about that. Looking at the picture of the burger, you'd think that the patties were way overcooked as well. That was not entirely the case. The patties weren't extra dry, but they weren't as juicy as I would have liked a burger to be. I'd say it was just okay. Maybe a half step below average. I really wanted to like this place, but I wasn't able to. I'm not sure if I came by on an odd day, because the reviews say otherwise. I really hope management can fix these issues.

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    Cow & Cheese - The doc add pickles - ok onion burger

    Cow & Cheese

    4.2(313 reviews)
    18.8 mi
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    I was craving a smash burger and decided to try this location out since it's close to home and I…read morecame on Saturday evening around 6pm and was surprised how empty it was but inside was clean and I liked the decor with the graffiti on the wall. I got the double patty with cheese fries and both were delicious! Just to know that they don't accept cash here only card so just keep that in mind when coming here but I would come back again if I am ever in this area again.

    Walking into Cow & Cheese gives you a laid-back vibe that anyone can get behind, especially me. The…read moreartwork on the walls and the music create a welcoming atmosphere from the moment you walk in. The service was great. We were welcomed as soon as we came in and were shown how to order using the tablet. They also don't accept tips, and they make that clear to customers. I respect that because it lets you enjoy the food without feeling pressured to spend extra money. Now, let's get into the food. All of their burgers are made to order. They're smash burgers, and I tried the new C&C Combo Meal, which comes with two smash burgers and your choice of lettuce, tomato, onion, or pickles. You can also add bacon if you want. This burger gave me a whole new perspective on burgers, especially smash burgers. The seasoning was amazing, the cheese made the burger even better, and the special sauce added a subtle flavor that really helped it stand out. The bun was soft, flavorful, and tied everything together perfectly. I absolutely loved this burger, and it introduced me to a flavor that I think everyone needs to experience. 9/10 The fries were crispy, crunchy, and lightly salted. They also give you a generous portion, which I really appreciated. 8.5/10 If you're in the Orlando area, don't sleep on this hidden gem. Give it a try--you won't regret it.

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    Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - #4 Freddy's Original Patty Melt Combo

    Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

    4.3(556 reviews)
    0.9 miInternational Drive / I-Drive
    $$

    I had never heard of this establishment before, so when I drove past it for the first time a few…read moreweeks ago, I was intrigued. I went inside to order and eat. The resturant inside was very clean, and the employees working behind the counter were very nonchalant. I ended up ordering their grilled chicken sandwich combo with their famous skinny fries. My mom got the Freddy's Original double combo with a Turtle milkshake and onion rings. The sandwich portion was big. The chicken was very juicy and tasted alright. The fries, however, were not seasoned. I had to get a salt and pepper packet to season them. At that point, they were very good, tasty, and crispy! Overall, the meal was okay. It was nothing spectacular but also nothing terrible either. As for my mom, she wasn't very impressed with her hamburger. She said the portion size was good, but she would describe the hamburger itself as "lacy." She said it was okay, but since it took us 27 minutes to get here, she said Culver's was better in quality and closer. She was underwhelmed by the onion rings. She said it was more of the fried breading and barely any onion inside. However, she did enjoy her milkshake, but struggled to suck it up through the straw. It was enjoyable to try a new establishment, but it was just a mid experience for me.

    I sadly just realized that I have never reviewed Freddy's. I have been here so often that I…read moreassumed that I already had! Time to fix that oversight. Now this review has nothing to do with that my father's name was Freddy and that my mother's favorite treat was frozen custard. But those little tidbits of information don't hurt. The warm feeling that I get when I eat frozen custard reminiscent of enjoying it on the boardwalk with my mom is renewed at Freddy's not because of the ambience of the restaurant, but because of that same delicious taste that my mind still seems to remember from long ago that I have not found anywhere else before this. But I digress. Freddy's may look like your typical fast food restaurant, but it is anything but. I already loved it for the burgers, the french fries with their wonderful sauce, and of course, the custard but now they have a salad as well. Really fresh greens with my favorite burger on top as a garnish. Low-carb great taste and totally filling. But not so filling as to not leave room for that wonderful custard. On this particular visit, I did run into an issue which I will not lower my rating because of, but want people aware of so it does not happen to them. If you have a coupon for a discounted custard, and they ring in any other item after that, it will restore the custard to the full price on their register. I did not notice that and paid the full price. The manager did give me a card for a free custard next visit so they certainly took responsibility but just wanted people aware to keep an eye on that. In defense of the staff, I don't think they noticed either that it had occurred, so I did not allow that to detract from my impression of five star service from their pleasant, friendly and attentive staff Of course the custard is a star. It comes in all sorts of different ways to serve it. I tend to usually be a purist indeed, as a soft serve, but sometimes their specials are so exciting that I cannot resist. I have never tasted any of them that I did not find awesome. Their steakburgers should not be left as an afterthought. These are not like other fast food burgers; the meat is actually very tasty and because there's not any "proprietary" seasonings on it I even order an extra one so that I can sit outside with my puppy and she can enjoy it. It is small enough to not be unhealthy for her and big enough to be a satisfying snack. Its fat content does not make her ill like the typical fast food burger would. I personally like the fries and find the sauces to be quite good. Prices are more than reasonable and they have hours that make them convenient whenever you're hungry or craving that custard fix. I am a Freddy's fan and wish they would open one closer to where I live in Miami.

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