I put my reservation on the wrong day and they were great about getting us in quick. Food and service were also excellent!

Great experience at The Friendly Toast in Portsmouth! We were three adults and a 10-month-old, and the staff was incredibly friendly--especially toward our baby. One staff member even brought over a couple of toys for our little one to play with, which was such a thoughtful touch. The breakfast was delicious, and they handled a gluten allergy with care and confidence, making the meal completely stress-free. Excellent service, fun atmosphere, and great food all around. We'll definitely be back! read more

The Friendly Toast - Toys provided for our baby to play with! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Aside from the waitlist mix-up, my first visit to The Friendly Toast in Portsmouth was absolutely fantastic! This is an incredibly popular spot in town for breakfast, so you definitely want to get on the virtual waitlist or make a resy ahead of time. We put our names and mobile number in for a party of two, and with an estimated 20-minute wait, we walked up the street to grab some popovers and a drink for the road later. We headed back within five minutes of receiving the "table ready" text, only to find our reservation had been removed from the system--likely a slight mobile network or system lag. Fortunately, the staff had us wait a few minutes and found us a table. Minor mix-up aside, the service was great, and our server was exceptionally attentive and on top of everything. The food and drinks were excellent, fresh, and well-seasoned. We ordered: - Lime and Cucumber Mocktail - Incredibly refreshing. - Avocado Toast - Flavorful and fresh. - Florentine Eggs Benedict - I customized it by adding savory chorizo, and it was spot on. The menu choices and options are excellent, but the unique ambiance might just be the best thing about the joint. It plays out like part 1950s diner and part 80s/90s nostalgia pop culture shuffle. The walls are fully collaged with vintage, nostalgic art, making it a highly unique and fun interior to look around while you dine. The vibe is exceptionally cool and the breakfast is delicious. I highly recommend checking it out when you're in Portsmouth! read more

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Popular spot in town for breakfast, get on the waitlist or make a reservation (and make sure you are on the correct city and state- they have many locations) we had to wait 15 min for a table, it was packed on a Sunday at 830. So many unique breakfast options, eggs, home fries, toast all good! The hashbrown quiche was REALLY Def would go back next time in Portsmouth. read more

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My husband and I came here for brunch during our vacation in Portsmouth, and we loved it there! It's a very popular restaurant so there was a waitlist. The staff was very nice and professional and they texted us one the table was ready. We loved the vibrant vibes in the restaurant! We ordered breakfast burrito, breakfast plate and cold brew coffee, and everything was so delicious. The staff were so welcoming. We had a great time here! read more

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I love eating at places like this when I'm traveling. The vibe was so cool, and the food was spot on. And, I liked the menu choices/options as well, that was really nice. Our server was very attentive, and overall a great spot! read more

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Food is amazing! Kids friendly environment, service was rather quick and attentive! Definitely recommend this place to any tourist and locals! We ordered chicken sandwich and burger for us, churros for kids, everything comes out fast and tastes so good! Definitely recommend this place! read more

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This was my first visit to The Friendly Toast and it was great! We arrived and were seated in the bustling dining room. Fortunately, we were early enough to be seated right away, but shortly afterwards there were many people waiting outside. Our waiter was friendly and helpful, and even went out of his was wo make a decaf iced coffee for me. We ordered two items off of the special Noah Kahan menu, which supports The Busyhead Project (Noah's charity that focuses on mental health). My choice was "Waffle Be Here Forever" which was an apple Belgian waffle, topped with fried apples, blueberry granola, whipped cream, and caramel. it was soooooo good and I'd definitely order it again. Also from the Noah Kahan menu, we ordered pumpkin pancakes, which were so fluffy and flavorful. Another win on the menu! Decor in the Friendly Toast is really fun with the walls collaged with nostalgic art. I also liked the Busyhead Project Community wall towards the back of the restaurant which featured written reflections on mental health prompts that were then posted on the wall. read more

The Friendly Toast - Fun decor - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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Highly recommend the biscuits and gravy, the sour dough toast was amazing. We got a flight of juices that were delicious.

Very unique interior! The food was good for a quick breakfast the pancake monster was absolutely delicious! My friend got a BBQ chicken burger however she did not enjoy the flavor of the burger whatsoever and found it very difficult to finish off. She tried putting ketchup as well as one of their hot sauces but couldn't figure out how to make it taste better. The service was great, super quick and very helpful with questions about the menu. read more

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Amazing brunch spot! My husband had the pork belly Benedict and he said it was the best meal he had on her nine day trip in the northeast. It's super fun to look at all the stuff on the walls. read more

Great food choices, and excellent portions! Friendly waitstaff and of course the food is amazing! Love the atmosphere! read more

The Friendly Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Food was BOMB, decor/vibe is so fun, and the waitress was on it. We will be back often!!! read more

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We came here around 8am to beat the morning rush and not have to wait for a table. It was the perfect time to eat here as it was busy but not busy enough you had to wait. The staff was very friendly and the decor inside is very visually entertaining. I tried the protein bowl and an espresso martini. Both were delicious! I especially appreciated their unique hot sauce. I do recommend for brunch! read more

The Friendly Toast - Espresso martini - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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Overall: quirky atmosphere, yummy food, kind service, inclusive single-stall restrooms We stopped in on a Friday morning and were able to get seated right away for 2 people. The menu has tons of fun things on it like all sorts of flights- like summer drinks and boozy coffees. They label things that are vegan and gluten free and there were plenty of things that I would have been interested in eating. It took a while for our food to come out, but everything was great. I loved the protein bowl and my chocolate chip pancake. The prices for the food were reasonable, but I felt like $4.50 for a cup of coffee was a little steep. The maple turmeric hot sauce on the table was really good! read more

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This is definitely a touristy kitschy kind of place and I loved it. Decorated with a variety of retro themed items (such as old diner tables and tin ads), this place is definitely a favorite. The seating is a bit tight (and the design of our table made it a little awkward to sit at, but we made it work. I had the chicken cordon bleu Benedict and it was SO good. We had all originally planned to enjoy one of their signature mimosa flights, but when I saw the selection of Bloody Marys and didn't see a flight option, I lamented our loud and my server, said, "I can make that happen for you." And he did not disappoint. They do not take reservations so be prepared for a bit of a wait, especially on weekends. read more

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Awesome food -awesome service and awesome atmosphere. Eclectic vibe and great music. We waited quite awhile but it's worth it. We ordered 2 of the 2 egg breakfasts and 1 pancake. Hubby LOVED the pancake and maple syrup from Vermont. The breakfast was great and the bacon was so delicious. read more

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Every time I come here it's amazing! Each waiter/waitress I've had has been great and given really good recommendations. They have a rotating menu and new flights to try. Each dish is unique and delicious! You have the ability to be added to the waitlist ahead of time and track your place in line which is so helpful. Even down to the design/ decor it is so fun and eclectic. Couldn't recommend it more! read more

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Great food! Great atmosphere! Love going there with our grandaughters. They have wonderful pancakes on the children's menu. read more

Shannon was great. The food was excellent and there is a wide variety. Parking is a challenge in the area but so worth it Megs burrito was excellent read more

The Friendly Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

We were in town for a summer vacation, seeing family and needed to grab a quick yummy delicious meal. Decided to stop at the friendly toast. There was a wait, but it was not too long when we were sat the food and drinks came really quickly. I really loved the coffee flight. That was a really cool addition. The space was such overly decorated in the best way. They also allowed the children to bring toys to the table as long as you didn't take them with you and I will say this is overall the place I would definitely seek out again. read more

Best breakfast out in a looong time. Never been to a Friendly Toast but had heard great things about them. This is the original of the northeast chain. Our server was great. Real VT maple syrup, sausage patties, and 7 grain sourdough toast were all big hits, but the waitress recommended cinnamon French toast and was like boom with flavor. Will have to try the others local to me. Used Yelp! app to get on waitlist and it was their 1st day on InKind app so we got $25 off. Checkout that app: https://app.inkind.com/refer/JRUNDDZO read more

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This place was so good we went there twice out of the 5 days we were in Portland! Such a creative menu that there's something for everyone. Love the eclectic vibe inside! Collin was our waiter both times and he's amazing! Great with suggestions, friendly and timed it to keep up with our needs without driving us crazy. The hash was soooooo good. We got it in the Benny and as a side and could literally have just eaten alone it was that good! Best we've had! The berry waffle was amazing. It was crispy outside and soft inside like a perfect waffle should be and the toppings made it so good it was hard to stop even when full. If you haven't been here you should give it a try soon and say hi to Collin. We'll definitely be back again! read more

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YUM! and FUN! We had a great experience at the Friendly Toast. It's a throw back to your childhood-- grandma's decorations with a splash of the 70's kitch from the basement. The server was friendly; folks checked in on us regularly. Their pancakes are divine!! Bathrooms were clean-- would go back again! read more

Delicious breakfasts and fantastic Bloody Mary. Pancakes, eggs, grits, biscuits, you can't go wrong. read more

My friends and I shared a brunch experience at the Friendly Toast in Portsmouth and it put an exclamation point on our fun girls weekend. Before we got there on a rainy day, the service was helpful to give a the notion to book a table which cut down on wait time outside on a wet and busy day. Then, our server Brandon was most cordial, enthusiastic and supportive with specific requests for food. Our food was scrumptious, especially the avocado toast with a scrambled egg, dressed greens, and pickled onions. All of us loved our home fries which had zesty and authentic seasoning. We will return again and I know I'll be looking forward to a delectable meal at the Friendly Toast. read more

Overall Amazing. Great atmosphere, cute decor. Good menu options for all. Pea 1 had Florentine Eggs Benedict with Extra Crispy Home Fries, both were phenomenal. Pea 2 had a Cheese Omelette also with Extra Crispy Home Fries. The omelette was basic but still really good, home fries perfectly crispy. Would definitely go back. read more

The Friendly Toast - Cheese Omelette & Shirley Temple - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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Fabulous as always. Love the eclectic atmosphere and the wait staff is patient and attentive Highly recommend read more

This morning at around 10:30am, we went to The Friendly Toast on the advice of two friends that had been there. Looked like a cool little eclectic spot that was rumored to have great food. We walked in and were immediately seated...in the very back of the restaurant near the bathrooms with a great view of the kitchen. The restaurant was not full. There were several available tables in the nice sunny area in the front. I should have spoken up. My bad. We were eventually waited on. My son ordered the salmon sandwich, without the egg (food allergy). No problem, we were told. When we were served, the sandwich had the egg on it. Had to send it back and wait for a remake. I had the avocado toast. Nothing to write home about. I can't say that I enjoyed the ambience of this place nor the service. read more

Once a favorite spot of mine, now I will not be returning. I was told today that the menus had changed and that the place was under new management. I ordered one of my favorite go to meals, (chicken and waffles) and was thoroughly disappointed. There wasn't one good thing to say about it. The portion size was pathetic, 3 McDonalds chicken nuggets would be a good comparison. Then I'm paying $19 for chicken thigh meat as well?!? The waffles at the do it yourself continental breakfast are better, taste and texture. The new "hot honey" they used was the worst part, inedible. So much more, but overall, what a disappointment. The rest of my family had similar reactions with their dishes. Such a waste, the previous menus and dishes were great, it makes sense that the place was empty when everything else around it was busy. read more

Food is always awesome Such a cool Vibe & ambience in Portland We were here for our Anniversary and the staff treated us like gold. Thank you. Y'all are AWESOME !!! read more

The Friendly Toast - "You Bowl me over" - Bulgogi beef Rice Pickled onion - ADD 2 fried eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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This is basically an eclectic Cracker Barrel. Not bad if that is what you are looking for. Waitress was clearly scripted to push the "chef's test kitchen item of Buffalo Mac&Cheese" . The coaster with the QR code was a dead giveaway away that this is a more corporate endeavor. Basic made to order diner food. Pumpkin pancakes were quite tasty. Bacon was precooked and reheated. Eggs were unsalted. Potatoes were dry. Should have been sent back but we were making an in/out stop. Fine for bigger groups, looking to fill their bellies. There are many other tastier bites nearby. read more

The Friendly Toast is a trendy little brunch and bar restaurant in downtown Portsmouth. My parents and I were passing through on a weekday and stopped for brunch. The place was already packed when we got there and the atmosphere was very upbeat. The tables were tightly crammed together and it felt a little claustrophobic, but it seemed to work for the people dining there. The place was also lined with some really cool vintage art pieces. A lot of items from the 80s and 90s that brought back fond memories. One of my favorites was the hanging light that looked like a Kentucky fried chicken bucket. The food was pretty good overall. The coffee came extremely hot, which we love and I liked the presentation of my breakfast. I ordered the avocado toast and it was delicious. It was a little pricey for basically toast and avocado but I did like it. My parents stuck to their traditional over-medium eggs, toast, pancakes, bacon, and sausage. Their food came out lukewarm and some of it was cold. They had to send it back because it was just too cold to enjoy. It might seem nitpicky, but we do expect hot food if we're paying for it. The waitress was great and exchanged the food with two hot plates. The manager also apologized and made it right. I'm giving this review 4 stars. We shouldn't have to send our food back and I didn't love how close the tables were to each other. Other than that, the atmosphere was positive and the food ended up being pretty decent. I even bought one of their mugs. read more

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Just didn't do it for me. The inside of this place is adorable, the location is excellent. It's central to downtown and there's cutesie lights and posters everywhere. Has a very Americana diner feel. We opted for this place on a Sunday morning hangover and came prepared to give grace knowing it would be busy. That being said they couldn't seat most of our party together despite there being 7 of us and saying we could wait or come back. They forgot several orders of sides. It seems like the quality of the food was based on what you ordered. The basic breakfast featured mixed berry jam that was little more than sugarless cold mashed fruit but then the breakfast burrito was delicious. The service was friendly enough although people running in between the tables in a cafeteria style spot can be a lot. If I had a family of four and no hangover I would love this spot. read more

We had a wonderful time here. We were regulars 25 years or so ago, and we were amazed and overjoyed to see one of our favorite servers from that time had returned and was waiting on our large party. They were so great at it and took really good care of us, unsurprisingly. It was impressive to watch them work. We loved looking at how the art has changed and stayed the same. It still has a great vibe, IMO. My kids loved coloring their neat-looking kids' menus. The food came quickly even though there were a lot of us. Everything we had was delicious and plentiful. We're going to make it a tradition to come here when we're all back in town. A lot of the town has turned over, and we're grateful that this place is still here. read more

The waitress Piper was amazing. Her personality was so unique and she had the best attitude serving me. Great customer service is extremely rare now days but this young lady definitely understands her assignment. KUDOS to you Piper if I am ever in the area again I will be back and hopefully you will wait on me again! The service and the food was AMAZING read more

The Friendly Toast - Pancake Monster - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Overall 4/5 This place used to be AMAZING but I think the quality has gone down a bit after the expansion and addition of many other locations. The service is still great and I love the imaginative and creative menu but I hope next time I dine here my food is warm. Food 3.5/5 Huevos Rancheros The best part about the dish is the chimichurri sauce. The home fries were alright but also cold. I wish the food didn't come cold and that the portions were larger. Breakfast Burrito This definitely wasn't bad flavor wise but it was also not warm. I wouldn't get it again. Service 4.5/5 When we arrived the host told us there was a 45 min to an hour wait and we put our names on a waitlist for 2. I got a text 10 minutes later that our table was ready. Our waiter was attentive and came right up to us. Ambiance 5/5 Quirky and fun is the name of the game for The Friendly Toast. You will find odds and ends and knick-knack all over the walls and hanging from the ceiling at this restaurant. Some of my favorites include a KFC chicken bucket lamp and a giant hanging seahorse statue. read more

The Friendly Toast - Breakfast burrito 4/5 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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Absolutely fantastic service. Collin was the best. The food was delicious. Would recommend this restaurant to all who travel to Portsmouth

Ate here twice on a short trip and loved it both times. The Chorizo Benny is excellent -- really flavorful, not too drenched in hollandaise, with home fries that were nice and moist (too often they're overdone and dry). Also enjoyed the Snap, Crackle, Cluck fried chicken sandwich (the waffle fries were cold, but our waitress cheerfully replaced them with fresh hot ones that were great). Coffee is really good here as well -- nice and toasty, no sourness. Service is great, with very friendly hosts and waitstaff. Atmosphere is vibrant -- it always seems crowded, and the decor is fun and whimsical. We waited about 30 minutes for a table, but you can put your name down and they'll text you when a table's ready, so you can browse through the many nearby shops while you wait. read more

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Waiter was great. Food was incredible delicious and eclectic. The ambiance was delightful. read more

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