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Friendly Toast, Back Bay

27 people recommend, 9 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/boston30 comments cited below

The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 29 threads.

What people say, in short

Friendly Toast draws more breakfast recommendations than warnings across its Boston and Cambridge outlets, including the repeatedly named Stanhope Street location in Back Bay. Pancakes have enthusiastic supporters, and one Bay Village diner calls it a favorite. The split is substantial: diners also criticize the food and value, two complain about smaller portions, and one Back Bay diner disliked the potatoes. Weekend waits recur in the comments.

Address

The Friendly Toast, 35 Stanhope St, Boston, MA 02116

At a glance

Best for
Breakfast
Opinions divided
Yes

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The evidence

Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.

Show all 30 cited comments
  • Recommendsu/kirbywonderbread in r/boston · Feb 2026

    Calls Friendly Toast fairly good.

  • Recommendsu/Nice-Zombie356 in r/boston · May 2025parking

    Suggests Back Bay location, noting street parking likely fine at that hour.

  • Caveatu/Coggs362 in r/boston · Aug 2026taste

    Found the potatoes unseasoned and cold inside; says they won't go back.

  • Recommendsu/AdSubject9659 in r/boston · Sep 2026variety

    Offers Friendly Toast as an alternative for seasonal items; has locations at Burlington Mall and Harvard Square.

  • Recommendsu/caseym44 in r/boston · Aug 2025

    Suggests this place as a brunch option with no further detail.

  • Recommendsu/RichChipmunk in r/boston · Mar 2026

    Calls it their favorite; warns weekend waits are lengthy, so getting on the waitlist early helps.

  • Caveatu/cloudnine538 in r/boston · Jan 2024portion

    Says the servings are small.

  • Recommendsu/AsideOk5828 in r/boston · Jul 2026

    Lists The Friendly Toast among its brunch picks with no extra detail.

  • Recommendsu/axpmaluga in r/boston · Jul 2026wait time

    Suggests The Friendly Toast and notes that a wait should be expected.

  • Recommendsu/Smooth_Arugula_8088 in r/boston · May 2026

    Suggests Friendly Toast because it is nearby; gives no further detail.

  • Recommendsu/bears184 in r/boston · Nov 2025taste

    Says it isn't the best but rates it very highly; loves the raspberry habanero sauce.

  • Mixedu/ShamAsil in r/boston · Aug 2025wait time

    Calls it great but warns of a long wait, advising an early arrival.

  • Recommendsu/Immediate_Shine1403 in r/boston · May 2025

    Recommends Friendly Toast when asked for a breakfast spot.

  • Caveatu/s7o0a0p in r/boston · Aug 2026

    Agrees the place is overhyped and says they'll skip its line.

  • Mixedu/Huge-Total-6981 in r/boston · May 2026wait time

    Notes a convenient location but warns about weekend crowds.

  • Recommendsu/ajqiz123 in r/boston · Oct 2025

    Lists Friendly Toast as a breakfast answer, with its street address given.

  • Mixedu/bubblewrappopper in r/boston · Dec 2024wait time

    Agrees with Friendly Toast but warns a solo diner may still face a wait.

  • Recommendsu/yikesonbikes2 in r/boston · Apr 2024

    Short agreement with the Friendly Toast suggestion.

  • Recommendsu/waaaghboyz in r/boston · Sep 2024

    Says it sits a bit above a greasy spoon without being fancy; prices run higher to match.

  • Recommendsu/elephantjungle in r/boston · Jun 2024

    Recommends Friendly Toast as a brunch spot serving alcohol, though 9am is not vouched for.

  • Caveatu/Tink1024 in r/boston · Jan 2024portion

    Says servings used to be generous and now cost a lot for less.

  • Recommendsu/not_ur_avg_cup_of_jo in r/boston · Dec 2023

    Lists The Friendly Toast among recommendations, naming either Back Bay or Harvard Square.

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