From the team
TastyPals TeamOur take on The Friendly Toast
Jun 5, 2026
9.0
Editorial review
Among the best of what Boston has to offer. The kitchen clearly cares and it shows on the plate.
Restaurant
The Friendly Toast
The Friendly Toast is a brunch restaurant pick in Boston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
Rating (Google) 4.5
5,498 reviews
Boston
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The fastest read on whether this place fits tonight.
4.5
Rating
Based on 5498 reviews
Best used for
brunch and date night
Price and pace
Moderate spend
Neighborhood
Boston · 35 Stanhope St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Price
Moderate spend
Google rating
4.5 from 5,498 reviews
Address
Boston | 35 Stanhope St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Google
TastyPals Editorial Pick
PS
Priya Sharma
Dining Editor
“The Friendly Toast's buttermilk pancakes is the dish the neighbourhood knows it for — properly thick, properly light, with a cultured butter that doesn't melt instantly — a version that makes the wait worth it. Arrive early on weekends or expect a short wait — worth it. Walk-ins are generally fine, though weekend brunch lines move quickly.”
As featured inBest Brunch in Boston — 20 Spots Worth the Plan →
Why go
What makes The Friendly Toast worth the move
The Friendly Toast looks like a good night-out option in Boston in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 4.5 rating across 5,498 Google reviews.
What to know fast
Public rating
4.5 from 5,498 Google reviews
Best used for
brunch and date night
Style
Brunch Restaurant in Boston
Spend
Moderate spend
Best for
Know before you go
Google rating: 4.5 from 5,498 reviews
Price point: $$
Website linked on this page
Plan the visit
Quick details
- Address
- 35 Stanhope St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
- Price
- $$
- TastyPals score
- Unavailable
- Google rating
- 4.5 (5,498 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Brunch Restaurant
- Neighborhood
- Boston
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What diners are saying
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Google snapshot
4.5 from 5,498 reviews
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