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Google
9.8
Based on 1810 reviews
MediterraneanBoston$$
CAVA
Let me be honest about what this is: a walk-the-line bowl shop on Boylston, not a room you linger in.
date night
1810 reviews
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The Friendly Toast
The Friendly Toast is one of the best brunch restaurants in Boston for brunch, especially if you want a strong option in Boston.
The Friendly Toast suits a night out when you want brunch that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
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Rating (Google) 9.0
5,498 reviews
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9.0
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Based on 5498 reviews
Best for
brunch and date night
Price and pace
Moderate spend
Neighborhood
Boston · 35 Stanhope St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Price
Moderate spend
Google rating
9.0 from 5,498 reviews
Address
Boston | 35 Stanhope St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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The Friendly Toast works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 5,498 Google reviews.
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9.0 from 5,498 Google reviews
Best for
brunch and date night
Style
Brunch in Boston
Spend
Moderate spend
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Google rating: 9.0 from 5,498 reviews
Price point: $$
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For now, The Friendly Toast holds a 9.0 rating across 5,498 Google reviews.
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Quick details
- Address
- 35 Stanhope St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
- Price
- $$
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- Coming soon
- Google rating
- 9.0 (5,498 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Brunch
- Neighborhood
- Boston
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Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does The Friendly Toast serve?
The Friendly Toast is a Brunch restaurant located in Boston, Boston. The Friendly Toast suits a night out when you want brunch that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
What is The Friendly Toast best for?
The Friendly Toast is best for brunch, cocktail, date night. The Friendly Toast works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 5,498 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at The Friendly Toast?
The Friendly Toast is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.0 from 5,498 reviews
Is The Friendly Toast worth visiting?
The Friendly Toast holds a 9.0 Google rating from 5,498 reviews. The Friendly Toast works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 5,498 Google reviews.
Where is The Friendly Toast located?
The Friendly Toast is located at 35 Stanhope St, Boston, MA 02116, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Is The Friendly Toast good for a date night?
Yes — The Friendly Toast is tagged for date night dining. The Friendly Toast works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 5,498 Google reviews.
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