The Friendly Toast

I had the hash quiche, which was two mini quiches but the crust was hash browns. I’m going to be thinking about/craving them for a looooong time. Prices were shockingly reasonable for a “trendy” type brunch place. The food and service were also fast despite going in the middle of a holiday brunch rush. The fruit salad was fresh and good in the dead of winter and the toast came pre buttered?? Which was fantastic. Our server Maya is my friend, I’ll admit, but she’s also just a really good server. We were sat next to the server station and I could tell all of the staff were super efficient and friendly. Maya was somehow totally on top of it but didn’t seem harried or rushed. If this is your thing- it’s not mine- they have a TON of breakfast drinks as well. Overall a place with a large creative menu, trendy vibe, and good experience.

So good we had to go twice in the 3 days we were visiting Burlington. The perfect meal for nursing a hangover. The Monte Madame and pumpkin spice coffee was exactly what I needed. The second time was the eggs Benny and their pumpkin spice martini. Yes, I have a problem and yes, it’s pumpkin related. Great, attentive staff and fun decor created a fantastic experience.

We visit for brunch every time we are in town. Always good, but PLEASE PLEASE bring back the beautifully plated savory chicken and waffles. It was always genius -- the best thing on the menu. The new skillet bowl version lacks the presentation vibrancy and wow factor, and simply doesn't bring the same "feature menu item" appeal and robust flavor combinations that the savory chicken and waffles has always brought. Thanks!!!

This is a brunch place with a fun retro vibe (M-F 7:30am – 2:30pm and Sa Su 7:30am – 4pm). We’ve seen the long wait lines on weekends and were nearby on a Monday morning so we decided to try it. Service was fast and prompt (it may be different on a jam packed weekend). They have a number of tables inside. We thoroughly enjoyed this delicious breakfast food. I ordered the Monster Breakfast: 2 pancakes or French toast, 2 eggs made to order, choice of breakfast meat, home fries & real maple syrup. I added a side order of sour dough toast. I knew I wasn’t going to finish it but knew my group would share the pancakes. We also tried the churro bites and side of fruit salad. And a classic breakfast: 2 eggs any style, choice of breakfast meat, home fries and sour dough toast. Overeasy eggs were cooked perfectly. 3 slices of thick cut lean bacon with excellent flavor cooked perfectly. The 2 slices of ham were superb. Pancakes were light and fluffy. The real maple syrup was served in mini bottles custom made for Friendly Toast – the waitress even offered for me to take my 2nd mini bottle home because I had only used 1 bottle. The toast was lightly toasted but not very sourdough-y tasting and 2 small half slices – for $3 side, I would have expected 4 small half slices – maybe it’s from a special bakery but it wasn’t listed like that. The coffee was good but standard and they did not offer a refill. The home fries were not great – they were neither crispy nor flavorful. We didn’t finish the churros – we should have read the menu closer as it is paired with “spicy strawberry habanero jam” – creative? yes, tasty? no. We thought we were having a food allergy because we couldn’t figure out the tingling in our mouths. Our fault – we didn’t read the menu carefully and this just wasn’t for us. The fruit salad was mostly melon hidden underneath a top layer of a strawberry cut in half and a handful of blueberries – not worth $6 side. Prices are reasonable except the sides as noted. Overall, this is a great brunch spot with a fun character.

Eclectic decor and feel but with a nice homelike breakfast/brunch diner vibe too. Service was friendly to the nines and truly welcoming. Enormous, unique, and varied menu options with so many taste and fascinating options that the toughest thing for me was making a decision on one thing.. so I chose 3 knowing full well that I couldn’t come close to eating all of it. That was a great call and totally worth it to taste my different picks from their many options. I enjoyed every last bite of the food I tested and ate :)

This place is so fun! There’s so much to look at on every wall, the art is just so fun! Every time we go it’s never disappointing. The mimosa flights are soooo good!! The staff is always super friendly and fun as well! This is probably the restaurant I will miss the most when we move in a couple weeks!

A quaint brunch spot in Burlington that serves all the classic brunch hits and sometimes with a twist. The whacky psychedelic decor is definitely worth the visit alone. It's a bit hard to find a seat at rush times though so we ended up at the bar which wasn't too bad since it was just two people.

The food was unlike anything I've ever had and unbelievably delicious. They put a nice modern twist on classic dishes to bring their own style. I got to enjoy the breakfast egg rolls and Cuban Benedict, perfectly paired with their house-made sauce. The restaurant is also bright, inviting and a little wacky with their decor. The staff were attentive and friendly even when they were obviously quite busy. As a walk in I was sat, served quickly, and never felt like I was left waiting for anything.

A plus for ambiance. Such a fun atmosphere. All the art is very whimsical. As is the menu, I liked the section called "friends with benedicts." Hilarious and tasty! The service was super friendly. Even when I was leaving several workers said bye and thank you. Food was serviced reasonably quickly. Everything was very tasty and they get extra points for being vegetarian friendly. My husband ordered his special and told them to just leave off the bacon (which is what we do at other brunch restaurants.) The server asked if he'd like to make a substitution and named a ton of choices including vegan sausage. Love that! Their tots are homemade -- wasnt expecting that! Parking was surprisingly easy considering we were so close to church street.

Went into the Friendly Toast for Brunch and had an overall good time. The atmosphere inside was fun and it seems like a good college town restaurant. However, the one thing is it was busy and we waited about 45 minutes for our food to come out. Once the food did come out, there was a pancake that was not cooked all the way through, but they were really good about remaking a new one quickly. I decided to try the monte madame, which was interesting. It was so close to being amazing, because I loved the sauce it came in, and the chile sauce over the egg. The Gruyère cheese with ham was also great. However that cheese and ham was on a croissant that had been cooked like French onion toast. In my opinion the slight sweetness and cinnamon did not go well with the other flavors, and it would have been infinitely better had it been savory pan toasted croissant.

I got the steak b'omelet which I enjoyed, although I don't know that the dorito crumble added much. The drink we ordered, the coffe toast crunch, was watery and the whip cream tasted worse than canned whip cream from the store--don't know what went wrong there.

Retro style restaurant/diner with an eclectic menu and fun decor! Tons of choices, great service and delicious food.

Came in here for brunch today based off of other yelp reviews and it did not disappoint! I sat at the bar and was greeted immediately by the staff working. After looking over the menu I ordered and received my food without a long wait even though it was pretty busy inside. The food was amazing...eggs, sausage, breakfast potatoes and pancakes. Everything was cooked to perfection and I felt with a full belly. I would absolutely eat here again!

Who doesn't like a good brunch on a vacation!? Absolutely love this place. The host was very nice, informed the waiting time (20min) and let us waited inside by the bar. It's very popular at the area. The decoration gives modern contemporary art look. Very vibrant and colorful. I got egg Benedict with tater tots. Great poached eggs, runny as how I want it. Tater tots are huge (I'm not sure this is a VT thing). Bathroom is clean. Staff were very friendly. Enough space between tables. Definitely recommend if you are in the town.

We picked the Friendly Toast for Sunday brunch during our trip. Upon arriving at the restaurant around 9:30 am, it was super full, including the bar. We joined their waiting list that had live update for the wait time. While we waited, I looked at the restaurant. It was so colorful, with its red/green colors, gaming themed arts, paintings, decors and sparkling cushion seats. We got our table after about 25 minutes of waiting. I ordered the bulgogi steak and cheese sandwich, alongside side of two eggs. It was a delicious sandwich filled with complimentary ingredients like slaw and aioli. The eggs were cooked perfectly as requested. We also got the cookie monster pancakes. It came with a bottle of maple syrup, that was so cool. The pancakes were fluffy and sweet. The mango lemonade was a good drink as well. Overall the brunch was amazing. The staff were friendly. They forgot to bring couple of our drinks until we reminded the waitress. The food came out within a decent time. I'd recommend this place to anyone visiting Burlington and also suggest join the waitlist online while you start heading towards the restaurant.

So even though most of my takeout meal didn't travel well (the tatertots were mushy, when I imagine they're fresh in person). But the strawberry jalepeno jam is ELITE. I got a handful of them in case it was this good and wow wow wow. Order a tub to go, put it on your charcuterie board with a nice soft cheese, whew.

Popular spot so I suggest getting reservations. We've been to another friendly toast location and they are all super good. They all have high standards and we've never been disappointed. The actual spot is so cute and there's so many things to look at. Yummy place!!

Not sure how anyone could rate this less than a 5! Don't leave without trying the churro bites.....spicy strawberry habanero sauce on the side to dunk....awesome!

My husband and I decided to check out this place for Breakfast one morning. The decor inside is super fun and I could spend all day looking at all the items around the restaurant, and I love the bright colors. I started with the Watermelon Faux-Jito Mocktail to drink. It was minty, Watermelony and very refreshing. My husband got the 'Breakfast Burrito' to eat which was a flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, jalapeño-jack, jumbo cheddar tater tots, black beans, fire roasted poblano corn, pico de gallo & chipotle sauce. It was pretty big size, served with home fries and he didn't even finish all the home fries. He loved it. I had the 'Rice Rice Baby' which was rice, black beans, fire roasted poblano corn, grilled chicken, pico de gallo, avocado crema, pickled onion, cotija, sliced avocado, Nacho Cheese Doritos® & cilantro. This was so flavorful. I would never have thought to put Doritos on top but they were a perfect crunch. In addition to the decor, the service was great. Our server was quick, knowledgeable and friendly. I love how all the servers kinda had that 'just woke up' look and the whole style of just "I am being me!". I love that! We had a local place here in NJ called the 'Inkwell' which is now closed down. I loved that place and this place reminded me SO much of it. I would definitely recommend and would come back!

Had such a great experience here! We made a reservation ahead of time and when we showed up our table was ready outside with a high chair for our baby. The service was excellent, from the host to our waitress. The place is cute, right off of Church st with a nice little outdoor patio. The food was great. Had a burger and chicken & waffles and it was all very good and came out quickly. Going out to eat with a baby can be stressful, but this was the best experience that we've had.

Fantastic Breakfast! The veggie omelet was perfect and so nice I'm on vacation I got the flight of fall sp coat cocktails - it was 11 am. But, could not resist trying them all and maybe that wasn't the smartest move since that's starting awfully early, but it wast awesome and totally worth it to try all of the great options of the season. Sat at the bar with friendly tenders who you could tell loved their jobs and were very good servers! Only here for two days, so as our first stop this place has started the weekend off great!

Isabella was wonderful. She was super friendly and made the experience really enjoyable. The monster breakfast gave me everything I could crave. Pancakes, meat of choice, eggs and potatoes. The pancakes alone were perfection. Super light, fluffy and has this sweet cake like aroma. It was a great stop along our drive home and we'll return again.

Again going to try and keep this short and sweet because I can go on and on, but I have zero complaints about this place. The service was excellent from start to finish. The host was friendly as was the server and the person who said goodbye to me on the way out (may have been a manager but not sure). The ambiance was great as well. There was not a place on the wall that didn't have some cool decor or memerabilia. It was also the perfect temp inside. Not too cold and not too hot. The food itself was pretty good. I think the dish I ordered has like everything:bacon, eggs, home fries/potatos, and pancakes. I think they forgot to put cheese in my eggs because i like to add American Cheese as an add on always when I order scrambled eggs. I am a sucker for bacon with a homestyle breakfast. What I liked the most abojt the place was how easygoing it was. It wasn't overly crowded though I am sure it would get pretty packed during peak times. I also like how much a variety of items they have on their menu and I think they serve breakfast all day which is my kind of joint! I would never not say no to chocolate chip pancakes:) So 5 stars all around. I do wish they had mugs available to buy as a souvenir as I really wanted one as a memento of my outing in Burlington. Oh I forgot to mention that they give you this little bottle of maple syrup just like Cracker Barrel does^_^ with your meal.

This place is phenomenal I love coming here!! The specials shine and I got the best cinnamon toast crunch cold brew here. Our server was lovely and the place is just so cool inside, I've never seen anything like it.

This is a brunch place with a fun retro vibe (M-F 7:30am - 2:30pm and Sa Su 7:30am - 4pm). We've seen the long wait lines on weekends and were nearby on a Monday morning so we decided to try it. Service was fast and prompt (it may be different on a jam packed weekend). They have a number of tables inside. We thoroughly enjoyed this delicious breakfast food. I ordered the Monster Breakfast: 2 pancakes or French toast, 2 eggs made to order, choice of breakfast meat, home fries & real maple syrup. I added a side order of sour dough toast. I knew I wasn't going to finish it but knew my group would share the pancakes. We also tried the churro bites and side of fruit salad. And a classic breakfast: 2 eggs any style, choice of breakfast meat, home fries and sour dough toast. Overeasy eggs were cooked perfectly. 3 slices of thick cut lean bacon with excellent flavor cooked perfectly. The 2 slices of ham were superb. Pancakes were light and fluffy. The real maple syrup was served in mini bottles custom made for Friendly Toast - the waitress even offered for me to take my 2nd mini bottle home because I had only used 1 bottle. The toast was lightly toasted but not very sourdough-y tasting and 2 small half slices - for $3 side, I would have expected 4 small half slices - maybe it's from a special bakery but it wasn't listed like that. The coffee was good but standard and they did not offer a refill. The home fries were not great - they were neither crispy nor flavorful. We didn't finish the churros - we should have read the menu closer as it is paired with "spicy strawberry habanero jam" - creative? yes, tasty? no. We thought we were having a food allergy because we couldn't figure out the tingling in our mouths. Our fault - we didn't read the menu carefully and this just wasn't for us. The fruit salad was mostly melon hidden underneath a top layer of a strawberry cut in half and a handful of blueberries - not worth $6 side. Prices are reasonable except the sides as noted. Overall, this is a great brunch spot with a fun character.

Having frequented other Friendly Toast locations when I lived in Boston, I was psyched to discover they had opened in Burlington on our recent trip. We stopped by for breakfast before hitting the road to drive home and had a delicious and efficient breakfast with attentive staff. The highlight for us was definitely the Churro French Toast Sticks --- just superb with crispy exterior, soft inside, tons of cinnamon flavor, and delicious sauces (cheesecake drizzle, strawberry jam) that we absolutely devoured. I ordered the Medley Crue, a veggie packed hash with an avocado cilantro sauce that kicked everything up a notch and felt like a healthier balance to our indulgent french toast sticks. Hubs ordered a savory entree off of their specials menu and was happy with his choice as well. The Friendly Toast will forever be a brunch spot I make sure to enjoy whenever I'm in New England!

Stopped by on a busy Saturday after registering on the wait list through Yelp. Paid for parking and then waited the 20 min according to where I was in line. Only spot available was at the bar in the back so we agreed at 1st . All that was fine but the hostess was very unfriendly ( and a little rude to my friend) after we were seated when we commented that a 20 min wait for an actual table was unfortunate. Ended up leaving based on the events ...and her unfriendly attitude

Service from Shannon and Christina was friendly and fantastic! The new Cubano Benny was one of the best breakfasts I think I've ever had!

Great atmosphere! Friendliest wait staff ever! The food is good and made with care. If you need good food or your spirits lifted this is your place!

The cutest vibe ever. Genuinely such an adorable place with yummy food. Would totally come back!

The pumpkin pancakes were the best I've ever had! The maple syrup was very good. Cute little diner.

The food was mediocre and the service matched the food. I guess if you are hung over or are not in a hurry its an ok place. Otherwise find a better place to go.

With a name like this and two smiling toast in the logo you better have friendly service; they absolutely do! The hosts were nicer than most I have encountered. We ordered a waffle and a classic eggs breakfast. They offer a great cocktail selection too. The food arrived fast! Overall tasty but the potatoes were way too seasoned for my liking. The marble rye was Texas toast sized! The decor and merch were quiet fun!

We went after going to visit a college in town. The service was great and food was fast and friendly. My teen liked the retro atmosphere everyone enjoyed the food!

I want to give this place a 5 so bad but their only fault is their home fries were soggy and not crispy. We started with the breakfast egg rolls which were amazing and d I would buy that aioli bottled. I did the American breakfast turned into a sandwich. The sourdough was so good as was the eggs. I got the bacon which was thick and well done. My husband got the pumpkin cinnamon roll pancakes that melted in your mouth and came with its own bottle of syrup. The inside is so eclectic and Beetlejuice was on the big screen. We sat at the bar and both bartenders were very attentive. This place is a must try but if you mind the bar there will be a wait.

Love this place! The chilaquiles are so delicious ! When I came here I also got the Bloody Mary flight. Wait time was moderate when I came about 15 min wait. I am from out of town and this was my favorite place while here. Cant wait to come back. I love the decor here it is so fun and funky!

Celiac and GF people- this place is terrific! So many GF options and the servers are very knowledgeable regarding allergens. I also love when restaurants mark allergies (see pancakes in photos). The mocktails were also delicious.

Great vibe! Great location! Great service! Great food! What a fun and creative menu and decor! Absolutely love this place and I will have to come back as many times as it takes to try every single thing on the menu!!

We ate here three days in a row and the servers diligently accommodated dairy and gluten allergies. Plenty of gluten-free/vegan options. The delicious meals were quite large. The boozy brunch drinks, music, and atmosphere made for a fun experience.

Great cozy spot, with a lot of shareable breakfast choices. I went the savory breakfast egg-rolls: tasty but it's not a substitute for a main breakfast choice, it's certainly a breakfast appetizer. Pancake was no-frills and very good, it's the perfect companion to the coffee here. Service is excellent! With non-stop coffee refills, and making sure you're good. Alessandra was awesome and had perfect timing with checking in with me. This doesn't take away from the taste of the food; But, I like my food hot from the kitchen and it was brought to my table warm...which means my food was cold quick...again just my personal quirk. It's definitely worth a second visit, and it's worth your time and effort. ****Flight Attendant approved**** ****

As a big fan of The Friendly Toast in my hometown of Portland, it should be no surprise to anyone that I also love Burlington's version of this brunch restaurant. The Friendly Toast has it all: pancakes, benedicts, omelettes, scrambles, sides, cocktails, and more. I had a chocolate chip pancake the size of my face that came with a mini glass pitcher of maple syrup, two fried eggs (slightly undercooked), a hot cocoa, a side of veggie sausage, and a side of avocado. Service is friendly; the inside is a quirky homage to American culture over the decades. Great spot for brunch!!

Checked out this breakfast and brunch place in Burlington. It was kind of busy that morning, but not too crowded inside. The Friendly Toast is kind of like a diner, but hipster though. Has a lot of breakfast classics. You can find a few of these that can be made for vegans and those wanting to eat healthier. At the counter there were a few seats available. It's kind of like a diner with the stools at the counter, and tables in the dining room. The place is only open in the mornings and afternoons, so don't wait too long to go there. Has a lot of plant based choices. It's $16 for the Vegan Scramble. Basically it's like a typical breakfast scramble just plant based. This has an avocado cilantro sauce, vegan cheese, and vegan sausage. Comes with a choice of bread. The best choice to get is toast. Great options for anyone at breakfast. It's also pretty good at lunch. There's plenty of choices for vegans and vegetarians.

AMAZING FOOD!!!! The place is so cute- love the colors all over. Everyone there is so friendly and pleasant. The toasted strudel is SO GOOD! Our family split an order and it was a perfect appetizer. The drinks were so unique and delicious- I got a mimosa flight and loved it.

Always love it here! Such a unique and eclectic breakfast / brunch spot!! This time specifically needed some work on customer service... very much took away from the meal and ruined the mood the moment we sat down. Very disappointing, especially after an hour and a half wait.

The food here is awesome. Service is very attentive and pleasant. This place definitely gives off eclectic vibes with exceptional service. Perfect for a quick bite or a meal with friends (and kids!) lasting for a couple hours.

So, my wife and I came here yesterday I ordered the French toast coated breakfast tacos after having a brief conversation with our server about my allergy and she spoke with the kitchen and they had no.problem making the French toast wash gf. With that said, we went back today and upon requesting the same thing, the server said no problem and walked away. At that time she asked another e.oyee who said it wasn't not.possible unless.someone made a big "stink" about it. After some time our food came out and the manager who made that comment brought our fold over and dropped it off saying "breakfast tacos prepared gf". I immediately noticed that there was no French toast wash and no one ever mentioned they "couldn't" do it.

Love this place for their ambiance and food. I would recommend the chicken and waffles and would not recommend the ramen

Satisfied with every aspect of this visit!!! Customer service was impeccable, good was amazing and the atmosphere and vibe was fun and eclectic!!!!!

Time from ordering to food hits table is quick ~20 minutes. Restaurant is usually busy, wait staff are always very nice. Very cozy vibe with older music that makes it feel very 80s. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because the food has fallen more towards average lately but it's still always so good never falls to unappetizing.

Came for a 20th BD party for my kid and 9 friends! They were so accommodating and even got us all at the same table! Thanks for a super awesome college memory!! Food here is always fantastic! The toasted strudel with candles was a hit!

This place is a very cute spot. Nice decorations and vibe. Our server was also so nice. I ordered the chicken salad sandwich which was really good. I never order chicken salad out, but honestly it was amazing, and not too sweet it was actually savory. Nothing mixed in the chicken salad over powered the flavor of the actual chicken which was nice. When it said "on a croissant" this isn't what I was expecting but it was really good. It looks dry but it's nice and buttery. And one thing that was a big deal to me is that it didn't go all over the place when you took a bite. The waffle fries were good, they had some kind of seasoning which was nice. The only thing that I was a little shocked by was my friend ordered a different chicken sandwich with extra sauce on the side. It came in a mini ramekin and they charged 2$ extra for it I mean it's a brunch spot in Burlington, it's going to be a little pricey, but I think for a fun weekend brunch it's great. Give it a try!

Really cool spot for an unforgettable breakfast! The menu is vast but everything I have ordered has been incredible from their eggs Benedict to their pancakes with lemon/ blueberry. The staff were friendly and the restaurant has cool eclectic vibes. Anytime I'm in the New England area, I look for a friendly toast.

Kitchen has culinary sensibilities reflected in the creative menu. Nice peeps get the breakfasting done and complement the kitchen's output. Recommend.

This place is super cute! Visiting Burlington and stopped here for breakfast. The staff are super nice, and the decor is so cute! The food was okay, but I also wasn't super hungry, but the people I was with liked their meals. I'd try again if I came back.

The pancakes my daughter had are the star of this show - Cookie Monster Oreo with Oreo freaking butter on top, fire! My Benedict was good eggs cooked perfectly, so they oozed upon cutting. Nice iced tea, a table nearby got the mimosa flight it looked awesome. Husband very happy with the option of vegan sausage. Join the wait on Yelp and got right in.

First time at this New England chain. We went to the one in Burlington Vermont. I heard about it a lot on food programs and I would say it's definitely worth a try. A lot of good stuff on the menu and the staff was excellent. Very clean and welcoming and seated fairly quickly. The dining room was a 30 minute wait so we sat at the bar for immediate seating.

Absolutely wonderful! Great food & ambiance. Delicious and tasty cold brew maple bourbon drinks! Shannon F. Was our waitress & was superb with service & kindness!