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Friendly Toast Menu 2026: Full Brunch, Breakfast & Drink List

Full Friendly Toast menu for 2026 — every category and item, from signature toasts and creative omelets to stacked pancakes, eggs, sandwiches, sides, and brunch cocktails. New Hampshire-born, New England-grown, and one of the most vegetarian-friendly brunch chains in the region. Below: menu highlights, the full item list, what to order, and FAQ.

All-day breakfastNew England & Boston areaVegetarian-friendlyEclectic brunchFounded in Portsmouth NH
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Signature items

Red Velvet PancakesSee menu
Avocado ToastSee menu
Lemon Ricotta PancakesSee menu
Chicken & WaffleSee menu
Eggs BenedictSee menu
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Quick answers

What to order at Friendly Toast — answered at a glance

The four things first-time visitors most want to know about the Friendly Toast menu.

Most popular
Red Velvet Pancakes

Cream-cheese-glazed red velvet pancakes — Friendly Toast's most-photographed dish.

Best vegetarian
Spinach & Feta Omelet

Three-egg omelet with sauteed spinach, feta, and roasted red peppers.

Best vegan
Tofu Scramble

Seasoned tofu scramble with vegetables and turmeric. Served with home fries and toast.

Must-order brunch cocktail
Bloody Mary

House-spiced Bloody Mary with vodka and a classic celery-olive garnish.

Specials & seasonal items

Seasonal and rotating menu items

Friendly Toast rotates specialty items and seasonal specials. The below reflects known rotating and seasonal items — confirm with your location for current availability.

Seasonal

Lobster Omelet

Three-egg omelet with New England lobster, chives, and brie. A regional specialty at market-price — availability and price vary by season and location.

Weekend Special

Bottomless Mimosas

Unlimited mimosa refills for a set time window at participating locations. One of the most popular weekend brunch add-ons. Confirm with your location.

Rotating

Seasonal Pancake Special

Friendly Toast rotates specialty pancake flavors seasonally. Past specials include Pumpkin Spice (fall), Strawberry Shortcake (spring), and Peppermint Mocha (winter).

New

Harvest Grain Bowl

Farro, roasted beets, arugula, candied walnuts, and goat cheese with honey-lemon vinaigrette. A lighter, vegetarian option added to the menu in recent seasons.

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All eight Friendly Toast menu categories.

Signature Toasts4 itemsOmelets5 itemsPancakes & Waffles6 itemsEggs & Classics6 itemsSandwiches & Wraps4 itemsSalads & Lighter Plates3 itemsSides6 itemsDrinks7 items
The full menu

Every item on the Friendly Toast menu

All categories below. Tags flag vegetarian and vegan items. Seasonal specials rotate — see your location for current availability.

About pricing. Friendly Toast does not publish menu prices on its official website. Prices vary by location and are not independently verifiable at scale. Per our editorial policy, we omit prices we cannot confirm. Contact your nearest Friendly Toast location directly or check in-store for current pricing.
Dietary guide

Vegetarian & vegan options at Friendly Toast

Friendly Toast is one of the most vegetarian-friendly sit-down brunch chains in New England. A large portion of the menu requires no modification to be vegetarian, and a growing set of items are fully vegan.

The kitchen uses eggs and dairy throughout the menu, so cross-contact is possible. Diners with serious allergies or dietary restrictions should confirm preparation practices with staff before ordering.

Cross-contact possible in a shared kitchen. Always confirm with staff for allergy-critical needs.

  • Vegan: Tofu Scramble, Home Fries, Fresh Fruit, Matcha Latte, OJ, Drip Coffee
  • Vegetarian omelets: Classic, Spinach & Feta, Mushroom & Swiss
  • Vegetarian pancakes: All pancake varieties (confirm add-ons)
  • Vegetarian toasts: Avocado Toast, Nutella & Banana, PB&J
  • Vegetarian eggs: Florentine Benedict, Huevos Rancheros, Two Eggs Any Style
  • Vegetarian sides: Toast, Granola & Yogurt, Fresh Fruit, Home Fries
Signature spotlight

The dishes that define Friendly Toast

If it is your first visit, these are the items most worth trying. They represent the creative, eclectic spirit of the brand.

Signature pancake

Red Velvet Pancakes

Vibrant red-velvet pancakes with cream cheese glaze and powdered sugar. Friendly Toast's most photographed and most-mentioned dish. A dessert-for-breakfast icon.

Toast standout

Avocado Toast

Smashed avocado, everything-bagel seasoning, pickled red onion, lemon zest, and chili oil on thick-cut bread. Consistently cited as one of the best avocado toasts in New England.

Vegetarian favorite

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Light, ricotta-enriched pancakes with lemon zest and blueberry compote. A crowd-pleasing alternative to heavier buttermilk stacks.

Savory + sweet

Chicken & Waffle

Crispy fried chicken thigh on a golden Belgian waffle, finished with hot honey. The sweet-savory centerpiece of the brunch menu.

Brunch classic

Eggs Benedict

Two poached eggs on English muffin with Canadian bacon and house hollandaise. The benchmark version of a brunch staple — consistently well-executed at Friendly Toast.

Brunch cocktail

Bloody Mary

House-spiced vodka Bloody Mary with celery and olive garnish. One of the most-ordered drinks at Friendly Toast's brunch service.

Ordering tips

How to make the most of a Friendly Toast visit

Beat the wait

Arrive early or late

Weekend brunch waits at Boston-area locations routinely hit 45–90 minutes. Arriving before 10 AM or after 2 PM significantly cuts wait times without sacrificing any menu access.

No reservations

Walk-in only at most locations

Friendly Toast does not accept reservations at most locations. For large groups, call ahead — some locations can accommodate group call-ahead seating on a limited basis.

First time

Order the Red Velvet Pancakes

Every first-time visitor should try the Red Velvet Pancakes — the cream-cheese-glazed signature is the dish that defines the brand and is unlike anything on a typical diner menu.

Vegetarian

Half the menu requires no swap

Vegetarians do not need to modify most dishes — the Spinach & Feta Omelet, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Avocado Toast, and Florentine Benedict are all vegetarian as served.

Cocktails

Check the bottomless mimosa policy

Bottomless mimosa availability and time limits vary by location and day. Confirm with your server before ordering — some locations restrict bottomless to specific weekend hours.

Seasonal

Ask about the seasonal special

Friendly Toast rotates pancake and omelet specials seasonally. The off-menu seasonal pancake is often the most creative item on the board — always worth asking about.

Locations

Where to find Friendly Toast

Friendly Toast began in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and has expanded across New England with a concentration of locations in Greater Boston. Core markets include Portsmouth NH, Cambridge MA, Boston's Back Bay, and Kendall Square. The chain continues to expand in the New England region.

Use the official store locator at thefriendlytoast.com for exact addresses, current hours, and any new openings.

  • Original: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
  • Boston area: Cambridge, Back Bay, Kendall Square
  • Region: New England
  • Format: Full-service sit-down brunch
  • Waits: 30–90 min on weekend mornings
  • Reservations: Generally walk-in only
About Friendly Toast

The New Hampshire diner that became New England's brunch destination.

Friendly Toast launched in Portsmouth, New Hampshire as a funky, eclectic alternative to the standard American diner. The concept: retro diner meets art gallery — mismatched furniture, eclectic decor, and a menu that treats brunch as a creative canvas rather than a formula. Creative omelets, specialty pancake stacks, imaginative toasts, and a strong vegetarian lineup set it apart from chain brunch competitors from the start.

The chain expanded into Greater Boston and became a cult favorite, particularly among vegetarians and weekend brunch regulars who appreciate a menu that changes with the season and takes its food as seriously as its atmosphere. Friendly Toast is independently operated and continues expanding across the New England market.

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Common questions

Friendly Toast menu — frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about the Friendly Toast menu, locations, vegetarian options, and what to order.

What is Friendly Toast known for?

Friendly Toast is best known for its eclectic all-day brunch menu, creative omelets, stacked specialty pancakes (like Red Velvet and Lemon Ricotta), and signature avocado toasts — served inside funky, art-gallery-meets-retro-diner spaces. The chain started in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and has built a loyal following across New England and Greater Boston for its vegetarian-friendly menu and welcoming atmosphere.

Does Friendly Toast serve all-day breakfast?

Yes — all-day breakfast is Friendly Toast's core identity. Omelets, pancakes, eggs, toasts, and waffles are served from open to close at every location. The brunch menu does not rotate off mid-day, making it one of the few sit-down chains where you can order pancakes at 4 PM without any restriction.

Is Friendly Toast vegetarian-friendly?

Very much so. A substantial portion of the menu is vegetarian, and several items are vegan. Vegetarian highlights include the Avocado Toast, Spinach & Feta Omelet, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Florentine Benedict, Tofu Scramble (vegan), Harvest Grain Bowl, and most sides. The chain is consistently recommended on vegetarian and vegan dining guides for New England.

Where are Friendly Toast locations?

Friendly Toast locations are concentrated in New England and Greater Boston. The original location is in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The chain has expanded to Cambridge, Back Bay Boston, Kendall Square, and other Massachusetts markets. Use the official store locator at thefriendlytoast.com for current hours and addresses — hours vary by location and brunch can mean waits on weekends.

Does Friendly Toast take reservations?

Friendly Toast is primarily a walk-in concept, and reservations are not accepted at most locations. Weekend brunch waits of 30–90 minutes are common at popular Boston-area locations. Arriving before 10 AM or after 2 PM significantly reduces wait times. Some locations may offer limited call-ahead seating — confirm directly with your location.

Does Friendly Toast serve alcohol?

Yes — brunch cocktails are a menu staple at Friendly Toast. Bloody Marys, mimosas, and bottomless mimosa options (at participating locations) are popular weekend orders. Some locations carry a fuller cocktail list. Confirm with your specific location for current drink offerings and bottomless-mimosa policies, as they vary.

What are the most popular items at Friendly Toast?

Based on consistent fan reporting and menu prominence, the most-ordered items are the Red Velvet Pancakes, Avocado Toast, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Eggs Benedict, the Chicken & Waffle, and the Bloody Mary. The Red Velvet Pancakes in particular are a signature dish that appears in nearly every food-media write-up of the chain.

How much does Friendly Toast cost?

Friendly Toast is priced in the $$ range — a typical brunch plate (omelet or pancakes) runs in the mid-to-upper teens, with specialty items and cocktails adding to the total. It is a sit-down full-service restaurant, not fast food, so expect a full brunch bill for table service. Prices are not published on the official website; confirm with your specific location for current pricing.

Is Friendly Toast kid-friendly?

Yes — Friendly Toast is generally family-friendly, with a welcoming, casual atmosphere. The art-gallery decor (often eclectic and colorful) tends to delight kids as much as adults. A kids' menu is available at most locations with simpler pancake and egg options. The noisy, lively dining room also makes it a comfortable spot for families.

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