Friendly's Menu 2026: Full List, Fribble Shakes, Sundaes & Burgers

A Fribble is Friendly's signature thick blended milkshake — made with real Friendly's ice cream and blended to a consistency thicker than a standard milkshake. The name has been a trademark of the chain since the mid-20th century. Fribbles come in a wide range of flavors including chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, coffee, black and white, mint chocolate chip and peanut butter cup, and are one of the most recognized menu items at the chain.

Friendly's was founded in 1935 in Springfield, Massachusetts by brothers S. Prestley Blake and Curtis Blake. The original concept was a small roadside ice cream shop selling two-scoop cones for five cents. The chain expanded across the Northeast through the mid-20th century and added full restaurant service — burgers, sandwiches, and breakfast — alongside its ice cream roots. Friendly's is headquartered in Wilbraham, Massachusetts.

Yes. Friendly's offers all-day breakfast at most locations. The breakfast menu includes eggs, omelettes, pancakes, French toast, waffles, and Bacon, Egg & Cheese Melts — all available throughout the restaurant's full operating hours, not just in the morning. This has historically been one of the chain's selling points vs. fast-food competitors whose breakfast cuts off mid-morning.

The Jim Dandy is Friendly's flagship ice cream sundae — a legendary five-scoop creation topped with five toppings of your choice, whipped cream and cherries. It's one of the most well-known items at the chain and a rite of passage for Friendly's regulars. The Jim Dandy is particularly popular at birthday celebrations and has been on the menu for decades.

Yes — Friendly's has a solid range of vegetarian-friendly items. On the food side: grilled cheese (Supermelt), veggie burger, garden salad, tomato bisque, and the full breakfast menu (pancakes, French toast, waffles, omelettes, eggs). On the ice cream side, essentially all ice cream items — Fribbles, sundaes, cones and novelties — are vegetarian. The Kids Menu also has grilled cheese, mac & cheese and pancakes. Confirm specific preparation details with your server if you have dietary restrictions.

Friendly's restaurants are concentrated in the Northeast United States — primarily Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and nearby states. The chain has gone through bankruptcy restructuring and store closures in recent years (most recently in 2020-2021); remaining locations are a smaller footprint than the chain had at its peak of 750+ restaurants. Use the official store locator at friendlys.com for current open locations.

A Supermelt is Friendly's name for its line of grilled sandwiches — melts grilled on rye, sourdough or other bread with cheese and a filling. The classic options include Turkey Supermelt, Tuna Supermelt, Club Supermelt, Grilled Cheese Supermelt, Philly Cheesesteak Supermelt and Chicken Supermelt. Supermelts are served with your choice of side and are a core part of the lunch and dinner menu alongside burgers.

Yes. Friendly's has always been known as a family restaurant, and the Kids Menu is a staple. Standard kids options include grilled cheese, mac and cheese, chicken tenders, a small burger, pancakes, and a kids sundae. Each kids meal typically comes with a side (fries or apple slices) and a drink. The ice cream sundae on the kids menu is one of the most common reasons families with young children visit Friendly's specifically.

Friendly's does not publish a formal certified-gluten-free menu, and the restaurants are not gluten-free kitchen environments. Some items — like fresh fruit cups, certain salads, and plain ice cream dishes — may be naturally lower in gluten ingredients, but cross-contact is possible in any full-service kitchen. If you have celiac disease or a serious gluten allergy, speak directly with your server and the kitchen staff. Friendly's customer service can also advise on allergen information at friendlys.com.