The Friendly Toast

Name: The Friendly Toast
Address: 199 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, 02467, US
Telephone: (617) 682-7804
Price range: $$
Rating: 3.7

$$ • Brunch, Bars, Pet Friendly

Hours:
199 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill
(617) 682-7804

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About The Friendly Toast

The Friendly Toast, a new addition to the Chestnut Hill Mall, features a spacious and interesting interior with a lot to look at. The restaurant's reservation system allows for queueing in advance, and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable about food allergies. The menu is extensive, offering options like Chicken & Waffles, Hash Quiche cups, Eggs Benedict, Avocado Toast, and standout dishes such as the Monte Madame, which is a French toast croissant stuffed with diced ham and Gruyere Gouda blend, served with cheese sauce and topped with an over easy egg and chipotle sauce. The bottomless Peet's iced coffee is a highlight. However, there were some concerns regarding a gluten-free meal option, an additional charge for a fruit cup substitution, and the use of flimsy plastic cutlery, which can make dining challenging. While the service is efficient and the food is tasty, the overall experience is on the pricier side, and there are some issues with cleanliness, as the toilets could be maintained better. Overall, it's a worthwhile dining experience, but improvements on cost, gluten-free labeling, and waste management may be needed.