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Friendly’s is a classic American restaurant and ice cream parlor that has been serving families since 1935. Known for its delicious comfort food and signature ice cream creations, Friendly’s offers a welcoming atmosphere where guests can enjoy burgers, sandwiches, melts, and a variety of breakfast options. The menu also features handcrafted sundaes, rich milkshakes, and classic ice cream flavors that have delighted generations. Whether stopping in for a meal or a sweet treat, Friendly’s provides a nostalgic dining experience perfect for families, friends, and ice cream lovers of all ages.
Informal chain serving signature ice cream treats alongside American classics like burgers & melts.
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Address: 1826 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow, NY 11554
Phone: (516) 794-3191
Website: https://locations.friendlysrestaurants.com/ll/US/NY/East-Meadow/1826-hempstead-turnpike/
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Mark Robert Turner
Stopped by the Friendly’s in East Meadow and had such a fantastic meal! The staff was incredibly warm and welcoming—true to the name. You can tell they really care about making sure you have a great experience.
I ordered the steak tips with mashed potatoes and broccoli, and everything was spot-on. The steak was juicy and flavorful, the mashed potatoes were buttery and smooth, and the broccoli was fresh and perfectly cooked. I also grabbed a side of onion rings that were super crispy and totally hit the spot.
And of course, I had to finish it all off with a vanilla Fribble—classic, creamy, and just as good as I remembered from when I was a kid. It brought back all the nostalgic vibes!
Great service, great food, and a really chill atmosphere. Definitely a go-to spot when I’m in the area.
… moreI ordered the steak tips with mashed potatoes and broccoli, and everything was spot-on. The steak was juicy and flavorful, the mashed potatoes were buttery and smooth, and the broccoli was fresh and perfectly cooked. I also grabbed a side of onion rings that were super crispy and totally hit the spot.
And of course, I had to finish it all off with a vanilla Fribble—classic, creamy, and just as good as I remembered from when I was a kid. It brought back all the nostalgic vibes!
Great service, great food, and a really chill atmosphere. Definitely a go-to spot when I’m in the area.
Dread InNY
I am trying to figure out a way to explain what the Friendly’s experience is for those who have never been. The best I can come up with is imagine if a diner and Denny’s had a love child. Friendly’s has been around for years. I used to love going to it as a kid. I arrived at this one at about 5:00 on a Saturday. It was pretty crowded. The parking lot was full. As I look around, I see a lot of middle school, high school and families with children there. So it seems like the tradition of an attracting younger taste buds still holds true. A big part of that is they are known for their ice cream, although I used to love their burgers. With that in mind, I ordered the fish and chips. I know, who orders fish and chips at a Friendly’s? ME! . The other order at the table was a kid’s meal. I think it was a great value. For $7.99 a grilled cheese sandwich, french fries, a drink and an ice cream hot fudge sundae was all covered for that price. Keep in mind those items are interchangeable because the child can pick from a menu of what they want. For example instead of french fries, broccoli could have been chosen. Are instead of grilled cheese, a quesadilla could be ordered. It is also kind of cool that the child menu comes in “sizes”. They have one for smaller children and one for bigger ones. That’s pretty cool
The fish and chips were not the highlight of my visit. The fish came out very hot which is great. However, the texture is a little hard to explain. I was expecting a light and flaky bite. The fish was more “chewy” and it was salty. I put generous amounts of the provided tartar sauce on it. I also ask for extra lemon. I did eat it all, mainly because it was $17. But I will probably not ever order it again. Speaking of the price. I expected a higher grade of fish for that price. Additionally I recall the french fries being better when I was younger. These french fries are the thinner variety almost shoestring like. Unfortunately they get cold rather fast because of the small mass.
The kid’s plate seemed fine. That makes me happy because this is the kind of place that belongs in your childhood memory. Eating with your parent and just having a good time. The meal came with an activity book and a spoon that changes colors based on the temperature of the food you put it into. Not sure if I’m putting that into my child’s mouth, but we may use it for science fun.
Keeping in mind that this establishment isn’t known for the meals more than it is for the ice cream, let’s talk dessert. The kid’s meal allows a choice of three different ice cream creations. The classic hot fudge was chosen. And I was told it was very good. I ordered the large sundae. Came with three scoops and three toppings. I had a hard time choosing. I ended up with a mocha ice cream, cookies and cream and chocolate chip. I topped it with hot fudge, cookie dough and marshmallow. At almost $10, it definitely filled me up. It was very sweet and satisfying. I definitely enjoyed the dessert and would come back for that.
I definitely still see this as a place for the high school and college crowd. I also think it’s a great option for parents who want a simple establishment to take there children to. The charm of Friendly’s is its still very old school. No fuss. It’s not fancy and you can get a good value on a child’s meal. And I don’t know any child who’s going to complain after eating ice cream!
Slight Update: I returned to Friendly’s with my son. I ordered the tuna fish melt. I know, again with the fish from friendly’s . I don’t eat red meat give me a break. Anyhow, that sandwich is the bomb. I bet it’s a sleeper on the menu. I enjoyed the tuna fish and fries. If you want to kick it up a notch, get a side of coleslaw with it!
… moreThe fish and chips were not the highlight of my visit. The fish came out very hot which is great. However, the texture is a little hard to explain. I was expecting a light and flaky bite. The fish was more “chewy” and it was salty. I put generous amounts of the provided tartar sauce on it. I also ask for extra lemon. I did eat it all, mainly because it was $17. But I will probably not ever order it again. Speaking of the price. I expected a higher grade of fish for that price. Additionally I recall the french fries being better when I was younger. These french fries are the thinner variety almost shoestring like. Unfortunately they get cold rather fast because of the small mass.
The kid’s plate seemed fine. That makes me happy because this is the kind of place that belongs in your childhood memory. Eating with your parent and just having a good time. The meal came with an activity book and a spoon that changes colors based on the temperature of the food you put it into. Not sure if I’m putting that into my child’s mouth, but we may use it for science fun.
Keeping in mind that this establishment isn’t known for the meals more than it is for the ice cream, let’s talk dessert. The kid’s meal allows a choice of three different ice cream creations. The classic hot fudge was chosen. And I was told it was very good. I ordered the large sundae. Came with three scoops and three toppings. I had a hard time choosing. I ended up with a mocha ice cream, cookies and cream and chocolate chip. I topped it with hot fudge, cookie dough and marshmallow. At almost $10, it definitely filled me up. It was very sweet and satisfying. I definitely enjoyed the dessert and would come back for that.
I definitely still see this as a place for the high school and college crowd. I also think it’s a great option for parents who want a simple establishment to take there children to. The charm of Friendly’s is its still very old school. No fuss. It’s not fancy and you can get a good value on a child’s meal. And I don’t know any child who’s going to complain after eating ice cream!
Slight Update: I returned to Friendly’s with my son. I ordered the tuna fish melt. I know, again with the fish from friendly’s . I don’t eat red meat give me a break. Anyhow, that sandwich is the bomb. I bet it’s a sleeper on the menu. I enjoyed the tuna fish and fries. If you want to kick it up a notch, get a side of coleslaw with it!
Christinexo56
Extremely pleased with the food, staff and overall experience. However, I must add that they’ve gotten stingy with their icecream. I do not like ordering by oz. (Who knows weight and ate they really weighing it out), should still be by the scoop like. Large sundaes are not close to full bowl like they used to be (with their 5 scoop sunda) but yet are still pictured that way on the menus and ads on tables. Felt like there wasnt enough ice cream to go with its toppings. But wasnt so bad that wont stop me from returning. Still delicious
… moreJoe
Stopped in for a late lunch with Mom.
Friendly service from Sam. We enjoyed our Vanilla Fribble with a triple combo appetizer (mini mozzarella sticks, chicken quesadilla and chicken tenders) while we waited for our main course.
I enjoyed my favorite, the Fishamajig platter. My wife liked her double Cheeseburger with bacon platter. Mom thought her hot lobster roll was lacking in flavor.
We all split a Caramel Fudge Brownie Sundae dessert.
Overall, it was a nice experience thanks to quality service and food.
We will be back.
… moreFriendly service from Sam. We enjoyed our Vanilla Fribble with a triple combo appetizer (mini mozzarella sticks, chicken quesadilla and chicken tenders) while we waited for our main course.
I enjoyed my favorite, the Fishamajig platter. My wife liked her double Cheeseburger with bacon platter. Mom thought her hot lobster roll was lacking in flavor.
We all split a Caramel Fudge Brownie Sundae dessert.
Overall, it was a nice experience thanks to quality service and food.
We will be back.
Cyn Thia (Adventurous Soul)
I haven’t eaten at a Friendly’s in a while and was pleasantly surprised. Avocado toast was delicious; sunny side egg on top was perfect. My husband enjoyed his food as well. Maureen took excellent care of us. We’ll be back soon!
… moreZachary Reed
Service is beyond slow. Take my kids here every so often because they like the food and ice cream, but I usually try to talk them out of it. Most recently we waited 25 minutes to order ice cream. The food ia decent, the ice cream is good. The service is just terrible.
… moreDavid S
Today is your lucky day!
Because the secret is out, and I’m letting everyone know.
Forget about going to the diner!
Friendly’s is your new “Diner”… Yep that’s right, diners used to be a reasonable alternative to the restaurant but not anymore, it costs more eating at a diner than most restaurants these days.
BUT not here: you can get a complete breakfast with eggs, bacon, toast, pancakes/french toast, coffee/tea for two people and spend less than what it would cost one person at any diner! And that’s not it, Friendly’s has so many classics to enjoy the rest of the day. Here’s just a few nice choices that made this place famous for; Fribble ( classic milkshake), fishamajig ( fried fish sandwich), clam strips (basket), ice cream sundae…all classic Friendly’s, plus lots more!
It’s not a fancy place, or decorated much but the basic” diner” type entrees are just as good.
Let’s skip the diner and save a few dollars, lol.
… moreBecause the secret is out, and I’m letting everyone know.
Forget about going to the diner!
Friendly’s is your new “Diner”… Yep that’s right, diners used to be a reasonable alternative to the restaurant but not anymore, it costs more eating at a diner than most restaurants these days.
BUT not here: you can get a complete breakfast with eggs, bacon, toast, pancakes/french toast, coffee/tea for two people and spend less than what it would cost one person at any diner! And that’s not it, Friendly’s has so many classics to enjoy the rest of the day. Here’s just a few nice choices that made this place famous for; Fribble ( classic milkshake), fishamajig ( fried fish sandwich), clam strips (basket), ice cream sundae…all classic Friendly’s, plus lots more!
It’s not a fancy place, or decorated much but the basic” diner” type entrees are just as good.
Let’s skip the diner and save a few dollars, lol.
Ty
The lobster and shrimp quesadillas are definitely a must try. They were so good. It’s a family establishment so it’s a good place to bring kids. The peach cobbler sundae was good as well. Service was a bit slow but overall, had a good experience here.
… moreKristina Vargo
I haven’t been here in 25 YEARS because I moved to Texas. But I came back to NY for a visit and this was my first stop. My favorite childhood restaurant. I ordered the exact same thing as when I was a child. Everything was amazing just as it was back then !!! I absolutely love this place. No one should take it for granted. Its a wonderful happy memory for me and I’m so glad I got to visit.
… moreocschwartz
I had a Thanksgiving Open Face Sandwich special that was absolutely delicious. Menu options I feel are limited. Service was great, they did forget the Reese’s Pieces in the bottom of my wife’s Conehead. There was some kind of school event that had just let out so there were a lot of young people there. Maid service a little slower and atmosphere a little louder. But hey, it’s Friendly’s.
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