Review of The Friendly Toast

I went here twice in spring of 2019. Due to the dedicated fryer I had regular french fries for the first time in years!! I was so excited, and they were great, as in good standard, comparable to McDonalds. Not the healthiest but still :). If I remember correctly for one of the times I got some sort of falafel sandwich with gf bread and it was good. The servers were helpful and answered all of my questions. I am a celiac who doesn’t get any “sick” symptoms when I’m exposed to gluten, but I saw on other reviews that some folks have gotten sick. I would treat it like any other non-enlightened restaurant even though they’re more on the ball and make sure they understand the severity of the allergy and the need to avoid cross-contamination. Not foolproof but still seems worth eating here to me.

Update June 2021: Ate brunch here. Outdoor seating was nice. So many good brunch options to choose from. I got Huevos Rancheros without the cheese (am also dairy intolerant). It was reasonably good but next time I want to try the “gluten-friendly” eggs Benedict on their menu. The server seemed confident about celiac disease and notifying the kitchen about my allergy. My plate came out with an allergy yoothpick.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating