Friedman’s Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Decor

Pros:

• "The restaurant itself is cute!"
• "Nice atmosphere."
• "The atmosphere was great! I loved the energy and vibe."
• "The restaurant is beautifully decorated."
• "Atmosphere is also very nice both inside and outside seating especially on a nice day."
• "The atmosphere was cute and noise level not overwhelming as some brunch decimals can be."
• "The ambiance is nice."

Cons:

• "The restaurant was pretty small to my surprise."
• "Table was a little tight for four people."
• "The decor/booths were really dingy and old with peeling seats and sticky tables."
• "This place is Very crowded and noisy during weekend."
• "The only downside is the plates are too large for the table but everything was delicious."
• "The space is a little tight but overall was great."
• "We sat outside to catch the cafe culture vibe."

Service

Pros:

• "Service was great and the booths were comfy."
• "The staff and servers were also very kind and helpful throughout our meal!"
• "5 stars for customer service!"
• "Staff was extremely friendly."
• "The service is amazing, super friendly and they do all they can to please customers."
• "Our server (I want to say either Julia or Juliette) was really friendly."
• "Service with a smile. Friendly atmosphere and upscale flare."

Cons:

• "The server never refilled my coffee, but the food more than made up for everything."
• "The food took forever to come out!"
• "Really terrible experience last night."
• "The waiters kept trying to clean tables so they can accommodate the next group…"
• "The busboy seemed upset from the way he placed the glasses and utensils on the table."
• "Service was quite slow because the restaurant was full."
• "Everything was extremely slow and we felt kind of neglected."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Good food but unfussy."
• "The chocolate babka french toast is extremely rich and chocolatey."
• "The food was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was great."
• "The food was a real treat. I had the branzino and my husband had the ribs. Everything was cooked to such perfection!"
• "The food had excellent flavor."
• "The pastrami sandwich was thick and tasty."
• "The star of the show was definitely the chicken waffles and the lemon ricotta pancakes!"

Cons:

• "Limited space."
• "Not safe for celiacs."
• "The Benny nova is a bit too salty for my taste."
• "The chicken was fine but again meh."
• "The soup that a friend ordered was described as tasteless."
• "The flavor of the food was nothing special."
• "The food is very under seasoned and bland."

Gluten-Free Options

Pros:

• "This place some of the best gluten free food."
• "As someone with a gluten allergy, I’ve been to every Friedman’s in the city and always recommend it."
• "They have a great kids menu for my daughter and a plastic utensils for the kids to use!"
• "Excellent spot for delicious Gluten Free food."
• "They don’t advertise their French toast as gluten free but they can make it gluten free!"
• "They provide options for gluten free and you can have gluten free waffle and fried chicken."
• "Nova Benny and French Dip are hard to come by as gluten free options at most restaurants but here they were excellent!"

Cons:

• "I’ve been ill, in the bathroom for 2 days now. My stomach will continue to hurt for a least a week. This has affected work and my life."
• "Really sucks to be fed a non-vegan meal in a restaurant with marked vegan options on the menu."
• "Our server got both of our orders wrong... The fried chicken was dry."
• "The menu is in fact very limited, with basic ingredients repeated in various dishes, which is difficult for a person on a restricted diet."
• "Chicken in the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich was chewy, hard, dry, and almost burned."
• "Meat was so fat and sinewy that it was impossible to bite and chew."
• "Blueberry pancakes were unfavorable and bland."