The Friendly Toast
Diner and Breakfast Spot$$$$
Portsmouth
"french toast with the anadama bread was AMAZING!"(4 Tips)
"Orleans fries are the best!!"(4 Tips)
"Very cool interior and get the Cayenne Cheddar bread"(4 Tips)
"Ole miss is worth getting once."(4 Tips)
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- Djaniella D.October 15, 2015Give the Green Eggs & Ham a try - delicious homemade sauce! Also, reasonably priced for the amount of food you get. Chances are you'll leave here full, satisfied, and wanting to come back for more!
Upvoted Mar 15 
K. MasseJuly 25, 2016One of my favorites, expect the unexpected! You want to try and hit this place on a weekday when there aren't a lot of folks in there. They get super busy because it's so popular.
Kelly WhiteSeptember 16, 2014They have such a unique menu with flavors that just don't sound right on paper but when you take a bite your mouth does one heck of a happy dance! Cool retro decor as well!!
RyanSeptember 15, 2016Order a whole breakfast and definitely throw some French toast (andamana) bread on the side
Jeffrey CurrierNovember 6, 2017Great cucumber bloody mary! I had a falafal wrap and fries. Very yummy. Glynnis was amazing, but I did not find the door keepers welcoming or helpful. (It was a very busy day)
Leah AtwoodJanuary 4, 2017I love the atmosphere here. Their food and cocktails are always delicious. Very friendly staff. Excellent restaurant all around.
mike popovicMarch 12, 2016Don't miss this spot on the edge of town. Amazing, unique and delicious food. Funky decor. Great service.
Stephanie HNovember 9, 2017The original Friendly Toast. Kitschy, amazing staff, delicious and inexpensive food. The omelets are huge.
CarleyJune 2, 2013The Orleans Fries are delish! Sweet potato fries with hot sauce, brown sugar, and sour cream. Sounds funky, but it's amazing!
Larisa GrollemondAugust 17, 2015The brunch wait can get insane but is worth it! Once you get in, have an old bay Bloody Mary and move on to bigger and better breakfasts.
Dan ValenJune 26, 2012Amazing brunch (all bread/toast is homemade) and tremendous 50s decor... it's also worth noting this spot is 24 hours on the weekends. Careful, the coffee comes out scalding hot!
Uncle JesseMarch 2, 2015Try the Babe Bene - Eggs Benedict over pulled pork and homemade cornbread, with house Carolina BBQ and home fries. Yum. (via @Foodspotting)
Stephanie TornbergSeptember 1, 2013Ignore the hipster vibe and health violations (unless that's your thing), and enjoy some good cayenne cheddar bread with any dish. It literally goes with any dish.
The Drunken French Toast and the Costa Rican are amazing for breakfast. I also enjoy their Rice & Beans (with added grilled chicken and chorizo) for lunch!
Mandy KidneyNovember 6, 2014Such good food! Vegan options available. Try the Orleans fries! They are soooo good. (Especially cold the next day... trust me its yummy)
James NevilleAugust 12, 2016The scramble eggs and pulled pork breakfast with cornbread was the best. Next time have to check out
Diego F. PerezJuly 15, 2021The Anadama bread is amazing. Very interesting menu and kitschy decor is cool. Food and service were both excellent.- JenKuduJune 9, 2011Ole miss is worth getting once. Really interesting combo of flavor. The scklarmageddon is huge and pretty good. The highlight though, anadama bread!!!! Omg!!!!! My new favorite breakfast joint.
Tom MaxwellApril 7, 2017Friendly is in their name for a reason. Work that tip girlfriend. Love the retro & they play killer music. Seriously. Basic breakfast & solid food here.- Uncle JesseMarch 2, 2015Try the Cheesy Fries w/ Strawberry Habanero Dipping Sauce - So cheesy. And the sauce is superb. (via @Foodspotting)
Patrick BrennickOctober 7, 2016Always great food - love the place. My wife had the tacos, and claimed they were the best she's ever eaten.
Get the nachos!! A heaping messy plate of delicious, chippy goodness. Also the basic breakfast is outstanding. As is everything else...You can't go wrong at the Toast.
Jason LukAugust 17, 2016Do not get a plain pancake or French toast, go for one of the special stuffed ones otherwise you'll experience unsweet dryness.
Kate PutnamJanuary 16, 2019I had a milk shake (delicious) and a grilled cheese sandwich, and my boyfriend had a wrap ~ we both left full and happy. 😊
StephanieJuly 7, 2015Flipping love this place. Get the cheese fries with the strawberry habenaro dipping sauce, killer.
Always ask for Geoff or Jackie! Tell them you are fixin' to eat some great food and be sure to drink a Bud Light Platinum! Wicked!
Morris LevyMay 7, 2012Bring an empty stomach and leave enough room for these fatty foods on the menu; very eccentric menu and hard to make a choice. It's like kids invented the menu items!
Ellen RiellyMarch 7, 2015The Orleans fries were life changing. Sweet potato fries with brown sugar and tobasco. Must order.
- Uncle JesseFebruary 22, 2017Try the Mexican Mashed Meal - Chorizo, spicy mashed and cayenne cheddar bread. (via @Foodspotting)
Bonnie GeorgiJuly 18, 2022Great atmosphere. Very friendly and attentive staff. Food and drinks were delicious.
kraig kellerDecember 18, 2018Ole Miss is a killer sandwich. Bacon is 1/4" thick, mimosas are well balanced.
King BanaianJuly 4, 2016The Mexican mashed potatoes were a combination of all of my favorite things. I could not stop eating!
Izzy BrakeFebruary 2, 2012Its at to to wrong with any of the food...but the egg sandwich with homemade bread is awesome any time of the day.
Alyssa DJuly 20, 2012I'm not sure what all the fuss is about except for the kitschy and sort of hipster feel. The breakfast is ok but I think their reputation is built on being quirky. Service was less than stellar. Meh.
Joseph AduAugust 23, 2011The Peasant was amazing! The King Cakes will easily feed 2-3 heavy eaters, so order wisely. It's delicious, though!
Tim RyderJune 19, 2012Giant pancakes are delicious! The Caribbean Waffle with carmalized bananas keeps me coming back :)
Jessica RubinJuly 5, 2011The chocolate chip pancakes, homefries, and a cherry coke will complete the morning (or night) while in Portsmouth!- Kelly StottJune 18, 2013The french toast with the anadama bread was AMAZING! better than the pancakes!
Jay JapraJuly 30, 2011Nachos, huevos rancheros, 3 French toast, & 2 banana and chocolate chip pancakes...all good. There were 3 of us.
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The Friendly Toast
113 Congress St (btwn Chestnut St. & Maplewood Ave.)
Portsmouth, NH 03801
United States
Portsmouth, NH 03801
United States
The Friendly Toast serves up creative meals in a truly unique atmosphere and offers a fun and exciting dining experience morning, noon and night. We use the freshest ingredients (locally sourced whenever possible) and we’re environmentally friendly.
Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Wed, Sun
- 7:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Thu
- 7:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 7:00 AM–2:00 AM
(603) 430-2154
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Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
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