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Easygoing outlet serving elevated diner & deli offerings in a woodsy venue with outdoor seating.
What to order: Lemon Ricotta Pancakes · Buttermilk Fried Chicken + Cheddar Waffle · Impossible BurgerFrom Google Maps reviews.
We came to Friedman's for lunch to accomodate my sister's gf dietary restriction. As a vegan I wish there were more vegan options but they offered 3-4 vegan dishes that looked good. Food was tasty, nice atmosphere, and good service.
Looking for a gluten free restaurant close to Central Park. Look no more. We showed up without reservation and waited ola few minutes at the bar. Jose -the bartender- was super friendly and took care of us in a breeze. Once we got table, Brianna walked us through all the options. She was amazing suggesting not inky the right choices but also the proper meal size based on what we asked. The pancakes were fluffy and very tasteful, the avocado toast was excellent, and the NY Cheesecake was th
Asked the waiter to change seats, and they were really accommodating! Place was well decorated, food took a little long to come out, but everything we ordered came out at once which was amazing for taking pictures. Salad was a huge portion but taste was mediocre. Impossible Hamburger was really yummy, extremely flavorful, and if I did not know it was vegetarian, I would have never guessed. Fries could have been more salty. Fried chicken was perfectly fried, sauce was nice, but was not overwhelmi
From the Dec 23, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.
Staff hygiene fell short: soiled clothing, no hair covering, or unkempt nails.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.