Friedman's Reviews

Great food, friendly service, nice atmosphere. Highly recommend coming here. We both had the BELT, which comes with great potato hash.

I say it is average because the food was ok not spectacular and they charge a lot for anything extra on a plain burger(which is not grass fed) which jacks it up to a 30.0 dollar or more burger. the patty is not that big. The atmosphere is nice- staff is nice but stand and talk to each other and you can hear everything they are saying. The chicken on the fried chicken sandwich was good- dark meat and not dry. Fries arrived on the cold side. It's not a place I would go back to nor recommend. The atmosphere was nice.

Family loved the French toast!!! We also tried the lemon zest pancakes which were good but for us, personal opinion only, would have been better plain. Not sure if this is an option but we will ask next time. The chef does a spectacular job with presentation and the staff were super attentive. We are glad we tried it and would visit in the future if splurging for breakfast again as the two items cost us about $40 but fed a family of 3 easily being a lot of food. I can see this being a popular spot but we got lucky and were seated immediately. Great fancier, breakfast option.

Not a 5 star breakfast place in my opinion, but a solid 3.5 to 4 stars. Service was quickish and meals came fast as well. My BELT breakfast sandwich was so so, my wife's Eggs Benedict was good. While not bad by any means, I think there are slightyly better options in the area.

Fantastic restaurant. We were visiting NYC & wanted breakfast that catered for gluten & dairy free. Friedman's speaclise in this requirement & will adapt the meals to suit. Fantastic place, we had breakfast here for the 5 days we stayed. Staff were fantastic.

As per the title. Visited in the past with satisfaction, so I will try it again this year. Completely renovated as furnishings and internal distribution (I also think the management has changed ) I note : small portions compared to the past , food quality worsened ditto for the raw material Good service but in the end the value for money is only mediocre. Let's say that given the name and location it has become a bit of a tourist trap:( Too bad! I do not recommend in the area there is better especially towards 7th and 8th streets.

Since our last visit to NYC last year our daughter has been diagnosed as coeliac. This meant we had to source gluten free and coeliac safe restaurants for her to feel safe to eat. Friedmans ticked all the boxes. We, as parents felt secure that there would be no cross contamination with other selections. Now the food. We ate there 3 nights and once at Battery Park branch and the food was exceptional. Could not fault it. The herb fries being a favourite with all three of us. If you have Gluten free dietary requirements then you should definitely consider Friedmans. They do cater for people who do not have dietary conditions too. Staff were very helpful too. Next visit to NYC we will definitely return to Friedmans

A five-minute walk to Madison Square Garden, great food (including many gluten-free options), and cocktails, and great service -- what more could you ask for? My son and I had Manhattans, he had the Friedmans Burger, we shared Guacamole and G-F chips, I had the G-F Crispy Fish Tacos. All great, but sorry I was too full to have the G-F Carrot Cake. What a find!

This spot is amazing! The ambience, the vibe, the food….. checked every box. There were so many incredible options on the menu. Food was fresh and delicious. Service is fantastic, friendly and quick.

I went with two friends (one had recommended this place as mutually convenient)...I ordered a hamburger and specified "medium rare" but it came cooked as "medium." The fries were certainly OK. So, not a terrible experience but there are so many better choices in this city. Enough said.

We came across this restaurant on the evening of January 1st, after failing some attempts at other restaurants in the area because they were all full. The restaurant closes at 21 and we arrived about 20/20.15 but they made us sit anyway. Too bad, though, that from then on they rushed us in any way. Very recommended ribs, completely wrong fried chicken with pancakes. Little attention to service, we had to request several times his ordered beers.

We had a fantastic dinner here and our server was prompt and courteous. The brunch menu looked fabulous, too.

We went here twice for breakfast during our stay in New York. The food is excellent with lots of choices albeit on the more pricey side, lots of good gluten free options such as French toast and pancakes!

Good American cuisine, sandwiches and salads. The dishes are plentiful. I recommend this establishment for lunch.

I wanted a place for lunch near Penn Station and found Friedman’s. We were able to walk-in…no reservation circa 1:45 on a Wednesday. I do wish the music had been lower.i also wish they had sound absorbent materials. Service was fast and fine. I liked the menu. Breakfast items were available all day. Salads and sandwiches were plentiful on the menu. I would return. I just wish it were quieter.

This is a great breakfast and brunch spot in NYC. I had the a classic breakfast which I highly recommend, Eggs with style, which was 2 eggs, with thick cut bacon, toast and hash browns. I love when the bacon is cooked for you and the eggs are done just right. The banger was the fresh strawberry jam, made just right not to sweet which I like. I'm looking forward to coming in again and trying their pancakes. If you want to eat quicker, take a seat at the bar as the line for tables can get a bit long.

Variety of options on the menu Good portion sizes Food tastes good Quick service Very vibrant atmosphere Can get quite busy, booking recommended Almond flour banana bread was super good Coffee was cold despite asking again we were served cold coffee

I wish I could have ordered most of the menu, everything looked so delicious. I had the pastrami on rye with french fries and it was amazing. I had narrowed it down to about 5 items and finally picked this- so good! The service was excellent and it was a fun and bright restaurant. Would happily go back to try more of their delicious menu!

Ridiculously expensive for average food. I understand now why the place was empty. We were there for breakfast, and as it was our first day in NYC, and it was recommended by our hotel, we didn’t have any other options lined up. I ordered the eggs Benny and asked for my eggs poached medium, but they came fried instead of poached. But overall, it just wasn’t worth the price.

Saw reviews for here so went for breakfast/brunch. Mimosa deal on at $7 was good. Food was average and there are better breakfasts to be had in NYC. Was surprised by the queues. Nothing majorly wrong, just very average.

The staff are so friendly and very fast service, they have refreshing drinks when the sun is out. The food comes out fresh and tasty. This is coming from a UK resident.

Heard good things, but wasn't really excited about anything we ordered. Eggs with toast and bacon for $18 and was nothing special. Pancakes were good, but again, something you could get anywhere. Friendly service, but wouldn't return.

We had a nice early morning breakfast. Nice service and great food. The place is located in such a beautiful foodhall

Terrible experience, had a table booked for 8:15pm but didn’t get seated until nearly 8:30. Before we had even finished our main course all the lights were turned on and the staff were cleaning up around us. The cheque came whilst we were still eating dinner and without being offered desserts or coffees etc. Avoid this branch at all costs, the food was ok but the customer service and experience is some of the worst I have experienced in years!

We had a lovely breakfast here. I would say it’s a step up in terms of quality of a normal NYC diner, which also means a bit pricier too.

Daughter vegan and restaurant good for her & us non-vegans. Service very quick. Basic setting but food good and fresh.

Great brunch, good atmosphere, reasonable priced. I would highly recommend visiting Friedman's at least once on a visit to New York.

Good menu options. Great service. Excellent food. The Reuben was not sliced pastrami, but pulled, in chunks. It was large, filling, and tasty. Great seasoned fries as well.

Delicious breakfast place where they have something for everyone. Pleasant sitting and very hygienic. We went back a second time because we liked it so much.

If you use TripAdvisor for reference, you know it's a solid 1-5 rating system. Friedman's is not a 5-star, but better than 4. With respect to the food, it's a fairly generic menu, but everything is prepared well and very fresh. I had an Asian chicken salad that seemed to have a full 1/2 breast or more. Other meal was a breakfast plate, [served all day], and it was very good. So good food, but the hook here is the singing staff. Several times during the dining hour, the servers take turns singing Broadway tunes. Sometimes a duo, trio or even an ensemble of sorts. The performers are absolutely wonderful. Boggles the mind that they aren't on stage. Personable professionals without question. By all means, get to Friedman's.

The line was daunting but I breezed through as a solo patron. I tried the B.E.L.T. and it was tasty. Quick bite, good service .

First timers on a Saturday around noon. Not sure what to expect, but read great reviews and was near our hotel; seems like the kind of vibe we like. We had a great table for two by the front window and were greeted by a very engaging server (in a uniquely ornery, sarcastic way, which we appreciate) I think his name was Jake, unless he was lying, which is quite possible. We had cocktails (bloody Mary and the strawberry craft cocktail-yum!) followed by a delicious pastrami sandwich for my husband and a fabulous Asian salad for me. Before heading home the next day we wanted to go back for a second meal, but the line was very long (justified) and we didn’t have time to wait before our flight out. But next time we’ll be back and I’m getting the pancakes!

This was our landmark for breakfast in the morning. the dishes are rather well served, the welcome is friendly and the service fast and it is quite easy to find space. The prices are however quite high, $20 for the Eggs with Style plate, $10 for a small fruit salad (not counting the service which is now between $15 and $20) it's still not cheap but hey. . we are in NYC

Finally I found a nice place to have breakfast calmly, it is a bit expensive as far as breakfasts are concerned it is $ 20 per person excluding drinks, but it is worth it because you eat sitting calmly and they bring you everything. plus as soon as you sit they immediately bring you a glass bottle full of still water , I was surprised a lot! the waiters are of an incredible kindness and the place inside really nice and clean

The food is very tasty. We ate breakfast and lunch/dinner at Friedman’s several times while visiting New York. And for us, most importantly, the glutenfree options were excellent. Tried the glutenfree pancakes and sandwish. Also the staff was comprehensive and offered good service.

We stopped in for an early dinner before the Lord Huron concert at MSG. We were quickly greeted & seated. The sound system was playing LH which was a nice way to get in the mood for the concert. Our server and her assistant were very friendly & attentive. Our busboy was also very efficient. The menu had a nice selection and featured some comfort food options. Our pot stickers appetizer came out quickly & was tasty & hot. Both of our meals were delicious - a pastrami sandwich for my husband & braised short ribs for me. We felt the prices were reasonable for a NYC restaurant, especially given the great level of food & service we received.

Excellent experience, we went because it is close to the natural history museum in the central park, we were attended by Giancarlo, he was very friendly and attentive all the time, a boy with great charisma and excellent customer Service, the burger was delicious and the place is very pleasant and quiet

We ordered the fried chicken sandwich with honey mustard/fries and the Mac and cheese. The Mac was great but my fried chicken was really gross. It was really hard in spots and really rubbery/chewy in others. Not impressed!

A very disappointing late morning breakfast. The veggie omelet was small and thin with hardly any veggies inside. The avocado was sliced on top instead of cooked inside. I am a veggie omelet enthusiast who has eaten them at numerous places. Friedman's omelet did not measure up at all. In addition, side order of potato pancakes had no filling. They were just thin, flat crispy slices without potato inside. My first time at this restaurant. Can't recommend it.

Great Gluten Free options , Great food . Everything we had was excellent. Did a Sunday brunch, about 20 minute wait . Kids are Gluten free but they had pancakes , chicken , rueben’s etc and could make it all gluten free ! Totally recommend it if near Chelsea.

My daughter loved the mashed potatoes, meatloaf and shake. My son and I had the pastrami on rye. The mustard was not good but the fries were. The pastrami was a little dry. The blat sandwich was average and heavy on the lettuce. The Mac and cheese was very average. The servers do sing but when it came to getting the check we had to ask a couple of times and I did don’t know how many times the sever walked by and ignored us - all her tables were empty.

Gluten Free Heaven - everything was delicious!!! Fantastic variety and most everything can be made gluten free. Mac and cheese balls, fried chicken and waffles, banana bread, cheesecake etc. If you require Gluten Free options this is a must visit.

These people are very knowledgeable about gluten allergies. My husband had a sandwich with gluten-free bread while I had a rice bowl. It was a treat for both of us as he has Celiac and loves it when he can eat a sandwich while I hate sandwiches and love rice bowls.

Have just had lunch at Friedman’s at Edison 4 hours ago. My 4 year daughter is celiac and suffers from additional severe autoimmune desease. They promised us they knew how to avoid cross contamination. Two hours later her reaction has been so strong (she’s been 2 hours vomiting) that I think the bread in her avocado toast was regular bread and no GF. I have never seen her so sick since we found out she was celiac. We typically bring always her food, we are on a family trip in NY and we insisted her on eating her toast as “it was gluten free” in order to help her also reducing her anxiety when we go out, the result is our kid now is really sick and she will be probably like that several days. Only a few parents probably could understand our feelings when your realized you’ve poisoned your kid by giving her gluten.

Amazing place for breakfast! Lots of choice, really great service and a quality play list! Although only in New York for 4 days, we had breakfast here twice / no regrets!

Amazing restaurant. The service is great, the drinks are expertly crafted and the food is amazing. Would definitely recommend this restaurant. Very close to central park and the brunch served is also excellent.

Amazing! Small restaurant with great outdoor seating. We went for brunch on a Saturday and toward the 1pm hour it got very busy. The food was good and they had a few GF options. Overall a great place!

It is an amazing restaurant near penn station, the food is excellent and the service is as well, the dishes are simple yet very good.

Everything was perfect from start to finish, we enjoyed ourselves in a warm restaurant. The staff was pleasant and available, I highly recommend!

We had breakfast here and it was a bustling, busy restaurant. The menu looked good but the shakshuka was really bland and the bread was a substantial chunk but really dry. The waiter (short, camp guy) was super bitchy and unpleasant, so I would definitely not recommend dining here when there are so many other options in the city.

So so good and gluten free. We went here three times. Everything was so good easy time. Very good for those who are gluten intolerant

I went for breakfast. I ordered the steak eggs and yucca fries. The food was good. It was also gluten free they had many gluten free options which was great given that I’ve found it challenging to find places which serve gluten free meals. My server was friendly enough. Another lady who was roaming the floor maybe a supervisor kept coming over and looking angrily at my plate and asking whether everything was fine. I kept saying yes. I take my time and actually chew my food this takes time …. She seemed irate that I want eating fast enough for her. I don’t like that I felt rushed and disturbed too often.

Stumbled on this treat for brunch when visiting NYC & so glad we did! Food & service were amazing! Admittedly, it’s pretty fast turnaround, but super tasty

One of the best gluten free food restaurants I have eaten at. almost everything can be obtained gluten-free. The pancakes were very good. really recommend this restaurant. Perfect service also.

Good value The restaurant has a great selection of choices all great for those with dietary restrictions. Great service, great food and great prices.

Great little restaurant with such friendly staff. Busy as there was a gig nearby at MSG but the staff still took their time to talk to us and make sure everything ok. My husband had the grilled cheese and loved it. I had the berry French toast as wanted to try something I wouldn’t normally have at home and am glad I did.

Extremely average food, the staff (two guys) were miserable. There was one woman waitress who at least tried to smile. Service was slow (completely understandable) but no apology given, really lack basic customer service skills here. The food was average and way overpriced. There are so many nicer, cheaper cafes with really great service nearby so I'd recommend going elsewhere.

Great place for breakfasts, interesting paper and generous portions. Friendly and caring staff. Local extremely recommended.

We chose to brunch at Friedman’s because we loved it the day before and decided to come back. Our daughter arrived a few minutes early but was refused seating without any explanation. Although there were open tables at that time, once we arrived we were seated at the only table left, at the very back close to the restroom. Since we were hoping to repeat the same pleasant experience, we asked if a different table was available. The manager responded by telling us that we should be “happy to have a table”. When we mentioned that we had been there the previous day and returned with a reservation, she replied, “Everyone has a reservation and everyone you see here was here yesterday too — we’re always full,” in a clearly sarcastic and dismissive tone. Obviously, she didn’t care at all, assuming customers would keep coming anyway. This attitude made us feel unwelcome, and we left without eating. Policies are understandable — disrespect is not.

Wonderful gluten free options and a great place to meet with friends. I was lucky enough to connect with friends in NYC and chose this restaurant for the massive GF menu. The spinach artichoke dip is so delicious and the grilled cheese with fries hit the spot on a very cold and wet day. The booths are fun and the staff were very attentive and welcoming.

This restaurant was great for coeliacs with some dedicated GF meals and others that can be adjusted. Very friendly and knowledgeable about Gluten free. You can eat in confidence here. We went here for breakfast every morning and also for an evening meal. Highly recommended.

We have never been treated so rudely by any restaurant/ greeter/maitre d. Even the manager was rude. When we arrived ON TIME (in fact a few minutes early) for our pretheater RESERVATION, we were told we could only be seated at the counter next to some large machine neat the front door. There were NO TABLES for us, despite our reservation. We would have to wait 45 minutes or longer for a table. That doesn't work for me, especially pre-heated. I would NEVER recommend this place and certainly NEVER patronize them.

Amazing food and cocktails, very friendly & comfortable staff and nice interior! Only drawback would be that our sandwiches were super tall and very salad heavy, but delicious nonetheless!

This Friedman’s is attached to the next door Edison Hotel. It offered a good selection of healthy and non-healthy breakfast options. We had one of each - a Bacon, Egg, Lettuce, Tomato sandwich and a plain yoghurt with fruit bowl. We also had a coffee and an orange juice. Service was quick and the food was very good and fairly priced.

Poor food and shabby restaurant. This could have been quite good food but it was let down by little things. Fries that we limp and undercooked, fish tacos that we were told were not spicy and yet actually were and so on. Restroom door lock was broken so that one person had to stand guard while the other was inside. Would not recommend

Food very tasty, delivered to us super fast, great service. We had breakfast there and it was one of the best I ever had. Everything happened fast, we haven’t had to wait more than 10 minutes for the food. Not to forget to mention: it is absolutely delicious 💙

We had lunch here on a weekday. Very popular place. Plenty of options for all types of dietary needs and the food was fantastic. Great aromas and taste and good portions. My companion had the BELT and the egg exploded all over her. Then it happened to someone at the next table, too. She really enjoyed the sandwich, but beware, the egg is runny and it will be very messy. I had the grain bowl with tofu. It was just right. Very flavorful. I would definitely eat there again.

Friedmans menu has so much choice for Gluten Free and the staff are so knowledgeable and understand the allergy. You’ll feel safe eating here and the food and service is the best.

Food was delicious and almost everything on the menu was gluten free! I’ve only been to one other restaurant with gluten free crispy chicken tacos and I’ve been searching for more ever since. This restaurant was perfect! Staff was also friendly and helpful.

A very nice dinner with family members on a Friday evening. I very much enjoyed the falafel plate. Others had a fried chicken sandwich, grilled cheese sandwich, and a salad. Very accommodating of our group of five. Hip vive.

Loved the sangria. As you drink, you smell the mint leaf. You say, “oh! This is fizzy and dry!”. Then you realize, as you continue, that that is just a layer of Prosecco. Nice! Falafel was good but they should’ve been embarrassed to serve these cold overdone fries. Yuck.

What a delicious meal! We came for brunch on a Monday, just after they opened. Service was good, the food was great, and the drinks were fabulous! We had the lemon ricotta pancakes and the pastrami hash. Both were so good!! Can’t wait to return! This was the perfect “last stop” before getting on the train!

Doing a long walking tour of NYC. Why does almost nobody serve food along the Hudson river prom?? . Had to go inland. Wife was flagging when we came across this little bar,where we had excellent and well priced food /drink.

Excellent food and lots of options for gluten free. Staff welcoming and helpful re options. We had the steak and eggs which was amazing and the cheesecake was dab!

Chose this restaurant for their many gluten free options. We got right in as a party of 6 and the food was perfect! It's hard to please everyone in a larger group, but we were all happy with our choices. The atmosphere was relaxing and the service was outstanding. One of my favorite stops while in NYC!

I called in advance and was informed no reservations were necessary just walk-in. We were greeted immediately upon arrival and were sat at a bar top to wait for our table. We were seated 5 minutes later. The server asked everyone for their food allergies and went through the menu to let us know which items were gluten free. Two of the people in our party had no food allergies and chose to eat sandwiches for dinner. We ordered two appetizers and requested gluten free- the chips and homemade guacamole and the potstickers. Bothe were delicious! The potstickers came out hot and fresh. I ordered a customized salmon dinner and it arrived in perfect order. I know that tomorrow will be a good day for me because the server and the chef’s took great care in preparing my meal! Highly recommend this restaurant for those with or without food allergies or intolerances.

The entire menu can be made gluten free. I have celiac’s disease so going to a restaurant where I can eat anything on the menu is novel. We went for breakfast and liked what we got. Service was good.

Just been with the family... plucked with non-existent or inflated voices... hyper spicy food... DO NOT GO THERE!!!

Friedman’s was a last minute flex when our original breakfast choice was unexpectedly busy. What we found was slightly elevated from the typical NYC coffee shop. We appreciated being seated and served promptly. We enjoyed our omelette, French toast, cheddar waffle and BLT. The omelette and BLT were topped with amazingly fresh and creamy avocado. Though not an issue for us, they seemed very accommodating to allergies. With multiple locations around Manhattan, Friedman’s is a good option to know about.

Great gluten-free breakfast options. Everything was delicious, but pricey given the portions. I would go back though for sure.

Food was ok but the service terrible. We requested coffee four times over 15 minutes and each time the servers forgot us. The restaurant wasn’t even too busy.

The place is nothing special, neither in terms of environment nor location, but it is nice, clean and the service is very attentive. The burgers are excellent and especially the side potatoes, well flavored with rosemary. A note of merit for the Gluten Free cuisine which allows celiacs to have a wide choice of dishes on the restaurant menu.

We enjoyed a wonderful dinner tonight. The place is co temporary with a nice ambiance. The food was amazing, I had the best falafel plate ever! The server was very attentive.

We got to the place and as soon as we entered, the receptionist was terribly rude. We asked for a table for 6, while 2 of my kids were coming behind. The lady said in a sharp rude way: “ I cannot sit you until the 6 are here”, and kept us waiting even though there were tables available.

We came for breakfast. I had the lemon ricotta pancakes and my partner had the French toast. Both had a chai latte. Everything we had was gorgeous. Interior of the restaurants also lovely. Definitely recommend

Excellent breakfast, drinks, savoury menu, pankake, drinks! Our waitress, KEISHA adorable, loving and efficient!

This location's menu is a bit smaller, but quality and portion value are still excellent. Despite Chelsea Market crowds, service is fast and attentive.

Wonderful service and food! First class staff that kept a constant watch for anything you may need, coffee, tea, water, etc. Food was perfect and came out quick. EVERYTHING can be served Gluten-free (one exception is the matzo balls). The lemon ricotta pancakes were so good I had to ask twice if they were Gluten-free! Highly recommend

Found this place on our walk. Great service and great food for a Saturday brunch. I highly recommend the Nova Benny - the portion is filling and the taste leaves you wanting more.

It was pretty good. I wouldn’t go out my way to get it. I enjoyed the pot stickers. I got eggs over pastrami hash. In all fairness, I’m not a big hash person so if I got something else I may have rated higher.

I ate here yesterday during a visit to Chelsea Market whilst walking the High Line. We ate around 3pm so it was pretty empty and we didn’t need to queue. Nice interior and friendly staff. Compared to some of the NY portion sizes we have experienced this was modest - but more in line with what I’d expect from a portion in the UK so was absolutely fine with us. Had the Reuben sandwich and it was really nice alongside a draft beer. The rest of the menu looked really nice and would certainly return for a breakfast or lunch in the future.

Arrived at the hotel in Manhattan and came straight to the wonderful brunch. The holiday started well with some great salads and grilled salmon. My daughter also enjoyed her scrambled eggs with fried. No complains

Great gluten free options! Went with a party of 6 and everyone loved their food. Service was on point and the atmosphere was very welcoming and relaxing.

Came for Breakfast over the Christmas holiday season. The hostess was very nice and kept everyone in line informed of table status and really seemed to care about the wait. Once seated, the wait staff worked in harmony together. The food was pricy but excellent and came quickly. Didn't have the hated credit card surcharge that many restaurants feel is ok these days. Had a great experience.

Just off the the madness of Times Square this is a great spot to eat. At the weekends the wait staff also perform songs for the diners as they work, and they are all great singers as well as wait staff. The food is very good and there are plenty of options for anyone who is gluten-free. This place gets very busy so it is advisable to book a table. You can also reserve a place to eat at the bar. The restaurant itself is located next to the Hotel Edison and the toilets are located in the hotel lobby. That is worth a look at too for the decor, even if you are not staying at the hotel.

Spent a couple of days in NYC. Googled a place to have a great breakfast. We couldn’t make it for breakfast but still came over for lunch. The experience was not positive. Wait time was very long- which is not the worst(we understand). Food was extremely late once ordered. Waiter was not very pleasant (other word i could think of perhaps: Rude!), and on top of everything the food was COLD! Very plain, nothing special. Sadly not worthy. Very disappointed..

Wow. Fabulous breakfast, excellent and attentive service. Our entrees were all exceptional. Very friendly service. This is an excellent breakfast spot. It appears to always be busy. We waiting in a short line outside, but we moved along very quickly. Maybe we waited 10 minutes, so no big deal. Judging by the steady stream of patrons, this is a very popular neighborhood restaurant.

Nice restaurant with excellent American and international cuisine. I would like to point this out in particular for the pastrani which I found to be really very good. Prices in line with New York. For a brunch around 35 euros per person. Fast and professional service.

Great meal here. Lovely grilled cheese and burger. The restaurant was pretty quiet and service was good. Only thing I did notice was the female manager speaking to staff in the middle of the dining tables and looked like they were getting a telling off. Not really appropriate with people dining. Didn’t spoil the experience but maybe something they should be aware of

First time here for lunch. First time here in 5+ years. I think its gotten better! Salad was excellent as was the GF sandwich. Great menu, great service.

Food was amazing , delicious, like a comfort home fancy stile . Great service , nice ambiance. Will be my number one breakfast place for next trip.

Great food and excellent service. Best part is majority of menu is gluten free. Amazing for celiac people like myself. I will definitely return!

I am a food lover and by far this is the best place where i have fully enjoy chilaquiles, it was delish

We stayed at the nearby at the Hampton Inn by Hilton, Madison Square Garden which only serves breakfast so we had to make other arrangements for lunch and supper. We had breakfast and dessert. WiFi is available if you need to Instagram or work. Tables are always clean and tidy. Menus can be obtained by scanning the QR code on your table. Miguel and the team always provided great service and excellent food. We had the BELT, omelette, Reuben and Pastrami Hash browns. Delicious and definitely worth the price. We have to also mention the banana bread and carrot cake - yum. Everything is also gluten free! My only complaint - I didn’t have the pancakes because I was so full. I would definitely make the effort next time I visit.

Typical American breakfast. Cozy, very good food. We had very friendly service. Since we are staying for a few more days, it won't be our last time at Friedman.

Our group of four came by on a Saturday for brunch at 12:30. It was crowded but we didn't wait too long. In fact, it's a pretty well-oiled machine they have running. We must have gotten our food within 5 minutes of ordering, and yes, it was hot - so they must have certain things prepped beforehand. We had an order of the lemon ricotta pancakes for the table to share. I was really excited for these but they were kind of disappointed. There was not enough lemon flavor or ricotta. They just tasted like pancakes with a hint of lemon. For my main, I wanted to try the fried chicken, which is what they're known for. But I didn't want the chicken dinner, so I went with the fried chicken sandwich. For lack of better words, it was thick and juicy. The chicken was perfectly fried. It does get pretty messy though. It also comes with a side of fries. Can't believe I've waited so long to try Friedman's! Don't let the brunch crowds deter you. Everything moves quickly and is very efficient. We were in and out in less than an hour.

Nice ambience, friendly staff, typical American food (very rich but greasy), reasonably priced, free water

Friedman’s was a great option for us when we were looking for a solid breakfast spot that wouldn’t have crazy waits and had an interesting menu. That all being said, it was solid - but not particularly memorable. Service was good and not too overbearing and the food was good but not very memorable. Restrooms were clean and the outdoor seating (when the weather allows) is actually pretty decent. Would I return? Sure. Would I go out of my way to? Eh. Not sure.

The food was very good! the wait was longer than expected, but worth it! The french toast and omelet was very good and good portions! the fried chicken sandwich was also good, but had more fry than chicken. the service was great and quick once in the restaurant!

We had a great lunch here and our server was fantastic. A great place to visit if you are going the Edge as it’s very near by.

Lovely service, very communicative and delish food. Loved it. The menu is great and there was something for everyone. Best coffee we’ve had in NYC too.

We had a great lunch. We did the call ahead and were seated very shortly after arriving. The wait staff was friendly and helpful. We made some menu substitutions no problem. It was relaxing and tasty, and ample portions.

Went for dinner and breakfast food was absolutely delicious. The service was very good and quality of food was excellent. It is located near MSG so good place to stop before an event. Highly recommend the gf maccaroni and cheese bites and braised short rib dinner. Breakfast had the gf lemon ricotta pancakes which was very very good.

Good breakfast. Gluten free is marked with an allergy stick. Even the pancakes are all gluten free.

You can't beat Friedman's for a dinner before a Broadway show; it's like the opening act. The food is very good, the atmosphere is lively, and the show is outstanding! The wait staff are all professionally-trained working performers and there is nothing you will see in the theater that is better than their energy and talent, singing as they pour your drinks and deliver your food! We had a blast and hope to be back soon.

Who'd of thought having steak, eggs and chips for breakfast was a thing. It is in NYC. Get there early after opening before they get crazy busy and queues start outside. Quality of food and service was amazing.

Simple and delicious. Large portions - can easily be shared for the little hungry. Sweet and welcoming service. We had not booked a table and arrived without waiting.

The hotel concierge asked if we had tried this place for breakfast, we hadnt, it was our last day in NY, so decided to go for lunch. A clean bright interior, staff good the burger was excellent, but be warned. We are both seniors, for the menu you have to scan a QR code at the table, not having the app on our phones the staff hunted up physical menus for us. Service was quick & the food good. (To be honest, I was a little disappointed, I was expecting an old style deli, not the contemporary wine bar vibe).

Great little spot a few blocks from Penn Station/Hudson Yards and surrounding neighborhoods. The menu has a variety of items, service was prompt and food was good.

Awesome food especially the fried chicken. I have celiac, so it is awesome finding a restaurant that is gluten free! I will return.

Stopped in a peak breakfast time. Although quite crowded the service was fantastic. Very attentive staff. Our order was handled quickly. Plenty to choose from. It was very tasty and plentiful. Good prices given the location.

We had a Saturday brunch and were seated prominently The menu has a wide assortment of brunch and lunch food. We opted for the brunch food which was very good and nice size portions. The food also came out quite promptly which was a bit too fast but otherwise everything else was good and I would recommend

I was here with my fiance during our stay in NYC and we wanted to eat classic, american burger. Short words - delicious, absolutely recommending that one ! For appetizers we took Mac n' Cheese and Mac&Cheese bites - also great.

We chose it because my husband has to eat gluten-free due to celiac disease. Very delicious burgers and for the kids Mac & Cheese. Super delicious New York cheesecake. Water always free and staff super friendly, highly recommended.

We were in NYC on vacation, and we always are looking for new places to try, so we decided to try Friedman's for breakfast, and we were not disappointed. They were extremely busy, but we got seated within a few minutes and the service was awesome throughout our meal. There was a couple seated next to us that was eating a dish that looked delicious, so I inquired as to what they were eating, and it was the Nova Benny. So, both my wife and I ordered this truly amazing dish. Everything about it was fantastic the preparation and presentation was only out done by the fantastic taste. We will always be looking for new places to eat when we return to NYC, but I promise we will return to Friedman's.

American brunch on Christmas Eve and it was all gluten free! My dreams. I went there with my family to try pancakes and French toast and I chose Friedsman because basically all the menu is gluten free available! The place was full al 9.20 am but we have chosen the counter. The staff were amazing also with our little toddler! Nice job guys!

I came to Friedman’s with high hopes (ChatGPT recommendation plus decent goggle reviews). They’re advertised as Friedman’s All Day, but the kitchen closes from 3:45 to 4:30. I was welcomed in after being told the kitchen would close 6 minutes after I arrived. Staff greeted and welcomed more people with the ongoing countdown (“you can order, but the kitchen closes in 5 minutes”). I opted an appetizer and drinks during the kitchen break. The staff was attentive and welcoming, which I really appreciated. Unfortunately, the food didn’t measure up. Staff approached when the kitchen was open with recommendations and to take my order for dinner. I started with the spinach and artichoke dip, which turned out more like a soup than the creamy dip I expected. For my main dish, I ordered the steak medium rare. It took about 30 minutes to arrive, even though there were fewer than 20 guests in the restaurant, and it came out room temperature. Overall, while the service was pleasant, the food quality and timing left me disappointed.

We were happy to find a fun Brunch place on a cold November day. Were seated right away arriving on Sunday at 3P. Server didn't rush us to order. Novo Benny was good but I got bacon instead of salmon-my partner got salmon and he said it was tasty. Hollandaise needs some lemon. Food arrived quickly and $7 Mimosas! Gluten free mostly!

My wife follows a GF diet and tends to struggle when we go away, however owing to Friedmans, had a brilliant culinary experience on our most recent trip to New York. We ended up going for lunch twice and breakfast twice and were greeted by great staff, brilliant food and great portions with the reassurance that so much of the menu is gluten free. Such a great find and we can’t wait to visit again next year:

Great American food, staff really friendly and attentive, average prices. Only criticism is boy, it was hot in there. No A/C guys? Even a ceiling fan or two would help. We would definitely visit again if it was cooler.

Found Friedmans by accident in Chelsea market in New York, spotting a sign for gluten free choices. Whole menu can be made gluten free which is an absolute godsend for coeliacs Discover that they have 9 branches across New York one of which was only 10 minutes walk from our hotel Good menu choices and very friendly and attentive staff

We had breakfast and lunch here. It is right in the Hotel Edison where we were staying. All GF food is prepared in a separate kitchen. Everything on the menu could be made GF except for the matzo and French toast. My husband had a pastrami on bread which was as good as he remembered it being when he wasn't GF.

We enjoyed a delicious dinner with excellent service at Friedmans while visiting the Hudson Yards area. We were greeted by the young man behind the small bar, led to a nice table up front, and had our drink orders taken in a flash. The same young man was also our waiter, plus he managed the busy takeout service. Impressive. We had chicken with waffles, club sandwich, cobb salad, and chicken matzo ball soup for dinner. It was all fresh and flavorful. Our waiter was quick with the bill, and we were off to the High Line. I highly recommend a visit to Friedmans.

My wife and I ate here twice due to the excellent choice of gluten free options and the location close to the theatres. The food is pricey but the quality and portion sizes are great. Just be aware that on top of the price is tax, entertainment tax (5%) and a tip which is expected everywhere in NY. The restaurant gets packed so book or arrive early and be prepared to sit at the bar. Once the singing starts it’s all worth while. There are also two gluten free draft craft beers which are excellent too. Definitely worth a visit.

Revisited Friedman’s after 7 years and it was still as good as it had been. Lovely setting in Chelsea market, great setting, fantastic varied menu and great tasting food. Definitely recommended!

Looking for top-rated TA restaurants near my New York hotel, I walked a short distance to find this most enjoyable deli/bistro in the Chelsea district. What a find!! On a beautiful day, I was able to walk right in for a late lunch (1 p.m.) and be seated immediately. The server came to get my drink order immediately, and being a Reuben lover, I went with the Pastrami Reuben sandwich. Delicious!! The sandwich is substantial (easily can be split between 2 persons) and comes with a healthy portion of French fries. The pastrami was lean and beautifully seasoned. Great sauerkraut and Thousand Island sauce (obviously home made), toasted crisp on the grill top. Wow! I walked out extremely full but very satisfied.

When we arrived, it was a little bit of a wait, but we did have a large party on a Saturday morning. But service was very attentive once seated inside, and food came out quick. Me and my wife got the steak and eggs special, that also came with fries. It was delicious. The hanger steak that comes on the dish was tender. Also had an apple coder bellini that was amazing. Just know that once you finish you won't be lingering long, as they'll come to the table to ask if you're going to order more lol. They don't do reservations FYI, so show up somewhat early if doing breakfast/brunch.

Service is the quickest I’ve ever seen! If you have to wait for a table then you don’t have to wait very long at all. The food was gorgeous, and top quality. The pancakes were gluten free and they also had gluten free bread and french toast. We visited here twice on our 5 night trip it was that good. The food came so quickly and great if you’re wanting to get on with your day.

My family and I came to eat here as it’s close to Madison Square Garden. The menu is almost entirely gluten free which was great. I had the fried chicken which was delicious, probably the best I’ve ever had. Our server was really friendly and the service was really fast. I would definitely return!

Excellent Place! I suffer from Celiac Disease, so I have to avoid gluten (wheat, rye and barley) at all costs. This place was perfect! It's not a dedicated GF restaurant, but there was many GF options. The service was excellent and the staff was very attentive. There are a lot of options, even for those picky kids. It's reasonably priced (for NYC) and the location was fairly easy to get to!

Lovely breakfast- would highly recommend- clean and very helpful and friendly staff. We had the French toast and eggs with turkey bacon- very tasty

We have been here for breakfast and decided to take the pancakes - very good and fluffy decision. Prices are similar to other places around

This was a good restaurant, we enjoyed our food. The service was amazing. This was the best service I’ve had in a long time. Definitely would visit again. Food was good.

We were in the Macy's Parade and were famished by the time we returned to our hotel. Friedman's Herald square was a 10 minute walk so we decided to order lunch online. I was on crutches at the time so my boyfriend walked to pick up the order and couldn't get anywhere near the restaurant because of the parade road closures. I tried to call the restaurant to tell them that we weren't able to pick up our order but they never answered the phone. After communicating to the people at the food service Toast that told us to wait until after the holiday to get a refund and after emailing back and forth to the restaurant they refused to issue a refund. Obviously we didn't get our food and the restaurant has been rude and have lied about answering their phone I would think twice about giving them your business, I'm in the process of disputing the charge on my credit card, it's a matter of principle and it's about offering above board customer service in the mid of extenuating circumstances. Shame on you Freidmans!!!

We had tasty breakfast at Friedman’s. The place was packed, but it was worth it. Coffee, eggs with cheese and bacon on the side and shaksuka with tahini. Good service, fast service, delicious good.

I travelled to NYC with three friends, one of whom has Celiac and cannot consume gluten. We chose this restaurant for it's GF offerings and were SO PLEASED that we ate 2 of our 3 meals there! My friend was SO happy to have a myriad of choices. For dinner, we shared the guacamole and chips (amazing) and the mac and cheese balls (OMG!!). I had the grilled cheese and fries for dinner and it was hands-down the best grilled cheese I've ever had. The next morning I had a light breakfast--just the banana bread--and it was very good. Know they will not seat you until your entire party is there.

Ahhh, Friedman's I love you! Cute location in Herald Square near Macy's. So many great selections of gluten free items which do not disappoint! Small location with fun décor and outdoor street seating. For sure try their gf desserts. Definitely satisfying!

Great place in NYC with several locations. We visited the one inside the Edison Hotel! Had breakfast one morning and dinner. The pastrami was excellent! Lean and lots of it!

This restaurant was so enjoyable for me and my family! The food was presented in a timely manner and very appetizing. We will definitely go back to eat here!

Fab breakfast in a busy spot. The blueberry butter was a unique addition and all the food and drinks were amazing. Highly recommend this place, get in quick as it gets busy! Service and people were magic too.

Singularly unimpressive, despite a good reputation. Decent food. Young wait staff were nice; manager types weren’t all that pleasant. I ordered the poached eggs, salmon, potato latka… it was Ok. Not all that flavorful. Packed with greens around it to make the portion look larger; I was still hungry after. If I had wanted a salad for breakfast, that’s what I would have ordered. Coffee was surprisingly decent.

Great place to have a brunch. Excellent food and very helpful and friendly staff. I highly recommend it to anyone who comes here to New York to have a great brunch.

A wonderful breakfast spot near Penn Station. I was meeting friends for breakfast who were coming in on the LIRR. I wanted a nearby midtown location. This was perfect. The staff was very friendly . Plenty of options to choose from. Nice NYC atmosphere. Would highly recommend.

The Friedmans had great drinks and food. Unexpected being connected to the Edison ( a lower level hotel). It was a nice surprise. We would return to Friedmans any day!

We selected this for food sensitivities. We had the ricotta pancakes, French toast and a BLT. Well the service was top notched and with a smile. We had a big appetite but ended up bringing some food home. It was delicious and filled us up,due to the pure ingredients they use. We were traveling and called ahead for the ingredients and they answered all our concerns. Do not pass them up. They have a few locations.

Nice, modern decor. Good prices for NYC. Great food options. My shakshuka was very good. Service was prompt despite being busy, but it also felt a bit mechanical. But I couldn't complain about the efficiency of service and quality and value of the food.

DELICIOUS Sunday morning breakfast! We had the avocado toast (8/10 - eggs a little over cooked); BELT sandwich (10:/10!) and the breakfast with eggs, bacon and potatoes. Service was good and food was delish!

Perfect place for breakfast and lunch. Sumptuous portions of delicious food. Service is first rate. Recommended casual dining.

The line looked long, but my daughter and I got a seat at the bar without a wait. I had seen the menu on Yelp and decided on the Berry French Toast. The fruit was fresh and the syrup was real maple. No sausage though. The bacon was good. Not too crispy, or chewy. The eggs were good (not life changing). The coffee needs works (tastes like Maxwell house). The Grapefruit juice was fresh squeezed. It was the bomb.

Went on a date here for brunch based off a recommendation and it was the best brunch ive had ever We both really enjoyed it Will be back again

Omg! This place is amazing. I'm coeliac and had researched places to go during our stay. We were in NYC for 5 days and went here on day 1, and 2 other mornings after that!!! I had the pastrami hash and the Nova Benny, both absolutely delicious. My fiancé loved it too. So much choice and all of the food looked amazing. Most of it can be modified for gluten free. Service was great too. Very busy spot, we were lucky enough to get in every morning before the queues began. If you're in New York you have to go here! I'm going to try and recreate the Pastrami hash at home as can't stop thinking about how tasty it was! My only disappointment is that there isn't one in Ireland!

The chicken & waffles is okay, but way too much oil on the chicken. It’s a good place to have breakfasts but as other reviews have mentioned, it’s not something to call home about.

Fantastic gluten-free food! Wonderful service, personal and friendly💕 We will return later this week. Personal and friendly service.

Good selection of gluten free choices, beautiful presentation, and quick service. The fried items (vegetable potstickers & fish tacos) were not crispy. The salmon filet on the Greek salad was quite large. All selections were tasty! The waiter did not return to get my happy hour drink choice & he knew I was considering.

4 poached eggs some avocado on toast, 3 stripe of bacon 2 small orange juice an one cup of coffee will cost you 84 dollars with tip. It’s a bit on the high side compared to what you are getting