Celebrate the season with the iconic diner-style restaurant’s new menu items
Friendly’s is launching its SummerFest menu, introducing new and returning favorites for guests to enjoy all season long! From June 5 through Oct. 2, these new menu items will be available at all locations systemwide.
Friendly’s SummerFest menu showcases several new savory and coastal staples:
- Maine Style Lobster Roll: Enjoy fresh, chilled lobster meat lightly tossed in mayo served in a grilled, buttery roll.
- Connecticut Style Lobster Roll: Delicious chunks of lobster meat served warm with a side of melted butter on a classic grilled roll.
- Lobster & Shrimp Quesadilla: Grilled to perfection on the outside and melty on the inside, this craveable quesadilla is stuffed with lobster, shrimp and a mix of your favorite cheeses.
- Lobster Bisque Soup: Available in a warm bowl or a cup, this soup features savory lobster flavors in every spoonful.
- Strawberry Salad: Spring mix with fresh strawberries, topped with walnuts, feta cheese crumbles and tossed in balsamic vinaigrette for those looking for a refreshingly light option.
- Double Stack Burger: Nothing says “summer” like a burger with two juicy beef patties layered with melted American cheese on top of Green Leaf lettuce, Roma tomatoes and mayo on a tasty grilled potato roll.
Looking for something sweet? Enjoy these delectable desserts with a summer twist:
- Sugar Cone Nachos: Friendly’s vanilla ice cream, sugar cone pieces, fresh banana and strawberries all topped with chocolate and caramel sauces sure to tantalize the taste buds.
- PBJ Croissant: A flaky croissant filled with peanut butter, grape jelly and vanilla and chocolate ice cream topped with diced Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and almonds.
- French Toast A La Mode: This dessert-style take on a popular breakfast comes drizzled in maple syrup with vanilla ice cream and bacon.
- Fresh Berry Slammer: Raspberry sherbet blended with fresh strawberry puree and seltzer water topped with whipped cream.
- Chocolate Cheesecake Fribble: Friendly’s famous Fribble comes loaded with chocolate cheesecake and chocolate syrup, drizzled with fudge, topped with graham cracker crumbs and whipped cream.
- Strawberry Sparkler: This sweet drink for the summer heat comes with fresh strawberry puree and Sprite, topped with whipped cream.
- Wattamelon Sherbet Cake is back by popular demand! Crafted with Friendly’s Lemon sherbet and Watermelon sherbet with chocolate chips, confectionery coating, for a sweet and refreshing bite this summer season.
In addition to the above limited-edition items, Friendly’s is introducing three new permanent ice cream treats:
- Fries N’ Ice Cream Dipper: This sweet and savory combo comes with a scoop of vanilla ice cream drizzled with chocolate sauce and served with golden fries and powdered sugar.
- Cherries Jubilee: Vanilla ice cream with layers of graham cracker, cherry topping, caramel sauce and blood orange syrup is perfect for those who love the fruitier side of summer.
- S’Mores Sundae: Just like sitting by the campfire, this dish is served with vanilla and chocolate ice cream with graham crackers, chocolate sauce, marshmallow topping and a layer of toasted mini marshmallows.
“We are thrilled to offer Friendly’s guests a range of new summer staples — perfect for creating unforgettable memories for what we all hope will be the best summer yet!” said Dawn Petite, president of Friendly’s Restaurants. “Our team has worked exceptionally hard to create an exciting menu featuring beloved family favorites and new, innovative dishes, to create a summer that’s both memorable and delicious.”
For guests looking to take their family favorites on-the-go, Friendly’s is available to cater all special summer events, from graduation to backyard pool parties.
Guests can enjoy these menu items for a limited time in select locations. To take advantage of these new summer eats and join in on the family fun, visit FriendlysRestaurants.com.
Friendly’s Restaurants is an iconic American brand serving signature entrées, burgers, sandwiches and handcrafted, specialty ice cream desserts in over 100 friendly, full-service restaurants. For over 80 years, Friendly’s Restaurants and its dedicated service teams have delighted generations of guests by offering everyday value on great-tasting food and ice cream creations. Friendly’s Restaurants is a portfolio brand of BRIX Holdings, LLC, a multi-brand restaurant management and franchising company based in Dallas. Friendly’s Restaurants has plans to introduce new and innovative food and ice cream offerings, bright new restaurants and unique ways to reach and satisfy guests. For additional information, please visit FriendlysRestaurants.com or follow Friendly’s on X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram and Facebook.
