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Is Friendly Toast Still Open? Man v. Food Update (Portsmouth, NH)

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As of September 2026, Friendly Toast is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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Yelp ·

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What the source shows: A direct site check of thefriendlytoast.com returned HTTP 403 and could not confirm status, but Yelp's listing for the Portsmouth location, updated September 2026 with over 1,900 reviews, and a Tripadvisor listing both show a currently active restaurant with posted hours.

  • Season / episode Season 4, Episode 9
  • Original air date
  • Address 113 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801

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What happened after Man v. Food?

A 2011-07-20 episode (S4E9) featured this Portsmouth outpost of the retro-styled breakfast chain, known for oversized pancakes, an all-day breakfast menu, and playful dishes such as a dish called Green Eggs and Ham. The restaurant occupies a storefront on Congress Street in downtown Portsmouth. A direct check of the business's website on 2026-09-08 was blocked (HTTP 403) and could not confirm current status. Yelp's listing for the location, updated September 2026 with more than 1,900 reviews, and a Tripadvisor listing both show posted hours of Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A June 2026 review cited in Yelp's listing noted the restaurant had recently narrowed its menu and adjusted service, without describing a closure. Google Places lists the business as operational per the same check. No source found in this review indicates a closure, relocation, or ownership change.

Featured on Man v. Food

Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 9
Original air date
Episode title
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What was featured
retro all-day-breakfast diner known for oversized pancakes and quirky dishes
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Friendly Toast

Frequently asked questions

Is Friendly Toast still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Friendly Toast is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Friendly Toast after Man v. Food?

A 2011-07-20 episode (S4E9) featured this Portsmouth outpost of the retro-styled breakfast chain, known for oversized pancakes, an all-day breakfast menu, and playful dishes such as a dish called Green Eggs and Ham. As of September 2026, Friendly Toast is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Friendly Toast located?

113 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Man v. Food featured Friendly Toast?

Season 4, Episode 9 of Man v. Food, first aired July 20, 2011.

What do reviews say since Man v. Food?

Yelp's listing for the location, updated September 2026 with more than 1,900 reviews, and a Tripadvisor listing both show posted hours of Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is Friendly Toast still using the Man v. Food menu or branding?

A 2011-07-20 episode (S4E9) featured this Portsmouth outpost of the retro-styled breakfast chain, known for oversized pancakes, an all-day breakfast menu, and playful dishes such as a dish called Green Eggs and Ham. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
113 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Venue type
diner
Official website
thefriendlytoast.com

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