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The Friendly Society, Elora, ON

The Friendly Society

4.7
4.7
1127 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 56 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
The Friendly Society is Elora's best-loved neighborhood restaurant. The decor is romantic yet rustic, the vibe is hip and comfortable, and the atmosphere is always welcoming. It is located on the river, steps from the Elora Mill, with a licensed patio and live music in the summer.

Chef Marc Gebran offers classic elevated comfort food with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients. Our well-stocked bar offers a wide range of beers, a lovingly-curated wine list, and a full cocktail menu.

Highlights include Sunday brunch, summer cocktails on the patio, a romantic date night, and dinner with friends.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, French / Canadian, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–21:45 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00 Sun 09:00–14:30 Sun 15:30–20:00
  • Phone number
    (226) 384-8452
  • Website
    http://www.friendlysociety.ca/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Marc Gebran
  • Location
    8 Mill Street West, Elora, ON N0B 1S0
  • Area
    Guelph
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Menu

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What 1,127 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Southern Ontario

    Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Friendly Society in Elora promises an "amazing atmosphere" with "delicious food" and "fantastic service." Perfect for brunch or dinner, the restaurant features fresh, locally sourced ingredients and diverse menu options, including vegetarian and vegan dishes. Guests appreciate the cozy decor and the "friendly and knowledgeable" staff who enhance the dining experience.

1,127 Reviews

  1. Cynthia

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely experience and the HONEY SRIRACHA CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH was very good.

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  2. Renee

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I had first heard about your restaurant about a year ago. People were saying wonderful things about your brunch. Today I had the good fortune of dinning there. Our server was very nice, and even though she was pulled in many different directions, she kept an eye on us. There were also quite a few other staff helping one another. The food was yummy but could have been warmer. The fries were delicious and so was the french toast bites. The Cesar salad was also tasty and presentation was cute. The coffee was good (and hot :))...my cup was refilled 3 times. There were a few groups which made it quite noisy but once they left all was good. Overall I would definitely recommend visiting.

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  3. Lana

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, fun atmosphere (here at Christmas and the decorations were super cute) and great service.

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  4. Rosemarie

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time there. It was absolutely lovely. We were seated in the back room by the fireplace and window. Just gorgeous. Food was amazing and the Christmas cocktails are yummy

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  5. Breanna

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the portion sizes were good. We went in December and the Christmas ambience was incredible. If you are looking for a relaxing meal, this is not the place (it was a Tuesday and it was very loud). Also, the reservation was made for a birthday but the server still had to be told.

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  6. Helen

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were a party of 4 there celebrating a friend birthday. Two of us had lamb burger, one had the steak and these were amazing despite the accompanying house salad being a little underwhelming. The fourth guest was celiac and allergic to chia seeds and unfortunately the menu left her with limited options. She ordered a bowl that substituted couscous with rice but she thought it was soggy but underwhelming as well. The staff offered the birthday girl complimentary chocolate cake which was also good. She thought the holiday sangria tasted funny. However the staff was great, the restaurant had great atmosphere and we had a great time and would do it again.

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  7. Harold

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time with family. Food and service was 110%

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  8. Kassie

    Toronto

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and decorated for the season as fun too

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  9. Samantha

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as always! Place looks so good all decorated for Christmas! Thanks again for another great meal. 🎄🎅🏻

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  10. Bill

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic. Great service, our server was friendly and attentive. Overall a great evening!

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FAQs

The Friendly Society offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (226) 384-8452.

The Friendly Society is rated 4.7 stars by 1127 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 56 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Friendly Society

8 Mill Street West, Elora, ON N0B 1S0

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Guelph
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–21:45 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00 Sun 09:00–14:30 Sun 15:30–20:00
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, French / Canadian, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Marc Gebran
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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