For every teenager who ever wondered, "Why can't there be a restaurant where I can order a cheeseburger with a side of pizza?", here's your answer. This place is a dream come true for hormonal people and pot smokers, and I mean that in the best possible way. You don't come here for nutrition; you're here for the pure hedonistic indulgence of oodles of cheese whiz dripping off a greasy burger slathered with mayonnaise. The patties are smashed on the grill and are slightly charred on the edges. Grilled onions add even more savoriness to an already savory sandwich. There are no fries or onion rings. If you want a side, order another burger or a slice of thin, crisp NY style pizza. The pizza is tasty. For me personally, the flavor profile of the burger is a bit one dimensional; it would have been nice to have a bit of acid from a pickle or even ketchup to cut through the fat. That said, if you like this style of burger, you'd be hard pressed to find another place in town that does it better. The venue is small, hot and divey with loud music blasting from a boom box. It all makes for a very fun experience.
My son and I walked to The Friendly for a burger based on his recommendation having been there many times. Got the OG and it was excellent…thin, crunchy paddies with cheese, grilled onions and garlic aioli. The Friendly isn’t fancy, but the food is simple, great and reasonably priced…all the key ingredients for a place that can stay in business for a long time. The people are also, as the name says, Friendly, but don’t suggest any changes to their burgers. You’ll love them.
Okay first let start with the most important part the food !! It was delicious ? the pizza ? theee best I've ever had anywhere ✋️ down!! The cheeseburger ? ? was amazing juiciest I've had in a while perfect tasted like a real greasy burger done right ✅️ second the place is shabby and cute .. for being a ? hole in the wall definitely is a hidden ? Gem !! Prices were on point ? definitely bang for your buck!Lastly the people working were friendly and attentive also they have world ? known JOSE SHOT GUNNER OF THE CENTURY ! READY AND LOCKED FOR ANY BEER SHOT GUNNERS it a 10♡vee
These guys are the best! Hard working people producing great food. Dirty burgers available as well as pizza by the slice. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Parking sucks due to city of San Diego making a bike lane.
If you like burgers then The Friendly is a must. I like when a place does a few things well and they know how to make a cravable cheeseburger with no added bells and whistles needed. It's only $6 so go give it a try.
This place is called friendly…yet everything taste familiar, like that one time your neighbor threw down major for some reason on a Sunday, you happened to be home and he txt you “come thru I just made some food”And you haven’t really hung out with him like that since COVID, he had beer on ice, the clouds were just right, the sun flicked ur cheek, his dog sat right next to your feet. More than friendly, familiar.Pizza slaps, burgers will hit spots you knew were there but for some reason forgot about behind all the bs $24 gourmet burgers your b**** of a girlfriend makes you go to when you “compromise” on a spot to go to. Just pick a spot next time bro, come to the friendly, where it’s familiar. Get a beer or two while your here. Eat, drink and be merry.
This place is called friendly…yet everything taste familiar, like that one time your neighbor threw down major for some reason on a Sunday, you happened to be home and he txt you “come thru I just made some food”And you haven’t really hung out with him like that since COVID, he had beer on ice, the clouds were just right, the sun flicked ur cheek, his dog sat right next to your feet. More than friendly, familiar.Pizza slaps, burgers will hit spots you knew were there but for some reason forgot about behind all the bs $24 gourmet burgers your b**** of a girlfriend makes you go to when you “compromise” on a spot to go to. Just pick a spot next time bro, come to the friendly, where it’s familiar. Get a beer or two while your here. Eat, drink and be merry.
Pizza by the slice is available
Just two slim patties with cheese, caramelized onions and mayo. Buns are grilled with butter. Result? Perfection. Pizza is decent.
Great food great service! The burgers are epic!