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The Friendly Society, Elora, ON

The Friendly Society

4.7
4.7
1135 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 24 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 am–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Sun 3:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Menu

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What 1,135 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 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.

1,135 Reviews

  1. nancy

    VIP

    Toronto

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great night , pre Christmas! Enjoyed the sangria . The staff last evening were wonderful.

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  2. Kevin

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall - great little place. Only comment would be to advise customers that there are super step stairs down to the establishment. So - when taking your 80yo Mom out for lunch… not ideal. They are limited by the heritage of the building / but it should be known that this is definitely not mobility friendly.

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  3. Craig

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night in Elora at this awesome restaurant. Great service and so well decorated for Xmas. Will be back again before the season is over

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  4. Doug

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at The Friendly Society - excellent service, creative cocktails, delicious food.

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  5. Lisa

    VIP

    Toronto

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food. We went for a business lunch and it was perfect. Lots of food options and they have options for gluten free which is nice

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  6. Anne

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice variety of food choices. Always good food and service. Ambiance is lively! Fast friendly service.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is absolutely PHENOMENAL. Best chicken sandwich had to-date. What a gem in the quaint town of Elora!

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  8. Cynthia

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    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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  9. LAUREN

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    we were there for the Sunday all you can eat brunch. The food portions were nice and small for all you can eat, but the food was just OK. Our server didnt come around Once to our table voluntarily to offer coffee we had to ask other servers. She was mostly chatting with her co-workers rather than checking in on her guests.

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  10. Renee

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    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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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 1135 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Friendly Society

8 Mill Street West, Elora, ON N0B 1S0

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Guelph
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Sun 3:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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