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The Friendly Society, Elora, ON

The Friendly Society

4.7
4.7
1111 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian

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2+ people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 39 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 1,111 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Southern Ontario

    Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Friendly Society in Elora is renowned for its "excellent service" and "mouthwateringly delightful" food. Guests rave about the "fun and lovely" atmosphere, with a cozy outdoor patio complete with charming lights. The diverse menu caters to all tastes, boasting fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Make reservations, as this popular spot fills quickly!

1,112 Reviews

  1. Debbie

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had lunch, my friend had the chicken bowl, and I had the grilled chicken chibata with fries. Everything, including the fries was top notch!! We both thoroughly enjoyed our luncheon. There was a VERY loud table beside us, but other than that, would highly recommend the Friendly Society. The service was also very friendly! We will be back for sure.

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  2. Janice

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great brunch! So many options to try which I love! It’s always so hard to pick just one thing! Bring your appetite! Terrific value for the money. Great service, truly friendly environment! We’ll be back again!!

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  3. Katelyn

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Although we had a very enjoyable time & the food was delicious - the wait times were quite long in between as there were a couple large parties. Some of the food items were also just ‘warm’ having sat under a warming light. But overall would recommend!

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  4. James

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Great food and drinks. Awesome atmosphere. We eat here every time we are in town.

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  5. Tony

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great little place. Friendly in the name and friendly in person.

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  6. Debbie

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great place to meet and eat They also have keto cocktails

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  7. Cate

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Christmas vibe. I had their signature Christmas cocktail and it was delicious. Our server was friendly (ha well he was) and efficient and our food came in a reasonable time. The menu has a lot of options and everyone loved their order. Highly recommend the fried cauliflower! Fantastic!!

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  8. Sherry

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Second time eating here and it’s always a great time. Cauliflower appetizer was a little salty. Spinach salad with grilled chicken was yummy. Schnitzel was a little overcooked but flavourful. All in all a respectable meal.

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  9. Andrea

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly is my go to for dining out in Elora! Always great service, food is delish and there’s always a festive drink to try!

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  10. Kerry

    Toronto

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was a very nice surprise underground jewel- nicely lit and decorated. Seats comfortable and cozy-waitress very attentive and friendly. We ordered the house soup- amazing! Ordered ciabatta chicken bun which was delicious- we asked for peppers on the side- they came on sandwich- I ate my half and the cook quickly replaced my partners non- peppers sandwich. Very tasty. French fries were tasty but too many little ‘ends’ well done. Over all an 8/10.

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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 1111 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2+ people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 39 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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