Friend Of A Farmer

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77 Irving Pl (at nr. 19th St.)
New York, NY 10003

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(212) 477-2188
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Friend Of A Farmer - New York, NY
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Friend Of A Farmer - New York, NY
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So we came here about a week or so ago and the place was packed. We didn't have a reservation for a table and incredibly we were seated at a fabulous table by the fireplace within...

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Here's something for the waitstaff at Friend of a Farmer: If a patron finds a long hair in his or her food, don't charge them for that dish. The customer isn't always right, but t...

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Great great brunch 2/28/2006

I heard of this place through a friend and boy was he right, this place is great for brunch. The decor is great too, it doesn't feel like you are in Manhattan, somewhere more like upstate NY. We had a table that was right in front of a fireplace, which was great because it was freezing that day. I got the butermilk pancakes with apples and cinnamon...oh man these were the best pancakes ever, also try the pumpkin pancakes...oh my mouth waters just thinking about these. This place is worth the wait and worth every penny...oh and its very reasonable and the service was friendly but don't expect them to be very attentive. Pros: Brunch, Atmosphere Cons: long wait, service, Nothing more
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Manager is a JERK! 10/24/2005

AWFUL SERVICE! It was our first time here and we were seated w/no idea about the rule in seating incomplete parties. When our friend joined, the mngr didn't let her in, called her a liar and followed her inside. When she found us, he yelled at us and told us to leave. I was horrified and said it was our first time and if we knew we would've waited. We stayed and finished our food, anyway. In response, the mngr observed us closely from the corner of the room. We later learned that the waiter who initially sat us down was new and also unaware of this ""rule"". The mngr knew this and didn't care that his customers were in the right and his snobby restaurant was in the wrong. It was such a bad experience, I honestly hope this restaurant goes out of business... more
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RUDE, RUDE, RUDE! 10/21/2005

Never go here! The manager was the rudest person I have ever come across and for living in NYC that says lot! The hostess made the mistake of seating us before our entire party was there and the manager yelled at us for it! What happened to the customer's always right notion? The manager told the waiters to send over our bill and ""clean it up"" several times. We were forced out of the establishment for a mistake we did not make! The waiter kept coming up and asking to take our plates while we were still eating and the manager stood and stared at us through half our meal! What service...or lack there of! Cons: bland food, crappy manager more
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Poor service overpowers a nice location 4/17/2005

While the location is charming, the owner has let the brunch success go to his head. Customers MUST order one entre each if dining outdoors, they will not seat you unless your entire group is present (nor will they hold a table) and they make it clear that they want to turn tables. The food, congeniality, and service have all deteriorated overf the past few years and so the wait is not worth it. Pros: location, atmosphere Cons: service, food more
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Friend Of A New Yorker 9/2/2004

I have always wondered why this restaurant doesn't have a higher overall score in Zagat and doesn't get better reviews from it's customers. Its fantastic. Brunch is what Friend of a Farmer is known for, however dinner is equally impressive. All of the omlets, pancakes, french toast, etc. are great as are the country standards (i.e. baked chicken) served in the evening. The Irving St. location automatically gives the customer the feeling of being in a quieter city, such as Boston, creating a much more relaxed environment. Lines are almost always long for brunch, but in the end, its well worth the wait. Pros: Location, Great Home-type Food, Reasonable $ more
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Very good food on a quiet street: Sweet! 8/19/2004

Other reviewers are right about the distracted service, but the food was so inventive and tasty, who cares that you have to chase them down for everything? Just get into the habit of doing that and relax with it, okay? The ambience, as mentioned by others, has that rural, 'Vermont' character about it, but frankly I didn't even notice that until I read it here. Somebody took me there, the restaurant was nice (except for actually playing 106.5 Lite FM, commercials and all!) but (here's the interesting part) the food was absolutely great. The iced tea mixed with lemonade...the salad with the blackened chicken, raw onion, and wasabi tartar...the quesadilla...the cherry pie....the molten chocolate thing: All terrific. And everyone was nice, even if they were hard to catch up with sometimes. Pros: The Food is excellent, Laid back attitude, The quiet street Cons: , Lackadaisical service more
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Overrated but Fair 7/7/2004

I do enjoy coming here for the fresh lemondade, orange juice and ambiance. The food is average at best, its the location and the ambiance that makes it worth it. For some reason the last two times I've been my food has been cold and my drink without ice! Pros: ambiance, fresh juices Cons: , average food more
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A Taste of Vermont in NY! 1/18/2004

If I were to open a Vermont-style B&B in NYC, this is it! Wood-beamed ceilings, cozy fireplace, and a quiet wood-themed setting makes you feel like you're somewhere in rural New England, having just stepped off the ski-slopes. Yummy comfort food offerings at a very moderate price makes this lovely restaurant the perfect escape from NYC bustle for brunch. more
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Queue but no clue 11/5/2003

""If the queue is long enough, then it must be good"". Having seen the line at FOAF on many occasions, I decided to give it a go - in fact several goes. Sure the decor/atmosphere is good, but I just cannot get over the fact that their food is diabolical. Eggs Benedict is not difficult to cook - but their version is just mindnumbingly bland. The hostess is so obnoxious, its worth a visit just to laugh at her. So why all the people? - maybe they got the wrong addres and should instead be next door. Pros: Decor, Atmosphere, Next door to 71 I.P. Cons: Food, Hostess more
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Service problems... 5/7/2003

Like another reviewer, I really want to like this place. Went here with a friend one weekday evening, after the dinner rush but still within dinner hours, and got abysmal service. Apparently there was a large party in the dining room upstairs, but that's no excuse for forgetting about your other tables and leaving your customers to languish for over an hour between salad and entree! My meal, once it arrived, was mostly cold and had clearly been under the heat lamps. Will give it another try, eventually... maybe. more
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Order the Porkchops!!!!! 4/21/2003

I went there for Easter Dinner and the pork chops were quite tasty. The ambience is nice too. While our waiter ran away for long periods of time, overall the experience was good. more
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classic 3/30/2003

this is the place if you want to feel like your dining at an Inn upstate. my family had our thanksgiving dinner here this year instead of home (because having it at home would have been too painful due to a then recent loss) and i couldnt have been happier with the meal. ive eaten here a couple times and its always been good. Pros: reliable, comforting, rustic more
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Most insulting service I've ever seen 2/9/2003

Jaw-dropping incivility, I was speechless. We had a friend drop in to join a four person group at Sunday brunch. Because there's a line on Sundays, she told the manager she was just saying hi, she wasn't cutting in line by ordering anything. She asked for only a glass of water, and the waitress refused, to her face, twice. Ten minutes later the manager relented and dropped off a glass of water with an upturned nose. Against my better judgment, we left a tip. I'm still astonished. I thought diva-like tantrums were confined to Hollywood, this was just insulting. Not going back. more
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sweet counrty home! 1/26/2003

warm & cozy on a cold winter day! A country home setting. made me feel inviting and comfortable. friendly staff. Quiet spot away from the noise and crowds. A nice romantic spot for couples. more
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Comfort Food at it's Best! 12/1/2002

Comfort food at it's best!!! Excellent food and a great atmosphere - just try to avoid sitting right by the stairs and kitchen - very busy. Friend of a Farmer makes you feel like you stepped out of Manhattan into New Hampshire! Great place and the servers are very attentive. Pros: Fast, Comfortable, Good Service Cons: Loud, Busy, Expensive more
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Awesome for dinner 9/18/2002

After being seated promptly we were served complimentary fresh-baked cornbread with apple cinnamon topping, delicious. The tuna steak is outstanding, the pasta with shrimp in red sauce was decent and the salmon was also superb. The apple brown betty was to-die-for. A pitcher of sangria and we had an EXCELLENT dinner. Went for breakfast also recently, better for dinner. Enjoy! Pros: Awesome Cornbread, Awesome Sangria more
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I wanted to like it 9/16/2002

What a shame the food is so very mediocre. It's location and feel had me so excited. But after two very disappointing eating experiences, I won't be going back. more
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quaint and rustic 9/1/2002

This is one of my favourite brunch spots!Brunch starts off with complimentary homemade corn bread,which is absolutely lovely.I recommend the cinnamon raisin french toast with strawberries and caramel sauce.the wait wasnt too long.20 minutes.which is pretty standard for most sunday brunch places in new york.meal prices are very decent too.the wait staff are pretty friendly.the atmosphere is very rustic and romantic with wooden floors and a fireplace.highly recommended! Pros: romantic, inexpensive more
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You've got a Friend in Me! 7/24/2002

love... love... loooove this place! It's on a beautiful tree-lined street in the Gramercy area. The wait for brunch is on avg. 20-30 minutes/weekends... but oh so worth it! Their pumpkin waffles are fabolicious and the omelettes are heavenly! The hot dishes are served in a cast-iron frying pan with a side of friendliness from the waitstaff. And, although a lil' tight, the atmosphere is just so cozy. I've been to Paris Commune, Norma's, Sarabeth's, etc. ... this is by far my fav! Pros: cozy atmosphere, superb brunch, friendly waitstaff more
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Editorial

  • In Short
    People line up in droves each weekend for this infusion of country in their harried city lives. The outdoor tables overlooking bucolic Irving Place, or the wooden ones inside,...

  • 8/30/2005 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Sun-Thu, 8am-10pm; Fri-Sat, 8am-11pm
  • Payments: Diner's Club, American Express, Master Card, Visa, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: Gramercy Park, Midtown
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