Opening hours
Opening hours not available
We don’t have confirmed opening hours for Friendly's yet. Call (860) 410-9703 to check before you go.
Typical hours for ice cream shops in Connecticut
Most ice cream shops in Connecticut open around 11:00 AM and close around 9:30 PM on weekdays; 93% are open on Sundays and 52% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 27 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
230 New Britain AvenuePlainville, CT 06062
About Friendly's
Located at 230 New Britain Avenue in Plainville, Connecticut, Friendly's is an ice cream shop. It's part of our guide to 19 restaurants, cafes and bars in Plainville.
Service options include takeout and dine-in. On the menu: burgers and American dishes.
Phone: (860) 410-9703.
Quick facts
- Category
- Ice Cream Shop · Burger, American
- Address
- 230 New Britain Avenue, Plainville, CT 06062
- Phone
- (860) 410-9703
- Listing updated
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Popular times (typical for ice cream shops)
Ice cream shops are usually busiest around 3 PM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 8 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of ice cream shops in Connecticut.
Typical prices for ice cream shops across the US
Based on 358 menus with 6,371 priced items from ice cream shops across the US, the median menu item costs $6.99, and half of all items are priced between $4.25 and $9.99.
We don’t have Friendly's’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what ice cream shops across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Banana Split | 28% | $9.38 |
| Strawberry | 20% | $5.00 |
| Chocolate | 15% | $4.67 |
| Vanilla | 14% | $4.85 |
| Butter Pecan | 11% | $5.55 |
| Milkshake | 10% | $8.34 |
| Hot Fudge | 9% | $4.52 |
| Banana | 9% | $4.22 |
Calculated from 358 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Friendly's there are 6 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 9 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (3), Cafes & Coffee (2), Pizza (1), and Italian (1).
Friendly's is the only ice cream shop within a mile (1 within three miles). The next closest is Dairy Queen, 1.1 mi away.
2 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexTaco Bell0.2 mi
- Bars & PubsJ. Timothy's Taverne0.3 mi
- ItalianD'Amico's Ristorante0.8 mi
What to expect at an ice cream shop
This group brings together bakeries, donut shops, ice cream parlors, frozen yogurt shops, dessert cafes, candy stores and specialty sweet shops. Bakeries usually open early and sell their best items before noon, while ice cream and dessert shops are busiest in the evening and on warm weekends.
What to order
- Croissants or morning pastries – freshest early in the day
- Donuts – classic glazed is the benchmark
- Cookies and cupcakes – easy to share or take home
- Pan dulce or Asian buns – bakery specialties from other traditions
Good to know
- Arrive early for the full selection; popular items sell out.
- Order celebration cakes several days ahead.
- Many bakeries discount day-old bread and pastries in the afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Friendly's located?
Friendly's is located at 230 New Britain Avenue, Plainville, CT 06062.
What is the phone number of Friendly's?
You can call Friendly's at (860) 410-9703.
Does Friendly's offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Friendly's, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout and dine-in.
What else is near Friendly's?
There are 9 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Friendly's. Nearby options include McDonald's (< 0.1 mi), Starbucks (0.1 mi), and Taco Bell (0.2 mi).
Are there other ice cream shops near Friendly's?
None within a mile. The closest is Dairy Queen, 1.1 mi away.
How much do ice cream shops across the US cost?
Based on 358 menus with 6,371 priced items from ice cream shops across the US, the median menu item costs $6.99, and half of all items are priced between $4.25 and $9.99.
Nearby places
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