J.J. Foley's Cafe

When stepping through the curtain from the rainy winter Boston streets...It hits perfect the old pub 👌 the original and family run for 5 generations and home of the perfect Guinness in America. Beyound that a family I mean whole family that passion for service is on display. The steak tips and fish and chips a staple. For me a clam chowder piping hot with croutons steamy and delicious hometown indulgence. 😋 This is Boston history in a cozy nook alone, on a date, with family good for the sould fun. I can't say enough they make it seem effortless tasty food and drinks to perfection.

I was charged a higher price than what was clearly listed on the menu. No one informed me of any additional charges before I ordered or before I paid. After I noticed the discrepancy and called the restaurant, the owner explained that the reason was written on the receipt after payment, and mentioned that paying with cash would be cheaper. I find this practice misleading. A menu should reflect the actual price customers are expected to pay, or at least clearly disclose any additional fees upfront. Information provided only after payment does not give customers a real choice. The owner said it was too busy to explain this to every customer. If that is the case, then this information should be clearly stated on the menu or communicated before ordering — not afterward. In addition, my friend ordered a fried seafood dish, but most of it was unexpectedly soft and soggy, almost as if it had just been taken out of water. Out of the entire plate, only one or two pieces were actually crispy. This did not match expectations for a fried dish. I’m leaving this review so future customers can be aware and decide for themselves.

Creamy Guinness. The burger was cooked to my liking. Friendly bartender Mike. Good authentic Irish bar feel. Definitely a place to visit while in Boston for a quick bite to eat and a beer.

Awesome food, service and environment. It’s a family run business which shows in how much they care about the customer. The food was excellent and serving sizes, especially on the chicken tenders, are massive. They also have the best Guinness in Boston

If you're gonna visit Boston, put JJ's on your to-do list. It's owned by the same family-five gens!-since 1909. It's got great personality, the staff is awesome and the food will surprise you- pleasantly! After having clam chowder in several different places this week, JJ's was the best. Yeah, I wasn't expecting that either! And if you order fries, get a side of the curry! Then finish it off with the banoffee pie! See Tony! He'll take good care of you!

We used to love this place, but there is no bouncer anymore and no one checking IDs at the bar either, so we’ve seen more and more young kids each time we go. Tonight it was packed with clearly underaged kids. The atmosphere has completely changed, do not recommend going anymore.

Not the review you'd expect but worth mentioning...was here this past weekend and was ordering a drink at the bar when an extremely rude, racist woman turned to me and proceeded to yell upsetting, racist comments at me. I was startled and could not get myself to speak back, but thankfully the bartender noticed and immediately asked her to stop. I was able to get my drink and walk away from the situation. I was shaken, and as I was leaving, thanked the bartender again for standing up for me. He stopped to acknowledge how hurtful the situation was and that he got her to leave the bar entirely. Although I never got my word in with the deranged woman I was glad to know that this establishment employed kind hearted, responsible humans!