"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."

"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."

"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!"

"I was dropping my friend off at the airport, but since her flight was delayed, we decided to grab food and drinks nearby. This was our first time at JJ Foley's Cafe. When we arrived, the table we were seated at was dirty, which wasn’t a great first impression. I ordered the Blue Lemonade, and my friend had a Long Island Iced Tea. The drinks were decent but not very strong. For food, we ordered the wings with buffalo sauce on the side and the duck poutine fries. Unfortunately, the wings were completely unseasoned, tasting like they had just been battered in flour and fried without any seasoning. The duck poutine fries were burnt. While I didn’t want to make a big deal, my friend decided to bring it up with the bartender. His response was dismissive, he said since we had “dug into,” he couldn’t take the dish off the bill, even though we’d only had two bites. Later, we spoke with the manager and pointed out that the fries were burnt. His response? “That’s why there’s gravy, to soften the fries.” While he eventually removed the dish from our bill, his attitude was unnecessary and unprofessional. For the rest of our time there, he ignored us, even when we were clearly trying to get his attention to pay the bill. Overall, the experience left a bad taste in our mouths. A dirty table, lack of attentiveness, and dismissive behavior cost them a star in my book."