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Doyle's Braddock Cafe in the Greater Boston area is a three star American restaurant. This is one of the popular restaurants you'll find in the Jamaica Plain area. The menu is both down to earth. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a full bar, breakfast, and brunch. This restaurant is handicap accessible, open late, and good for groups. People who have eaten here found the food average at best.
4.0 of 5 stars.
What? Doyle's? Best breakfast around! Old and charming. Lots of history. Very political place. Used to be cash only which SUCKED but now they take credit cards!! Wooo! Welcome to the 21st century!!!...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Visiting Boston and my local buddy suggested that Doyle's was a great place to experience. I took an opportunity to check Yelp and immediately wondered what I was in for. As it turned out, I didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am figuring that Doyle's is a mainstay in the Jamaica Plain community that pays the bills by cashing in on being the first bar to ever carry Sam Adams.Comfortable atmosphere feels like you are in an...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love going to Doyle's for Sunday Brunch with my very large family! We are usually seated in the front room together, and the service is always awesome. My dad is a regular patron of the place, so we...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went here last week and was horrified! I sat at the bar and ordered a beer and was yelled at by the bartender for using a credit card. I asked the bartender what was the problem and he just shook...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2 stars for $2 drafts. Food inedible. My friend puked up the overcooked slim, frozen, asscrack of a burger patty, and they brought me a brownie sundae with no ice cream. Oh Doyle's, you are so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here yesterday, and it was great. The food was greasy, messy, and absolutely delicious. Their fries were heavenly.When I went I was basically broke, so I just mooched off of everyone else and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, the walk from the Sam Adams brewery to here is not as close as the brewery workers claim. The Sam Adams styles on tap are cool, as some you don't see elsewhere in the city.The drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent food. Horrible service. I usually only go now if I have guests who want to go somewhere "famous".
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I desperately want to give this place 5 stars but the inconsistency of the food won't allow it. Still, there are so many great things about this restaurant that it'll take a few moments to list them...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going here for a while, but I never wrote a review. Here it goes.A group I belong to used to meet here one a week, but we decided that after repeatedly bad service we would change venues....
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this place was great. It probably helped that I had low expectations--I just wanted something to eat before going to the Midway. I ordered the fish and chips and my friend who was trying not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesomeee. It has the "Boston Tavern" feel without the off-putting masses of Bro-dudes and Southie hotheads (most of the time). Tuesday is Stump! Trivia night, which is always a blast....
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had one of the worst brunches of my life here. My bf had been here once before with friends and had a good omelet. But when he took me, we were struggling to choke our food down. I had poached eggs...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It surprises me that people think this place is "an instution." It sucks, big time. First off everytime I have been here on a Friday or Saturday night it has been empty. Like 2 or 3 people sitting...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Doyle's is perfect for a casual, inexpensive, low-key bite to eat. Great pizzas, solid burgers, lots of the usual "pub" fare. Good beer selection, too.Fun atmosphere, lots of junk on the walls to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Doyle's after visiting Boston Beer Company with in-laws (hey, got to support the bar that was first to sell Sam Adams). Before you read my review, do keep in mind, I am a foodie :-)So let us...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is an institution. Have always had solid pub food, cold beer and good service at a reasonable price. Kinda a combination of townie/businesspeople/tourists here but it works
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
im sorry to say this but Doyles is wayy over rated. The food is just not good.Their turkey special, i felt as if i was going to throw up, the whole thing tasted like in was soaked in alcohol. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good, good Reuben Sandwiches!!! Very sloppy and delicious. Can never go wrong with that. I don't ever go to their brunch on Sunday. They have a very limited menu and it is the only thing served until...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first bar in the world to sell Sam Adams Lager. How cool is that? Also, they get many of SA's experimental/limited brews. The food is ok, the rest of the beer line-up is very good, but this place...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for dinner with my roommates on a Sunday night and wasn't expecting much. I ordered a turkey club with french fries (a staple of mine when ordering pub food). A turkey club is hard to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My trips to Doyle's are few and far between but it's always a good take. The beer selections is good without being absurd and the beer menu (when we found one) was broken down by type. Our table ended...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great homestyle pub fare. And by homestyle I mean that the nachos were round Tostitos topped with a can of chili with beans, lettuce, tomatoes, and Cheez Whiz. But damn were they delicious!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If i had only an hour or so to give an out-of-towner a flavor of Boston, i think i could probably do worse than taking them to Doyle's. It's dingy, old, used, and comfortable, replete with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food: I like the fish and chips and also the fried clams. Brownie points for the sweet potato fries. Minus points for the bacon in the clam chowder (sorry, I know everyone puts bacon in the clam...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down my favorite bar in the world. The service is surly and quick, the staff is suiting to the atmosphere, and you can feel the history coming out of the walls.Their food is above average bar...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably one of the best bars anywhere. Great beer selection ,great mixed drinks,Hands down the Best" Bloody Mary" anywhere.As far as food Great Pub Food,burgers,soups,pizza,daily specials,all a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good drink selection and the food seems great. But why do I have to sit on the toilet for hours after I go to you.. Take out the Olean from your deep fryer :(
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I kind of feel like I have no business reviewing a place like this. People are going to be packed in there no matter what anyone says: It's an institution! It's a bar with a huge dining space and just...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What Heather said in her review below!"Heather H.8/12/2005Although it's a hotbed of controversy, you can't beat Doyle's. 100% Irish, good beer, good food, and good atmosphere. you never know, Menino...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I live close to this place and it's reliable in terms of getting a good meal for a reasonable price. I love the lamb dinner (when they have it) on Saturday nights. Otherwise, the turkey dinner or...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Doyle's is a great place to meet. There's so much character here, it's a refreshing place compared to all the sameness of chain restaurants.Great beer and pub food.On the first Sunday of each month...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in J.P. for a few years and Doyles was the mainstay. Now whenever I visit Boston, it's back to Doyles. Amazing bar, history, beer, movie scenes shot, and the food is decent too. Love...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: if you don't like Doyle's, we probably can't be friends.Yes, their food is often ghastly. Yes, sometimes there are enormous groups of ultimate players and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I worked here, I ate here, I practically lived here for a while. The staff is very nice, the food is good for pub food, and the beer selection is unlike any other original Irish Pub in the area. Good...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had fish and chips waiting for a Sam Adams brewery tour, they were surprisingly good. Could've been that my expectations are lower unless it's a real chip shop. Great beer selection (natch) if you're...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As far as food, the bisone burger I had was delicious. If you want to chat about politics and/or history, you'd be hard pressed to find a better place.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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Doyles has one of the best brunches in town-- especially tasty corn beef hash! Great prices, but the cash-only policy can be a bit of a pain. Staff is friendly and attentive.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When film school and yelp collide, you do things like trek to Doyle's with your classmates because notable Boston films have been shot there. You ooh and ahh over the decor and atmosphere. Listen to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm pretty sure our AWESOME Waitress, Mary, was my mother's waitress when she went here in the late 60's.She was just the right combination of ornery and sweet. LOVED HER. None of our stuff came...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know how anyone could like Doyle's really. It's only good for some late night food, when you're completely wasted. The food isn't that good, but you won't notice it when you're drunk. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Doyle's is a nice enough place: they have the standards, and are your basic, average dive food/bar place down in JP. And yes, there's a phone booth in the bar, which made me think of Doctor Who. In...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ohhhh Doyle's. His place is really nothing special, really. It's roomy, got a bunch of booths. Even a phone booth. But Doyle's seem to be more of a sit down kinda place than an actual bar. Me likes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Service= I think our server had Alzheimer's. Beer selection= Might as well have gone to Applebee's. Food= Hospital cafeteria food, minus lime green tray. Doyle's= Overrated.
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A place to get brunch in JP with no line?????? Yes. Pretty good brunch for a good price. The pancakes are the best in town (crispy on the outside/fluffy on the inside) and they won't look at you funny...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Doyles is great for beers only - the food sucks. Friends born and bred in JP warned me, but I had to see first hand - I think I've eaten there twice and both times were disappointing (the restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Doyle's is a fantastic relic and if you can't appreciate the history and atmosphere of this place, maybe you should go eat with the giant-sunglasses-wearing, teenie-dog-carrying Bostonians at the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the food is hit or miss (i do say they have some fantastic sandwiches and turkey burgers), but it's the atmosphere that make's Doyle's great. the history. and the excellent beer selection.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Doyle's must have some magical corned beef in the back because their hash is delicious, and their reuben is awesome, too--if they aren't serving breakfast when you're there.CORNED BEEF, BABY!
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Truth to my review, I came here last night with my Aunt Jane, and spent the next couple of hours being bought beer, and hearing stories about her, my Mama (RIP), and my Uncle Al.Then, we met an old...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
IHateDoyle's.The food is practically inedible. Really. I got baked stuffed fish one time (haddock I think) and I literally could not stomach to eat it. The mashed potatoes were freezing cold. It took...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
yes to the magnersno to the fish n chips. short n sweet review, just like me ;-)
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Doyle's is one of those places that various types of people gravitate to. I"m pretty sure that teachers from English high go there. Many locals come in and catch up with each other. And every once...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Doyle's is an institution - they know it and they milk it for all it's worth. The whole Boston Irish diaspora theme is plastered all over the walls, with pictures of famous Boston pols everywhere. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Doyles. They rate a "meh"They make a delicious Reuben - but never order a salad. They have many beer options - but their quiche is the worst.They serve brunch all day on Sunday - it's greasy as eff...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for a Saturday brunch. They accommodated our 12 group rather quickly even sans reservations. My end of the table got mostly lunch items on which I can only comment. Personally I got a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It gets an A for atmosphere, but the food's really not all that good. The most disappointing thing, foodwise, is that they don't have the full menu on weekends until like, 4pm or some shit. When I go...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My review is based more on takeout that eating in. I've done both, but just had takeout last night, and was not impressed at all. I should have known better, ordering a salad from an Irish Pub; but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I took visiting family there yesterday. I'm never really impressed, but it's always fine. I grew up in a bar and am accustomed to bar food, and this is exactly what you'll get - burgers and roasts...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Poor review people, get over it. If you don't like Doyle's you are 1) not from Boston 2) difficult. The previous owner (though still in the same family), Ed Burke, was asked why he didn't serve...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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Even though this isn't the typical place you'd take children it is still worth going to. The brunches are great and the feel of an old Irish Pub is great.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I ever ate here was enough to keep me away for the next year, year and a half. The eggs were rubbery. And I swear the bacon was not bacon. I don't know what that was. It looked like...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's your prototypical Irish mob front with cheapish tap beers and turkey burgers that aren't cooked all the way through. Two doors from the Midway it provides an easy place to save 50 cents a beer...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I want to like Doyle's a lot more than I probably should. The atmosphere is great; it's a nice place to bring friends/family from out of town if they want to get an idea of the ambiance of old school...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan of atmosphere, & this place is a big piece of Boston history. You need just to look at the walls to see it -- & it hasn't changed in years...But I guess when you have a good thing...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Doyles on a sat night hoping it'd be some cool irish pub - not quite happening. More a family dinner scene and an older bar crowd, but the bartender was nice and people were chill locals so...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The service was so shitty i thought i was on a hidden camera show. No joke. Here are some notables:1) 30 minutes into meal - still no silverware2) Asking for a glass of water FOUR TIMES and not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite local spots. Typical bar food, but great old-school atmosphere. My favorite on their menu would have to be the sweet potato fries. The place to be on St. Patrick's Day (if you don't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Doyle's is a great bar for drinking, and fairly decent for burgers and fries as well. I get their prime rib sandwich with sweet potato fries fairly often and have yet to be disappointed. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I should first say that I live right around the corner from Doyle's and therefore order Doyle's take-out probably more often than I should. The food is typical of most bars, but they do have some...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
NEWS FLASH- Doyle's now accepts credit cards! This is great for those of us who never carry any cash. The people at Doyle's are so friendly and accomodating. The menu has a good selection of your...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I want to like Doyle's. I lived right around the corner from it for a while and would go watch football there since I didn't have cable (shudder). I also went just about every week after my football...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is just all-around fun to be at. They've got a good tap selection, they are open late, tv show the games, lots of tables. The food is actually really good, especially brunch. It's a real...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A longstanding institution in the area this place certainly has history. A good old-school pub that you should have visited at least once if you live in the area, but all in all it's average as far as...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Doyles is a great location institution. It is a great place to bring a crowd, I remember showing up once with 12 people for brunch and it was not a problem. Speaking of which, brunch is great,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Its average in a good way
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not from Boston, so this comes from an outsider. But what is UP with the surly service here?! I'm nice to you, you're snippy to me. What did I do to you?! Anyway.Other than our cranky waitress, my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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I am from New Hampshire visiting the Boston Area and was urged by my colleagues to visit the esteemed Irish Pub in J.P. With the tin ceilings, oak bar, and political memorabilia hanging on the walls it easy to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason to go to Doyle's is to drink, or for the atmosphere and decorations; they've got all sorts of old-school-Boston mementos like old front pages dating back decades, campaign flyers, etc....
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, I know, Doyle's is supposed to be an institution. I just don't absolutely love it. I'm thinking that's because I've gone mainly to eat, and have never really gone just for drinks. Moral of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here only once with my family. My brother claimed it has really good burgers, even better than bartley's in harvard square. Hence, I tried the doyle burger including a side of fries. In...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Doyle's is great in many different ways. It has a great feel to it - very down to earth, comfortable, laid-back, family friendly, neighborhoody. I love going here and we go here a lot. Doyle's has...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
not so hot food.not so fast service.good cheap everything and nice bathrooms.
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I miss Doyle's. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, anything!The first day I moved to JP we stopped in here for a break. We ordered a pizza as an app and then moved onto other equally delicious and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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I was there on St. Patricks day. I am from So. California and visiting friends in Boston. As soon as I walked in everyone was staring like I was from another galaxy. The staff was not welcoming. I got horrible...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I generally only come for brunch on the weekends so my review only encompasses that aspect of Doyles...and for that I give it 4 stars. Not too expensive, decent food, nice interior and service...That...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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classic Irish pub scene, but very family-friendly... big, hearty meals without frills, children's menu, quick service... changing table in the bathroom... noise level is a dull roar, so baby can occasionally...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my favorite indoor spot in boston. 'nuff said. good times.
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It used to be our neighborhood spot, so I've done it all: lunches, brunches, dinners, St. Paddys, afternoon scotch sessions, takeout,beers after work, beers before going to Midway, etc. etc.The fact...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I live near Doyle's, so me, the wife, and kids are there all the time. It's a family-friendly joint, but it's also a drunken-sports-fan-friendly joint. Go figyuh. Food-wise, it's hit and miss....
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Doyle's is a good place to come to relax with friends, have a few beers, watch a game etc. I wouldn't come here for the first-10th dates though. While the food does lean on the nasty side (They are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Doyle'sAll about Atmosphere. It's been in the neighborhood for a hundred years, is huge, and makes you feel like you are in the old country.It's also a museum.I'm second generation, so my family likes...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like everything on the walls at Doyles, they have tons of cool photographs and weird murals. Unfortunatley, the service sort of sucks lately. And the food, is good pub food but not really anythign I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i lived fairly close to this place for a couple of years and my then roommates were fans of this place. i thought it was ok. the food was average pub food, but a little bit worse tasting. i didnt...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yuck! This is a greasy, loud and cold trying to be an Irish pub. Bartenders are standoffish and the waitress practically throw the food at you. There are better choices in Boston. Skip the hype.
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Doyle's is certainly a cool piece of history. But it should be noted that it is more of a cafe than it is a bar. The bar area is right in the same area you see families with little kids eating, and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place, it's better than average and is pretty good. It has a decent beer selection and good liquor selection (my friend doesn't like their martinis because he's a martini queen so he just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Accomodated our large party (about 14, I 'd say) very well, although we did get sat next to the screaming children party (of about 4---sounded like 40).I ordered a chimay b/c it was a regular sized...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great for large groups or just having a drink with a friend/date at the bar. Food is fine, drinks are well poured and I think I am always too drunk to notice the music. This place IS Boston in a way...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2006
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"Doyle's, for me, is more about the atmosphere (which is great) than the food (which is average). It's a haunt for local politicians and city employees, so expect large groups during election seasons!...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/24/2006
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I'm a little embarassed to admit that I first came to Doyle's because it was featured regularly on the old television show Boston Public. But once I got there, I didn't care what had brought me in, b...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've got to agree with Peter N. Doyle's makes a good backup to the much superior food at James's Gate. It has reliable burgers, decent diner fries, and fine pizza. If you're there during a Sox game it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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When you walk into Doyle's, realize you're stepping into a place that's been frequented by pretty much every Irish politician Boston has had for the last several decades. After you consider that, get...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great destination for a lazy weekend breakfast. Great atmosphere, good food, good service. Yum!
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Such a rich tapestry of reviews to draw from.Simply put, Doyle's deserves (at least) a visit because it gives you a taste of what Boston is all about. The place oozes history. The bartenders have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Back before gastropubs and microbreweries were de rigeur, there was Doyle's in Jamaica Plain. Founded in 1882, this iconic Irish bar is a brick and mortar testament to latter-day Boston. From the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Doyle's is the kind of place that fits the stereotype of Irish Boston. It's no wonder so many movies that take place in Boston include scenes that were shot here. The food is mediocre-to-good,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to change my review after my St. Patty's experience here. Unless you are the frat-boy type, don't try to go to this place on a day like St. Patty's. The line was around the front and they...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2006
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Good relaxing place to bring the family. 95% of time very satisfied.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2006
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Great brunches on the weekend in a extremely kid friendly environment and menu.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/16/2006
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Used to be an awesome local bar/pub, now ex-locals and others keep it going. Sort of resting on its laurels, but still a good example of a Boston-Irish pub. Great Guinness and Sam Adams Family beers on tap....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2006
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Noisy, crowded, always loaded with kids and you can't bother anybody no matter what happens. Friendly neighborhood place.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/19/2006
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This bar/restaurant on JP's Washington Street is a great place to watch a game, have a date, or hang out with a group of friends. Doyle's has good pub food and great night life. Despite its small size, Doyle's...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for a pint & a burger. The food used to be better when I was a kid, but now I'm more interested in the Guinness.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You must go at Doyle's at least once in your life. It is a great experience at any time of the day. If you are with your kids the best time is for Sunday morning breakfast, if you are with friends go...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2005
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You might run into the mayor or any number of other politicians on a week night at Doyle's. It's simply a great bar, a great place to hang out and knock back a few.The old main bar area at Doyle's...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Although it's a hotbed of controversey, you can't beat Doyle's. 100% Irish, good beer, good food, and good atmosphere. you never know, Menino might just pop in.
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you don't know Doyle's you must be living under a rock. You don't need a car to get there either. You can take the Orange line to Green Street and walk up Washington Street to get there. You'll...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you come here for breakfast you better have all day to spend here, because these people are slooooowwwww.. I once ordered a pizza for breakfast on Halloween. And also french toast and fries. Ok...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Doyle's since I was about four years old and climbing obnoxiously all over the comfortable privacy of their massive, wooden booths. For the family with the younguns, Doyle's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They only place I really want to have breakfast in JP. Irish to a fault - you've never seen so many Kennedy and Pope pictures on the wall in one place. Sweet potato fries? Divine corned beef hash?...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2005
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Definitely kid friendly and noisy so nobody notices unhappy kids
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/21/2005
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Great place to bring the kids! It is usually pretty loud, so you don't have to worry about the kids bothering anyone.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/23/2005
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Classic Irish pub scene, but very family friendly. Big, hearty meals without frills, children's menu, quick service.
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/22/2004
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Doyle's used to be a great bar. Perhaps it's been featured in too many films and David E. Kelley dramas, because in the past couple of years the service has hit rock bottom. I was there with five friends this...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/04/2004
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Changing table in the bathroom. Noise level is a dull roar so baby can occasionaly scream.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/31/2004
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Excellent. A truly Bostonian experince. If you're in town, be sure to stop in.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2002
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Everyone is welcome here! great place to meet and hang out. I found the waitstaff very friendly. The chowda is better than Legals! The Sunday brunch is awesome ..they stock up on the Sunday papers for patrons...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2002
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Find valuable restaurant information including descriptions, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Doyle's Cafe in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Locate additional information on sights, attractions and...
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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irish food, the american way...
epinions.com - user review
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this landmark neighborhood pub has been in operation since 1882, and it has been a local favorite since the doors first opened. with 50 beers on tap and possibly the largest collection of single-malt scotches...
wcities.com - user review
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this jp institution has been around since 1882. it hosts an excellent sunday brunch. during their infamous senate battle, john kerry and william weld shared a beer here, as has every major pol for decades on...
gayot.com - user review
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This place used to be great, it was the orginal Irish pub, with good beer and great oub food. BEWARE! New owner, and it has gone down hill fast!!! Since 2005 this place has been horrible, new recipes, green...
boston.com - user review
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Delicious pub food has been served to Boston's politicians & residents for decades. It's rustic, so don't expect fine linens and a proper waitstaff. But if you want a huge selection of beer, hot fries and...
openlist.com - user review
if you like a crowd and lots of bar noise then doyle's is for you...
dine.com - user review
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Hands down the WORST fish and chips I have ever had. I wanted to take a friend to a "landmark" Boston restaurant. At least his burger was passable. The woman sitting alone at the next table returned her meal...
openlist.com - user review
You can't go wrong. Great beers, good food, good price. Please start taking debit cards though! Its a pain to use that slow ATM and always pay the fee!
boston.com - user review
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this landmark neighborhood pub has been in operation since 1882, and it has been a local favorite since the doors first opened. with 50 beers on tap and possibly the largest collection of single-malt scotches...
wguides.com - user review
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doyles serves good but simple american meals. it has plenty of comfort food. its a neighborhood place that politicians have been hanging out at for years.i've run into the mayor, my comgressman, and state rep...
amazon.com - user review
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boat transoms over a long bar add to the worn charm of this genuine 1882 landmark. the large menu is both down to earth and affordable for all three meals and includes burgers, pizza, and barbecued steak...
bostonmagazine.com - user review
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