Scobies Cafe and Bar

First time eating at Scobie’s and we had a lovely time. There was a private party that had just ended and the atmosphere was lively. Our server was very nice and recommended some menu items since it was our first time. Looking forward to trying their brunch in the future. The food was good! I enjoyed the salmon and mashed potatoes.

Very very good brunch that you might consider! Easy to park area with very freshly made oatmeals, authentic French toast, and the house brand brunch platter, the price is also very competitive to downtown Boston area, can't recommend more!!!! P.S. the coffee is really fresh and good-taste as well!

Wow, I could’ve made this at home. I was very pleased to have a American breakfast made for me. The potatoes were the best part season to perfection. Bacon was really crispy and thick just like I like it. The place is cute. We went for brunch on a Saturday it wasn’t too packed. Seems to be a cool addition to the neighborhood.

I only checked out the café area of Scoobies, so I didn’t get the full experience of the entire restaurant. The place has two separate entrances, one for the restaurant and one for the café at the back, though they’re all connected inside. The café itself is really cute, with a nice variety of menu options, including food made in Scoobies’ kitchen, pastries, and great drinks. We decided to try the seasonal strawberry shortcake flavor, and the iced coffee was delicious! I’d definitely stop by for another coffee if I’m in the area. We also tried the Oreo donut, but unfortunately, we didn’t enjoy it. It didn’t seem freshly made—it felt more like a store-bought donut, which wasn’t worth the price. The place was pretty busy, and I’m guessing it’s the same on weekends, so service was a bit slow. But the staff was doing their best, juggling multiple to-go orders and walk-ins. I’m definitely eager to return and try the full menu at the restaurant!

I have been in this area for over 26 years so glad to see so many new great restaurants to choose from ! Scobies is a cool,cute,airy and vibrant place. Very modern.. friendly staff. A large bar. At the bar, you will wait a little for a drink not because it’s busy because it’s a pretty young staff and they don’t know how to approach immediately to offer drinks .Perfect time of year to go St. Patrick’s Day My husband felt as though the portions could be larger, but the food was good.

I had a fantastic experience at Scobies! From the moment I walked in, the cozy atmosphere and welcoming staff made me feel right at home. Danielle was so nice and friendly. She gave great recommendations and was very helpful! What really stood out was the service—friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind. It’s rare to find a place that gets everything right, but this café really does. Again, Danielle was so so so kind! Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area. I'll definitely be coming back

Place has a beautiful atmosphere! Having said that, food came out cold, and the rashers were over done. The bar was way too busy to have one bartender. The food runners often appeared confused on where food needed to go. Hopefully they get it together in the coming weeks. I'm rooting for this place!

Scobies was billed as an authentic Irish Pub in the middle of Adams Corner and our group was excited to visit. We go there midweek and just after lunch. We sat ourselves with the blessing of the bartender. Then, we had to wait for a waiter. Because it took so long, the conscientious bartender came over and took our drink order. The Guinness was unbelievably good and creamy! We didn't quite get the Irish pub feel at all. More of the group arrived and the waiter finally came over and took more drink orders. We waited almost 10 minutes for the additional drinks. The lunch order was put in and came in a timely fashion. The groups overall feeling on the food was the price didn't match the quality. The waiter could have been more attentive as we had to waive him down every time we needed something (it was not crowded at all). We were underwhelmed, but will give Scobies another shot.

The food was really tasty and the portions were huge. The service was great and the atmosphere was cozy and fun. My only critique was that it was difficult to find parking.

Scobie's is a wonderful neighborhood bar and restaurant that feels at home for a fun meet up with friends or a casual dinner with the family. We dropped in for an early dinner for our group of 8 with kids and had a wonderful time. When you first step inside, you are welcomed with a buzzing atmosphere of live music and conversation. The decor is a mix of modern bar with nice touches of an Irish pub. There was live music from 4-6 which set a nice festive mood but does result in a louder atmosphere. A beautiful bar with large TVs were available for catching the game. I got the fish and chips which I recommend. The fish was tender and flakey and the breading was a proper batter that added a nice crunch. The portion was quite large, and I was a big fan of the spiced curry sauce that came with the dish. My wife had the sausage roll which had a nice flakey pastry crust to it. The menu had quite the variety of Irish dishes, and I can't wait to come back to try more of them. The restaurant is also kid friendly. They provide crayons and coloring sheets and offer a decent kids menu. It's nice to finally have a higher end and more modern Irish restaurant that I'm certain will become a neighborhood staple.

I stopped here for a late night dinner with family. We were seated quickly and given our choice of open tables. The server was very nice though with our table tucked in the corner, it was hard to hard her attention for refills of drinks. Our food was very tasty and came out hot. I enjoyed my Shepards pie and my husband's curry was tasty also. We started with steak bites as an appetizer (not pictured). They were good in flavor, but tough to chew. The restaurant was very clean and well lit. The group at the bar was larger, but the restaurant remained not too loud. I did notice no changing table in the restroom, which was a nuisance. Overall would try again.

New Year's Eve seemed like the perfect morning to head into Dorchester for a proper breakfast and hit up Scobie's after seeing some posts about it on Instagram. Great little Irish pub that features breakfast, lunch and dinner along with a weekend brunch. For breakfast, you order at the coffee shop counter but can order a full breakfast off the menu and then there are a few tables available to eat at once your food comes out. The coffee was delicious which always bodes well for the rest of the breakfast. I ordered a breakfast sandwich on a roll with fried egg, cheese and rashers. Can't go to an Irish spot for breakfast and not order rashers! The sandwich was excellent and the side of Irish breakfast potatoes that I ordered with the sandwich paired perfectly with it. Two other sandwiches at the table were gobbled up, one on an English muffin and the other on a croissant and the pancakes that rounded out the order were noted to be top notch. Need to check out this place for brunch and dinner sometime as the menu looked really good and the ambiance had a great Irish feel. Highly recommend!

Rachel , heather , worst service provided , will never go again , very ignorant, and food is not very tasty

Scobie's Cafe & Bar opened recently on Adams Street in Dorchester, in the old Adams Village Butcher Shop space (moved 2 doors down). This casual Irish cafe and bar serves up breakfast, weekday lunch, weekend brunch, and dinner in a casual bright setting. For drinks, they serve up coffee, espresso drinks, lattes, tea,10 beers on tap, bottled beers, wine and cocktails. For breakfast, they offer a Full Irish Breakfast, omelets, pancakes, French toast, Irish rolls, breakfast sandwiches, and pastries. For lunch, salads, soup, sandwiches, fish & chips, bangers & mash, steak, and chicken curry are offered. For dinner, a variety of starters, salads, seafood dishes, burgers, Guinness beef stew, shepherds pie, cornish game hen, roast of the day, rack of lamb, and pasta ala vodka. They also have a kids menu. The pricing is moderate. The space was redone which has a row tables with chairs and long soft seating along the left windows. There are a few tables in front and seating up at the bar. On my way into the city, I stopped in at Scobie's Cafe & Bar for an early dinner. I took a seat up at the bar and given a food menu by the host. It took about 5 minutes before the bartender came over to take my order. I ordered the Fish & Chips ($23 plus tax) with a glass of tap water. My food came out 10 minutes after ordering, which had two pieces of battered fried haddock, hand cut fries, mushy peas, dipping cups of ketchup, tartar sauce, and curry sauce. A bottle of Heinz malt vinegar was provided. Both the fried haddock and fries were very hot and a bit greasy. The curry sauce was good, tartar sauce was bland. The soft warm mushy peas were a good side for the traditional fish & chips. The portion was just the right size, not too big and just enough so I wasn't hungry for the rest of the night. After I was done, I got the check with Toast QR code which was $24.61 with tax and before tip. The service was straightforward once I ordered. I would come back here for the full Irish Breakfast next time.

Delishious traditional irish food. Got the fish and chips & shepherds pie with martinis. Bartender was super friendly and accommodating. Live music was also a nice touch for a cozy evening. Will be back soon.

As locals, we love checking out new restaurants in the neighborhood! Service was great, also love the atmosphere, very cozy! Live Irish music is a plus!! Food was also great. The fries with the fish and chips were very limp and a bit disappointing compared to the fries that came with the curry. I asked if they were different and she said they were trying some different fries with different dishes. The fries with the curry were so crispy and delicious. Idk if the holder mine came in made them soggy but I will keep in mind for the next visit! Don't forget to order a Guinness on tap, it comes from Ireland!

The beef stew was amazing so rich, tender, and full of flavor. The service was friendly and efficient. Overall, a good place for a hearty meal. I can't wait to go back!

That is amazing nice place out there will be back again noting with that is delicious hopefully you guy go there

I went last Sunday morning for brunch with my 1.5 year old grandson who was restless to say the least. He also left a big mess, as toddlers do. I asked to put a game on the main TV behind the bar. The waitress, I think her name was Laura-Jayne couldn't have been more pleasant and accommodating! She was prompt and attentive! The food was excellent. I highly recommend the brunch here!

Best Guinness!!! Went with a few friends of mine last Friday night. Live music was excellent. Great late night vibe!

Well, the place looks pretty good from the street and as you enter the door, bar has a nice feel to it and I'd probably have hopped on a stool if there'd been one available. Next thing that crossed my mind was that it wasn't very busy for a Friday evening, which quite pleased me as waiting for tables is annoying. Anyway, drinks, I went with beer, bottled miller Lite, my companion the Pinot Grigio - beer wasn't cold enough, wine was somewhere down the bottom of home brew (must say that the Guinness looked pretty good, but didn't try it). Briefly, the starters and mains were disappointing, brie, clam chowder, steak frites and shepherd's pie, not sure who's palate they're trying to appeal to, but it's not one from any part of Ireland or Irish America I'm familiar with. Of particular concern was the steak, it appeared to have been drenched in chimichurri, completely overwhelming the flavor of the meat (which otherwise had been cooked very well), the side salad with the shepherd's pie(which looked great), was swimming in balsamic, the pie itself should have included the vegetables to break up the dish and give varying textures, not served as a side. My other gripe, when the front door opens you can feel the breeze all the way to the back wall. As a matter of interest I took a look at the diners and noted how many were eating with their jackets on, only one gentleman out of 30 or so patrons had removed his coat. So, disappointed, wouldn't stop me going back in though(I live over the line in Milton), but won't be considered as a venue for anything but beer and bar food.

The bar staff was attentive and friendly. I ordered the chicken skewers with tzatziki and cucumbers. It was served with no tzatziki or cucumbers. I asked to for them, but was only given a watery sauce. So, you say.. why are you ordering Greek food in an Irish place. Fair enough, but by friend got the roast beef and it was so tough that it was hard to get a knife through it. After one bite I gave my food back., deciding to stay with the drinks. It's is one thing if the food is bad, but when that is topped by horrible customer service, the experience sours. The bartender offered me a free drink because I was assuming he was trying to make up for the bad experience. I said yes, thanked him, then enjoyed the drink. The bill came and I was charged for my dinner. The bartender explained that the manager would not take the food off. When I asked to speak to her, he told me that she then agreed to take it off the bill. But, the manager put the free drink I was given and drank back on the bill. Is that even legal???When I did actually speak to the manager, she explained that the bartender did not have the authority to give me a free drink. What?? So I did not have to pay for my dinner, but DID have to pay for my free drink, that incidentally was more expensive than the food. I fear this establishment may need a customer service make over.

Food not good at all. Ordered the roast of the day which was pork. Came with potatoes, vegetables and gravy. The pork was very dry and the "gravy" was salty water. Didn't have any veg so I asked. Someone can out of the kitchen and said here is your side order of veg and I explained it was supposed to be part of the dinner. I tasted the broccoli and it was boiled in the same water as the pork (not roasted). The lollipop lamb chops were overcooked and dry. Nothing was eaten. We were told there would be some credit but that never happened. Crazy as it sounds the silverware is way too thick and heavy. Too bad was looking forward for this kind of food since there are so many options in the same area. My recommendation is stay away from the food.

I was pleasantly surprised how much I loved this place. I sat at the bar while waiting on friends and was greeted with a perfect poured Guinness. The steak bites and lamp lollipops were amazing and I'll be back for them. The place was so cute. Nice change for Adams st

Went here for anniversary dinner on a Tuesday. It was about 5 pm , a few patrons around. Beautiful and bright nicely decorated. Bar staff not too attentive, they were having an education session on how to pull the perfect pint of Guinness . Ordered the fish and chips , it came out barely warm . Mushy peas dry and cold Curry sauce warm not cooked enough . My husband had the steak with mash and vegetables. One ice cream scoop of mash and a smaller amount of veg . Steak was excellent, disappointed in the amount of veggies, after all it is the least expensive part of the meal . Also, had the charcuterie , 2 pieces of delicious brown bread. 6 pieces of cheese , about 8 grapes , some apple slices and a fruit chutney . Bread and cheese was delicious, didn't like the chutney , four slices of bread would have been better also add butter in case someone wants that for the bread . We had to catch the staff's attention every time we needed something. Had a few beers and some wine , check was $178 . Pricey overall considering the cold food and lack of service. I will chalk that up to the Guinness education piece . That should have been done off hours not when the restaurant was starting dinner service. Will give it another shot sometime.