Dogwood Cafe

03/21/11

I love this place

by Grady White at Citysearch

This has been my go to place Fridays after work for years now. Everyone might not know your name but it feels like it. You do get recognized and greeted after you've been there a few times. It has the feel of an old fashioned pub, dark wood paneling, a great bar with three tv screens behind covering all sports, orginal artwork on the walls-- no fireplace but the glowing fire in the pizza oven, visible from the bar seats has a similar effect. If the tables or booths are filled in the three seating sections, you can always eat at the bar or at the high tables with stools in the bar section.

Maybe it's something about the place but people here seem to be open and friendly (unusual in Boston)-- my wife and I were invited once to share a table by two women we didn't know but who noticed we had been waiting for a table. We ended up having a great conversation well into the evening. And you are as likely as not to get into an interesting conversation at the bar while you are waiting to order. Clientele is about as diverse as you will find in Boston, young JP and Rozzie residents, artists, city workers, families with young kids, out of towners.

I wouldn't come here expecting high cuisine but it is above average pub grub. The pizza's are original and tasty. You won't wonder about the large cans on the table when they set the hot pizza tray on it. Clever idea. The main reason I go is for the live music on the weekends-- usually a singer/guitarist set up in the middle room-- and the great burgers & fries (for under $10). And for the beer selection, on tap and bottled, tho it varies. The place appears to be staffed and managed almost entirely by women and obviously a lot of attention is paid to detail and providing a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. A place like this doesn't happen by accident. Would I recommend it? I do, often, and it's the first place we take out of town friends.

09/17/10

Great way to ruin your whole day, evening or weekend

by Matrim C at Citysearch

The rudest service, I have ever seen in my life. In fact, a shocking lack of service, not at all hospitable. And the kicker is, it's due to the surly, arrogant, ego-maniacal dog-faced manager. Read the other reviews, you will see that I am not alone in my assessment. Irrational treatment of paying customers, bad business and awful- awful- awful service. Don't go in. Period.

A lousy experience is all but guaranteed for any who do not heed my warning. Make another choice for your patronage, or you will be patronized. Not worth the trouble.

02/09/10

Dogwood Cafe

Contributor at Citysearch

I live in jp an love to eat bar food. This place has the best ribs in boston! Not to mention killer buffaloe wings, and the best margaritas for only seven bucks. Its clean and I love the decor. The tomatoe sauce cans keep ur food off the table and the staff are all trendy and attentive. Spent 37 bucks and left tipsy and full. Me and a friend.

05/07/09

Somewhat decent neighborhood cafe

by westcoastalice at Citysearch

Dogwood is okay - we have been there a few times and it's never been terrible but never terrific either. The Dogwood mostly stays in business because it's the only halfway decent place to eat unless you take the T or walk up to Centre Street. The beer is unnecessarily expensive but the pizza is pretty good. The $1 takeout fee still irks me - you can get delivery from Same Old Place and just tip instead, so what's the point?

• Pros: Only place to get a beer in walking distance!
• Cons: Disinterested service, additional takeout fees

08/24/08

Total Disregard of Customer Loyalty

by rebeccat777 at Citysearch

Horrible. I have been a loyal customer of Dogwood for the past year. Evening beers with friends, Sunday brunches, last minute dinners. No more. The Dogwood has lost a loyal customer. When I was told I would be charged twice if I sent my breakfast scramble back I asked to speak to the manager. Never once was I rude or out of line, I was kind and kept a smile on my face the entire time. The manager was rude and condescending. I explained to her that, I eat here all the time, and I always order the same thing. I didn?t even look at the menu, so I didn?t remember cheese being an ingredient. I can?t eat cheese I explained to her. Too bad, pay for a second one without cheese or eat this one (which was undercooked) with cheese. I was shocked. The things that until now I have let slide: Slow service, dirty silverware, cleaner being sprayed close enough to taste it while I tried to eat, cold veggie burgers, no menu substitutions, and undercooked food. I am shocked at the disrespect. I will spend my money someplace where the service is good and the manger is respectful to me and my community.