Kilroy’s on the Square
24 Cottage Ave, Quincy
(617) 302-2307
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Not really a dive bar. It feels like you have to had graduated from QHS to feel welcomed here. My group kept getting weird looks and made it feel like we were crashing a high school reunion.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Kilroy's has become a favorite to my team! The staff is very welcoming and so happy to have us. The drinks and service have been perfect for us! If your lucky to catch the every other karaoke Wednesday night, the community becomes your family.
Pam! What a special lady! I am so grateful for her care and service she has provided my friends and I! Can't wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
This is a great bar!! And they have live music!! Also, the owner, Kerri Lynch, is the best :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went there with my friend
The young guy behind the bar gave us a hard time about having our yorkie in a carring case
He said one hour max and you have to leave , also he mentioned that knew people in Quincy, I had to laugh, I think kerry needs to talk with him
It was earlier tonight 3/28/25
Thank you
Wayne A locicero
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Recently, I attended an Engagement Part in the Upstairs space. The service and food were great! I appreciated the special attention the owner paid to the event. Thank you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came here for the first time with my friends and it was SPECTACULAR. Ask for Emily!! I want her manager to know she is incredible and great service and even gave me a phone charger when I needed. Most importantly, the cosmos were perfect and chilled glasses. Such a great find!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice new spot! Great space for a big group. Fun cocktails and good beer.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
They have a decent menu. Their bartenders are pleasant and work hard.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings
Oh yes, let’s talk Kilroy’s… during my visit home, my bestfriend and I were shopping as I prepared to fly out the next day and decided to do an airport outfit change. LoL. Understanding that we needed our bestie moment, I hopped on Yelp and searched for a “Good Chicken Sandwich” and at the top of the list was Kilroy’s. As we were so close we decided to walk over as I could indulge in what the reviews were calling a “must-try!”
Kilroy’s sits on the side street, however it is super easy to find. The ambiance of the square as a whole puts you in High spirits as the street is lined with local eateries. Upon walking in, the ambiance is super chill and was perfect for bestie time. The design is simple, yet plays on the deep gray of the inside with colored accent lighting. The floor plan is open and presents the high table setup with the black table tops. As it was just us two, and the smaller tables were taken, we decided to sit at the bar.
As soon as we were seated we were greeted by the smiling face of MaryKate. MaryKate welcomed us with excitement and truly set the tone for my Kilroy’s experience. I told her that it was my first time and I was excited to experience the “5 Star Dive Bar!” We laughed as sge provided us with menus and proceeded to take our drink orders.
As an avid Sweet tea drinker, I was hurt that they didn’t offer sweet tea, however, MaryKate took a superior customer service approach and told me she could make sure I got my sweet tea… when she arrived back with my drink, her blend of unsweetened tea and simple syrup was spot on and I was in sweet tea bliss!!
Scrolling the menu, the sandwich selection made it hard to choose as everything looked amazing. With a good chicken sandwich on the brain, I decided to order The Salem.
The Salem consist of Grilled Chicken, Romain, Tomato, Bacon, American Cheese, and Chipotle Mayo on a golden toasted bun.
I have One Word…WHOAAAAAAAAAA!!!
The grilled chicken was perfectly seasoned and grilled. The chicken was tender, juicy, and had the perfect amount of char on the outside without having compromised the inside. The bacon was meaty and crispy. The level of crisp on the bacon provided as the perfect texture shift as it was layered between the chicken and freshly cut tomato. The chipotle mayo adds a flavor burst that heightens the sandwich and takes it from good to GOOD! However, even with all of that, we count discount the role of the bun. The golden toasted bun seals the deal as the buttery inside glued together all of the flavor profiles, while the soft outside entices you to bite deeper anticipating every layer of the sandwich from top to bottom. Oh yes, this is a chicken sandwich done right.
Paired with well seasoned, golden crisp French fries, The Salem is a stand-alone champion as it makes you forget about the fries. LoL! However, the fries are def a main contender in the fight for taste bud attention.
Overall, Kilroy’s on the Square is my new go-to anytime I’m at my Bestfriends house. The Salem has the sun for now, however, I have my eye on The Wasp for my next visit. ?. Great food. Great service. Great prices. Great atmosphere. Great experience.
Until my best trip to Boston, I’ll dream of you, ‘The Salem’. ????????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great spot. Bam is fantastic behind the bar. Tully's used to be here, an institution when Quincy was a heartland for ship manufacturing, but now is occupied by Kilroy's. A great spot to sit down for a sports game, or a casual meetup.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I went to a private event for my friends 21st birthday. Our bartender Megan was AMAZING. So so nice, talked to us the entire night while keeping us served! She works so hard including doing cancer research!!! I will be going back ONLY for megan. Wouldn't even let us tip her.
Service: 5
We had a private event for my friends 21st bday and Megan was our bartender. we absolutely ADORED her. she was so kind and humble she sat and talked with us the whole time. We tried to tip her but she refused. When I return, it will be to see megan. 10/10 experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great staff. Delicious cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Every time I dine here, they always charge me extra when I open a tab. It appears as a separate charge of smaller amount even after the main charge settles with tip. This the second time Ive had to call to resolve this issue. DO NOT OPEN A TAB.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Greatest mezza plate around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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