BoardgameSpots

Find Your Next Game Night Destination

Discover Board Game Cafes Near You

Find and explore local cafes where you can play your favorite board games while enjoying great food and drinks.

Explore Cafes Browse Locations

Featured Board Game Cafes

Discover our handpicked selection of the best board game cafes across the country. These spots offer amazing game libraries, delicious food, and unforgettable experiences.

The Castle Cafe

Beverly, MA

A Board Game Restaurant and Bar in downtown Beverly, MA

Coffee Food Alcohol
View Details

Tavern of Tales

Boston, MA

Boston’s only Board Game Bar & Cafe

Coffee Food Alcohol
View Details

Knight Moves

Brookline, MA

Knight Moves is a Board Game Cafe located in Brookline, MA. Play games, or stop by for a treat.

Coffee Food Snacks
View Details

Hex NYC – Union Square

New York, NY

Manhattan's largest board game bar & cafe, featuring 1000+ games- RPGs, CCGs, for play and for sale.

Food Alcohol
View Details
Uncommons NYC board game cafe

Uncommons NYC

New York, NY

Manhattan's first board game cafe. Offering a vast library of titles to purchase or play, as well as

Coffee Alcohol
View Details

Hex NYC – Broadway

New York, NY

Manhattan's largest board game bar & cafe, featuring 1000+ games- RPGs, CCGs, for play and for sale.

Food Alcohol
View Details
View All Cafes

Browse by Category

Find the perfect board game café based on what matters most to you, whether it's game selection, atmosphere, or food options.

Tea

11 cafes

Coffee

69 cafes

Food

70 cafes

Snacks

37 cafes

Beer

10 cafes

Alcohol

71 cafes

Browse by Location

Find the perfect board game cafe in your city or discover new destinations for your next gaming adventure.

Image of New York

New York

4 board game cafes

Image of Brooklyn

Brooklyn

4 board game cafes

Image of Chicago

Chicago

4 board game cafes

Image of Portland

Portland

4 board game cafes

Image of Jacksonville

Jacksonville

3 board game cafes

Image of Kansas City

Kansas City

3 board game cafes

Explore all locations

Stay Updated

Join our newsletter for the latest in board game cafes, local events, and gaming meetups.

We use your zip code to personalize updates with nearby gaming spots and events.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about board game cafes? Find answers to commonly asked questions below.

What is a board game cafe?

A board game cafe is a unique establishment that combines the social experience of a cafe with access to a large library of board games. Visitors can enjoy food and drinks while playing games from the cafe's collection, often with the help of staff who can explain rules and recommend games based on your preferences.

How much does a board game cafe cost?

Pricing at board game cafes varies widely. Some charge an hourly fee or flat cover charge for access to their game library, typically ranging from $5-15 per person. Others use a purchase-required model where you need to buy food or drinks to play. Some cafes are completely free to play. Check the specific cafe's listing for their pricing details.

What games can you play at a board game cafe?

Most board game cafes offer hundreds of games ranging from classic family games to modern strategy games, party games, card games, and more. Popular titles include Catan, Ticket to Ride, Codenames, Pandemic, and Exploding Kittens, but each cafe's collection varies. Many cafes have staff who can recommend games based on your experience level and preferences.

What's the difference between a board game cafe and a board game bar?

The main difference is that board game bars focus on serving alcoholic beverages alongside their game libraries, while board game cafes primarily offer coffee, tea, and food. Board game bars may have age restrictions, especially in the evening, while cafes are typically all-ages friendly. Both offer access to board games for customers to play.