For The Win Board Game Cafe & Bar in Toronto

3216 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4N 2L2, Canada

★★★★★
(981 reviews)
Categories: Bar Cafe

About

A place for lovers & friends to connect. Unpack the fun and explore our library of over a thousand board games. The best latte art in Toronto. Craft cocktails, snacks and bubble tea.

Website
forthewincafe.com
Address
3216 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4N 2L2, Canada
Plus Code
PHHW+FM Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
5–11 PM
Wednesday
5–11 PM
Thursday
5–11 PM
Friday
5 PM–1 AM
Saturday
2 PM–1 AM
Sunday
2–11 PM

Services

Service options
Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Highlights
Bar games Great cocktails
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible car park
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Food Food at bar Spirits
Dining options
Seating
Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Paid street parking

Photos

Reviews

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★★★★★
October 29, 2024

I’ve been to this location twice ! And I must say exceptional service both times. This time we went we had a server by the name of Brad ! He suggested we tried the Nutella hot chocolate and said it was nothing short of amazing and it’s a must try. MIGHT I say HE DID NOT LIE ! I will be back just for that hot chocolate, it was perfect on this cold fall day. Through the night as me and my boyfriend grabbed games Brad checked on us and made sure we had enough water and snacks! He also was very helpful explaining a couple games and be thorough about the objectives. We truly had an excellent experience and conversation with staff ! Come here if your looking to have a good time :)

★★★★★
August 14, 2024

I had a great experience at For The Win Board Game Cafe & Bar! The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff made it the perfect spot for a productive day with my best friend. We enjoyed delicious coffee while reviewing our goals and playing some fun board games. The variety of games available is impressive, and the vibe is inviting and energetic. If you’re looking for a place to relax, have fun, and get some work done, this cafe is a must-visit! Highly recommend! ☕️🎲

★★★★★
August 1, 2024

Pretty good food and drinks for the price! Game selection is quite large and the staff will help if you get too confused.

★★★★★
July 20, 2024

Getting loud while playing didn’t feel embarrassing at all. It was cute, everyone was just having a great time. The service was also great! Servers were very friendly and made the experience really pleasant. (Note for Muslims: Boba Jelly doesn’t have gelatin)

★★★★★
July 14, 2024

I recently visited THE BEST board game cafe in Toronto, and I can't recommend it enough! The staff were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, taking the time to thoroughly explain the board game we were trying to play. They checked in on us frequently to see if we needed any help, which made our experience even more enjoyable. I went with my friend and her son, and we all had a great time. The seating was exceptionally comfortable, with cozy couches and big tables that made it easy to play games for hours. The atmosphere was perfect for a relaxing and fun gaming session. We ordered chips, fries, toast, and coffee, and everything was delicious. I especially recommend their coffee and toast – both were absolutely yummy! I would love to come here again in the future.💛

★★★★★
April 5, 2024

A cozy cafe with a large variety of games to choose from! It tends to be very crowded and loud, especially on weekends. Spots fill up fast, so it's better to make a reservation, even with the 3 hour seating limit. There's a fixed price to sit and play of $12 per person, but you can reduce the charge if you order food/drink. I got the Taro Latte, and it was really good with super cute art! Overall, a great place to hang out with friends!

★★★★★
April 5, 2024

Love the environment. Good for both big groups and small groups. Drinks and food are just alright. Staff is friendly. Always have a good time there. Love their cute latte art!

★★★★★
January 3, 2024

This cafe offers tasty food, well presented flavorful drinks, and an impressive selection of board games. Everything was very neat and clean. 14.00 per person to play, 10.00 per person if you order something from the menu. Perfect for casual hangouts or game nights with friends.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

Had a blast at the cafe. Services were great and we also had friendly conversation with game master. 5/5 recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

$14 per person $4 off if you order a drink (the chocolate is kosher) Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

What a great place. LOTS of games :O

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

A great place to have fun with your friends, with an amazing and cozy atmosphere and very good service.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

WE LOVE BRAD. HES THE BESTTTTT

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Great place to play games at . They also serve really good drinks.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

By far one of the best board game cafes I have been to in the GTA. Its worth your time and a great place for socializing with friends. I like that this cafe does not encourage falsely high ratings by giving discounts in return for 5 star reviews. The service is impeccable and you can tell the staff and owner are truly board game enthusiasts. They do not do board game retail however the board games available to choose from is extensive. All the games are neatly organized by logical categories. Plenty of signage everywhere to recommend games based on your party size, interests, etc. The cafe menu has several options and the quality is great (my table ordered a matcha latte, the smoked meat sandwich, the Cajun fries, and a couple sodas). Their alcoholic drinks menus are also very intriguing. I can actually hear my friends talking and explaining gameplay because the staff is smart enough to know theres no point blasting music in the background (unlike some pretty bad board game cafes Ive been to). Staff checked in on our table at a reasonable cadence such that all our needs were met while not feeling overwhelmed. We went on a Sunday evening which was rather quiet so Id love to return on a busier night to see if the quality of service and management holds up. During busy timeslots, tables are limited to max 3 hr stay. If its not busy, you can stay as long as youd like Decor is also beautiful and tasteful. Furniture and facilities are very well-maintained and clean.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

One of the nicer game cafes I ve been to ambience wise- good selection of games. A bit pricey- 3 drinks plus cover cost us $92.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Great place!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Very organized boardgames and welcoming staff!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Nice board game cafe. Drinks were ok and reduces the cover. Food : 4/5

Local Guide
August 22, 2024

I was looking forward to a fun evening with friends at this board game café, but our experience was completely soured by the shockingly rude behavior of one of the employees. From the moment we arrived, we were met with hostility and disdain, which was both unprovoked and completely unwarranted. This particular employee not only gave us dirty looks throughout the night but also started packing up one of our games before the café s closing time, without a word of explanation or respect for our enjoyment. It was clear that this person had no interest in making customers feel welcome or valued. As a large group bringing in good business and always being respectful, we were appalled by the lack of basic customer service and common courtesy. This behavior left us feeling disrespected and unwelcome, completely ruining what should have been an enjoyable night. It s disheartening to see such disregard for customers, especially when we chose this place for its supposed friendly atmosphere. Management should really address this issue, as I wouldn t recommend this café to others who value good service and a pleasant experience.

August 22, 2024

One of the employees grabbed game cards away from someone at our table because we were still scoring the game 3 minutes after closing. Another employee backed them up. Avoid!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

good time with the entire family

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

My partner and I have visited a bunch of times with friends and always have so much fun! Staff are really friendly and cool. Weve had games recommended on a few occasions and theyve always been a hit. One time a staff member even spent some time with us explaining the rules of Clank. Super chill and nice guy. Food and drinks are tasty! And I also must compliment the music choices of the staff! (During one of our visits Anri was playing and I Shazamd it and Im a city pop stan now )

July 22, 2024

unfriendly staff, though i bet if we went a different day and someone else spoke to us it would ve been different

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

This place has a cozy vibe which puts you in the mood for playing board games. Our waiter was very friendly and offered to teach us how to play a game. The table was also big enough for any sized board games. Theres a wide selection of games and they are pretty good. The website only shows portion of all the games. It would be helpful to be able to see a complete list, because, I would go to a store just to try out a particular game. It can get noisy when all tables are full, but since the place is not that big, the noise is still manageable for playing board games.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Go to spot for meeting up with friends. Staff is very friendly and help explain the games. The drinks are great also especially the lattes.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Brad who works here is very knowledgeable and helpful! He helped us start off the board game which was very helpful!! Hope to see him again

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Had a great night with friends. Staff recommended games for us and served some excellent drinks with cool latte art.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Excellent variety of games, good drinks, some options of food, amazing staff. I recommend the dice drink, it s a funny experience. There are many Boardgames to buy too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

A small board game cafe on Yonge and Eglinton. Super cozy and their latte drinks are so cute. They have a good collection of board games to choose from! A plus point for their hello kitty matcha latte. Definitely recommend friends to come here.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Brad was so slay, made the birthday celebration so much better for everyone and showed us dog pics. The place was fun too but like brad is the star of the show duh

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Great spot to spend some time with friends to have fun.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Fantastic experience. We hosted an event for about 25 teenagers and they were amazing. The server was patient, kind and efficient. Overall everyone enjoyed the drinks they got and heard lots of positive feedback about the food as well. Very happy with our experience. Thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Great ambience. Awesome Service,

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

I didnt like the snacks but i heard from a friend the toast was very good and I appreciate a place to snack and board game with friends.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Great place with great food, staff and a variety of games! We had a lot of fun

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Love coming here, perfect for date nights or just hanging with friends. Really good cocktails as well.

★★★
April 22, 2024

Great board game place for staying and playing or simply purchasing a new game. Unfortunately the ladies washroom had a bad odor. Maybe an air freshener would be a great idea. Since it is being used by many customers who are enjoying the cafe.

April 22, 2024

We sat down for the night, service was great. Very prompt and quick. The food and drinks tasted lovely. This last server at the end of the night she was just there to give the bills . She added a bill for my friends husband who was picking her up and not playing. He sat hands down. If they charged us for being there for a while understood. However, this was distasteful. Me and my other friends agreed on it being shady. This server in particular was rude when we clarified it to her. All the other servers were phenomenal. We will support other local(honest) businesses. I would never recommend and let word out. Try Twilight cafe one of my favourites, Juju cafe, snakes and lattes and royal games.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

I went here for a first date, had a great time, wasnt super expensive, really good catalog of games, the staff gave some really good recommendations, I highly recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

I have been to a few board game cafes in the city and FTW had the best vibe by far. The service for food was quick, the staff were friendly, and although it did not have the biggest selection for games - they had everything I was looking for. It was nice to be able to make a reservation even on a weekend. We tried tons of games that we have been meaning to try! Thanks!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Been here a few times and has been consistently good. Workers are friendly, welcoming and helpful + the food is solid + theres a good selection of games

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Out of all the board game cafes I ve been to (many!!), this place is my absolute favourite by far. From the delicious food and drinks, to the friendly and knowledgeable staff, the very well organized games, it really is hard to find a board game cafe that is all around as great as this one!

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Very quick and accommodating service, drinks and food was good, fun atmosphere, lots of games and reservation was easy to modify.

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Always love spending time at a board game cafe, and especially love it when they offer bubble tea! I ordered the Cajun fries. I don t do ketchup, so I asked for mayo instead, but they wanted to charge me $2 for mayo, which I thought was odd, hence the -1 star. But other than that, I would recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

A lovely and relaxed atmosphere. Super nice staff. Definitely going to make it a regular destination. Delicious cocktails and amazing coffee art. Seriously! You have to check it out.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Sonya was an amazing sever, great place with great people.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Sonya was an amazing server. She had great recommendations

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

amazing service by sonya very nice experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Great board game cafe, the games are well organized by their system which makes the games really easy to find. Bubble tea and tapioca were good. Plenty of seating.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Generally pretty quiet. Game masters are very friendly and informative. The Slushies are great!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I brought our staff team here for our end-of-year Social and it was a wonderful experience. The service was excellent and the servers were so kind, accommodating and welcoming. There is a great selection of board games and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). We had a lot of fun and would definitely recommend this space to anyone looking for an intimate outing with friends, family or colleagues.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I cant recommend this board game cafe enough! Over the years, Ive been here too many times to count and every time, its been so much fun. They have a huge library of games, the food is amazing, the venue is clean and cosy, and the staff are always so friendly and welcoming :) Its become my go-to place to catch up with friends and its always been a great experience!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The staff here are so friendly and the drinks are amazing! Definitely try the Thai milk bubble tea or the rose milk bubble tea. Very well priced considering the cafe itself and the large selection of games. Definitely coming back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

amazing time, amazing service, great drinks, good food and great selection of games. will definitely be coming back. highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Try the Nutella latte. Amazing. They need a new Guess Who game as the one they have is a bit broken. Service is excellent, and great down to earth and warm atmosphere where everyones having a pleasant time socializing. Food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Decent experience in terms of hanging out with friends and playing board games. But some of the food was bit salty otherwise good experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Fun place to hang out! Theyve got plenty of games and amazing drinks. Its a little pricey but not too bad.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Server was very lovely and the drinks were pretty solid too! The drinks cost morr than $4 but all contribute $4 to the admission fee. Had a great time! Edit: just went again last weekend and had an amazing time again. Latte art was cute and on point too!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I love this place! I ve been a handful of times and I always keep coming back because it s just that great of a time! They have lots of games of all kinds to choose from and the staff are all very kind and friendly and super helpful. The food is really good too though I hope over time there are more options (such as additional vegan/vegetarian options though the fries are very good), and the coffee is amazing too! All in all, For The Win is a fantastic board game cafe that s fun and well priced and I d recommend anyone to check it out! Vegetarian options: Fries and nachos (needs more) Parking: Street or a parking lot down the street Kid-friendliness: A fun dynamic for the whole family

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This place is really good if you want to spend some happy times with your friends playing games and drinking. They have got ton of games to choose from and I had a great time.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Would recommend the nutella latte and nachos while you are hanging out with friends and playing! A good experience!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Lots of boardgame options as well as drinks. Definitely recommend!

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Love this place! A wide variety of games to select from. The staff is extremely friendly. Highly recommend for a large group gathering. (Only suggestion is for more items to be added to the food menu :))

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great staff, great environment and great experience. It was great to see how many people were having suck a great time as well. I ll Bring more people next time

December 22, 2023

They switched to debit only.

★★★
December 22, 2023

Good spot, good food, no credit cards though, pretty sudden change without warning.

December 22, 2023

For groups of six or more there is a mandatory 18% service charge. But the bill for the group CANNOT be split and paid for separately. Thats rather unreasonable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Absolutely amazing customer service. The staff were so fun and nice. They accommodated our large group and they were so nice to us the whole time. They had such a large variety of games. Their food is priced very reasonably as well. A grilled cheese with chips was only 6 dollars which was surprisingly affordable. They have a 12 dollar cover fee for 3 hours but it lowers down to 8 dollars when you order food. One of the best board game cafes Ive been to. It just much more cozier and comfortable than other large cafes. Will definitely come back!

★★★
December 22, 2023

Had a good experience pre pandemic so I decided to come back. They have a decent selection of games. My friends and I ordered a few alcoholic drinks and some snacks as well. Its a $12 Cover fee, and i spent about $70 in food and drinks for 3 people. Theyve switched to debit only. There is a 3 hour seating limit on weekends, which I get it can get busy. We were handed the bill just a little over 3 hours because one of the staff said they needed the table. We hurriedly paid and try to leave ASAP so others wouldnt have to wait too long. As we were exiting we saw a bunch of empty tables (in fact almost a whole section was empty) and there were no line ups. I understand the 3 hour seating rule if its busy and or if I didnt order anything. But if its not busy and Im spending money on food and drinks, I dont think its great customer service to kick me out. Unfortunately I will not be coming back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Cute spot! Staff are super nice and helpful and will give game suggestions or help figure out the rules of the game if needed. Had the rose milk tea and it was pretty tasty and floral. Service

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Perfect place to go with friends, family, or partner to play board games and get a quality meal and drinks

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing place to get together with friends for a board game night out! It has an amazing atmosphere and an even better staff. Everyone is super enthusiastic :D. Did I mention the food is great too!? Highly recommend to try the okonomiyaki fries (its a little salty). Theyve got bubble tea as well, so what more can you ask for! All in all love the place, I go here time and time again with friends.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Tons of board games and seating. Its a nice place if you plan on chilling for a few hours. The coffee is also low key amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options are solid Parking: Green P handles the nearby parking. I prefer to use the physical system cuz yhey make you load $20 onto the app before letting you buy your first parking ticket. Kid-friendliness: Menu options can be kid friendly, board games are listed and recommended for different groups including families. Adults playing board games can get rowdy with excitement over board games though. Wheelchair accessibility: Curb is unkind, walking space will be too tight for a wheelchair when enough seats are full. Bathroom completely inaccessible without working legs, down a narrow staircase.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place to hang out with friends. The staff are lovely and super helpful. They even made game suggestions.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great cafe but wish they had more food options.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice place to have fun with friends and family

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

awesome place, awesome concept! go with your partenr or with a group of friends and have a blast! me and my girlfriend went yesterday for the first time and will def go again. also want to shoutout the employee Pat, her energy was UNMATCHED! its not easy and i want to extend my appreciation for that. thanks!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Booked a table ahead. We were served right away. We ordered nutella latte, nutella hot chocolate, okonomiyaki fries, for the win belt sandwich, and shibuya toast. Everythings really delicious. The biard games are located at the back of cafe and they can be easily located as they have codes. They also have recommendedations so you wont be overwhelmed by how many games you can play. The staff were nice and accomodating. The place is very well maintained and clean. And you can really enjoy everything here. A must recommend cafe for everyone.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Arrived later than expected (subway had a line closure) with no reservation but they happily accommodated us right away. Service was friendly and prompt; included full explanation of how the place worked along with some recommendations when they observed the games we had chosen. Loads of games to chose from and marked by a traffic light system to indicate difficulty. We only ordered fries as a snack; they were okay, so cannot comment on the food, but again service was speedy for both snacks and drinks considering they appeared to be at around 90% capacity. The cafe is loud but it s also not a library it s full of laughter and people having a good time, which is exactly what we did. Thank you, we will be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Has wide selection of board game and cozy environment. Great place to spend time with friends and family

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great place to meet up with friends and have a good time. The food is good - slightly pricey but still good. Great selection of games as well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very helpful staff Customer was good A lot of variety of boardgames Mainly played Catan the extended version

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Fun place to get together with friends. $14 cover but -$4 if you order a drink. Got a peach green tea and it was very refreshing. I d say game selection is smaller than Snakes & Lattes but it pretty much has everything you need! They also have some useful guides taped to the wall such as what games are popular for however many people you have, difficulty level and duration of the game. No parking in the area but there s a green P lot nearby.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We had never done a board game place and can not wait to go back soon.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Hands down my favorite board game cafe in the city so far. The drink options here both cafe and alcoholic are all fantastic. The food is good as well. The game collection is large and varied with something for everyone. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the games.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The best board game café in midtown. It s really a great spot for everyone groups or even 1st dates.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Lots of games and great ambience. Food is good, especially the toast/ice-cream! (Forgot the name)

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great selection of games & drinks. The staff were super friendly and chill. They helped us from picking games to explaining the rules of the games. Would definitely be back soon

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good selection of board games to try and explore with friends. Friendly staff

December 22, 2023

They told me that the security cameras are recording audio and can hear everything I say. This seems like a huge invasion of privacy. They do not have any signage indicating that they will be recording audio.

December 22, 2023

Great business model. A friend needed a bathroom, so our group walked in and asked if we could buy drinks and hangout for like 15-20 minutes in exchange for the bathroom. They said it was fine until my friend tried to go to the bathroom, girl at the counter told us if we weren t willing to sit for at least 2-3 hours and play a game then we can t stay and basically kicked us out. Definitely not going back, the cafe down the street had no problem and we had a great time there instead.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Cute board game cafe and super friendly team. Plenty of board game options nearly krga used by level.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Slow service

December 22, 2023

Came in there for a board games meetup. Took my money, then when I sat down to wait for more people to come in, told me I couldnt sit by myself and kicked me out. Couldnt pay me back? Somehow. So I walked in, paid 15 dollars and then got kicked out instantly. Im still puzzled about the experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place to relax and play some games with friends. The food there is perfect for the atmosphere, more so finger food than an actual meal. Although, you can fill yourself up quite quickly on the snacks. They have a diverse set of games which is really nice. Anywhere from Coup, to Guess who, and card against humanity. There s parking nearby so it s not completely out of the way. Kid-friendliness: It s a place with games and friendly stuff.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very good selection of games, pleasant atmosphere, and friendly and professional staff. The selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages is excellent: everything from delicious and unusual teas and bubble teas to specialty coffees to local beers to fine Japanese whisky. The food options are more limited but fine, consisting of an assortment of snacks and sandwiches. Everything we tried was tasty and reasonably priced. Overall, I would highly recommend this place to anyone who enjoys board games.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very nice experience to come and play here. Clean environment and good drink selection. Very spacious and lots of room for the size. Service was good too.

December 22, 2023

I was forced to pay a mandatory gratuity even though we never had 6 people seated at a single table. In response to below: - We did not enter as a group of six, we entered as 4 people. At no point was I made aware that the we had reservation for 6. - The two other people arrived after we had been there for quite some time. I do not personally know those people, they sat at a different table. - At no point did all six of us sit at a single table. I was never made aware that they would be classified as a group with us.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The guy waiting on us was so kind, cracked jokes and made the experience so much more enjoyable than if it was just a normal board game cafe. The atmosphere felt so casual and comfortable. Overall super nice place to hang out at and the staff 10/10 so nice

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Super funny staff with great recommendations

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was great and great games too !

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great cozy hub! So grateful to have it in my neighbourhood as an option for a place to hang that doesn t require drinking

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great selection of games, cozy setting, friendly and helpful staff, and good food and drinks. What more could you ask for?

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Its $14 per person, and if you order a drink, the $4 fee is waived. Considering that you can play games all day, it was a satisfactory price for drinks. I ordered 2 cups of bubble tea and it was okay. This is a great cafe to enjoy games!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

What a nice surprise. Great service and menu. We had a blast. The games are awesome, thanks to Game Master Brad for helping us out. I Definitely recommend and I will return.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

staff are great! had a fun time (:

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Good food, great environment and super friendly staff. Will be coming back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had a blast here. Super fun. Had a latte and a Strawberry slushie. Both delicious. Will definitely be back

December 22, 2023

From the moment we walked in, it was clear something was amiss. It was 90% empty with maybe 5 or 6 kids playing some board games. My friend and I just wanted some dessert so we asked if we could order something to stay briefly but not play any board games and the angriest looking woman behind the counter insisted that it was not AT ALL possible. She repeatedly claimed that unless you re there to play board games (so basically pay $14/person), you could NOT sit at any of the tables (even though the place was literally empty ). It was the weirdest business model we ve ever heard and she actually chose not to serve us because we said we weren t planning on playing any board games. To add, her lack of professionalism is clearly indicated in all of her hilarious comebacks for all the bad Google reviews. While we were there, it was actually pretty wild to interact with someone so negative, unwelcoming, entitled, and completely apathetic all within the span of a 5-min interaction. A fantastic lesson on how not to talk to others. Whoever told this person that she should be customer-facing needs to reevaluate. For obvious reasons, we will not be returning. I hope that this business would take this feedback as an opportunity for improvement, but alas, I m a realist. Stay far far away folks. There are plenty of lovely and kind businesses out there in this neighborhood. Really looking forward to how she addresses this review!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

my first time at this type of locale, my brother and sister in law got me in... the food, drinks, lovely attention from the staff, fun games and relaxed atmosphere made me want to stay longer!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing spot! Great food and drinks, warm atmosphere and friendly staff. Also incredibly organized, and loves the guides for games & staff picks!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Too pricey for what they offer

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Comfortable location with very attentive staff. I suggest booking ahead if you can as it does get quite full but I have never had trouble getting a spot.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Dig the environment, and will be back

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Top notch service at this location!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very nice staff. Great atmosphere to start your weekend with. Brad I guess yes that was his name he explained game very nicely. We loved the time we spent with friends. Thank you!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place to spend an afternoon! Lots of super fun board games and a chill environment to play in. The highlight was definitely the gamesmaster, who provided very detailed and fun explanations, alongside recommendations that I really had fun with. The cafe aspect was a bit average, but the rest of the place made up for it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great little board game cafe in north York. Admission is discounted if you get a drink or food item which you most likely will. Good selection of games to play and for sale. Staff are knowledgeable about many games. Would recommend if you re in the area!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Game night with drinks or coffee! How could you go wrong.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

This place is awesome! Amazing spot to spend a few hours with friends... or potentially ruin relationships depending on what games you play! Food and drinks are surprisingly delicious and the staff are amazing too. All around a great time here and you never feel rushed.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food menu is small but has tasty stuff. Great place for friends and casual hangouts, but if youre a board game fanatic, I would go somewhere else. Awesome service though! Pro tip: theres free parking on weekends in the neighbourhood.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Lots of game selection.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I was staying in Toronto over the summer, and this became one of my favourite places to frequent. Great selection of games, especially for a party, and a fantastic drink selection. The staff here are incredibly friendly and accommodating! My friends and I will be making a point of coming back here when we are back in town!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Best espresso martini in the city

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Cover charge gets discounted to $8 when you order any food or drink item- such a great deal! Beautiful little place, always clean and welcoming, huge game selection, independently owned (not a franchise/chain!). I love coming here on weekdays when its less busy, but weekend crowds are just the right size - almost full but with a couple of tables still available so you dont have to wait hours to be seated. Id recommend the okonomiyaki fries and the butterfly pea tea drink with tapioca.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Went to this board game cafe and spent more than 2 hours here. Loved it very much! The place is super cozy and they have a good amount of board games selections. You can always let them know what kind of games you are looking for and they will help you. We were lucky to have Brad recommending us a game that turned out to be so fun. He is very patient and helpful in teaching us how to play. My favourite board game cafe and will definitely come back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The servers were very kind and knowledgeable on board games to play. We had a lot of fun with all the games recommended! Exceptional service and assortment of games. Will definitely come again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good selection of games and reasonable pricing. Would recommend if you want to try out a bunch of games and get solid recommendations.

December 22, 2022

Honestly I really used to like this place but I don t know what happened. The service is horrible and they are not attentive to their customers. I ordered a slushy without any extra sugar (like I typically do), the server brought me the wrong slushy. I asked her to bring me the correct one and she came back. I tasted the drink and it was really sweet. I confirmed with her that it had no sugar she said yes. I drank it. My boyfriend ordered the same slushy with half sugar and it was SIGNIFICANTLY less sweet. I had a stomach ache for the rest of the evening. I told the manager, she told me I was wrong. The entire table tried both drinks and agreed that I was in fact correct and that my drink had full sugar. She gave me my receipt and the drink was on it. Did not apologize or anything. She was very rude. Don t come here, they definitely don t respect their customers and don t take the blame for their mistakes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great spot. Lovely staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

About $8 of cover for a decent variety of games

★★
December 22, 2022

The cover use to be $5 then the establishment suddenly doubled this to $10. Total rip-off.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I had a really fun time here! There s a huge selection of games to play. There matcha tea and Okonomiyaki fries were delicious. I do wish were more healthier options on the menu. Cover is only $12, which also gives you $4 credit to anything on the menu. The washroom downstairs is spooky.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Best board game cafe I ve been to! Brad was so helpful and fun!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The staff explains to you how to play very well if you want to try a new board game!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I always have a great time here - they have a good collection of board games. They re also able to accommodate bigger group sizes if you let them know in advance. Their food is decent, and I like that they have so many options compared to other boardgame cafes. Will definitely be back!

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The lady behind the counter acted like she was doing me a big favor by being there. She acted like she had somewhere more important to be than serving the customer. Awful first impression!

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Forced tip for terrible service, what a joke

December 22, 2022

Forced to tip and didn t even serve us

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I had a wonderful experience! Lots of fun games to choose from, the food is great, they are accommodating and the staff are positive and friendly :)

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Ive come here a few times with friends and family, always a good time. The 4 stars are because I was accidentally charged $48 for a no-show reservation fee when I did in fact show up. They refunded me within a few days of noticing however.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Game selection is pretty good. Tried to get help learning a couple different games and no one there knew how to teach them. Over all the employees are really friendly and I had a good time .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Lots of boardgames to select from with reasonably priced food and drink options. Staff were very knowledgeable and friendly throughout. Quite crowded but the environment was really great. Went above and beyond esp during Halloween as staff were dressed up and even did their bathrooms. Would highly recommend this boardgame cafe over others in Toronto

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Customer service was great. Games selection was good with even a guide. Perfect date spot !

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great staff fun time

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great vibes and excellent food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Excellent customer service and a great selection of games! I will be back here for sure!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent place for board games, drinks, food, and a good time. Lovely staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

This is overall such a great place to hang out with friends/significant others; the staff is super friendly and make the best games recommendations and the vibes are cozy and fun. I highly recommend the nutela late!

★★★★
December 22, 2022

great place, i had alot of fun going there with my friends to play board games. The only issue i had with it is that the price was way too high for what we did. We just went there and ordered 1 or 2 things and were charged well over 200 dollars. I might go back again but for the price they charged us i might as well buy the game myself and play with my friends at my home.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great service, great food, great collection of games!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Loved it , it was soooo much fun! Great service. Ppl totally come to this place !!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great ambience. Awesome service, they even took the time to walk us through the board game Catan and setting it up! They accommodate for intolerances such as lactose and gluten! Cant wait to go back.

★★★★
December 22, 2022

A super comfy vibe, lots of variety in board games. The service was good too. My friends I and couldn t do a separate bill since we were 6 people though. Besides that it was a great experience:]

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Had my daughters 11th birthday here. It was great! Fantastic service and the girls had fun the entire time. The hot drinks had cute and unique designs on them which the girls loved.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Excellent service, facilities, and all the teenagers enjoyed their food and bubble tea. Highly recommend for a teenager birthday. We brought in our own cake for a small charge.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Brought my team for a board game night and we had a blast. Amazing selection of games, fun menu and, great service and easy set-up. Definitely recommend and definitely will be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Came here late night to celebrate my birthday and it was a great experience. Drinks were delicious and its clear they take good care of the games. Only wish I couldve stayed here longer.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Me and another dad took a group of four 11 year old boys on a Saturday night. They took one table to play games, and we took our own table and had a catch up over a beer. The boys had a blast and will definitely go again. Great selection of both beer and kid friendly bubble teas / slushies / snacks. Make a reservation though it was packed.