It’s great if you’re into Nintendo games but PC or console such as Xbox or PlayStation are awful, I would say it’s better for retro gaming and more fun for families but if you’re looking for a real gaming experience this is not the place
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Tanya Zenner
Delicious latte, and such a fun cool place to hang out and play video games. The service was fast and friendly and overall a very welcoming place to be. Highly recommend for a fun, interactive coffee date:)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
joelle m
We had a private event in their space & we had such a great time!!! Perfect place for us to lounge, play games of course & something comforting to eat (a variety of comfort food! Burgers, hotdogs or noodles/rice dishes!). Staff did everything to make our stay effortless. Place was clean & inviting. They even made a space perfect for dining with my guests & space to blow a cake/serve food. Self serve water at the front… fans when it got too hot…just everything to make our stay so pleasant :)
My only negative is that it says a max of 40 people for a private event but I think it fits much less (comfortably). Maybe more like 25-30. Otherwise, I love this place!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shayla MacMillan
It is very relaxing and each time I've come, the workers have been honestly amazing and friendly. Honestly I don't trust many people but I trust them. It's fun and relaxing here, would highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diana Boyd
Booked the whole space for my sons birthday. He had a blast!!! The staff go above and beyond for you, and weren't rushing us out the door. Will definitely think about booking again for a birthday. It's worth the money.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Julie Tran Cuny
Hosted my 7 year old's bday here and the children had so much fun! The owners are so incredibly kind and accommodating. Highly recommend having your child's birthday here if they're into gaming. Thanks super smash cafe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason De Jong
Just hosted our Son’s 9th birthday and they did an amazing job. Food with great with generous portions, good games with lots of help setting them up and they did a great job decorating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nafis Azad
A Smash Café is such a fantastic find! From the moment you walk in, the owner makes you feel incredibly welcome — you can tell right away that they genuinely care about creating a great experience for both kids and parents.
The space is immaculately clean, cozy, and comfortably set up. Whether your kids are there for gaming or you’re just tagging along, there’s something for everyone. There’s even a separate board game area for parents, which is such a thoughtful touch — perfect if you get bored or just want to hang out while the kids play.
The food and drinks are great, and the pricing is very reasonable — just $10 per hour during the week, which is a steal for the quality of the space and service. What really stands out is the owner’s attentiveness — if the kids run into any issues, he’s right there, ready to help and make sure they’re having fun.
All in all, A Smash Café is a clean, cozy, welcoming spot with great vibes and great value. Whether you’re a gamer, a parent, or just looking for a chill place to hang out, it’s absolutely worth checking out!
iNiloowf
Absolutely loved our visit to Smash Cafe in Calgary! The owner was incredibly kind and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. The atmosphere is cozy and vibrant — perfect for relaxing or getting a bit of work done. And let me just say, the coffee was amazing!
What makes this place even more special is how family-friendly it is. If you're a parent, this spot is a hidden gem. You can enjoy some quiet time while your kids stay entertained with consoles and board games. It’s the perfect balance of fun and relaxation.
Highly recommend this cafe — whether you’re looking for a good cup of coffee, a chill vibe, or a spot where your kids can have fun too!
Krista Davey
This is the best place for a birthday party!!! We hosted 10 10 year olds here for my son’s birthday and they all had the best time. The owners were so nice and helpful, they arranged all the food and provided technical assistance with the games. Totally recommend!!
I placed an order on Too Good To Go for Super Smash Cafe, paying $6.99 for what was advertised as $21 worth of food.
When I arrived near the end of the pickup window, the employee seemed unaware of the Too Good To Go order, which was disappointing—I would have expected the order to be ready by that time. The bag included two slices of cake (pictured) and two Costco muffins. Based on their menu prices, this adds up to about $15 in value, not the $21 promised. Also, if I wanted Costco muffins, I could have easily purchased them elsewhere for less.
I was already skeptical after seeing the mixed reviews, and unfortunately, this experience confirmed my concerns. I won’t be returning.
Justin
Dropped by to work while my wife had an appointment nearby. Couldn't find parking, when i called, the person on the phone said to park in the identified commercial/delivery vehicle spots right out front.
Person was super friendly that greeted me and took my order but was pretty bummed to learn their only milk alternative was almond. The only other allergy I have (besides milk), is almond :( So I had a large black Americano which wouldn't have been my first choice.
jacques ouellet
Fantastic for kids and families.
George Ku
My wife and I visited this place expecting something unique, but it was underwhelming. The only standout feature was the gaming café concept, where you can pay to play console games. However, the drink menu was very limited, and it took an unreasonably long time to prepare just two drinks. To make matters worse, the lids they provided didn’t even have an opening for straws. The staff didn’t come across as welcoming or friendly, which made the experience even less enjoyable. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t recommend or return.
Wheelchair accessibility: Don’t think you can even get in.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Water Bottle
Thomas Zimmer
The food options were meh. The service was also meh being right across from the University you'd think the service would be a little better there was only 1 other person there and it still took 15 mins to get our food which was spring rolls and a hotdog but the idea of the restaurant is super cool and the price to play the games is really decent im pretty sure it was 10 bucks for an hour but we didn't have time to take advantage of the games that day pretty kool spot overall
It’s great if you’re into Nintendo games but PC or console such as Xbox or PlayStation are awful, I would say it’s better for retro gaming and more fun for families but if you’re looking for a real gaming experience this is not the place
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Delicious latte, and such a fun cool place to hang out and play video games. The service was fast and friendly and overall a very welcoming place to be. Highly recommend for a fun, interactive coffee date:)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a private event in their space & we had such a great time!!! Perfect place for us to lounge, play games of course & something comforting to eat (a variety of comfort food! Burgers, hotdogs or noodles/rice dishes!). Staff did everything to make our stay effortless. Place was clean & inviting.
They even made a space perfect for dining with my guests & space to blow a cake/serve food. Self serve water at the front… fans when it got too hot…just everything to make our stay so pleasant :)
My only negative is that it says a max of 40 people for a private event but I think it fits much less (comfortably). Maybe more like 25-30. Otherwise, I love this place!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
It is very relaxing and each time I've come, the workers have been honestly amazing and friendly. Honestly I don't trust many people but I trust them. It's fun and relaxing here, would highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Booked the whole space for my sons birthday. He had a blast!!! The staff go above and beyond for you, and weren't rushing us out the door. Will definitely think about booking again for a birthday. It's worth the money.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Hosted my 7 year old's bday here and the children had so much fun! The owners are so incredibly kind and accommodating. Highly recommend having your child's birthday here if they're into gaming. Thanks super smash cafe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just hosted our Son’s 9th birthday and they did an amazing job. Food with great with generous portions, good games with lots of help setting them up and they did a great job decorating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A Smash Café is such a fantastic find! From the moment you walk in, the owner makes you feel incredibly welcome — you can tell right away that they genuinely care about creating a great experience for both kids and parents.
The space is immaculately clean, cozy, and comfortably set up. Whether your kids are there for gaming or you’re just tagging along, there’s something for everyone. There’s even a separate board game area for parents, which is such a thoughtful touch — perfect if you get bored or just want to hang out while the kids play.
The food and drinks are great, and the pricing is very reasonable — just $10 per hour during the week, which is a steal for the quality of the space and service. What really stands out is the owner’s attentiveness — if the kids run into any issues, he’s right there, ready to help and make sure they’re having fun.
All in all, A Smash Café is a clean, cozy, welcoming spot with great vibes and great value. Whether you’re a gamer, a parent, or just looking for a chill place to hang out, it’s absolutely worth checking out!
Absolutely loved our visit to Smash Cafe in Calgary! The owner was incredibly kind and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. The atmosphere is cozy and vibrant — perfect for relaxing or getting a bit of work done. And let me just say, the coffee was amazing!
What makes this place even more special is how family-friendly it is. If you're a parent, this spot is a hidden gem. You can enjoy some quiet time while your kids stay entertained with consoles and board games. It’s the perfect balance of fun and relaxation.
Highly recommend this cafe — whether you’re looking for a good cup of coffee, a chill vibe, or a spot where your kids can have fun too!
This is the best place for a birthday party!!! We hosted 10 10 year olds here for my son’s birthday and they all had the best time. The owners were so nice and helpful, they arranged all the food and provided technical assistance with the games. Totally recommend!!
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I placed an order on Too Good To Go for Super Smash Cafe, paying $6.99 for what was advertised as $21 worth of food.
When I arrived near the end of the pickup window, the employee seemed unaware of the Too Good To Go order, which was disappointing—I would have expected the order to be ready by that time. The bag included two slices of cake (pictured) and two Costco muffins. Based on their menu prices, this adds up to about $15 in value, not the $21 promised. Also, if I wanted Costco muffins, I could have easily purchased them elsewhere for less.
I was already skeptical after seeing the mixed reviews, and unfortunately, this experience confirmed my concerns. I won’t be returning.
Dropped by to work while my wife had an appointment nearby. Couldn't find parking, when i called, the person on the phone said to park in the identified commercial/delivery vehicle spots right out front.
Person was super friendly that greeted me and took my order but was pretty bummed to learn their only milk alternative was almond. The only other allergy I have (besides milk), is almond :( So I had a large black Americano which wouldn't have been my first choice.
Fantastic for kids and families.
My wife and I visited this place expecting something unique, but it was underwhelming. The only standout feature was the gaming café concept, where you can pay to play console games. However, the drink menu was very limited, and it took an unreasonably long time to prepare just two drinks. To make matters worse, the lids they provided didn’t even have an opening for straws. The staff didn’t come across as welcoming or friendly, which made the experience even less enjoyable. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t recommend or return.
Wheelchair accessibility: Don’t think you can even get in.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Water Bottle
The food options were meh. The service was also meh being right across from the University you'd think the service would be a little better there was only 1 other person there and it still took 15 mins to get our food which was spring rolls and a hotdog but the idea of the restaurant is super cool and the price to play the games is really decent im pretty sure it was 10 bucks for an hour but we didn't have time to take advantage of the games that day pretty kool spot overall
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Board Games, Video Games
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