This is such an amazing place to hang with friends/family!!! Always love going there to snack on the delicious drinks/treats support small artists by browsing the featured products, and of course play from a hugeeee selection of games:) we celebrated a birthday there, and Olivia was such a sweet and amazing employee who went out of her way to make an adorable card and treat our birthday girl:) she really made our night!! Thank you Olivia :))
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jacqueline Preston
This place packs up quick. Food is good. Wish they had espresso but Boba is solid.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Toast Jenga
Aiden Caraway
This place is incredible! I don't know how I never made it here sooner. I'm an avid board gamer and D&D lover and I felt so at home here! The game selection is by far the largest I've seen, everything from "family game night" type games like Sorry up to the more complex and strategic games. The Buffalo Chicken MAC was truly incredible!!! Might have been the best Mac I've had. The texture and ratio of Mac to chicken to cheese cracker was divine. If you need something last minute for a potluck definitely grab the Mac, they have a cauliflower version too. A solid portion at a fair price. Fantastic Oolong tea, though a bit too hot. This will most certainly become my 3rd place and can't wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buffalo Chicken Mac N Cheese
Nesie Marks
I want to start off by saying this was my first time ever visiting, after hearing nothing but good things from people in the area. However, as soon as my friends and I walked in there, immediatley was filled with a weird confusing energy in the atmosphere. You have to pay to play which makes sense. But, then simultaneously order your food right there at the counter ( which there are menus placed around the restaurant/ cafe?) The servers at the counter said we could sit at one table, but realized we had 3 people, then told us nevermind, so they could clear another table for us. We ordered some food, which was truthfully awkward standing and deciding what we wanted in the middle of the place. Then we decided to look at the games while waiting for the food, and no communication on which table we would be sitting. (Choice or placed?) When I noticed some new drinks being put on one of the tables. I assumed that was our table, but figured to double check. When I went to the counter I was stared down like I had 7 heads for verifying that the table was ours even though they didn't inform us of which table to use.The food was good and the service was okay, once we got everything figured out and seated... As for the seats, they are pretty roomy and sturdy, which as a fat person, I can appreciate a restaurant willing to take that into consideration. However, the environment is definitley very confusing and could maybe use some more communication for those who aren't regulars to the place.Wheelchair accessibility: Has a ramp leading up to the building, has space to move around, but not the best available area to look at the games while in a wheelchair without having to wiggle around a bit.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Crispy Potato Poutine, Phoenix Down Sandwich
Andy Ma
Fun place to go to but abysmally expensive snacks and bevs. hot dog mac n cheese was $11.50 small bowl of mac and cheese and at most a quarter of a hot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Sean Lamoureux
So fun and always so delicious! Something for everyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Cavalari
My drink took 20 min and batista was rude.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 1
Mary Ann & Anthony Barker
Great Food!!!! Kind counter servers. Tons of games! A fun find!Dietary restrictions: Well labeled desserts and many options to make non vegan choices into vegan friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cookies, Buffalo Chicken Mac N Cheese
My girlfriend and I absolutely love coming to this place! It's a perfect date night/day/whenever. We come and play board games for hours while having margs. What a vibe this place allows us to have! I will say I'm always so focused on kickin my gfs butt in games that I forgot to get adventurous with the food and baked goods. Love the drinks. The food I've had so far has been pretty decent but can't wait to try more.
Betsy K.
$30 for game play on top of food seems steep to me--especially since our Mac & Cheese was a bowl of mushy elbows topped with Cheez-It crumbs. It's a cheery, pleasant place--if we went back we'd only get drinks
Chad Silva
An absolute gem. I make a point of stopping there any chance I get, when I'll be anywhere near Troy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike Blake
Fun and games, literally. Fine atmosphere for sharing board game experiences with loved ones, friends, and even new acquaintances. The food was well enjoyed by our group, but order early. It could be a while before you get the food or drinks. All in all, a very good afternoon adventure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Crispy Potato Poutine, Mac and Cheese, Game, Phoenix Down Sandwich
Karen M.
We spent a delightful afternoon here. After visiting a board game cafe in another city we looked for one while in Albany and were not at all disappointed! There were plenty of games, though we do think there could be a few more to round out the selection, particularly for 2 person strategy games. We made a reservation and are glad we did because all the tables were taken. We enjoyed the hot beverage selection and found the staff friendly. Great place to spend several hours!
NERDS!!! Just kidding, cool spot.
This is such an amazing place to hang with friends/family!!! Always love going there to snack on the delicious drinks/treats support small artists by browsing the featured products, and of course play from a hugeeee selection of games:) we celebrated a birthday there, and Olivia was such a sweet and amazing employee who went out of her way to make an adorable card and treat our birthday girl:) she really made our night!! Thank you Olivia :))
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place packs up quick. Food is good. Wish they had espresso but Boba is solid.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Toast Jenga
This place is incredible! I don't know how I never made it here sooner. I'm an avid board gamer and D&D lover and I felt so at home here! The game selection is by far the largest I've seen, everything from "family game night" type games like Sorry up to the more complex and strategic games. The Buffalo Chicken MAC was truly incredible!!! Might have been the best Mac I've had. The texture and ratio of Mac to chicken to cheese cracker was divine. If you need something last minute for a potluck definitely grab the Mac, they have a cauliflower version too. A solid portion at a fair price. Fantastic Oolong tea, though a bit too hot. This will most certainly become my 3rd place and can't wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buffalo Chicken Mac N Cheese
I want to start off by saying this was my first time ever visiting, after hearing nothing but good things from people in the area. However, as soon as my friends and I walked in there, immediatley was filled with a weird confusing energy in the atmosphere. You have to pay to play which makes sense. But, then simultaneously order your food right there at the counter ( which there are menus placed around the restaurant/ cafe?) The servers at the counter said we could sit at one table, but realized we had 3 people, then told us nevermind, so they could clear another table for us. We ordered some food, which was truthfully awkward standing and deciding what we wanted in the middle of the place. Then we decided to look at the games while waiting for the food, and no communication on which table we would be sitting. (Choice or placed?) When I noticed some new drinks being put on one of the tables. I assumed that was our table, but figured to double check. When I went to the counter I was stared down like I had 7 heads for verifying that the table was ours even though they didn't inform us of which table to use.The food was good and the service was okay, once we got everything figured out and seated... As for the seats, they are pretty roomy and sturdy, which as a fat person, I can appreciate a restaurant willing to take that into consideration. However, the environment is definitley very confusing and could maybe use some more communication for those who aren't regulars to the place.Wheelchair accessibility: Has a ramp leading up to the building, has space to move around, but not the best available area to look at the games while in a wheelchair without having to wiggle around a bit.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Crispy Potato Poutine, Phoenix Down Sandwich
Fun place to go to but abysmally expensive snacks and bevs. hot dog mac n cheese was $11.50 small bowl of mac and cheese and at most a quarter of a hot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
So fun and always so delicious! Something for everyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My drink took 20 min and batista was rude.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 1
Great Food!!!! Kind counter servers. Tons of games! A fun find!Dietary restrictions: Well labeled desserts and many options to make non vegan choices into vegan friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cookies, Buffalo Chicken Mac N Cheese
Made for a great date night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
My girlfriend and I absolutely love coming to this place! It's a perfect date night/day/whenever. We come and play board games for hours while having margs. What a vibe this place allows us to have! I will say I'm always so focused on kickin my gfs butt in games that I forgot to get adventurous with the food and baked goods. Love the drinks. The food I've had so far has been pretty decent but can't wait to try more.
$30 for game play on top of food seems steep to me--especially since our Mac & Cheese was a bowl of mushy elbows topped with Cheez-It crumbs. It's a cheery, pleasant place--if we went back we'd only get drinks
An absolute gem. I make a point of stopping there any chance I get, when I'll be anywhere near Troy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fun and games, literally. Fine atmosphere for sharing board game experiences with loved ones, friends, and even new acquaintances. The food was well enjoyed by our group, but order early. It could be a while before you get the food or drinks. All in all, a very good afternoon adventure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Crispy Potato Poutine, Mac and Cheese, Game, Phoenix Down Sandwich
We spent a delightful afternoon here. After visiting a board game cafe in another city we looked for one while in Albany and were not at all disappointed! There were plenty of games, though we do think there could be a few more to round out the selection, particularly for 2 person strategy games. We made a reservation and are glad we did because all the tables were taken. We enjoyed the hot beverage selection and found the staff friendly. Great place to spend several hours!