Ludology Boardgame Cafe

Updating this for 2025. I go here a lot. They’re still awesome. There is nowhere else in Niagara where I’d take a first date, coworkers, or my niece. Ludology is all three vibes in one room. I don’t know how they do it. Foods changed a lot. It’s always great. The menu rotates and changes as things are in season or available. Can always get a burger and poutine but I’ve had sole wild meals here. I miss their beef and onion sandwich, and the hot bbq chicken sandwich. 😂 I can’t believe how big a part of this place has played in my life over 7 years. The owners are wonderful people and constantly out there in the community. Give them a shot.

2018 Review:
I've been here a few times now. Twice for food, once for just drinks and games. I like the atmosphere. They have some cool art, especially this awesome painting of a T-rex holding up a swing that I really liked, and the ever-changing beer and cocktail menu in chalk on the wall is neat.

There's a good selection of games. I give them bonus points for having Galaxy Trucker which is my all time favourite board game. I've also played Legend of the Wendigo, Zombicide, and Disney Trivial Pursuit while there. Had fun with all of them and want to try some more.

First visit I had the baked apple Brie grilled cheese. It was great. I couldn't quite finish the entire thing, and certainly wasn't going home hungry. Skipped dessert that time.

Next time I had the Adventurers club sandwich. It's a fantastic take on the classic club. I was smart this time and had half of it wrapped up right off the bat and was able to have some cheesecake with blueberry sauce that was excellent as well.

I've had like 6 different craft beers there. Not one that I didn't enjoy, and it was cool to hear about which brewery they come from. Everything is local. Yesterday I had a Black Coal Stout from Railway City Brewing. I loved it. Was disappointed to hear it would be rotating out to make room for other local brews, but I do kind of like the idea of a changing beer menu. I'm excited to see what's next.

Food was a good value. The standard Board Game Cafe cover of $5 is applied which is a reasonable amount, I've paid by the hour at other places and found that to be annoying. Here you pay your $5 and play as long as you like. I like that they went that route.

Staff was friendly. Dining room and bathrooms were clean. All in all a great experience. If you're a fan of board game cafes (Or have never tried one!) Give it a shot. You won't' be disappointed.

Charged 60$ for two drinks and a appetizer and refused to serve me and my girlfriend more than one drink. Horrible place and very judgy.

The atmosphere is so amazing! So cozy, so aesthetic! Olivia and Jeremy made my first visit so awesome! The pickles were also slay!

Me and my friends had such a great time here! Jeremy and Olivia were amazing and made the experience so much fun. We would definitely come back !!!

Olivia and Jeremy are
Amazing! Love the option for blankets on the patio

Jeremy was awesome. Toured the new menu. Drink recommendations. A++

Great service and game selection! Raf was so great with our table and mixes up such amazing drinks!! Best piña colada mocktail I’ve ever had! :) Will definitely return!

Everything was absolutely incredible, had a great time with friends and our server Olivia was extremely helpful and very kind, keep racking up those points Olivia!

I believe the first time I ever saw a boardgame cafe was in Ontario, but this was the first time I've ever been in one... All I have to say is that St. Catharines really love to play games.

Got a Latte, and to spend a few hours with your friends to play games is incredibly a brilliant idea. With a variety of games I've never seen, the possibilities are endless.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ludology is an excellent restaurant, with compassionate owners who care about their community. Our service club has benefited greatly from their generosity.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Super fun experience! We were a group of 14 people with a mix of adults and teens. We ordered a bun of food and were able to stay late to play board games. definitely would be back again, so many new games to try out and play. Staff was super friendly and very helpful!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ludo Classic Burger with Poutine, Spinach Dip, Ludo Classic Burger with Fries

Great service and good food. Loved the cocktail.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Des is the best ever!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Went to Ludology for my birthday!! Kacey and Desiree took FANTASTIC care of me. The drinks were so creative and delicious and don’t even get me started on the food…SO GOOD!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5