Staffs at the board game counter are very knowledgeable regarding the games and very friendly.
However, one waitress at the restaurant was very rude. The waitress was a blonde woman with mid length hair. The food was taking a long time and I just wanted to check if the food is coming. She had a very condescending attitude and told me “you ordered 28 minutes ago and we take 20-30 minutes so you are well within the expected wait time”. Then I asked her simply if the food is coming and she preceded to look at me like I’m stupid and repeated the exact same sentence over again with an attitude and if I am feeling okay. That was very rude since I have a bit of a stutter and English isn’t my first language.
Drew Lott
Food was fine, but they have a 10% hidden charge in the restaurant
Zoe Tanner
An old favorite, good staff, good culture, good game store. the food is good but options are limited, if you're vegan your probably restricted to the hummus which is delicious but if you're not into that I'm sorry
Jace Ace
Cool shop to shop for mtg and an amazing space for playing!
Ezekiel Dean
Really enjoyable environment and welcoming staff. Great food, really cool selection of beverages (alcoholic and NA), and the size is great for all kinds of gaming events. It's really a whole experience.
Barbara Davidson
Very helpful and a great selection.
Enmanuel Y. Castellanos
The Mox is the best place you can ask for a good board game night.
Justin
I’m a regular here, love going to their MTG events and I attend most of their prerelease nights. The staff who coordinate the events are always great and super nice.
The front checkout staff is hit or miss, sometimes they are nice and other times they make you feel like you are bothering them.
A ton of product and relatively good stock but unfortunately they just charge scalper prices. It’s hard to consider buying anything from them and supporting them as an LGS when they are price gouging their customers.
M Hight
Super friendly and inviting space!
Uday
Mox Boarding House in Ballard has a fantastic concept and a really cool vibe. The space is filled with a wide variety of board games you can try out before deciding to purchase, which is awesome. If you order food or drinks, they even offer a discount on game purchases which is a nice touch. We genuinely loved the idea and were excited to spend time there.
Unfortunately, our experience was soured by the way we were treated by our waitress. From the moment we sat down, she never greeted us, smiled, or asked what we wanted. It felt like we were an inconvenience to her. We are not beer drinkers, but wanted to order a few beers and appetizers while playing, just to be respectful and not occupy a table without purchasing anything. When we asked if there were any lagers or less bitter beers on tap, her response was, “Do you want me to read you the menu?” — said in a very rude and dismissive tone. We were taken aback and didn’t understand what we had done wrong.
Trying to clarify, we asked if they had anything similar to Bluemoon. She replied that they don’t sell any “basic” beers on tap and suggested Rainier if we wanted something “very basic.” The way she said “basic” felt condescending and dismissive. We just wanted to have a beer that was not too bitter considering that most places in Seattle sell hop heavy beers like IPA. We still ordered a couple of beers just to continue playing, but the interaction left a bad taste.
We found a game we really liked, but instead of buying it there, we chose to purchase it on Amazon due to the poor service. If Mox is going to charge a 20% gratuity on food and drinks, they should ensure their staff treats customers with respect. The concept is great, but the experience was disappointing.
Every time I put an online order on the Mox portal for singles, it takes 20 minutes to an hour to fulfill the order, no matter if it’s 3 cards or 10. I’ve called in ahead a few times in anticipation, but even then they have often forgotten to send the order to the back. I would recommend placing an order from CardKingdom instead if you’re willing to wait (I know Mox is owned by CK).
Lulu Gregg
Very open, organized and fun environment. The aesthetics are on point. The food is good, a bit pricey. But if you go you gotta get the matcha cheesecake if it's available! It's the most decadent, creamy cheesecake with the perfect matcha flavor for me. Even my mama who doesn't like matcha liked it. The crust was so good too. And it actually tasted like a good matcha flavor, get it!!!
Bella-Sky B
Super cute concept. We loved getting to sit down and play a game while we ate. There was a big selection of games and you get a discount if you want to take it home after, which is pretty cool. We’re super happy we stopped in.
Robert Johnson
Current ongoing issue with my order. Item has been shipped but UPS indicates they never received the package. Has been a consistent issue with several orders with regard to getting packages from CK to actual shipping party.
Bryan Ciabotte
This place is amazing!! Awesome venue, super friendly and knowledgeable staff, great selection, good food and beer selection. Only downside is we live an hour+ away. Can’t wait to come back!!
Staffs at the board game counter are very knowledgeable regarding the games and very friendly.
However, one waitress at the restaurant was very rude. The waitress was a blonde woman with mid length hair. The food was taking a long time and I just wanted to check if the food is coming. She had a very condescending attitude and told me “you ordered 28 minutes ago and we take 20-30 minutes so you are well within the expected wait time”. Then I asked her simply if the food is coming and she preceded to look at me like I’m stupid and repeated the exact same sentence over again with an attitude and if I am feeling okay. That was very rude since I have a bit of a stutter and English isn’t my first language.
Food was fine, but they have a 10% hidden charge in the restaurant
An old favorite, good staff, good culture, good game store. the food is good but options are limited, if you're vegan your probably restricted to the hummus which is delicious but if you're not into that I'm sorry
Cool shop to shop for mtg and an amazing space for playing!
Really enjoyable environment and welcoming staff. Great food, really cool selection of beverages (alcoholic and NA), and the size is great for all kinds of gaming events. It's really a whole experience.
Very helpful and a great selection.
The Mox is the best place you can ask for a good board game night.
I’m a regular here, love going to their MTG events and I attend most of their prerelease nights. The staff who coordinate the events are always great and super nice.
The front checkout staff is hit or miss, sometimes they are nice and other times they make you feel like you are bothering them.
A ton of product and relatively good stock but unfortunately they just charge scalper prices. It’s hard to consider buying anything from them and supporting them as an LGS when they are price gouging their customers.
Super friendly and inviting space!
Mox Boarding House in Ballard has a fantastic concept and a really cool vibe. The space is filled with a wide variety of board games you can try out before deciding to purchase, which is awesome. If you order food or drinks, they even offer a discount on game purchases which is a nice touch. We genuinely loved the idea and were excited to spend time there.
Unfortunately, our experience was soured by the way we were treated by our waitress. From the moment we sat down, she never greeted us, smiled, or asked what we wanted. It felt like we were an inconvenience to her. We are not beer drinkers, but wanted to order a few beers and appetizers while playing, just to be respectful and not occupy a table without purchasing anything. When we asked if there were any lagers or less bitter beers on tap, her response was, “Do you want me to read you the menu?” — said in a very rude and dismissive tone. We were taken aback and didn’t understand what we had done wrong.
Trying to clarify, we asked if they had anything similar to Bluemoon. She replied that they don’t sell any “basic” beers on tap and suggested Rainier if we wanted something “very basic.” The way she said “basic” felt condescending and dismissive. We just wanted to have a beer that was not too bitter considering that most places in Seattle sell hop heavy beers like IPA. We still ordered a couple of beers just to continue playing, but the interaction left a bad taste.
We found a game we really liked, but instead of buying it there, we chose to purchase it on Amazon due to the poor service. If Mox is going to charge a 20% gratuity on food and drinks, they should ensure their staff treats customers with respect. The concept is great, but the experience was disappointing.
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Every time I put an online order on the Mox portal for singles, it takes 20 minutes to an hour to fulfill the order, no matter if it’s 3 cards or 10. I’ve called in ahead a few times in anticipation, but even then they have often forgotten to send the order to the back. I would recommend placing an order from CardKingdom instead if you’re willing to wait (I know Mox is owned by CK).
Very open, organized and fun environment. The aesthetics are on point. The food is good, a bit pricey. But if you go you gotta get the matcha cheesecake if it's available! It's the most decadent, creamy cheesecake with the perfect matcha flavor for me. Even my mama who doesn't like matcha liked it. The crust was so good too. And it actually tasted like a good matcha flavor, get it!!!
Super cute concept. We loved getting to sit down and play a game while we ate. There was a big selection of games and you get a discount if you want to take it home after, which is pretty cool. We’re super happy we stopped in.
Current ongoing issue with my order. Item has been shipped but UPS indicates they never received the package. Has been a consistent issue with several orders with regard to getting packages from CK to actual shipping party.
This place is amazing!! Awesome venue, super friendly and knowledgeable staff, great selection, good food and beer selection. Only downside is we live an hour+ away. Can’t wait to come back!!
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