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    Bonus Round Game Cafe

    4.5 (91 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    BONUS ROUND GAME CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Aesha E.

    Even though I've been following Bonus Round since before they opened, I haven't yet been here. Before the pandemic I was a little shy to go but now I'm looking forward to once I feel comfortable hanging out with others. I did visit a couple week sago because I saw they were selling dice with the Chicago flag and I needed to buy them. The dice are really cute! They also have other types of dice but these are the ones that caught my eye. They have a good number of games, one I purchased because it's not like I have enough (that was sarcasm, and actually it was an expansion). They have several tables and a sitting area with couches, and they have light food and refreshments for purchase. I'd like to come for an event sometime, probably starting with POC Mixer Night. The person working when I was there was friendly. Parking is not really plentiful in this part of town. If you're not using public transport, plan to leave early so you can drive around and find a spot.

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    Gabrielle W.

    This place is SO MUCH FUN! I came here with a group of 6 people on a Friday night and it was a super chill cafe with tons of game options!! We stayed for probably 2 hours and played over 4 games. They have a variety of beer options, coffee, baked goods, and more! They do charge a $5 game pass per person to play, however. Just an FYI. I would definitely come back! The service was awesome, the cookies, and the vibe!! Great experience overall.

    Marissa P.

    This is a local coffee shop and they also have food! A few people around us got sandwiches and they looked really good. The service is outstanding, the staff somehow know all about the games and help you learn and make great suggestions. We love board games so I'm so glad we found this! The suggestion our host made was King of Tokyo and I will be purchasing it for my home. They're really friendly and helpful with all their recommendations! The amount of games is definitely overwhelming but so cool! So many options and they list staff favorites. It wasn't crowded on a Sunday afternoon so it's definitely a fun activity!

    Linda N.

    This board game cafe is my newly discovered hidden gem of a cafe! New favorite hangout spot to bring friends. For experienced board game players and the beginner as well, this cafe has something for everyone. The space is very homey and welcoming, with wooden tables and couches set up for small and large groups. Great board game selection too. The more surprising aspect for me was how attentive the staff was in greeting us as we came in, giving us the laydown of how the cafe and board game selection worked, asking us our board game preferences, and doing a great job at personally selecting board games that he thought we would enjoy. That level of attention to detail is something that someone can't get elsewhere, of game selection pros and cons, explanation of game rules, and time-to-time check-in of our progress and for any questions we might have. On our first visit to the cafe, we played Okey-Dokey, which is a numbers card game that the staff member said was a very popular choice and easy to learn. We stopped by here incidentally when we had 2 hours to spare before heading over to the Krypton VR Lounge for some virtual reality games. There is a cute drink and snacks menu that is pretty affordable. I'm not entirely sure what their pricing model is, and it's not clearly shown in the café. I do know that by the end of 1.5 hrs, it was $5 per person for a 2-person table and I paid $3 for a chai latte. I do wish that their pricing is more transparent at the beginning, or there was clear signage available when you walk in to show that.

    Richard K.

    I've been visiting Bonus Round for a few months now. They are absolutely fantastic. They go above and beyond for their customers and really try and create an amazing experience every time. A fantastic selection of games that they take the time to carefully learn so they can share with others. On top of that, that they have a simple and great menu. Fun choices and an awesome selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks! If you're looking for a unique cafe experience like no other, this should be your first stop!

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    Closed during posted hours (twice). Thanks for wasting my time dragging over there....

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    Love this place! Very queer friendly and great environment :) Good selection of games. Little overpriced.

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    What a cool idea! Great space, friendly staff, and just about every board and card game ever!!!

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    So much fun, employers really know the games, have great recommendations and explain the games to you and they serve alcohol. WIN

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    Ask the Community - Bonus Round Game Cafe

    I know you don’t allow bringing in outside games to play, but do you buy used board games at all?

    Over the last year we've loosened the restriction on outside games. The one part still worth mentioning though is if the game is going to take up a considerable amount of space to call ahead to make sure that we have space etc.… Read more

    Is there a beer and wine menu list available to share? Couldn't find one on the website

    Hey Lara, Our craft beer and wine selection rotate seasonally and often include limited run brews which means it can change up every couple weeks. You can expect to see a… Read more

    Is it easy to find street parking nearby?

    Mostly! There is metered street parking just outside the cafe on Clark. I haven't had trouble finding parking within a 1-2 block radius of the cafe when I've gone, but I have also found public transit to be very convenient (the Belmont red line stop… Read more

    Can you bring your own board games?

    Hey Izzy! We don't allow outside games the same way we don't allow outside food or drinks. That said, we have a library of over 400 games so we've likely already got the game you want to bring, or our staff can help you find something new that… Read more

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    great spot to work/study at!…read more staff was nice, seating is really nice with ample outlets around - big windows for light, drinks were yummers & japanese dishes & baked goods were such nice to have for the long days!

    I want to love OMi so badly, I really do. But now that I've been here a handful of times, I'm…read moreconfident in saying that it's a more middle of the pack option for the cafes I frequent. Let's start with the positives. I love the vibe of the cafe itself, it's one of my favorite spots just for the abundance of natural light and the cute decorations & art strewn across the walls. It's also just a very social atmosphere due to all the meetup events that congregate there, which can be a pro or con depending on who you ask. The employees are all super chill! Generally good vibes and never had a problem with their service. Now the negatives. The drinks and food are so mid. I keep trying different options hoping that I picked the wrong item, because I so desperately want to find that "go-to safe item" at my favorite spot. But all of it is just so, so mid. Sometimes it's too sweet (the most common problem), other times the flavoring is just super underwhelming or grossly artificial. The baked goods are all pretty low quality as well, I honestly think I could make better pastries myself (and I am a person who tends to be hypercritical of my work, so that's saying something).

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    I went here with a friend the other day and we ended up spending a good deal of the afternoon just…read morerelaxing and catching up. Even though we were seated at a regular table, the place had a comfortable vibe and it was easy to settle into. The counter women were efficient, nice, and filled our orders promptly. They did give my friend the wrong size coffee at first, but corrected it quickly and without any problem. One thing I didn't love: my cappuccino was served in a Styrofoam cup while we were staying there. If you're drinking in, it really should come on a ceramic cup and saucer. Save the Styrofoam for takeout! The best part was that we stayed for a couple of hours and no one hovered over us, or made us feel like we had to leave. As for the coffee itself, it was just okay. Not bad, but not memorable either. That's a shame too, because the space is so comfy. Still, there are plenty of other coffee spots on the North Side - and this just gives me a reason to explore others in the neighborhood.

    Fun spot to grab coffee with a friend or date!! The decor is so cute, love the gold and green and…read moretile theme they got going on. They really went all out!! There's a fair amount of seating considering the size of the place. Wasn't able to get a spot today unfortunately, but we did go at a busy time on a Sunday morning. I got the honey and lavender specialty latte with soy milk. I get mixed feelings about lavender - sometimes it tastes pretty soapy to me. I thought this was delicious! I'd definitely order again and recommend it. Overall, definitely recommend this spot especially if you're able to get a couch or table to enjoy the space!

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