Favourite date night, fun to pop into, lovely drinks and service and snacks. Good selection of games and a go to in the winter time. The vibes in here are fun and vibrant and at any point in a day you could go here. Loveee it!!! read more

Great service, lots of board games some games had 3 copies, games were categoriezed and had a recommend list of games. Menu was on the QR code on the table. Food and drinks available. $14 for entry and 3 hour of game play. $4 of which can go towards the cost of a food or drink item. Lavish drink menu, fries, latte, grill cheese good no complaints. Each table has hand sanitizer which was great. Water jug and cups provided. Some of the games you could tell was well used and played. 6+ people or more service charge for the table and cannot split the bill. Washrooms downstairs. Over clean and nice place though I found the music was a bit loud had to shout to hear others across the table. read more

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Fun time with friends! - Lots of options for games - Great drinks! I got the matcha latte and my friends got a nutella latte and some shots and were all really satisfied with our drinks - Super friendly and funny staff - Reasonable prices read more

For The Win Board Game Cafe & Bar - Matcha latte with oat milk - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Fun times! Great with a large group. Staff is very friendly and is very knowledgeable when it comes to the board games. Snacks and drinks are very delicious as well! read more

For The Win Board Game Cafe & Bar - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I come here pretty often and it's always a great time! There are lots of games to choose from, helpful gamemasters that can help with recommendations and great drinks and food/snacks so you can keep the party going! read more

For The Win Board Game Cafe & Bar - Matcha latte - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Location: Yonge & Lawrence Decor: Pretty cute & simple. I do like their neon sign a lot. The games are all at the back. Good selection and is labelled according to how many players as well as genre of games which was nice. Food: I liked the food a lot! I got the Montreal smoked meat grilled cheese. really good! perfect to share as a snack, comes with chips and a pickle. Also tried their hot chocolate came with a cute design and tasted pretty good too. Service & Cost: Service was good. It got really loud at the back all the tables are so close together and no one to tell them to quiet down a bit more. I was practically shouting to talk to my friend, but we just decided to move to the front of the cafe instead so the others can still have fun. The waitress noticed and was kind to help us move everything over. They have groupon's from time to time. The one we purchased was i believe $15 for $30 worth. Just keep in mind there is a charge of $8 per person sit down fee. read more

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The $10 "cover fee" is an absolute scam. I had no idea they charge you $10 for just walking through their doors. They don't tell you when you walk in, and the sign that says 'cover fee applies to all guests" is so small and unnoticeable. Their food is expensive and low quality, giving me some unpleasurable stomachaches. I don't recommend going. read more

Friendly clean atmosphere with good selection of games. Kid friendly (I've been coming here with my 12-year old since he was 10 or so.) A good Board Game café must have good coffee. These guys nail it. Lattes are awesome and Americano's are reasonably priced (compared to Starbucks). My kid loves the hot chocolate which always comes with a heart drawn into the froth. Only minor issue is the café always seems on the chilly side and the coffee gets cold when you're embroiled in a tense game of Exploding Kittens. Next time, I might bring my own insulated mug. They have some food selections but it's somewhat limited to snacks and some desserts. Doesn't really work for dinner -- they don't really have food that's fit for a proper meal. They say no outside food and I understand that, but hopefully they would allow you to slip out, grab a quick bite and come back on the same $5 (not sure it they would allow that). I'm not Board Game connoisseur but for my money they have a great selection, from the old classics to the new classics and a lot of selection including kids, dexterity, group, trivia, silly, strategy, and on and on. The staff are quite knowledgeable and unless they are really slammed they love to stop by and explain how to play the games. Over the years, we've been introduced to a dozen new games at FTW and some of them we loved so much we have at home now. But if you want to try a new game, I suggest you read how to play online BEFORE you go -- it's so much better than trying to figure it out when you get there, especially if you only plan on staying for an hour or two you want to max out your playing time. Worth mentioning that the staff (and most of the patrons) really respect the games and keep them in good condition. Cards are covered in plastic and still retain a "new" feel well into their third year of use. Only on rare occasion have I ever opened a game and not found it neatly put away by its previous users. One minor suggestion to management -- the basement washrooms are so cold! Maybe you could put a heater down there or something? read more

For The Win Board Game Cafe & Bar - Jaipur, one of our fave 2-player games - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I love it here! I've been here a few times with small and large groups (10 people) and have always had a good time. There is a good variety of games ranging from heavy/light strategy to party games. I haven't played any 2-player games here so can't comment on those. Where For the Win really shines would be their drinks and snacks! They've got bubble teas and different flavoured lattes that come served with latte art. My favourite is the taro latte. I also love their fries, which are always served hot and crispy. The staff are super nice and accommodating if I have any requests or questions. I do wish that their game-masters were on the same level as the ones I experienced (in terms of knowledge of the games and game teaching technique) at Snakes and Lattes but they still get the job done. Once things calm down in Toronto, I highly recommend you check out this game cafe in mid-town Toronto. Parking is via green P on Yonge St. or the several green P lots nearby. read more

What a cool, fun spot to hang out! Great selection of games, although some are in need of replacement from the looks of it. Just means that many people have gone here to enjoy them! I had a honeydew milk bubble tea and it was delicious! Would definitely order this again. My friends and I played a game called "Concept", which I'd never even heard of before. Just goes to show how many board games are out on the market. We played for about two hours, so we paid the $5 per person 'unlimited' price. Not a bad deal. I think it cost more to park! Service was friendly, and even though the place was packed, they were attentive and fairly quick to bring our drinks and food. Will be going back again very soon! read more

For The Win Board Game Cafe & Bar - Delicious honeydew milk with tapioca pearls - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Decent amount of game selection and has a food bar! Well not really :P Think old school 90s food like grilled cheese or milkshakes with ordinary grocery ingrediants! I came only to meetup with a bunch of friends to celebrate his birthday. I ordered a grilled cheese with chips ($6) to sate my hunger. Thank god for their ketchup supplies for I needed it desperately. A good place will always have a bottle of ketchup on hand wherever there are potatoes. There is an outlet at the first table for those with dead/dying phones! Also this place seems to sell a bunch of games but are mostly for kids which is a perfect place situated right in a booming neighbourhood with lots of kids! (It just so happens that when I went there were kids littering the streets... literally) Don't know when I'll be back but thank you for that outlet to charge my phone hahah! read more

For The Win Board Game Cafe & Bar - grilled cheese and chips from a bag. the classic kiddo food with a bottle of ketchup ready to bloody up the battlegrounds - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I came here yesterday and had a really good time. They charge you five dollars to play as many games as you would like. They also have many beverages on the menu and offer almond and soy milk alternatives to people who are lactose intolerant. This is a huge plus in my eyes because it allowed me to purchase a latte, which I can't enjoy at many establishments. My vanilla almond latte was delicious! I really couldn't taste the vanilla flavour but it was creamy and presented perfectly. My latte featured a heart in the foam. It was really pretty. In terms of food, the cafe didn't have any meals that I could enjoy. However, they did have corn chips and salsa, which I could/did enjoy. The reason I didn't give this establishment 5 stars is because it smelled a little funny. Allover, I would recommend this cafe and the employees are really friendly. read more

For The Win Board Game Cafe & Bar - Vanilla Almond Milk Latte - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We went here on a Friday night with friends and got some drinks and played sooner games. They have a great selection of games and very comfy booth space. I got their bubble tea which was surprisingly really good! Almost Chatime level of quality, which is impressive for a bird game place. They do have a $8 cover per person just for entrance (no food or drinks included), which can seem pricey so I would make sure I go for some time well spent. Considering there was no line up (compared to Snakes & Lattes, which also charges a cover and has a few hours wait on Friday nights), I would say it's worth it There is also plenty of street parking, which is free after 9. read more

So I've been here a LOT... and this place has really grown to be super popular. You may need to call ahead to reserve, especially for larger groups, but my friends and I have never had a problem with drop ins. For $5, you get unlimited play time with a nice ever-growing selection of board games available. They have really simple kid friendly games to really nerdy games that take forever like Game of Thrones themed Risk. For food, they have a nice range of espresso drinks, bubble teas, and regular teas. I always have to get the large BBT because it's so good the regular size is not big enough. They also serve a few sandwiches and chips if you're feeling hungry from kicking your friends' butts at Catan. I really like this place. They're always super friendly and it's just a nice central place to hang out with your non-downtown friends. It's very TTC accessible, and there is parking on the residential streets around the area. I think the optimal group size is 4-5 people. Like I said at the beginning, you might need to either call ahead, or be prepared to wait a bit for larger groups on busy nights! read more

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I absolutely love this place! My friends and I go here all the time and the biggest difference between this place vs. other spots downtown is that the service here is great and the guys really take the time to explain the games and give great recommendations. They also have some great coffee but I do wish their food menu was a little more impressive. read more

My Favourite board game cafe in the city Pros: Nice selection of games Plenty of seats Awesome owners Cons: Some game supplies need to be replaced I have a lot of friends who are huge board game enthusiasts so I've made my rounds to all the board game cafes in the city. Honestly, their all great but what makes this one the best are the owners. They are some of the nicest and friendliest owners I ever come across, regardless of the business. For the Win has a great assortment of games. It's probably not as big as the cafes downtown, but they have everything you need to have a good time. Some of the games which use supplies like pens, markers and paper, need to be replaced though. We were trying to play Telestrations with markers that could barely write which made it tough. Other than that though, our board gaming experience was top notch. The price of gaming is very good too. You can pay by the hour or you can pay $5 for unlimited. The only reason to pay by the hour is if you know you're only there for one hour. Any bit longer and you should just get unlimited. For the Win has plenty of seats inside as well as a cafe with a good assortment of drinks. Food wise, they have a couple of snacking options but it's nothing extensive. I've been told the place is owned by a married couple who are nothing short of amazing. They were very friendly and made accommodations for our little one without us even asking. They are very friendly and try to make everyone feel welcome while you're there. All the board game cafes in TO are pretty good. This just happens to be my favourite. If you're board game lover you probably already know all about this place. If you're not, I would still give this place a try for a fun day/night out! read more

For The Win Board Game Cafe & Bar - Hot chocolate - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I had a great time here with a group of friends for some wholesome fun. The place is well lit with ample seating for 60 people with a great selection of classic games that's sure to please most. The food and service here is what really shines here, reasonably priced snacks, teas,coffees and desserts matched with attentive service. Be sure to double check your bill we noticed some double charging. read more

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There are so many games here it would make your head spin! From kid games to classic games like Scrabble or Monopoly to the just off the wall GOT or LOTR type of games you will definitely find something Tuesdays they have a $2 flat fee special that you can game as long as you want as long as you buy a beverage or food item (which are pretty reasonably priced). The staff are really friendly and will help you choose a game if you can't decide I won't lie and say when I walked in I didn't think nerd alert..nerd alert...but maybe it was because of the Pokeman championship sign out front or the fact that underneath this fabulousness of me...I am secretly a little bit of a nerd I like that this place is super clean, near my area and you can kill a few hours here just trying out a bunch of games with your friends read more

For The Win is a really cute board game cafe in midtown Toronto. I came here with a few friends on a Saturday night and we were lucky that a group left just before we arrived. This place is quite small so expect a wait on weekend nights (you can usually call and ask them if it's busy). Even though my friends and I had dinner right before coming here, we were tempted by their yummy looking cakes (displayed at the front). The four of us each ordered a drink and split a NY cheesecake and Red Velvet cake. The cheesecake was superrrrr delicious! Like Cheesecake Factory delicious (but not as heavy). My taro bubbletea, however, was quite mediocre and tasted a bit powdery. I'd recommend trying a tea or latte. The atmosphere here is really cute and cozy with a good selection of standard and unique board games (Monopoly Deal, Settlers, etc.). It is unlimited play for $5 and the service is really friendly. 4.5/5 read more

The place was packed but we managed to find a seat for our group of 7. Found an interesting game and had a ball with it. Drinks were great as well. Price was very affordable and staff was super friendly. I am not using exclamations because it is my new years resolution not to. So there! darn it! argh! !!! ...whatever... read more

A pretty good board game cafe. Pretty spacious and they also sell sealed board game products as well as trading card games. I love the name of the cafe as well. Its $2.50 for an hour (quick play) and $5 for unlimited play (2+ hours). They have over 700 board games. I was surprised that some board games were sleeved which makes playing the game more enjoyable and makes the shelf life even longer. Also, I like the fact that they have a nice selection of drinks from coffees, lattes, slush and bubble teas. I ordered a honeydew milk tea from the cafe and it was alright. If you come often, they have a VIP card for $20 so you get the expansions for the boardgames. I don't think it is really worth it. They also have a vicinity points system but you have to order a latte in order to get points which is a bummer. They should include other drinks or when you pay above a certain amount to get the points. read more

For The Win Board Game Cafe & Bar - Honeydew milk tea and cards against humanity - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Wonderful place to go to for board games! Lots of choices in games and a variety of beverages to get

A fun board game cafe on Yonge Street. I came here with my girlfriend for a nice end to the night and we ended up staying 2-3 hours. I would recommend this place to all my friends. Pros: - Cafe where they serve hot/cold drinks, and foods at good prices - The general admission is $8 on weekends and you can play as long as you want. They also have a deal where if you buy a food/drink, you get $2 off admission - Good assortment of games, I could stay there for hours and not get bored - Workers are very friendly and helpful. I hward them explaining the rules of the games to multiple customers Cons: - Some of the games are damaged and have ripped boxes or missing pieces read more

Really like that they have an hourly rate as well as a play-all-you-want rate - this makes it the ideal place when you want to just play a quick round of games. All other board game places I can think of has a set price no matter how long you are playing for, and it makes me hesitant to go unless I know I have a whole day to kill. For The Win has very basic decor, not fancy at all. It's not the most ideal for a date, but they make up for it with a good collection of games and decent drinks menu. read more

Get the M&M's and Chicago Mix Popcorn snack if you want something to chow on while playing games. Huge selection of games. Nice staff. They will teach you what you need to know quicker than the manuals. However went here in the winter wearing a sweater and the heat was fully blasted making it a bit difficult to concentrate on the games. read more

For The Win Board Game Cafe & Bar - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I am happy that I stumbled upon this small board game cafe. It has a good enough selection of board games and drinks/food. I got a decent taro bubble tea with lychee jelly, but there's also tea, coffee, latte, and juice. I didn't order food as we weren't hungry but I did see a variety of items including grilled cheese sandwiches. On a Saturday evening you'll still be able to find good seating unlike Snakes & Lattes I think that this place is decently priced. $2.50 for the first hour and $5 thereafter for unlimited play (vs snakes and lattes $6). I also saw on the option of being a VIP membership for only $20 a year. I assume that's regarding unlimited plays all year round but don't quote me. If that is so, that's pretty awesome. The staff are friendly. I only deducted one star because I wish there was a game master walking around who explains various games to you like in other board game cafes. I found myself spending most of my time trying to understand the rules to a new game only to conclude that my brain didn't feel like working and opting for another game. Also, one of the games I picked up had missing pieces so that was a bummer. But honestly I would come back again. The staff was great too. read more

Great service. Honestly. Came with a friend before he left to half way around the world. Made the staff find us games for two and they picked the perfect games. The staff REALLY knows their games. They explain it in a tldr; method where it's easy to understand and it's fun to learn. The coffee is amazing and from Pilot, just like from Te Aro on Queen East St. The staff checks up on you, to make sure you're not totally lost on what you're doing. Love the place and only 5 dollars to play. Would definitely come here again when around the area. read more

Came here with the bf for a date night and had a lot of fun! It's a cozy little space that has a very homely feel to it. We had a groupon with a $10 food credit. We ordered the Nutella banana sandwich to share, their hot chocolate, and a coffee for my bf. The sandwich was actually quite good (I mean .. it is Nutella and banana). Loved that they served my hot chocolate in a South Park mug! Hot chocolate wasn't the best in the world, but it was decent. Made me feel at home. Servers and game masters are very knowledgeable. We added a couple of more games into our repertoire. My bf and I stayed for 4 hours and would come back again. TL;DR Great for groups less than 4. Come here for a date night! read more

This is a very nice play café. They have lots of board games. The games seem to be in good shape, with all the pieces and instructions available. They also have lots of seats. They charge $2.50 for one hour for playtime, or $5 for unlimited time. They have a snack menu which is reasonably priced. They have an extensive offering of nice drinks including a Nutella hot chocolate! The service is uber friendly. read more

I do love this place and I will come back for sure. My bf and I planned to have a sober Friday night out and we both love this place. For The Win Board Game Cafe is located near Yonge and Lawrence section. Parking on the street is easy to find on the street. This place game selection is really good, include board games for juniors (from 3years old). The environment is kids friendly too. However, when we were there, we got seats right away, which rare thing in Friday night. Lots of choices for coffee, tea. If you want to get your sweet craving cure, I recommend the Nutella Latte. We both got white and green tea. If you finish your cup, you can ask for hot water refill. I know someplace they will charge you for it =\ but not this one ;) In sum, For the Win Board Game cafe is my new favorite spot. read more

Great selection of games! The staff are super friendly and patient too. Maybe because it was a rainy day, but it wasn't too busy so it was great! For those with young children, this place is great. There is a separate selection of games for young children. Pricing The fee structure is $2.5/hour per person. They don't pressure you to buy any of their beverages, but I really liked their Nutella selection of lattes and coffees. Definitely a nice hangout spot. read more

Good, small, yet solid selection of board games. Nice to see that there are finally options midtown. The place was moderately busy on a Friday night and I was happy that they were able to set up a reservation for me for my small birthday celebration. Seating is comfortable, lighting is good and atmosphere is fairly relaxed. However, the bubble tea was medicore. I ordered green apple and a couple of friends got other flavours; none of us liked it and I didn't even finish mine. A friend said that the chai latte was alright though. Staff are nice, but seem a bit shy. Will have to come back and try the rest of their menu. read more

Great place. So much game selection and a fun idea to play board games and drink coffee/bubble tea. Coffee drinks are good. Bubble tea below par. Nice staff who aren't intrusive but helpful when choosing board games. Good PG times for all. read more

I wish I could of experience this board game cafe as many others have. I purchase the VIP pass to book the VIP room a week in advance for my birthday. To show up and be told it was booked since 12 and unlimited hours was sort of disheartening and that they were regulars. I understand they want to keep their clientele made sense. It was an honest mistake I believe, but to be honest as well it kind of sucked. They were however kind enough to refund my pass. read more

Located just a little north of Lawrence. Cozy spot for board games. Saw some people just came here to chill and talk. Their board game selection is pretty exhaustive but almost no duplicates since they're just a small(er) cafe (compared to Snakes & Lattes). Fees are $5 for unlimited hours or $2.5 per hour, unless its a Saturday in which case it'll be $7 for unlimited. Very standard. Good selection of snacks AND drinks. We ordered the black sesame latte and mango bubble tea and both were surprisingly good. Their grilled cheese wasn't too bad too. All were fairly priced. Games are marked up here as expected, not sure why you would even buy games from a board game place ofc it'll be marked up. Go to 401 if you really need to buy Catan. read more

Basically a cooler version of your living room with a barista and tons of boardgames. A really neat idea and a great place to hang out and try new games. It's $2.50/hour per person or $5 flat rate. The staff is super friendly and pretty knowledgable--they can can basically explain how to play any of the 1000s of games they have which is very impressive. You definitely need to check this place out! read more

For The Win Board Game Cafe & Bar - So many games! - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

So much cheaper than other board game cafes but so much better!! They have a great selection of games and I had a good time. The food menu was okay but not food I would order but I was only there for the games anyway! read more

Great value, selection of games is above average. Drinks here are pretty good. Staff was very friendly and informative. Went out of his way to help explain how a certain game worked. Great stuff. read more

Friendly staff, a good amount of seating ( went on a Friday night and there was no wait at all) and most definitely a GREAT alternative compared to the snakes and lattes down at yonge and eglinton, which I know has a longer wait time and more expensive parking. The menu is not as extensive but if you don't care about that...this is definitely a much EASIER place to come too (and you can find free parking in the area) read more

We stopped by For The Win on a Sunday afternoon and the place was jam-packed. The table in front of us was a boisterous group of teens and the one behind us was a bunch of unattended children, clearly on a sugar-high from the Jones Sodas they were drinking. Needless to say, the noise level was not ideal. My boyfriend is a huge board game nerd so we didn't need much help in picking one out, but the selection was adequate considering the size of the place. From what I understand, you need to be a V.I.P. member in order to have access to expansion packs and such, which is an interesting business model, I guess. We each had a coffee, which I found to be just fine. As we were going over the rules of the game however, the table in front became increasingly obnoxious. I called the server over and asked if he could do anything about the noise, and he politely asked the group to keep it down. A few minutes later, he came to our table and offered us a free hot chocolate and apologized. I thought it was a lovely gesture. Overall, we had a good time. read more