Went here from an event I found online. At snakes and lattes they were hosting a chess event! You had to register online for it. I came on a Wednesday night on Jan 22, 2025 at around 6pm and the place wasn't too packed but got busier as the night went on. Upon entering the place, there was many boardgames which was cool! I ended up getting a latte and nachos (which I forgot to take a picture of). I thought it was really well made, the latte and the nachos were also really good! Overall I had a fun experience playing chess and enjoying the latte and nachos. I would recommend this place to those looking for a fun hangout night with friends! read more

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We were here last nite, it had been years since we're here last. They serve a full menu and bar service. Please note that there is an admission fee of $20 per person (covers 3 hrs). If you order an alcoholic drink, that admission is reduced to $10 pp. From what I could see, the drinks were around $14. Coffee and tea and games are included in that admission fee. The two of us ended up spending $85 as we ordered calamari and fries. We had fun with the games. Fun date night indeed. BTW, for those of us who are noise sensitive, depending on other groups, it can be super noisy as others have fun; I had my loop earplugs and was able to remain chill. No need to avoid crowded fun!! Lots of games that are divided into types; including an awesome section for kids. If you like cleanliness, bring hand sanitizer as the games aren't all well maintained and just be mindful and keep the eating and games separate. read more

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Was at this location late with friend for some drinks, snacks, and board games. This Snakes & Lattes is pretty big and roomie and allows each group to have its own space and buffer between other groups. It's also right in front of a streetcar line, so its convenient to get to. We were a group of 6 seated on one of their tables and it was easily comfortable and ideal for reaching snacks and board games pieces. Their "College Menu" Special is quite good, for the 20$ Game Admission, you get unlimited non-alcoholic drinks and get 10$ off an alcoholic drink of your choice (sans pitchers and wine bottles). That was a pretty good deal for a few hours of play. As a table, we each ordered the something with our 20$ package and added on some snacks and that was a great night out. Their Classic Nachos were great, all their drinks were good. Don't be shy to ask the staff for refills or to get two portions at once, they are pretty good with coverage, but as the night wears on, there is less staff. The board games themselves are well cared for and have all their pieces. They have game experts on staff and can help replace/fix any issues as well as figure out special rules/conditions. They host lots of events and have plenty of board games. Will be back here when friends are in town and we can't host for whatever reason. read more

Solid board game cafe experience. The entry is a bit steep compared to what I was used to - $20 per person! But, each entry also entitles you to unlimited non-alcoholic drinks, as well as $10 off an alcoholic drink of your choice. For some drinks, this discount is enough to push it to free; not too bad. The employees are friendly enough. I'm a rules guy, so I didn't ask for any help, but they were proactive and effective in explaining and recommending games to some tables around us. Actually, having known exactly what games I wanted to try, I found them to almost hover a bit too much for my taste--but I'll chalk that up to visiting and a less busy time. There is a section of games that are only available upon request, but I didn't have time to check that out too much. Still, seemed like a good selection, with fairly logical organization. Almost certainly will go back! read more

Ive always known about snakes and lattes but this was my first time coming here. Pretty cool place to chill and play board games with a big or small group. Drinks are pretty good here and also reasonable priced, LOTS of board games to play and they also sell some as well. I thought it was pretty cool that the employees know how to play all the board games, so you can ask for their help if you don't understand any of the board game rules. They also charge a head fee of around $10ish per person. read more

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Decided to check it out on a weekday night. Street parking is available, we found a spot fairly close. We made reservations as we were a large party of 7. Once we arrived there was a mixup with the reservation but since it wasn't as busy we got seated right away. The place is very large, plenty of seating available but on busy night I'm sure it's packed. There is a bar right at the front, different style of seating (booths & tables) , washrooms were gender neutral. Once you sit, you have an option to order food or plays games $10/person for game play 18% gratuity added for groups over 6 They had two walls of games plus more. There were so many games to choose from. The staff was kind enough to provide their expertise in helping us chose a game & take us through the instructions on how to play. We were there about 3 hours. It's impossible to get bored. Onto the food, this was a hit and miss. Mac and cheese came out cold despite it being served in a cast iron. This was probably my our least favourite dish as it lacked flavour. The chicken sandwich was tasty, the chicken wings were seasoned well. The fries were actually really good (and thin cut). Onto the drinks, the Nutella latte was super decadent, so rich and creamy and warm, perfect was to end the night. Overall, we really enjoyed our time here. The staff was friendly & informative. They have promos most days of the week. Tuesday were date night etc. read more

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I had a wonderful time at Snakes and Lattes during a rainy afternoon! The staff were very attentive and willing to help if you are searching for a certain game. We played monikers and liar liar which were really great party games for a group of 6+. The food was really good as well, we shared a pitcher of red sangria which was delicious. The calamari was delicious and the poutine was great. read more

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This place was so much fun. I've never been somewhere with so many games and an actual game master. The game master asks you some questions and figures out what you would like and then recommend games. You can order drinks and food or just play games and pay hourly. It wasn't too busy and we were seated immediately. It's a lot of fun with a group of people especially on cold rainy days when you wanna be indoors read more

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Tried the place for the first time and had lots of fun. Time flew playing board games. Thanks for the fries to help those extra calories you need when playing strategy games. Food is nice, not too many options for brunch but manageable. Staff is really nice and warm. The game master was sooooo helpful. read more

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On a dreary day, my partner and I decided to have an evening of games and snacks; she's been to Snakes and Lattes before and decided to take me along and show me a good time. And a good time was had! I appreciated that they have a very wide selection of games and there's also designated staff that can teach you how to play different board games if you don't have a lot of experience or familiarity with certain ones. We came on a relatively busy night so our waitstaff was a bit scattered but still very helpful and prompt. Their drink selection is pretty varied but also seemed a little overpriced considering that to even play the board games costs $10 CAD per person; I haven't tried the food but the popcorn was free so I munched on that. Playing monopoly with a nice IPA and popcorn is my idea of a good time on an overcast and rainy Saturday night, this spot fits the bill for that kind of evening for me. I'd definitely come back, even if I secretly quibble about the $10 CAD to play. read more

I think the fact that we can only enjoy a board game with friends when we have to pay $10 for it really encapsulates a lot of what is wrong with the world today. My blueberry muffin was also asymmetrical. :( read more

Found this place after dinner. Got drinks and the fresh baked cookie! It was so good. Helpful staff and a huge selection of games. Easy to learn a new one or play an old favorite. They have a member of staff specifically to help you learn. A great way to spend an evening with friends. I believe there are a few steps to get down into the bar I don't remember seeing a ramp but call to confirm. read more

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I know most people come here for the games and not the food but sometimes competition makes a girl hungry. I only ever order one item - the brownie. And it's made pretty inconsistently as you can see from the various times I've had it in my pictures. Sometimes it's decent, other times good, and sometimes downright delicious. I'm not gonna fault then though because obvs food isn't their forte. Now the games - the selection is still greater than any Café I've been to in GTA but their price makes them less appealing. Having been spoiled at cafes where a drink gives you unlimited play, having to pay for unlimited play AND drinks here makes me feel a tad unsettled. I still come here though because the location and the selection is great but do wish they would up their cafe game. read more

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Snakes and Lattes on College is an excellent board game cafe. There is a large selection of games. The staff is friendly and well versed on the games and can offer a a quick rundown of the rules and can also recommend games. The place is very large and I am always able to find a table. In addition they can accept online reservations. There's a complete bar and a fairly comprehensive menu. But beware, they have recently changed their pricing structure. Entrance is $8 and there's an additional $7 in minimum order. Still, it is a reasonable charge for the pleasure of playing the large selection of board games. read more

Spacious place for board games lovers and friends. Best calamari ive had. Delicious food. The vanilla latte was so good. $10 per person if you choose to play and chose from their selection. Two huge walls with shelves of board games. Music was good. Ive been here four times and we had a a server named krystal and shes absolutely amazing . They also have game masters to help goers with the games. Cocktails were great too! Would go back again! read more

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This place was great! We had a ton of fun and the atmosphere was cute. The drinks were great. Unfortunately, the costs of the drinks weren't explained to us well. At the door, we were told we would be paying 20 dollars each with all drinks included. It turned out, only certain drinks were included, so I ended up paying for the two lattes I ordered, which was more than what I had budgeted to spend. As a group, we expected to pay 60 plus tax and tip. We ended up paying 97. I had a great time anyways, but would definitely confirm which drinks are included in the entry fee if you're going to order. read more

played patchwork quilt game and colour guessing game. $20 is a little silly they should make their coffees and mocktails free as well.

Place The snakes and lattes is board game central! It is literally every board gamers dream. It is very spacious and it has every game that you could think of!! service The service is really nice and they are willing to explain how this cafe works so that's a plus. You can either just buy drinks and play or actually eat food with tea/coffee! food/price The poutine is amazing here I never thought I would like poutine but the food here is amazing and I fell in love with how they served it. I really enjoyed the tea too! The price is good but don't forget you have to pay to play games audience It is for everybody but towards later times it is mainly filled with college students and couples! It gets tense with the competition haha recommendation/tip I would def recommend people to come! I would come again! read more

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The food here is good the servers are pretty good. There was a long wait and a huge crowd. Board game selection is great, however some can be in shoddy shape. read more

such an amazing concept simple yet extremely fun! Love that there is no pressure to drink alcohol and there is a full coffee menu til late! read more

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What a great fun place. Creative menu and drinks. Great place to hold a game party with so many different games to choose from. Friendly and helpful staff. They don't serve lunch except a Saturday and Sunday Brunch. read more

We came here to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and had a really good time. We arrived around 10:30 pm and were seated at a long table big enough for 8 people about 15 minutes after we arrived. That is pretty good considering when Snakes and Lattes first opened, the wait would be 1-2 hours. We ordered drinks, food, and played some games. The drinks were good all around and everyone enjoyed what they ordered. We tried tons of items on the menu as well and everyone thought their food was pretty good. I ordered the Harvest Kale Salad, which was made gluten and dairy free. It was really filling and full of nutritious ingredients like kale, quinoa, beets, and chickpeas. My boyfriend ordered the Buffalo Cauliflower and he really enjoyed his dish. They tasted really flavourful and were vegan friendly. The only complaint is the dish was a little small. We also ordered popcorn for dessert and we chose the dill flavour. It arrived drenched in the dill flavouring and was a bit too salty for our liking. Next time we will ask for plain popcorn instead. Some of our other friends ordered sandwiches and said they were good. All over, we would definitely return to Snakes and Lattes for another fun night with friends. read more

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Cute concept. Good choice of drinks, and enough food that you can find at least one thing to feed you. I feel like the game feels ($10 adult, $5 kids) is a little bit excessive for someone who is going to it as a 'restaurant'. However, if youre a hard core table top gamer, or if you want to try a new game, perhaps thats fair. read more

Fun , big space with a nice vibe. There's all kinds of people from different walks of life that seem to show up. They have all the games you'd probably want to play or discover. The food and drinks are great too! They have a $15 minimum per person; the only con is the silly $8 charge per person of that $15 just for playing. Go a few times and that ends up being the price of the few board games you'd want to buy. To the staff, it would be more pleasant to up the minimum to $20 pp to be be used on food and drink, but get rid of the $8 "playing" free. On the weekends expect a wait. They should have an online Yelp waitlist for super busy days. read more

A couple of friends and I were looking for a place to hangout and catch up and decided on Snakes and Lattes. Turns out it was the perfect place for this! For $8, you can stay as long as you like. We took our time chatting while playing a few boardgames. It wasn't too loud despite being quite busy so you can carry on a conversation without having to raise your voice. If you get hungry, they offer a variety of food and drinks. They have wine, beer, and cocktails in addition to lattes. They also have vegan and vegetarian food options. However, food and drinks are definitely not their forte. The poutine was drowned in gravy and was super salty as a result. The drip coffee had a sourness to it. Although the food wasn't amazing, it does offer an amazing atmosphere, nice staff, and a large selection of games. read more

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This place is great! Sure, it gets packed and it's difficult to find someone to help explain a game, but the place is buzzing with buzzed people trying to learn how to play new games and have a good time. What's not to love? The food is pretty standard bar food and it's greasy and great. Super enjoyable. The game selection is pretty varied (so bring the kids AND grandma if you want). I love that they have multiple copies of popular games, which makes it easier to hog an extra copy of Cards Against Humanity while your indecisive party argues over what to play first. Affordable fun for everyone. I'm into it. read more

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This was the first time I came here, and I was genuinely so impressed by the food. Since Snakes and Lattes functions as both a game place and restaurant, I was not expecting for the food to be so good. I also ordered a poutine with fried chicken that was too delicious I just gobbled it up before I had a chance to take a photo. The latte wasn't anything too special, but it was nice how they had a large variety of lattes to order. What was a real game changer was the dessert! I highly recommend the baked cookie on a skillet when you come here. It does take awhile for the cookie to be prepared, but it is worth every second. As for the games. They had a large variety of games and a friendly staff that will help you choose something if you are stuck. Sometimes they might even help you get the game started if you're a little unsure about the board game you picked up. My only complaints are with the service at times. Though I visited a busy evening so it is somewhat understandable. My table's initial waitress was a true gem, but I did find that some staff members scattered or could be a little on the colder side. There was also a mess up my table's lattes a couple times when we ordered almond milk, but got oat milk instead. The lattes were still delicious regardless~ read more

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Great place for groups of friends or couples who aren't in the mood for a standard night out. I came here with 6 other people and was surprised at how big it was. It has definitely more of a café vibe, unlike the board game bars I've seen in Montreal (more grimy and bar-like). We were a big group so it took a while to be seated. During the wait, we browsed the selection of games that they had (both to play there and some to buy). When we were eventually seated, we were greeted by a super friendly waiter who explained to us how it worked. My friend ordered nachos and the rest of us ordered a variety of beers. I didn't try the nachos but they looked very meh. It is $8 to play games which I found a bit expensive. I've been told that cover fees in Toronto are to be expected and my montreal turned torontonian friends found the price to be OK. They did however say that it used to be $6 when they first moved there. Beers were $7.75 so also a bit pricy. We played Dixit, Taboo and another game I can't remember the name of. They have games for all moods so I'm sure there is something for everyone! I had a nice time and would definitely come back. read more

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I really wish there was something like this where I live! I do have some minor "cons" which you can read toward the end, but ultimately I had so much fun and would love to go back. What makes snakes and lattes different from barcades and other bars with board games is that it's more of a restaurant/cafe with table service, and there are actual "game gurus" who can teach you the games. There is also an impressive variety of games available and an intricate labeling system so that you have a sense of how easy they are to learn/play. I visited Snakes and Lattes with a friend who goes there pretty often and a bunch of her friends from grad school joined us. I feel really fortunate for this because I don't know how else I would've found it as a tourist or if it would've been as fun with a smaller group or by myself. The group was 8 total and we were seated right away, but my understanding is that there's normally a really long wait for a table. I had the Korean poutine, which was fine. This was only my second time having poutine and my Korean food experience outside of bbq is pretty limited so I don't have much to compare to. It didn't blow me away, but I have no complaints, other than that I expected more kimchi and spice. They were really busy, and upfront and apologetic about it, but that meant we had long waits between being served and no luck with finding a guru to teach us the games. I don't think that hindered our experience at all since we were having such fun with the games. The prices also seemed kind of high to me. I had just one glass of wine and the poutine on top of the $8 fee for playing games which meant I spent around $50. I guess considering that we camped out there for about 3 hours playing games, that wasn't too bad, just more than I expected when I planned for a night of board games at a cafe. Even given the business and price, this was a positive experience and highly recommend. This was unlike anything I've done before! read more

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Snakes & Lattes is one of the best board games cafes I've been to in the city - and I've been to a couple. This location is large, more spacious than the Bloor location, with ample selection of board games to choose from (all organized and labelled very neatly on the numerous shelves around the cafe, making it easy to find and put things back). All the staff are very friendly and helpful in helping you select a game to play, explaining the rules of the games, and answering questions. The cafe's menu is quite good for a board games cafe - there is quite a selection of drinks (tea, coffee, juices, booze), snacks (popcorn, cookies, cakes, desserts), sandwiches, burgers, salads, and other things to choose from. read more

This location is huge! Lots of booths with wooden benches, and you can stay as long as you like. They have a huge selection of games, although some of them are missing pieces and the rulebooks are pretty tattered. They also have a retail section. Food is below average and they charge a premium. I got the popcorn with vegan cheese, which was just okay and made me really thirsty. My friends' burgers and poutine were also just okay. read more

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Who loves board games? I do! I've been to the one on Bathurst a tonne of times, but never to the one on college so I was excited to go to this one! We didn't get food but we did get a couple lattes and they were good! They came pretty fast after we ordered and who doesn't like fast service? However, service here is a bit scattered. Some people were really nice, and others not so much. Our main server, though I appreciate his efforts, was a bit much. When we asked him to explain a game, he held on to the deck of cards we needed after he explained, going over things not to cheat at or do. I think we're old enough to know how not to cheat! It was just a bit annoying. The people at S&L on Buthurst tend to ask you if you needed help looking for a game, but every single worker walked past me or avoided me when I was scanning the shelves, looking for a certain game. Maybe that's just how things operate there? Games are in great condition and their bathrooms are gender neutral. They have a wide selection too. Their menu is also pretty extensive, so I'd hope to go back one day to try their other food items. read more

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First time coming to this location and it was pretty similar to the one on bloor. This one seemed a bit bigger because it was quite empty when I went. Like the bloor location, there is a large selection of board games and the staff there were pretty friendly and helpful. It's $8 for unlimited play and they have a lot of food and drinks there as well. I got the mac and cheese which was $9.5 before tax. It was pretty good. Kind of small but still very filling. Would definitely go again to this location or any one of the other ones they have. read more

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Love the new-ish location. Much bigger which means a lot easier to get a table! I also like that they have lattes AND booze now. Good selection of games - with a guru walking around to give you suggestions or explain games. Friendly, knowledgable staff. Their menu is a bit small but seem to make things in house. Gets warm as well in here read more

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Fun fun fun! Play for 8$ unlimited games and for the whole day! You could drink and eat too! (Optional). The red velvet cheesecake was a perfect dessert. The staff there are so fun to talk to. They could recommend games for you and they are ready to explain any game you choose. Great for groups of friends (so much fun) but it might get really loud especially Saturday night. I recommend the games: Catan and Sequence. Tried King of Tokyo.. it's ok but don't think will go for it again. read more

Probably the best and most spacious Snakes & Lattes location! Board games are plentiful, of course, and very well organize. The place is kept really clean and staff are friendly. They come around to check on you every now and then in case you need anything and make sure you water is topped off. They also let you know when it's the last call for the night. Will definitely be coming back! read more

This snakes and latte is very big and brightly lit! We came here on a busy sat night. The server took down our info for the wait list and we were able to get a seat at the bar while we waited for a table. We were able to play games at the bar, which was good! They will send you a text when your table is ready. We ordered a slice of cake, which is supplied from Wanda's. They give a big slice and it was delicious. Drinks are yummy as well. The server recommended games for us, brought it over, and showed us how to play them. He was super friendly, which is a plus! Admission is $6. read more

This place is so much fun! I love the board games and card game selections. There is literally something for everyone. We went for a friend's birthday and had a great time. The staff there are really knowledgeable and friendly. They even helped us pick a game and showed us how to play it so it was easier to start playing. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone. Just know its very busy on the weekends so expect a wait. A good majority of their walls are all covered in games so there is no lack of games or finding something you will like. The drinks here are very very strong! Be aware. I like my drinks fruity and not have to taste the alcohol taste. I ordered the fruitiest drink they had and it was still strong even for my husband he was surprised. You can ask to have it made lighter but it didn't really help.... The burgers here are amazing!! I was seriously blown away. I would seriously go here just to order the burger if I lived closer they are that good. The bacon was perfectly crispy, the burger was so juicy and the cheese was great. There is no complaints whatsoever. You have to try them. My friends order the chicken Caesar wrap and loved it as well. It was loaded so that every bite got some chicken and bacon, not like some wrap where you end up with a big bunch of bread. The cakes are really good. I had the mango cheesecake and it was amazing. I wish I knew where they ordered it from. The double chocolate cake is ok, nothing great about it. You could tell it had been sitting a couple of days. The only thing that threw me off was how their tip system worked. I guess being in Mississauga I wasn't use to being force to tip 18%. They tell you for groups of 6+ that they will put it on the bill, so we knew, but we didn't pay on one bill it was per couple, and they still put the 18% tip on all 5 bills. a Little surprised but I guess they have been ripped off before so they want to make sure their wait staff are cover. Other than that everything was great, I high recommend everyone come here at least once. You will enjoy it. Until next time XOXO, happy eats! read more

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All things considered, Snakes & Lattes is one of the oldest and most well-known franchised board game cafes in downtown Toronto. That being said, here is what you should expect: 1) There's an $8 sitting fee for "all-you-can-play" with no time limit 2) They offer various food and drink (alcohol included) menus 3) It can get REALLY loud/rowdy because some players are just a bit too passionate, especially if they're inebriated 4) The games are likely going to be a tad bit sticky/dirty from frequent usage Overall, I find Snakes & Lattes is a great board game cafe if you don't mind the noise level and slightly worn condition of their games. Of course, if you visited a smaller cafe, it would be quieter and cleaner - but it would also likely have less variety of games.. so take your pick! read more

Coming from NYC during our vacation, the amount of space this place has is mind-blowing! My husband and I came here twice during our week-long visit. The classic boozy coffees are phenomenal and totally something everyone should try. Their cocktails were okay-- not as good but still alright. The cider selection is very impressive however! I really appreciate how organized the games are-- sectioned off by type of game, then color coded by whether it's 2-player friendly, easy to pick up, intermediate, or for experienced players. My husband and I definitely fall into the experienced category, but we still had an absolute ball with some easier ones too! Finally, I loved all of our servers. Our first server in particular was amazing and even gave us this really awesome circus arts place to check out in Seattle for our next vacation later this year. (Thank you! We love you for that!) There are plenty of folks working there who will happily stop and help you learn how to play a new game. It's amazing. My friends from home are already planning our next trip up to Toronto so I can take them here! read more

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