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    The Game Parlour

    4.5 (487 reviews)
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    Very loud
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Dinosaur Island with salad dressing on the side
    Lisa L.

    They have a bunch of board games, and the food is pretty good! It's also gluten free, so it's a good place if anyone in your group has any level of gluten intolerance. I tried the Dinosaur Island, which is the rice plate with fried chicken and salad. From my experience, these sorts of game places have food as an afterthought, but the food here was enjoyable. Even though it's $7 per person to get a table, it gets busy here. We had to wait 10-15 minutes on a Saturday night. As expected for a place where people play board games while eating, it does get a bit loud inside, and the game pieces can get grimy. Street parking only.

    Veerawan T.

    We had a spectacular time here! There's open seating and it's only $7 per person to stay as long as you'd like. They have a whole area dedicated to board games, nicely categorized by strategy, family, card games, and more. You can even purchase board games, and some are on sale. I really appreciated the service. The staff gave us great game recommendations and were very accommodating with requests, like extra sauce for our food. And the food is bomb. You must order their waffles (we got the Bananagrams) because they're chewy thanks to the mochi batter. We also tried the waffle fries and the Munchkin (fried chicken bites with sauce), which were just as good. Bonus points - they have bathrooms!

    Potion Explosion
    Meiyi Y.

    The place was quite empty on a Tuesday afternoon, but it quickly filled up in the evening. They had a great variety of games although some of them were in old condition. The potion explosion was a matcha with sweet strawberry puree and crunchy aloe. The waffle fries were crunchy and savory. The popcorn chicken had a semi sweet glaze and it was delicious.

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    Kat L.

    The Game Parlour is a charming board games cafe located in the sunset and a perfect place to meet up with friends for a games night! The interior was nice and clean, service was friendly and helpful, and I'd love to come back another time to try more food and drinks. I ordered the matcha and honey latte and it was good, but the rest of the hot drinks sounded good too, so I'd try something else next time. I love that this game cafe offers a good place to hang out into the evening and there's a large selection of board games to choose from as well as fast wifi. I'll be back soon!

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    Sun L.

    First time and will need to come back again with my crew Good coffee and should've got some ice cream dessert too Went old style with Connect 4 then played anything cute or mysterious I had fun and it seems like everyone else was having a blast Street parking only and need to pay Big spacious and very well lit environment Very well designed, that One Piece art looks amazing Restroom was surprisingly clean when it was a full house, that's bonus points

    Chicken Coup and pastrami waffle
    Francie M.

    I'm not a board gamer (I don't want to learn rules in my free time) so I may never come here for the actual games but I will willingly come back just for the food. You can order to eat without having to play games, which is a boon for my celiac friend. They offer a variety of sweet and savory gluten free waffles made with rice flour, giving the waffles that classic chewy mochi texture. But unlike other mochi waffles I've had that can be "too much" sometimes, these are on the thinner side which balances perfectly. While they lack the crispy edges of a traditional gluten waffle, they make up for it in their sweet but not too sweet chewy texture. My friend and I split the chicken waffle and the pastrami waffle. I'd recommend getting the sweet soy glaze on the chicken. We got the gochujang glaze on some popcorn chicken and found it to be very one note and slightly overpowering in its flavor. The chicken was so moist and flavorful! The pastrami was good but a little heavy handed with the thousand island dressing. I'll have to come back to try their sweet waffles and drinks sometime! Logistics: - indoor and outdoor seating - limited street parking nearby - everything is gluten free except for any dish containing OREOs

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    Jenna V.

    This was such a great experience! I was spending a day with my sister who has celiac and this was the perfect place for the both of us-- board games for my interests, tasty gf waffles for her! I got the Chicken Coup combo (for $3 you can get a drink and waffles fries). It was good! I could have done with some more sauce, it was a bit dry. Waffle fries were good with the furikake seasoning on them, plus they are completely gluten free because the fryer doesn't have gluten cross contamination! Of course, my favorite thing was the board games themselves. We played San Francisco themed board game and Cascadia. I really enjoyed them both, the former was a little more complex but was worth it for the fun theming! I'm definitely planning on coming back another time to play more games and eat more good food!

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    Anusha S.

    Visited Game Parlour on a Sunday around 3pm! There is indoor and outdoor seating, and we were able to walk in and get a table inside as a party of 2 without much wait. It's $7 a person, which feels reasonable considering unlimited playtime and the wide variety of games. From social deduction to cooperative to single player, there is a game for everyone here. There is also a mini cafe inside the store that serves food and drinks! You can order at the counter or you can scan the QR code on the table to place an order which I thought was pretty neat. We got a hot chocolate and it was decent! Nice presentation and taste wise, it was light and sweet. For the price though, it was a bit small. After two hours, one of the employees politely asked if we'd consider moving outside to free up space inside. Our brains were fried from the strategy games anyways so we decided to head out at that point. Overall Game Parlour is a fun, casual hangout spot - would recommend!

    The gaming space just after opening on a Monday morning.
    Paul C.

    My wife and I love this place. The all-gluten-free kitchen is a plus, but the food is great even for those who do not avoid gluten. Waffles and fried chicken are my favorites and the hot beverages are top-notch. It is a very welcoming space to play Boardgames and meet other folks with similar interests. The games vary from some simple kid-friendly games to some relatively complicated ones like Terraforming Mars. Check it out!

    Root, Munchkin, BYO Mochi Waffle
    Tessa V.

    Very cute place to hangout with friends and play some fun games! We each paid a $7 gaming fee which was an ok price based on all the variety of games they have. We ordered some food for the table as well: Root (waffle cut fries with furikake seasoning) - 4/5. Basic fries, but could use more seasoning. Build your own mochi waffle (original base with strawberries and nutella) - 3/5. Friend who ordered this wasn't a big fan, and said there was an unexpected coconut flavor. Munchkin (fried mochiko chicken bites, regular sauce) - 5/5. Friend who ordered this LOVED it and said it had really good flavor. I didn't try it but it smelled amazing. We had fun playing Wavelength and Exploding Kittens for a couple hours, and would come again!

    Gina N.

    There's plenty of tables and games here. It's only $7 a person and you can stay until closing. I like how many games they have and the different varieties. It can get kinda loud here so be prepared to talk a little louder than normal. There's also plenty of parking in the area. You can also order food and drinks here including alcohol.

    Gloomhaven. Has sesame and charcoal in a late. Interesting
    Daniel Cody R.

    Awesome place to kill time and play some board games for 7$ a person. Drinks are nice to look at and were good on a cold day. Baristas were nice and friendly. Huge selection of board and card games. Found out I suck at them

    Jade L.

    Had a fun time playing games and enjoying snacks with friends visiting from NYC! I'd walked past here a couple times before but never stopped in. As the name suggests, it's definitely a go-to spot for groups rather than individuals. I thought the snacks were just okay. The emphasis is on the establishment of a third space for gathering, and it's executed well if you're into games.

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    Ask the Community - The Game Parlour

    Can you come alone and join games or is it usually only with people you know?

    Typically people come with a group, but you’re more than welcome to join for open game nights hosted by the EGL every Monday. https://www.meetup.com/The-EGL/

    Are there more alcohol selections that aren't just beer and wine like cocktails? BYOB?

    We are only licensed to sell beer and wine. Customers cannot bring their own alcohol.

    Are the mochi waffles gluten free?

    Yes! Everything on our menu is gluten free.

    My friends and i want to do a chill eat and draw session here, is this spot okay to do that?

    Yes that’s fine!

    Is coffee a milkshake flavor choice?

    Yes, we have a cold brew milkshake made with cold brew and vanilla ice cream!

    Can we play poker with our own chips and pay the $7 sitting fee per person?

    Sorry, no games that could be considered gambling are allowed.

    Can you bring your own games if you're plan to purchase food/drinks?

    Yes, you can bring your own games. However, if you are sitting inside, you would still need to pay the $7 gaming fee, regardless if you buy food or drinks. If you want to sit outside on our patio, there is no $7 charge.

    Does anyone know by chance if they have a Mahjong set?

    No, we do not - sorry!

    Are there games for preschool age kids?

    Yes, we have several games for preschoolers!

    Is it busy on Tuesday nights?

    Tuesday nights can be busy, especially in the summer. But in general, that night you're probably able to walk in and get a table pretty quickly or relatively soon.

    Can you also purchase board games here?

    Yes! We have new and used board games for sale.

    Is this a pet friendly place?

    No, they serve food and are entirely indoors. Service animals only.

    Is this doggy friendly?

    No. Unless it's a service dog!

    Do people work on their laptops here?

    Hi Eddie! Yes, people work on their laptops typically during the weekdays from when we open at 11am to mid-afternoon. We do have free wifi, but no outlets.

    Will there be any tea selections besides coffee and milkshakes?

    There's Mighty Leaf tea in these flavors: green, jasmine, and earl grey.

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    They have a whole area dedicated to board games, nicely categorized by strategy, family, card games, and more.

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